Kuntoaura Oy
Kuntoaura Oy is a family business in the travel industry founded in 2011. The company is located on the plains of Southern Ostrobothnia, in the municipality of Teuva, in a small, vibrant village called Norinkylä.
In 1995, Kauko and Leena Aura purchased the Opintola premises from the municipality of Teuva and immediately began extensive renovation of the premises, which had been almost empty for years. Loma-Opintola Oy operated in the premises until 2010, offering accommodation and banquet services. In 2011, the younger generation of the Aura family purchased the property and Kuntoaura Oy began operations. The marketing name of the accommodation business is Opintola Bed & Breakfast.
In the premises of Opintola B&B also operates Ilmasi Ventilation, which cleans ventilation ducts and adjusts airflow.
Persons in charge:
The board of directors of Kuntoaura Oy consists of Tuija Truchan, Jouni Aura and Paula Aura. Jouni Aura is the CEO. Leena Aura, one of the key people from the former Loma-Opintola Oy, still works as a partner and does practical work on site, and Kauko Aura is often responsible for, among other things, receiving guests.
History of the house
The premises of Kuntoaura Oy operated as Hirvelä primary school from 1948 to 1987. The school first operated in the outbuilding and after the main building was completed in 1949, it moved to these premises. The classrooms on the ground floor of the main building have at most had around 50 students studying at a time. The upper floor of the main building housed the staff apartments, where most of the accommodation is now. All accommodation rooms have names that they have received from people who have lived in the building when it was used as a school.
The school was not only a school but also an important gathering and hobby place. The teachers were heavily involved in village activities, directing choirs and other music groups as well as Sunday school. The villagers gathered in the premises in various clubs and circles, engaging in a wide range of activities.
"A great place to stay in an idyllic old village school. Nice owners, delicious breakfast (the porridge with homemade jam is really delicious)."
"Wonderful accommodation. The old elementary school and the atmosphere were transmitted to this day. The staff was polite and happy to tell us about the history of the school and the building itself. To our surprise, the accommodation also included a sauna! The breakfast was plentiful and we didn't feel hungry."
"What a special place, especially in a positive sense. A former elementary school being reused. All the old school supplies saved over the years. It was a bit like being in a museum. Really friendly service in this family business. Good breakfast. I recommend it!"