Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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NEW FOR '08 - Open Canoe available for guests use! If like us, you like the idea of a holiday in a countryside location:
Is quiet but not isolated Provides accommodation that is considerate of the earth's natural resources Offers a chance to experience wildlife in its natural environment Is located near lake and forest Is abroad but doesn't cost the earth to get there
Then this will be heaven on earth for you too!
The Cottage was built in 2001 in typical Swedish Falun red and white style. It is in a small hamlet of 15 privately owned cottages spread out along the lake shore amongst the trees. Quiet and peaceful, this comfortable home from home is close to many beautiful, interesting and exciting attractions and activities.
As with everything in Sweden, environmental considerations were paramount in the construction of the cottage. It has its own well, providing clean pumped drinking water all year round for the shower, flush toliet and modern kitchen.
Being only 30 metres away from Stor Sjo Lake and swimming, drainage is provided by the modern version of a reed bed ensuring no polution enters either the lake or the water table.
The raised sundeck wraps around two sides of the cottage, which with garden furniture is perfect for dining al-fresco. Should the sun get too strong, simply wind down the awning or cool off with a dip in the lake.
With one double bedroom,a bunk bedded room and separate guests annexe with a single bed, sofa and spare matress for use on a floor (you'll need your own sleeping bag for the 6th person), this is just wonderful for families or couples wanting a quiet, romantic retreat. The large lawned garden offers plenty of space for garden games or a gateway to explore the forest behind.
The Cottage.
Dining al fresco with views of the lake.
The beautiful modern kitchen
Stor Sjo lake at sunset
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The Gastrikland region
Sweden was voted "Favourite European Country" in the Guardian, Observer & Guardian Unlimited Travel Awards 2006 - Excellent fishing too!
What springs to mind when you think of Sweden?
Undoubtedly ABBA and IKEA will be high on the list, perhaps images of snow, elk and vast expanses of forest. All these Sweden is justly famous for – but it has so much more! Did you know, for example, that just outside Stockholm lies an archipelago of 24,000 islands, many of which are completely uninhabited? Did you know that bears and wolves still roam the forests, lynx and wolverines still hunt in the mountains, or that Sweden contains Europe’s largest area of wilderness? That summer temperatures can rise to the high twenties?
Sweden is a fantastic destination for wildlife and outdoor holidays throughout the year, and offers a range of activities hard to find anywhere else in Europe. What’s more, it is readily accessible from the UK, an easy country to travel in, thanks to the well-developed public transport infrastructure and the fact that almost everyone speaks excellent English, plus the country has a reputation for being clean, safe and politically stable. So put away your preconceptions about Sweden and prepare to be amazed at the wealth of opportunities the country offers for a close-to-nature experience!
Stor Sjö Lake (30 metres from the front door), Swedens 3rd warmest lake!
With beautiful beaches, attractive fishing and rich bird life Stor Sjö lake is naturally a goal for anyone finding themselves in the centre of the Gästrikland region in summer. With a surface area of 71 km2, Stor Sjö lake is the largest in the region. It has around 365 islands and many beaches perfect for the rich bird life - Mallard, Common Teal, Goosander, Canada Geese, Greylag Geese, Bean Geese, Barnacle Geese, Whooper Swan, Brent Geese, Wigeon, Shelduck and the Bar-Headed Geese have all been observed around the lake.
For the Nature Fanatic...
The Sandviken area is a rich natural environment with a number of forests, parks & nature reserves. In the County of Gävleborg there are c.a. 130 areas protected by nature reserve status and a further couple of hundred areas deemed as having valuable biodiversity. e.g. 20km NW of Sandviken at Österbergsmuren you can find 300 yr old pine trees. The forest here is dramitically different from the surrounding forest including rare wood composting fungi, 99 different mosses and lichens and more than 300 species of butterfly including endangered species such as dot lichen Arthonia leucopellaea and the three-toed woodpecker.
Gysinge nature reserve, 45 min drive south of the cottage, was set up in 1975 to protect a large area of natural environment typical of the Dala River such as deciduous forest and river meadow. A large part has now been incorporated into the Färnebofjärden National Park first and foremost known for its abundance of bird life. There are about 200 species with over 100 nesting here regularly. The rich bio-diversity of plant and animal life include 270 different Tracheophyta vascular plants, 20 or so fish species and 70 endangered insects and that's without the elk, deer, hares, fox, beaver, pine martin, wood lemming & lynx.
Färnebofjärden National Park covers 10,000 ha of which 4,000 ha is water.
Gastrike Hammarby / Ginborn area
Fishing license - 100 SEK/wk or 40 SEK/day - Boat hire 200 SEK/day incl motor or 100 SEK no motor - fish include Pike, Perch and Pike Perch. Stor Sjö lake has provided fishermen with pike weighing in at 12kg, pike-perch at 8kg and perch at 1.5kg. The Cottage has its own open canoe now! Open canoe hire, forest walks and DIY open air grills - 30 min drive Farnebofjarden National Park - 55 min drive Arsunda Viking Museum - 20 min drive Elk Park - 30 min drive Adventure Pool - 25 min drive Huge sandy beach with swimming - 20 min drive Bear & wolf safari - only 1 hrs drive Europes largest bear park - 2 hrs 20 min drive
How to get there
In the east about 30 minutes drive inland from the fishing port of Gävle and no more than 2 hrs drive north of Stockholm Västerås airport or Stockholm Arlanda International airport.
Budget airline Ryanair fly regularly to Stockholm Västerås (VST) airport from London Stanstead (STN) making this an affordable destination. Flight time is only 2 hrs. Visit www.ryanair.com for flight times and prices. You may find a real bargin if you have some flexibility in the times you choose. Summer 2008 sees Ryanair fly to Stockholm Skavsta, 3 hrs drive from the cottage, from Birmingham UK.
Västerås airport is a small, modern facility making luggage and hire car collection a speedy process.
Booking direct with www.hertz.se can sometimes prove cheaper for car hire than the link provided on the Ryanair site. Compare the two and see what you find. Although Hertz generally prove the cheapest, Avis have occasionally bettered them. Try www.avis-se.com.
Try these websites:- www.ryanair.com www.cheapflights.co.uk/flights/Stockholm/ www.hertz.se www.avis-se.com www.vasterasflygplats.se/english.asp
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Stockholm Västerås: 144 km
Railway:
Storvik: 13 km
Ferry:
Esbjerg, DK: 704 km
Activities near Gastrike Hammarby
Sports: Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Boat available for guest use
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (3), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Lots of wardrobe space in both bedrooms. Open plan lounge, dining, kitchen area. The kitchen is immaculate in a modern blue/grey painted finish. The shower room also offers a utility sink and washing machine. There is lighting on the exterior of the house and the sundeck. The drive and front door are lit by a Victorian style lampost. Oh, and of course, a coffee machine!
Further details outdoors: The large lawned gardens feature a selection of mature trees and the original log cabin built over 100 years ago. The plan is to renovate this internally at a later date.
A door opens from the lounge on to a large raised, south facing deck, perfect for breakfast in the sun and views over the lake and the small swimming beach only 30 meters away. The lake bottom here is sandy and slopes gently, offering a safe place for young children to play in the water.
Conditions
Strictly no smoking. All guests to have adequate travel insurance, as this is not included. Refundable breakages deposit of £75 required with final balance payment, to be refunded within two weeks of your deparure (subject to satisfactory property inspection). 25% of rental fee due as non-refundable deposit to secure your booking. The cottage/sundeck is accessed by a short flight of 3 steps, please consider this should you have a mobility impairment.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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30 Apr 08
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23 Jun 08
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2 Sep 08
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399£ 399
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Extra nights available at £70.
10% discount for stays of 14 nights.
Longer rental periods considered.
Guestbook
"Now that we're back I wanted to simply say thank you so much for allowing us to experience Ginborn. It was wonderful. It was everything and more I'd been hoping for since first discovering your website back in April.
We loved the cottage; big, comfortable, warm; even down to the flag in the garden it was perfect! The deck was great and we sat out quite a few mornings listening to P1 as it was so warm. No bother from mozzies or midges either!
Who needs TV? I think I mentioned it in my scrawl in the guestbook, but one night I went outside and was AMAZED at the sky, it's the same as here (if you know what I mean) but there's just so much more of it and it's SO, SO much clearer. Another revelation, where did all those stars come from?! " Rob & Janet, Sept 2007
"What a lovely place. We went there with the parents in-law and sister in-law during the summer of 2006. There is plenty of space, a lovely huge garden and in such an idyllic situation. The weather was glorious and the lake is great for swimming. It is a real hide away that was surprisingly accessible, especially with the VERY quite Swedish roads. We will definitely go again. The house was very clean and modern with that traditional Swedish feel. With everything you need from a washing machine to an iron. The neighbours were all very friendly and welcoming, but the best bit was the veranda where we had most of our meals, infect spent most of our time. See you in 2007!!!" Mrs J Downey, Gwynedd.
"Thank you for a great holiday, whilst the UK was going through the summer floods we were enjoying 20 degrees C and more with cloudless skies, we did have a little rain but nothing to stop us having a great time. Just as your web site say's it is a wonderful location, so peaceful but not remote and with neibours that were so welcoming and friendly if you wanted a chat and they all spoke perfect English. It was grest fun bathing in the lake and lots of interesteing places to visit. I am so glad we found it and will most deffinitly be going back next year, I hope you will have a space for us. I would just like to say how nice you keep the house and garden it is a real credit to you and we all appreciate you letting us share your holiday home, it is so special, so Swedish, so wonderful, lets keep it a secret!" Doris Norrington, Jun 2007.
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