Lakeside Cabin Retreat in Värmland

Overview

Duration: 8 days/7 nights (shorter stays may be possible during low season).

Accommodation: Choice of two lakeside log cabins sleeping 4-6 persons.

Required: Good general health. Suitable for the whole family.

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In picturesque locations by the water's edge, Lakeside Cabin Retreat in Värmland offers a choice of two cabins, ideal as a romantic cabin break for couples, a flexible and relaxing holiday for active families or a chance to spend time with friends.

The "Moon" cabin is a traditional cabin for those seeking a secluded location with immediate access to water and forest, beautifully located very close to a small lake perfect for swimming in the long summer evenings. The cabin is most suitable for 4 persons but sleeps up to 6 and has its own sauna.

The "Fem" cabin is newly-constructed in a traditional style and sleeps up to 4 persons. Just 20m from the cabin is a sandy beach with grill area, ideal for bathing. The "Fem" cabin lies 200m from a small campsite with larger bathing area. For larger families or groups of friends, a simple guest cabin next to the "Fem" cabin can also be hired to accommodate a further 2 persons.

Both cabins are surrounded by deep forest ideal for exploring on foot or by mountain bike with a number of hiking possibilities right from the door. Canoes and mountain bikes are available to hire.

Each cabin also comes with its own boat with small motor, which can be used to explore the system of lakes in the area in search of secret picnic spots along the shores or to take advantage of the excellent fishing opportunities. Located within a fishing reserve, Lakeside Cabin Retreat in Värmland is a marvellous base for fishing for pike, perch and pike-perch depending on the time of year. Fishing licence and "deep maps" of the lakes are included, and equipment hire and/or guiding can be arranged locally.

The dense forests of the area (known as "Finnskogen", the Finnish Forest) are home to a wide range of wildlife. You can visit the local beaver hide to go in search of the graceful and industrious beaver or roam the forests on the lookout for the majestic elk. With luck, you may even see signs and tracks left by one of Sweden's most fascinating, though also most reclusive, larger animals: the wolf.

Lakeside Cabin Retreat in Värmland offers both a tranquil forest holiday and the opportunity for a range of outdoor activities - ideal for families or groups where some prefer to be active while others like to take it easy! The cabins are comfortable and have bathroom with shower and WC, fully-equipped kitchen and living area with wood-burning stove or open fire.

Dates & Prices

Dates

Moon cabin is most suitable for stays between May and October. Fem cabin is suitable for stays year-round (season for winter activities normally mid-December-March). For those interested in fishing, the best fishing season is May to the middle of June and from end of August through the whole of September and part of October. For stays in winter, our Winter Log Cabin Escape in Värmland is located nearby.

The Price

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.

During high season rental periods are 8 days Saturday-Saturday. During low season other start days and durations may also be possible.

High Season: June/July/August (+ Christmas and New Year for Fem cabin).

Moon cabin

• High Season: £856/cabin/week (shorter stays are not normally possible during high season but may sometimes be available, price £123/cabin/night, min. stay 3 nights) + bedding and towels £13/person/stay.
• Low Season: £622/cabin/week, £89/cabin/night (min. 3 nights) + bedding and towels £13/person/set.

Fem cabin

NB: Please note that Fem cabin is available for booking only from January 2012 onwards.

• High Season: £707/cabin/week (shorter stays are not normally possible during high season but may sometimes be available, price £102/cabin/night, min. stay 3 nights) + bedding and towels £13/person/stay. Total price including optional 2-person guest cabin £923/week, £132/night.
• Low Season: £531/cabin/week (shorter stays also possible, price £76/cabin/night, min. stay 3 nights) + bedding and towels £13/person/stay. Total price including optional 2-person guest cabin £702/week, £102/night.

What The Price Includes

Accommodation

NB: These cabins are in a remote location, 1-3km from your host's house and around 20km from the nearest shops. The experience is accessible by public transport (see "Optional extras" below) and it is not essential to have a car, but you will require a car if you would like to explore the local area and may find a vehicle convenient during your stay.

Please let us know in advance if you have any special requirements such as cot or high chair. Bed linen is provided for guests to make up the rooms as required on arrival.

Moon cabin:

• Sleeps up to 6 persons in 1 x 2-person room (2 single beds, fixed), 1 x bunk beds in living room recess, 1 x 2-person room (2 single beds which can be moved to create a double) in cabin extension with own entrance.
• Total area approx. 50 square metres.
• Quiet location just 10m from the water's edge.
• Living room with open fire and satellite TV.
• Bathroom with shower and WC.
• Fully-equipped kitchen including microwave.
• Outside fireplace.
• Private jetty.
• Own boat with environmentally-friendly 4-stroke motor.
• Sauna in adjacent building for exclusive use by guests at the cabin.
• Washing machine available.
• Located 3km from your host's house, who is on hand to assist you during your stay and is only a phone-call away.

Fem cabin:

• Sleeps up to 4 persons in 2 bedrooms, 1 with twin beds, 1 with bunk beds.
• Small summer cabin adjacent to main cabin sleeps an additional two persons in bunk bed. Guest cabin has bedroom, kitchen and WC/shower (no TV). Total area 25 square metres + 12 square metres balcony.
• Total area approx. 45 square metres + 12 square metres balcony.
• Located just 20m from the water's edge.
• Wood-burning stove and satellite TV.
• Bathroom with shower and WC.
• Fully-equipped kitchen including microwave.
• Own boat with environmentally-friendly 4-stroke motor.
• Located 1km from your host's house, who is on hand to assist you during your stay.

Equipment

• Life jackets, Linder 440 aluminium fishing boats with environmentally-friendly 4-stroke engines. The boats are in the three larger lakes. Environmentally friendly fuel can be bought on site. You will receive one engine per cabin and are able to use the boats in all the lakes. Extra boats and engines are available for hire on site. The boats are ideal both for fishing and for general leisure use to explore the lakes.
• Map covering the whole fishing area and "deep maps" for the three larger lakes.

Guiding/information

Your host is on hand to offer experienced and knowledgeable guidance on the area on request. Information on the local area, services in the area and culture will be provided as well as guidance on fishing ethics, fishing tips and bait. It is possible to arrange one or more days' fishing guiding on site.

Other

End cleaning of the cabin on departure.

What The Price Does Not Include

• Food. The cabins are fully-equipped for self-catering. The nearest shop is 20km away, 15 min by car or your host will happy to assist you if needed.
• Fishing equipment (available to hire on site).

Optional Extras

• Transfers: It is possible to arrange for transfer from the train station in Arvika (or Torsby) at a cost of £78/transfer/return. NB: Maximum 4 persons can be accommodated in standard transfers. For larger groups, transfer must be arranged by private taxi, cost around 1400 SEK (about £140) return for up to 7 persons.
• Canoe and mountain bikes are available to hire from your host, payment to be made payment locally. For bikes, child sizes for children aged approx 8-12 years are available.

Practical Info

Health requirements/experience

You should have general good health - guests of all ages are welcome. The summer is most suitable for families. In spring and autumn the weather can be rougher on the water and we recommend warm clothes.

Equipment/clothes needed

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.

Groups

Groups or families travelling together are very welcome to hire both cabins, which together can accommodate up to 12 (+2) persons.

Finnskogen

The "Finnskogen", or Finnish Forest, is the name given to a large area of forest covering parts of Värmland and extending across the border into Norway.

The forest is named after the immigrant settlers who came to the area in the 1600s from Finland (then part of Kingdom of Sweden) to make their living from agriculture.

Today the forest is an excellent area for outdoor activities as well as important habitat for a wide range of Swedish fauna, including elk, deer, woodland birds and hare.

Additional Notes

This host has received a prestigious Swedish Ecotourism award for commitment to high standards to cultural and environmental sensitivity.

Location

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.

By Air

Fly to Stockholm, Gothenburg or Oslo airports for onward travel by train to Arvika or by hire car, travel time 2.5-4.5 hours depending on options chosen. Transfer from Arvika or Oslo Gardermoen airport can be arranged as as optional extra.

Without Flying

Ferry from Harwich to Esbjerg (Denmark) for onward train connections to Arvika.

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