"We had a really fantastic holiday, thank you. Thank you for all your help and advice beforehand. Lasse and Åsa were brilliant hosts - friendly, informative and helpful without being intrusive, the setting was magical, the food was delicious and the snow was just perfect. We enjoyed all the activities and there was something new to try every day. We'd recommend this experience to all families - it was different from our usual family holiday but we are so pleased that we decided to go for it." Rosie and family, February 2010
"It was a lovely holiday, Åsa and Lasse were wonderful hosts, they made every effort to look after us, the food was great, the experiences fun. I would recommend these aspects very highly. Åsa and Lasse clearly work very hard to make the holiday enjoyable for guests. We were also (pleasantly) surprised that it was a completely organic experience." Katherine and family, New Year 2009/2010
"Nothing could be improved, the experience was everything we could have ever wanted... We were totally blown away by the warm family environment. The location is totally amazing, and being able to help out on the farm was so very special, thankyou so so much. Home cooked glorious food was delicious too." Daniel and family, December 2009
"Thank you for offering this trip. We had a fantastic time, it was different to anything we had done before. It's a perfect winter family holiday with children aged 4-5 and up. In addition to the extraordinary surroundings, meeting Åsa and Lasse was a great pleasure, they were fantastic hosts their presence was what really made the difference. Thank you...We don't usually do this kind of holiday but your site kept popping up and managed to sway us into trying something different. Your advice both on the site and over the phone over what to wear was especially helpful." Susan, February 2009
"We had a fantastic time and were sad to leave after only one day. Lasse and Åsa were very nice, friendly and warm people who welcomed us into their home and took the time to share a meal with us - I felt like we were friends after just one day - fantastic!" Cathy and Ian, February 2009
"The winter wonderland experience was fantastic. We enjoyed relaxing and Åsa and Lasse were perfect hosts. Even Tomten (Swedish Father Christmas) came to visit on Christmas eve. We loved the sleigh ride through the forest and cross-country skiing. All in all the perfect Christmas!...[The highlights were] the snow and the 'personal' attention to our family paid by our hosts." Ingrid, Christmas 2008
"I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. Even with flights and train fares (the train was so clean and fast, what a joy!) it was still cheaper than booking at CentreParcs. The most amazing experience for adults and children alike. We would definitely consider rebooking...Tobogganing down the driveway, taking the sleigh ride, exploring the local woods. Even simple pleasures like watching the birds on the bird table. I think the top highlight has to be Åsa's superb cooking: we were spoilt rotten, as my waistline now confirms." Anne, New Year 2008/2009
"It was all absolutely fantastic! We loved every minute and are already saving up to go again. Åsa and Lasse were fantastic hosts, we loved the sleigh ride, the lumberjack hut trip, sledging..." Rhiannon, December 2008
"I just wanted to write and say what a lovely time we had with Åsa and Lasse - they were fantastic hosts, looking after us beautifully, making us feel welcome, comfortable and immediately at home. They seemed to have the balance right - they were around when you needed them, but not intrusive. Both of them were a mine of interesting information about the area, wildlife, Sweden, folklore, farming...you name it, one or the other of them were able to tell you. It was also lovely to see what they have done with the farm, returning it to a more traditional and natural way of doing things - it is fantastic work they are doing there. Åsa's traditional Swedish cooking was delicious and we loved all the 'home produce' on offer - honey, berries, juices, even home-made bread!
Our children had a great time - they allowed them to turn the sitting room into a dormitory with the Benton children, which of course delighted them. One of the Benton girls turned 13 while we were there and Åsa made her a wonderful home-made cake!!! All the activities were a great success for everyone, although we have come home with a few aches and bruises! Thank you for arranging the holiday and being so helpful - it was a huge success!" Sally, February 2008
"We just wanted to say what a fantastic holiday we had in Sweden. Lasse and Åsa made us feel very welcome and had some great suggestions for activities to do while we were there. Thank you for helping us to organise our trip." Georgina and David, February 2008
"We were entranced with Sweden and the children in particular loved all the activities on the farm. Åsa and Lasse were extremely helpful and hospitable and we were very sorry to leave the farm after our all-too-brief stay." Mark, February 2008
"Thanks for sorting out a fantastic holiday! Åsa and Lasse were fabulous and none of us wanted to come home. We will be recommending you to our friends." Sue, January 2008
"I want to thank you for organising our getaway weekend...we arrived at night (plenty of snow on the ground) and woke up the next morning to a really heavy snowfall. The sleigh ride along the forest tracks was magical, the only noise being the sleigh bell. Åsa drove her gorgeous 'love on four legs' horse while we huddled under sheepskin rugs. Åsa and Lasse were both wonderful hosts and the home cooking and laid-back atmosphere made for a wonderfully restful weekend. Many many thanks." Alessandra, January 2008
"Emily and I had a fantastic Christmas, and I thank you for organising it all. When I have Em's camera, I will send you some snowbound pics...What lovely hosts they were." Peter, December 2007
"We had the most wonderful and memorable holiday. Åsa and Lasse were just fabulous and their knowledge vast. We couldn't have asked for a more spectacular holiday. We're looking forward to returning!...It was lucky that we didn't have snow for the first few days as we managed to do so much which wouldn't have been possible if there was bad weather. However, we woke on 1st January to snow so we managed to have snowball fights and have a ride in the horse-drawn sleigh!" Shelley, January 2007
Comments on Winter Wonderland on a Forest Farm:
"We had a really fantastic holiday, thank you. Thank you for all your help and advice beforehand. Lasse and Åsa were brilliant hosts - friendly, informative and helpful without being intrusive, the setting was magical, the food was delicious and the snow was just perfect. We enjoyed all the activities and there was something new to try every day. We'd recommend this experience to all families - it was different from our usual family holiday but we are so pleased that we decided to go for it." Rosie and family, February 2010
"It was a lovely holiday, Åsa and Lasse were wonderful hosts, they made every effort to look after us, the food was great, the experiences fun. I would recommend these aspects very highly. Åsa and Lasse clearly work very hard to make the holiday enjoyable for guests. We were also (pleasantly) surprised that it was a completely organic experience." Katherine and family, New Year 2009/2010
"Nothing could be improved, the experience was everything we could have ever wanted... We were totally blown away by the warm family environment. The location is totally amazing, and being able to help out on the farm was so very special, thankyou so so much. Home cooked glorious food was delicious too." Daniel and family, December 2009
"Thank you for offering this trip. We had a fantastic time, it was different to anything we had done before. It's a perfect winter family holiday with children aged 4-5 and up. In addition to the extraordinary surroundings, meeting Åsa and Lasse was a great pleasure, they were fantastic hosts their presence was what really made the difference. Thank you...We don't usually do this kind of holiday but your site kept popping up and managed to sway us into trying something different. Your advice both on the site and over the phone over what to wear was especially helpful." Susan, February 2009
"We had a fantastic time and were sad to leave after only one day. Lasse and Åsa were very nice, friendly and warm people who welcomed us into their home and took the time to share a meal with us - I felt like we were friends after just one day - fantastic!" Cathy and Ian, February 2009
"The winter wonderland experience was fantastic. We enjoyed relaxing and Åsa and Lasse were perfect hosts. Even Tomten (Swedish Father Christmas) came to visit on Christmas eve. We loved the sleigh ride through the forest and cross-country skiing. All in all the perfect Christmas!...[The highlights were] the snow and the 'personal' attention to our family paid by our hosts." Ingrid, Christmas 2008
"I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. Even with flights and train fares (the train was so clean and fast, what a joy!) it was still cheaper than booking at CentreParcs. The most amazing experience for adults and children alike. We would definitely consider rebooking...Tobogganing down the driveway, taking the sleigh ride, exploring the local woods. Even simple pleasures like watching the birds on the bird table. I think the top highlight has to be Åsa's superb cooking: we were spoilt rotten, as my waistline now confirms." Anne, New Year 2008/2009
"It was all absolutely fantastic! We loved every minute and are already saving up to go again. Åsa and Lasse were fantastic hosts, we loved the sleigh ride, the lumberjack hut trip, sledging..." Rhiannon, December 2008
"I just wanted to write and say what a lovely time we had with Åsa and Lasse - they were fantastic hosts, looking after us beautifully, making us feel welcome, comfortable and immediately at home. They seemed to have the balance right - they were around when you needed them, but not intrusive. Both of them were a mine of interesting information about the area, wildlife, Sweden, folklore, farming...you name it, one or the other of them were able to tell you. It was also lovely to see what they have done with the farm, returning it to a more traditional and natural way of doing things - it is fantastic work they are doing there. Åsa's traditional Swedish cooking was delicious and we loved all the 'home produce' on offer - honey, berries, juices, even home-made bread!
Our children had a great time - they allowed them to turn the sitting room into a dormitory with the Benton children, which of course delighted them. One of the Benton girls turned 13 while we were there and Åsa made her a wonderful home-made cake!!! All the activities were a great success for everyone, although we have come home with a few aches and bruises! Thank you for arranging the holiday and being so helpful - it was a huge success!" Sally, February 2008
"We just wanted to say what a fantastic holiday we had in Sweden. Lasse and Åsa made us feel very welcome and had some great suggestions for activities to do while we were there. Thank you for helping us to organise our trip." Georgina and David, February 2008
"We were entranced with Sweden and the children in particular loved all the activities on the farm. Åsa and Lasse were extremely helpful and hospitable and we were very sorry to leave the farm after our all-too-brief stay." Mark, February 2008
"Thanks for sorting out a fantastic holiday! Åsa and Lasse were fabulous and none of us wanted to come home. We will be recommending you to our friends." Sue, January 2008
"I want to thank you for organising our getaway weekend...we arrived at night (plenty of snow on the ground) and woke up the next morning to a really heavy snowfall. The sleigh ride along the forest tracks was magical, the only noise being the sleigh bell. Åsa drove her gorgeous 'love on four legs' horse while we huddled under sheepskin rugs. Åsa and Lasse were both wonderful hosts and the home cooking and laid-back atmosphere made for a wonderfully restful weekend. Many many thanks." Alessandra, January 2008
"Emily and I had a fantastic Christmas, and I thank you for organising it all. When I have Em's camera, I will send you some snowbound pics...What lovely hosts they were." Peter, December 2007
"We had the most wonderful and memorable holiday. Åsa and Lasse were just fabulous and their knowledge vast. We couldn't have asked for a more spectacular holiday. We're looking forward to returning!...It was lucky that we didn't have snow for the first few days as we managed to do so much which wouldn't have been possible if there was bad weather. However, we woke on 1st January to snow so we managed to have snowball fights and have a ride in the horse-drawn sleigh!" Shelley, January 2007