Winter at the Northern Comfort Lodge

Overview

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

Accommodation: Lakeside log cabin with sauna and hot-tub. Northern Comfort Lodge sleeps up to 8 persons, Lynx sleeps up to 6 persons (4 + 2).

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

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Northern Comfort Lodge

The Northern Comfort Lodge is a large log cabin ideal for larger families or groups of friends, sleeping up to 8 persons in 4 x 2-person rooms. Spacious and comfortably-furnished, the log cabin has its own sauna and lakeside outdoor wood-fired hot-tub - a hot-tub in winter is a wonderful Swedish experience not to be missed!The cabin has an open and roomy living area, private sauna and wood-burning stove and is fully-equipped for self-catering.

Lynx

The Lynx is a charming log cabin at the same location as the Northern Comfort Lodge, sleeping up to 6 persons in 2 x 2-person rooms and 1 x 2-person sleeping loft, and is perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway or for families. Standard of decor and furnishings is as for the larger cabin, and the Lynx cabin also has its own sauna and wood-heated hot-tub.

In winter, Jämtland lies thick with snow. The lakes freeze over and the landscape becomes a magical winter playground. If it is relaxation you are looking for, the lodge is an excellent base to simply enjoy the quiet and beauty of the snow-clad forest (perhaps while the children go off to build snowmen or make snow-angels!). If you would prefer more adventurous experience, there is a wide range of both guided and self-guided activities available, including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing. Dog sledding tours in the surrounding area can also be arranged locally.

Despite being in a northerly location, these two winter log cabins are easily accessible by direct train from Stockholm. Transfer from from the local station is included, so it is not necessary to have a car unless you wish to explore further afield during your stay.

Dates & Prices

Dates

Both log cabins at this experience may be rented throughout the year.

• High season: July, August, December-March.
• Low Season: April-June, September-November

The season for winter activities normally runs from around mid-December to late March/early April. For summer activities, the best period is June to September,

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.

• Northern Comfort Lodge (up to 8 persons): Low season £745/cabin/week, High season £976/cabin/week.
• Lynx (up to 6 persons): Low season £572/cabin/week, High Season £860/cabin/week.

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)

What The Price Includes

Transfers

Return transfer to/from Bräcke railway station if required (max 8 persons per transfer).

Accommodation

• Northern Comfort Lodge: 4 x 2-person rooms.
• Lynx: 2 x 2-person rooms and 1 x 2-person sleeping loft

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.

Facilities

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.

What The Price Does Not Include

• Northern Comfort Lodge: Use of internal sauna and use of external sauna/hot tub for stays of less than one week.
• Lynx: Use of external sauna/hot tub for stays of less than one week.

Optional Extras

Hot-tub and Sauna

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).

Self-guided Activities

Snowshoes, ice fishing equipment and cross country ski equipment are available to hire from your host. Please discuss prices and arrangements with your host locally.

Guided Activities

During your stay at the cabins, possibilities for guided activities locally include dog sledding day tours and guided snowshoeing/ice fishing tours. Please discuss prices and arrangements with your host locally.

Practical Info

Health requirements/experience

You should be in good general health. This experience is suitable for the whole family.

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

Together the two cabins can accommodate up to 14 persons are are ideal for groups of friends or two families travelling together.

Additional Notes

This host is a member of the Swedish Ecotourism Society.

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 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.

Without Flying

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

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