Please allow me to tell a little bit about Brinkin Wanha Pappila (Brink's Old Chaplaincy), a Bed & Breakfast service in Kokkola, Finland.

A splendid hostel-type alternative for the low-budget traveller, open year around.

Situated in idyllic old, 19th century wooden houses about 2,5 kilometres from the center of Kokkola - Karleby. The renovation of the buildings is an ongoing process.

The price level here is manyfold less than in the hotels in downtown Kokkola
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and what surroundings Brinkin Pappila has to offer! Should you be in need of transport, pick-up service for example from the city of Kokkola can be arranged.

Rooms full of athmosphere for 1 - 4 persons, also at the attic. Possibility to have a sauna.

An idyllic courtyard features the alternatives for sleeping in "Grandma's Cottage" or the "Arentin Tupa" building.

Groups are welcome by prior notice.

Art exhibitions. Domestic animals. Out-door fireplace for evening get-togethers. Products by local artisans for sale. Regional delicatessen.

Possibility for different kinds of program services through Brinkin Pappila´s partners. Bicyckles for rent.

Brinkin Pappila is a find - a special alternative for the one in search of something out-of-the-ordinary. The nostalgic athmosphere offers a refreshing change for example the professional traveller, bored of the chain-hotels with their standard rooms and service.

An ideal resting place for persons driving up north to Lapland by car - Brinkin Pappila is conveniently located half-way up to the Great North.

There is an abundance of sights also here, in Finland's "Keski-Pohjanmaa" -region. Try visiting the lighthouse island of Tankar of the coast of Kokkola. Boat-trips are arranged. The famous sandy beaches of Kalajoki with their islands of Kalla are nearby. Lesser known, but equally gorgeous beaches of Lohtaja are near also.

Last, but certainly not least, is worth mentioning my own favourite spot, the cozy provincial town of Pietarsaari (Jakobstad), only 30 kilometres away. While strolling through the old, unpawed streets of the Skata district, one feels as if time has stopped sometime during the 1950's...