Summer at the Northern Comfort Lodge
"I can't say enough about our host, the accommodation and the area! We had a brilliant time and will definitely be booking again! Thank you for your help." Samantha
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The Northern Comfort Lodge is a spacious, comfortable, traditionally-constructed Swedish log cabin located on the shore of Lake Revsund in Jämtland. The lodge has everything you might expect of an idyllic Swedish log cabin – a beautiful lakeside/forest location, spacious, airy living area, private sauna and a wood-burning stove.
But the lodge also has a few surprises – including a larger wood-heated outside sauna and hot-tub “bathing barrel” right by the water’s edge!
Whatever you are looking for from a log cabin holiday - be it adventure, a chance to socialise with friends or an active family break for larger families or two families travelling together, the Northern Comfort Lodge offers the ideal solution for groups of up to 8 persons. Accommodation at the lodge is divided into four bedrooms, each sleeping two persons, with a large open-plan kitchen and living area, decorated throughout in traditional style.
Lynx is a cabin for up to 6 persons, furnished and decorated to a similar standard to the Northern Comfort Lodge. Lynx is an excellent choice for a romantic log cabin holiday for couples or as a base for families or small groups. The cabin has 2 x 2-person bedrooms and a sleeping loft for an additional two persons. Lynx is just 45m from the lake, is fully equipped with kitchen, shower and WC, sauna and hot tub and has a wood-burning stove.
The surrounding area offers a wide range of outdoor activity possibilities. The wild forests and rolling mountains of Jämtland are ideal for hiking. The lake of Revsund is right outside the door, so why not take a canoe and paddle over in search of a secluded picnic spot on the island of Ammeron? For those interested in cycling, the surrounding area offers excellent mountain biking terrain and endless miles of wilderness to explore.
In addition to hire of canoes and bikes for self-guided exploration, you also have the option to include a number of guided activities. With your host, an expert bushcraft practitioner and experienced adventurer, you can discover the rich fauna and flora of the surrounding forests and hills on a guided hike, learn the art of outdoor cooking over open fire, or go on a dedicated wildlife safari to spot some of Sweden’s most exciting animals. It is even possible to arrange a summer dog sledding tour, using a cart instead of the sleds used in the winter season!
A stay in the Northern Comfort Lodge or Lynx is an uplifting, close-to-nature experience suitable for all ages and levels of ability. The cabins are normally available for booking for 8-day periods Saturday-Saturday. Outside high season other start days and durations may be possible. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
See also the winter version of this experience: Winter at the Northern Comfort Lodge.
The Northern Comfort Lodge and Lynx cabins are available for hire throughout the year.
Summer activities season June to September, winter activities mid-December to late March/early April.
Prices are in British Pounds. If you wish, you are also welcome to make your payment by bank transfer in Euros or Swedish Kronor. If this would be of interest, please let us know and we will be happy to provide prices.
Standard rental periods are 8 days Saturday-Saturday. At times, other start days and durations may also be possible - please contact us to discuss your requirements. Per-night price for Northern Comfort Lodge or Lynx cabin £139/cabin/night in high season or £116/night low season, minimum stay 3 nights, + end cleaning charge £52/stay (end cleaning is included for weekly rentals).
Return transfer to/from Bräcke railway station if required (max 8 persons per transfer).
Self-catering. End cleaning (for weekly stays), bed linen and towels are included. There is a store to purchase food 3km away, within walking or cycling distance.
Northern Comfort Lodge: For rental periods of one-week or more, use of the internal sauna is included. Also included in the price is one session in the outside lakeside sauna and hot-tub "bathing barrel". For stays of less than one week and for additional sessions, please see "Optional extras" below.
Lynx: For rental periods of one-week or more, one session in the outside sauna and hot tub "bathing barrel" is included. For stays of less than one week and for additional sessions, please see "Optional extras" below.
For guests staying less than one week, the saunas at the Northern Comfort Lodge and Lynx cabin are available for use for an additional charge to be paid locally (typically around £15/session). You will be given the wood to heat the sauna yourselves.
For guests staying one week or longer, one session in the outside wood-fired sauna and hot-tub "bathing barrel" is included (Northern Comfort Lodge and Lynx). The outside sauna and hot-tub will be prepared for you. Additional sessions can be arranged locally for additional charge (typically around £160/session).
Mountain bikes (helmet included, mountain bikes are adult size only) and Canadian canoes (including canoe, paddles and buoyancy aids) are available to hire from your host. Please discuss prices and arrangements with your host locally.
During your stay at the cabins a number of guided activities can be arranged with your local host, including guided hiking, outdoor cooking, wildlife safaris by Land Rover and summer dog sledding (using cart instead of sled). Please discuss prices and arrangements with your host locally.
You should be in good general health. This experience is suitable for the whole family.
A detailed recommended equipment list will be sent with your booking confirmation.
NB: We advise you not to buy equipment or clothes for your trip or to incur other non-refundable expenses such as flights until you have received confirmation of your booking from us in writing.
Together the two cabins can accommodate up to 14 persons are are ideal for groups of friends or two families travelling together.
Jämtland lies in the north-western part of Sweden, bordering Swedish Lapland to the north and Norway to the west. It is the second-largest province in Sweden, making up just over 8% of the country's total area but with an average population density of just over 3 persons per square kilometre. More than two thirds of Jämtland’s population lives in the small number of urban centres in the province, making rural Jämtland very sparsely-populated and ideal for wilderness activities.
This host is a member of the Swedish Ecotourism Society.
Detailed information on travel options will be sent with your booking documentation. We are happy to advise on suitable connections and assist you with any aspect of planning your journey.
Fly to Stockholm for onward travel by train to Bräcke (travel time 4-6 hours), from where transfer is included. Domestic flight connections are also available between Stockholm and Frösön (Åre Östersund) airport, from where transfer can be arranged as an optional extra.
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