Stay on a farm by the lake
Lots to do in the countryside
In the rural heart of lake Finland
Since the year 1801
A farm of historical settlers.
The oldest buildings in the farmyard are a granary from the 1880s and a stone barn whose age is unknown. More recent buildings include a new main building, a garden sauna, a BBQ hut and a root cellar, which is still being used.
Feel the country atmosphere
Testimonials
Our customers know best what kind of people would enjoy the milieu of Farmhouse Sipilä. These testimonials have been given in different seasons during 2015–2020 and since the new house in 2024- and filtered according to how our customers have experienced the surroundings of the farmhouse in particular.
Perfect place for a take-off in tranquillity
Perfect place for a take-off in tranquillity. The house and the outskirts are extremely beautiful. The lack of another shower: two bathrooms but only one shower.
The lakeside sauna on the shore look a bit abandoned. The barbeque on the yard is superb.
-Marta Pell Fortea (8/2024)-
Lovely old house atmosphere
We had such a nice time here. Our home is a large, old house as well, and we enjoyed the atmosphere of the old farmhouse very much.
It was nice to bathe in the garden sauna that was within the range of baby monitors, and the heat in the sauna was wonderful. We looked for more information about the history of the house and its neighbourhood, but we couldn’t find any apart from a short summary in the folder.
Your connection with The Farm Finland was mentioned on your website. It should now be used in marketing! It was fun to think that we were using the same sauna that the contestants had used.
Our time here was great and we had lots of fun.
– Raisa Santala
Large farmyard, an idyllic setting for families with children
”The farmyard was large and nice for the children. It was fun to swim in the lake, and the new sauna was very good. We also tested the garden sauna, and the heat was lovely there. The barbecue was quite low and grilling was not easy. The hut was nice, though, and we were able to use the grill when it was raining. The staff was friendly, and everything else worked very well. A truly idyllic milieu, great especially for families with children.”
– MF – Visited the farm in July 2017
Well-equipped and hospitable for families with children
”An idyllic and homely place! All the necessary equipment and kitchenware etc. was provided, including toys, travel cot and high chair. The reception was hospitable :)”
– Marika – Visited the farm in January 2016
Peaceful country atmosphere and a great garden sauna
”A large 100 year old farmhouse with everything you need, nice atmosphere. Garden with a BBQ hut and sauna and a big barn. The garden sauna was wonderful, 4 loads of firewood and it was ready for bathing. The beach was too far away, but it was available. A good choice for those who enjoy a peaceful stay in the countryside.”
– Ossi Parkkinen – Visited the farm in July 2015
One of the best among the dozens we have tested
”A wonderfully idyllic and peaceful place. Tidy and equipped with everything we needed. Lovely heat in the sauna and the lake water was warm and soft. It would be useful to mark the outside waste bin better, so that it’s easier to find if people don’t remember / haven’t been told where it is. Found it easily after asking!
A compost bin would be excellent and it would fit nicely in the corner of the garden.
A great place, one of the best among the dozens we have tested. Thank you very much and have a nice summer!”
– Marjut Ursin – Visited the farm in July 2018
Magnificent milieu and top-class accommodation
Magnificent milieu and top-class accommodation. Plenty of choices to have a great sauna bath. Most certainly will have another visit.
-Marko Huuskonen 6/2025-
It was charmingly peaceful and place filled with countryside lifestyle
Maalaistalo Sipilä was charmingly peaceful and place filled with countryside lifestyle. The house is well equipped and has all the gadgets and furniture needed. Lakeside sauna after a short walk was nice.
We were visting our father’s funeral – found out with my sister that the family has been raised on this very location decades ago!
Wonderful place and we shall be visiting again.
-Marjo Heiskanen (7/2025)-
We recommend the location for having a family meeting
Beautiful countryside scenery. Fine, fresh log house with all the modern convinience.
Good sauna bath in the yard located (wood heated) sauna. We recommend the location, for instance having a family meeting.
-Jaana Tikka (4/2026)-
Extremely well thought the need for a family with small children
Comfortable, large yard and no neighbors nearby, positive to have three different saunas, especially the sauna by the lake is really nice and not too far away on the shore.
Extremely well thought the need for a family with small children. The portable bed with mattress, potty, highchair and the backpack for carrying, which was a true hit!
Tidy cottage is good for even a larger companion. Mosquito nets on windows are making good to have ventilation, maybe next year air conditioning?
The owner/maintenance has taken into action the previous request to build a fence for the terrace. Thank you for the week!
-Taina Timjami (6/2026)-
A morning dip into the water through the waving fields at the sunrise was meditative
Absolutely fabulous place!
I brought my entire family from Germany to spend summer vacation in the nature in Finland as I used to do in my youth. All the expectations and wishes were fullfilled. I’ve got a crush on Sipilä.
The house has got all the modern convinience, enough room for eight people and even more on the yard and outskirts.
We were having sauna bath, swimming and enjoying peace and quiet environment from our full heart.
The size of the lake is suitable even for a longer rowing trip.
Granchild was jumping on the trampoline half a day, the youth was gathering by the fireplace after sauna (on the shore) and the barbeque hut and the long tables literally called to have a feast.
The city of Pieksämäki is located at a convinient distance to make the groceries.
The best part: walking to the lakeside on the shore to have a morning dip into the water through the waving fields at the sunrise was meditative. What more one could ask!
-Tiina (8/2026)-