We have two cats, they are nine years old and very sweet They come from the same nest and get along great. Since we have a dog (we'll take him with us on our trip) they are more careful and live more upstairs but otherwise they like to snuggle up with us. One is more shy than the other. They can go in and out of the house through a catdoor. They just need food and some loving attention.
We have two cats, they are nine years old and very sweet They come from the same nest and get along great. Since we have a dog (we'll take him with us on our trip) they are more careful and live more upstairs but otherwise they like to snuggle up with us. One is more shy than the other. They can go in and out of the house through a catdoor. They just need food and some loving attention.
Our dates are still flexible but we like to leave somewhere in february and be back end of march. We would want you to come one or two days earlier so we can show you the ropes and introduce you to our neighbours.
Our dates are still flexible but we like to leave somewhere in february and be back end of march. We would want you to come one or two days earlier so we can show you the ropes and introduce you to our neighbours.
We live just outside a small village in Mid-Sweden about 250 km north of Stockholm. Beautiful rustic farmhouse from 1851 that we renovated from the ground up and transformed into a warm and comfortable house where people find it easy to feel at home. The house is wood-heated and well insulated. Near by the forest and the village (3km), where you'll find a supermarket and a pizzaria. The garden of the house borders the Hoån; an idyllic small river that meanders through the friendly valley and opens onto the beautiful lake 'Ottnaren'. In the winter there are plenty of possibilities for ice-skating on the frozen lakes and for skiing. Kungsberget is about a 40 minutes drive from us and it is the largest skiing resort in this region with 19 slopes and 10 lifts. Garanteed snow from november till april!.
We live just outside a small village in Mid-Sweden about 250 km north of Stockholm. Beautiful rustic farmhouse from 1851 that we renovated from the ground up and transformed into a warm and comfortable house where people find it easy to feel at home. The house is wood-heated and well insulated. Near by the forest and the village (3km), where you'll find a supermarket and a pizzaria. The garden of the house borders the Hoån; an idyllic small river that meanders through the friendly valley and opens onto the beautiful lake 'Ottnaren'. In the winter there are plenty of possibilities for ice-skating on the frozen lakes and for skiing. Kungsberget is about a 40 minutes drive from us and it is the largest skiing resort in this region with 19 slopes and 10 lifts. Garanteed snow from november till april!.
Living space between 150 and 500 m²
Garden with an area between 200 and 1000 m²
2 floors
6 rooms including 3 bedrooms
Parking
Garden
Television
Book library
Living space between 150 and 500 m²
Garden with an area between 200 and 1000 m²
2 floors
6 rooms including 3 bedrooms
Parking
Garden
Television
Book library
Works of art
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Internet access
Washing machine
Freezer
Superette
Doctor nearby
Drugstore
Near a bus stop
Near a train station
The house is situated just outside the village but there are some friendly neighbours. The house is very cosy and comfortable and great in winter if you like to sit by the fire, just relax and enjoy reading. If you want to be active; The forest is close by and great for walking and hiking.The village is 3km away and has a small supermarket, open 7 days a week. There is also a pizzaria and restaurant. In the winter there are plenty of possibilities for ice-skating on the frozen lakes and for skiing. Kungsberget is about a 40 minutes drive from us and it is the largest skiing resort in this region with 19 slopes and 10 lifts. Garanteed snow from november till april!. One bigger town, Sandviken, with more reataurants, movie-theater and supermarkets is about a 20 min drive from us and two bigger cities, Falun and Gävle are within an hour drive from us.
The house is situated just outside the village but there are some friendly neighbours. The house is very cosy and comfortable and great in winter if you like to sit by the fire, just relax and enjoy reading. If you want to be active; The forest is close by and great for walking and hiking.The village is 3km away and has a small supermarket, open 7 days a week. There is also a pizzaria and restaurant. In the winter there are plenty of possibilities for ice-skating on the frozen lakes and for skiing. Kungsberget is about a 40 minutes drive from us and it is the largest skiing resort in this region with 19 slopes and 10 lifts. Garanteed snow from november till april!. One bigger town, Sandviken, with more reataurants, movie-theater and supermarkets is about a 20 min drive from us and two bigger cities, Falun and Gävle are within an hour drive from us.
Besides ice-skating and skiing...all year round it is possible to visit some of the old mines in the area of which The Falun Gruva is world famous.
Falun was Sweden's second-largest town in the 17th century and its copper production affected the economic, social and political situation throughout Europe. This is why the historic industrial landscape around Stora Kopparberget (the Great Copper Mountain) and Falun were inscribed on UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites in 2001. varldsarvetfalun.se
Stockholm is about a 2hr traintrip away.
Other places of interest in the winter
Anders Zorn (swedish painter, 1860) museum
Old mining village korsabruk
Besides ice-skating and skiing...all year round it is possible to visit some of the old mines in the area of which The Falun Gruva is world famous.
Falun was Sweden's second-largest town in the 17th century and its copper production affected the economic, social and political situation throughout Europe. This is why the historic industrial landscape around Stora Kopparberget (the Great Copper Mountain) and Falun were inscribed on UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites in 2001. varldsarvetfalun.se
Stockholm is about a 2hr traintrip away.
Other places of interest in the winter
Anders Zorn (swedish painter, 1860) museum
Old mining village korsabruk
What can we say... after spending two months looking after Lisan & Jan's home and two adorable cats, we left a piece of our heart in Sweden.
Lisan and Jan went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed, loved and appreciated from day one.
They took the time to introduce us to their neighbours, their friends, showed us around, left us with a car and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Sintje and Dintje are two of the most cuddly, affectionate cats we've ever had the pleasure to care for; absolute sweethearts!
The home is beautiful and requires an active approach as it is wood heated and in the countryside during winter time (aka could be lots of snow), but we were up for the challenge and it was rewarding all around. It is clean, spacious, quiet and just serene.
Tack tack to both of you for making this probably the most enjoyable house sitting experience we've had so far.
Sophie & Philippe
