Lofoten holiday home to let with walking, log fire, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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HOV HOLIDAYHOUSE (house)

Home description

The "Old House" is a Nordland-style house built in 1885 and renovated in 1990.
It is idyllically situated on a large plot of land with a magnificent panoramic view of the sea. You can book The "Old House", up to 6 people + The Guest House as a supplement if your party should exceed 6 persons (up to 10-12 persons). The "Old House": There are three bedrooms, one downstairs (dbl. bed) and two upstairs with altogether four single beds + one cot, and there is also a bed on the landing.
Guest House: The barn has been redeveloped and furnished with WC/shower, kitchen with cooker, bedroom with a totalof 4 beds, and two living rooms with a panoramic view of the sea and the Midnight Sun!

"The Old House" Hov, Gimsøy in Lofoten	Lounge Area with Views of the Sea, "Fjøsen"
Interior The "Old House"	The Fully Fitted Kitchen, The "Old House"

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The North Norway region

Norway is the northernmost country in the world to have open waters. This is due to the trade winds forced across the Atlantic Ocean by the American continent and the warm currents flowing north from the Equator towards the Norwegian Sea.

Norway’s climate fluctuates greatly from year to year, especially in its most northern parts, which are located at the edge of the global temperate zone. The lowest minimum temperature recorded is -51°C in Kárášjohka-Karasjok in Northern Norway. The average annual temperature swings from some 8°C along the western coast to below freezing in the mountains. The coldest months of the year are January and February and the warmest time in the inland areas is mid-July. The coastal and mountain regions may reach their peaks somewhat later.

The climate in Norway differs from that of the rest of Scandinavia. The tall mountain ranges dividing mainland Norway provide protection from precipitation to large areas of inland eastern Norway. This gives the area a more continental climate than would be expected in light of its proximity to the coast.

Some of the areas east of the mountains have an annual rainfall of less than 300 mm. Most of the precipitation from the sea falls along the west coast of Norway, with some areas recording a maximum rainfall of 3000 mm annually.

The most important agricultural areas have an annual rainfall of between 500 and 1000 mm, with most rain falling in July and August. There are about 100 rainy days in inland Norway and some 150-200 rainy days on the coast. The strength and direction of the wind in Norway varies greatly as a result of fast-moving pressure fronts, and the winds along the coast and in the mountains are often quite strong.

Lofoten area

Lofoten is the archipelago to the west in the ocean, north of the Arctic Circle, at the 67th and 68th degree parallels.The principal islands are Austvågøy, Gimsøy, Vestvågøy, Flakstadøy, Moskenesøy, Værøy and Røst.
The total land area amounts to 1,227 sq. km. About 24.500 people live there. The road distance is almost 170 km. Lofoten streches like a wall of mountains to the southwest in the sea. Lofoten consists of mountains and peaks, wide open ocean, sheltered inlets, strectches of seashore and large virgin areas.
Due to the warm Gulf Stream, Lofoten has a much milder climate than other parts of the world at the same latitude, such as Alaska and Greenland. The coastal climate in Lofoten makes the winters mild and the summers relatively cool.
Lofoten has very interesting geological features. Transformed rock, which was formed approxim. three billion years ago, is predominant. These are some of the oldest rocks on the earth. The mountains of Lofoten, however, were not formed until the last Ice Age, which ended about 10,000 years ago. When the ice withdrew, rigid edges and peaks were left behind.
Lofoten has an abundant selection of birds. We meet birds from the forest, moors, highlands, sea and ocean, and many species which migrate past Lofoten every spring and autumn. The white-tailed eagle flourishes in Lofoten.
Fishing has always been the very foundation of life in Lofoten. This is due to the close proximity to the fishing grounds. "Skrei" (spawning cod),which is caught during the winter fisheries, is the most important.
Lofoten has a rich and varied selection of plants.

In the areas to the west and the north of the Lofoten islands the midnight sun is visible from 27 May till 17 July.
Good place to see the midnight sun are: Hov - GIMSØY

How to get there

With car: 1.375 km north of OSLO.
With airplane: OSLO-BODØ (1,5 hour) + BODØ-SVOLVÆR or LEKNES (20 min)
Boat: BODØ-Svolvær ("Hurtigruta" or "Hurtigbåt")
HOV, GIMSØY is about 45 km with car from Svolvær.

Activities near Lofoten

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The holiday home consists of an entrance hall with wardrobe and freezer, kitchen with cooker, fridge and diswasher, living room with TV and radio, and a bathroom/WC with shower and washing machine.
All necessary furnishings and equipment are present. There is a wood stove in living room together with electric heating. Pillows and duvets are supplied, but sheets, pillow cases and towels can be hired.

Further details outdoors:
There is also garden furniture and a drying shed for drying your clothes.
Parking close to the house.
Favourable surroundings for the children.
500 m to Lofoten Golf Links.
Hire of boat: NOK 1000 pr week (+ fuel). Safety equipment included.
The boat is a 17 foot Rana plast with a 35 hp otbord motor. Approved to carry up to 8 people.

Further details

Downpayment: 25% booking.
Rest, 75% - 3 weeks before holiday.
Supplement for cleaning upon departure: NOK 600,- ( 70 Euro)
Key pick up with owner.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
From October to end April	6 Oct 07	3 May 08	335£  264	0-	0-	1 Week
May	3 May 08	1 Jun 08	370£  291	0-	0-	1 Week
June	1 Jun 08	21 Jun 08	450£  354	0-	0-	1 Week
July & August	21 Jun 08	31 Aug 08	550£  433	0-	0-	1 Week
september	31 Aug 08	28 Sep 08	450£  354	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Sep 08	1 May 09	400£  315	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 May 09	20 Jun 09	500£  394	0-	0-	1 Week
	20 Jun 09	30 Aug 09	625£  492	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Aug 09	1 Jan 10	400£  315	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Long time rent: 1/10 - 1/6. Rate pr. month: 400 euro + electricity/wood. Deposit; 800 Euro.
(Rent more than 3 months)

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/26335

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/26335

Contact details for home 26335 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Knut Johannessen
Tel:	+47 760 77130
Mobile:	+47 9185 1392
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