In addition to the privilege of fishing in this exclusive fly fishing zone, the Lodge allows the visitor a chance to live in charming Norwegian timber houses dating from the 18th century. While the interior of the buildings are very modern the original exterior architectural details have been retained as far as possible to maintain a rustic look.
The Blacksmiths Place and Sauna
Our most exclusive unit is an old timber building once used as a blacksmith-workshop. Idyllically located directly on the riverbank about 100 meters from the farm - it contains; two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen with all modern facilities, and a living room with the big old restored fireplace as the centerpiece. There is also a spacious upstairs loft for sleeping. The whole building has waterborne floor heating. And for further relaxation the sauna house is just next door.
Other trappings include:
Dishwasher Washer & dryer Parabol TV, with DVD and CD player Open fireplace and two woodfired ovens Outside stone terrace towards the river
Couples, small families or smaller groups of adults (up to 5 people) will be able to live comfortably in this uniquely rustic but luxurious setting.
Next to the Blacksmiths place we have restored a small timber cabin that has been made into a fully equipped sauna with shower, toilet and change room. This is off course available for all guests living in the blacksmith house, but on agreement it can also be used by other guests on the farm.
The Stabbur with the Teahouse
“The Stabbur” is a characteristic small two story building that was used for food storage in the old days. This was I many ways the most important building on a Norwegian farm. Now it contains an upstairs bedroom with two beds with the farms best view of the river, and a common room with simple kitchen facilities downstairs.
Previously used for growing summer tomatoes, the greenhouse which stands next to the Stabburet has taken on a new multicultural form. Here one can, on a chilly evening, put on a music CD of his choice, light up the Mexican outdoor fireplace, brew a good cup of tea in a samovar or prepare a waterpipe for smoking Iranian tobacco. When the greenhouse is warm all that is left to do is sip a cup of tea while taking in a beautiful Norwegian sunset or just the shifting of the evening light which is can play on the senses to release a range of emotions from satisfaction to melancholy to just good old joy.
Scenes from around the Teahouse.
The Blacksmiths fireplace. An old "homemade" anvil in the foreground.
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The dining section in the Blacksmiths Place
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The smaller of the two bedrooms in the Blacksmiths Place
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Upstairs on the Stabbur. Simple and rustic charm - and a nice view.