A LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS
Cottages we know personally
We are Eija and Mikko Salkolahti. We look after ten lakeside cottages in the Längelmä region and help our guests personally — before, during and, when needed, after their holiday.
DIRECTLY FROM PEOPLE WHO KNOW THE PLACE
Because we know the cottages ourselves, we can genuinely help
For us, cottage rental is not an anonymous booking system. We know the shores, saunas, sleeping arrangements and access routes of every cottage. This means we can honestly recommend the best cottage for a family with children, a couple seeking peace and quiet, or a larger group.
We know every cottage
Photos, amenity details and arrival instructions reflect what is actually available at each property.
Personal help when you need it
Your calls and emails are answered by people who know the area and can solve practical questions.
Clear and straightforward booking
See availability and prices directly on our website, without unnecessary intermediaries.
OUR LONG STORY IN BRIEF
Hospitality across generations
The Salkolahti farm has belonged to the same family since 1697. Summer guests were already arriving in the 1930s, so tourism has been part of life here long before online booking existed.
The farm passes to the family that still cares for it today.
The first summer guests arrive at Anttila farm.
Eija and Mikko become the farm's tenth host couple.
Alongside farming and forestry, we care for ten lakeside cottages and their guests.
We want arriving at the cottage to be easy, so our guests can focus on what they came for: the lake, the sauna, nature and time together.
WHERE ARE THE COTTAGES?
Among the lakes between Orivesi and Jämsä
Our cottages are in the Längelmä lake district around Talviainen, Eräjärvi and Länkipohja. The area offers rural peace while remaining easy to reach from Tampere, Orivesi, Jämsä and Himos.
Each cottage page gives an approximate location. The exact address and property-specific arrival instructions are sent after your booking is confirmed.
CONTACT DETAILS
Questions about the cottages? We answer personally.
If you are unsure which cottage suits your group, ask us. We know the properties and will help you choose.
Salkolahti Lomamökit
Eija ja Mikko Salkolahti
+358 40 120 2140
varaukset@salkolahti.com
Koiviston Anttila 71
35420 Talviainen
WELCOME TO THE LAKESHORE
Let's find the right cottage for you.
Choose your dates and compare available cottages — or ask us for a recommendation.
Our family history. The history of Anttila farm can be traced back to 1697, and cottage rentals began in the late 1940s. Read the full story: the story of Anttila 1697–1997.