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Karelia - Lovely Log Cabin w/Hot-tub and forest access, sleeps 10

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Dining
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ashley Heath, England
  • Place, Avon Heath Country Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moors Valley Country Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub

Lovely Finnish log cabin with amazing Forest views, superbly located next to Ringwood Forest with direct forest access.

In 2023 the property had a complete make-over - the new spacious layout is designed for 10 persons with a cosy in-door living for those cold wet months, with a Scandinavian Wood-Burning Stove at the centre of the open plan area.

The property is ideal for 2 families, with 3 newly renovated bathrooms, and ample living space. The modern kitchen has a 10 person dining table and opens to the outdoor terrace dining and hot tub through French Doors.

The unique feature is the landscaped lawn, trees & mature garden, which is gated, fenced and private to the cottage. The property backs on to Ringwood Forest with miles and miles of walks and cycling areas, including the Castleman Trailways and Moors Valley Country Park.

The location is also conveniently close to the A338/A31 for easy access to both the New Forest (10 mins), Bournemouth Beach (15 mins), and multiple Dorset/Hampshire pubs and restaurants

Extra Touches for a Memorable Stay

✔ All-inclusive comforts – Heating, hot water, electricity (please note there is a small fee at booking for bed linen & towels)
✔ Free WiFi
✔ Private gardens & parking
✔ On-site Italian Chef services available – elevate your stay with a private dining experience (please ask for details)
✔ On the joining land is a World War 2 army bunker converted into a Finnish Sauna and heated plunge pool. (please ask for details)

➡ Reserve your escape today!

Please note: one bedroom has some steep stairs and not suitable for the aged and toddlers.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Avon Heath Country Park. You'll find features like an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a private pool, a kitchen, and a washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from New Forest National Park and 13 minutes from Bournemouth International Centre
This cottage offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This cottage also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This Ringwood cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend, lovely place, many thanks Timo.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts amazingProperty just what was needed, with everything either catered for or quickly remediated.Sauna a novelty and well worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

gary l.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an incredible little place. We really felt like we were in the middle of nowhere. Super relaxing way to spend the New Year. The facilities were great and we actually thought it was much nicer than even the photos represented online. We loved the little bunker sauna and plunge pool; made a real experience.Timo was faultless in his attentiveness to what we needed whilst we were down there and super accommodating on some issues we had with getting down on the dates we booked. All in all I highly recommend the place and we'd love to revisit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing forest experience in a unique log cabin. Seven days wasn't enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness
all was fabulous, we loved our stay....only 1 sugfestion would be perhaps a new mattress in the upstairs attic double. but the cabin was really wonderful hot tub great with lovley view and seemed to keep lovely and hot and clean, unlike some others we have used.had everything we needed and we really loved the unique sauna in the bunker...the hosts were also fantastic and we loved reading about some of their family history.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a beautiful week at Karelia, the lodge was fantastic! Clean, very well equipped for the size of the group, perfect location in Ringwood forest with around 8 amazing play areas within an 25 minute walk. Timo was a great host. We would definitely book again! Only point I’d make if I was being picky would be the double bed in loft isn’t suitable for adults as it’s a tight squeeze to get in and out but for children it would be fine and the hot tub lid was hard to take on & off.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large family, easy access to forest walks and close enough for short drive to beaches. Lovely large hot tub and excellent bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short but very enjoyable. Beautiful area and good for dogs.

As per the title.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vicky

Amazing!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

We had a great weekend staying at Karelia. The house has great communal space for a large group, particularly the dining area. The kitchen and bathrooms are very high spec and incredibly clean which was great. We enjoyed the garden and the hot tub. Would highly recommend this accommodation. Thank you for having us
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bedrooms an issue

We were a family with 8 adults and 2 children in the 5 bedrooms. This property is more suited to 2 family’s each with children. Two of the bedrooms were definitely not suited for adults. One of the bedrooms only had child size beds. Apart from the bedrooms we loved everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Totally delightful!

It was a great location and lovely house that accommodated the 10 of us. The hot tub was thoroughly enjoyed. The table for 10 was perfect and the kitchen well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ema M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Everything you need for a relaxing few days away - loved being able to walk in the woods (literally on the doorstep) but also head down to the beach. Great space for all weathers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mr

We had a brilliant Christmas in Karelia. Very well done equipped and perfect for walking straight from the door. The hot tub was amazing and we left feeling really relaxed. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the Woods

The cabin was a cosy haven, boasting rustic charm with modern comforts. The spacious living area, with its crackling fireplace, plush furnishings, and inviting hot tub was the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
11 of us stayed here for my grandads 80th! We had the most amazing time. We didn’t want to leave. The hosts couldn’t have been more accommodating and helpful! The hot tub was a lovely touch! Thanlyou for having us. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

So cute

Perfect little find for the family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the woods

Karelia is a beautiful cabin in a beautiful location. Close to amenities and things to do for the whole family. The children and adults enjoyed the hot tub and we couldn’t have asked for a better family holiday. Hoping to stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely.we had a problem with the shower.the owner fixed it within minutes. When we arrived there was a dishwasher full of dirty dishes.and empty sweet papers in a draw. The bunk bed and the bed near the roof was so hot we slept on the sofas. It would of been nice to have a welcome hamper with local items .as other places we’ve stayed in have. Also some games .cards.or books. The hot tub was lovely.and the area is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th birthday celebration!

My family and I had the most brilliant stay here! Property is absolutely lovely. Every little detail had been thought about. Would love to stay here again Thanks all xxx
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely brilliant

Wow what a nice place for a family gathering lovely property in a great location. Host Timo was excellent and helpful - all of our family enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

The property was in a lovely location with walks directly onto the forest. Everything was lovely and clean. Lovely garden too. The host was very prompt with communication and very helpful. Would go again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Woodland retreat

The luxurious cabin had everything we wanted for 6 adults and 3 infants. Bedrooms well appointed, although we hadn't realised the mezzanine bedroom was above the one with 2 singles. The bunk bedroom worked well for my son, wife and 3 year old, as he was adjoining their bedroom and so felt secure. Nice to have 2 ensuite bathrooms as well as the third bathroom. Large open living space with well appointed kitchen. Pleasant wooded garden with hot tub and BBQ. Great to be able to walk straight out of the garden and into Ringwood Forest and as far as country park with dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best getaway

Myself and my family had such a lovely time at this lodge. Everything was perfect. It was clean peaceful and in perfect location for everything. The host Timo was so helpful and we really didn't want our time to end. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend or to come back ourselves. Thank you so much for a perfect family getaway
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024