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Description of holiday cottage near Sandviken, Northern / Norrland

If like us, you like the idea of holiday or business accommodation in a countryside location: 
 
- That is quiet & peaceful, but not isolated and only 2 hours drive from Stockholm - Europe's first 'Green Capital'.
- Provides accommoation that is consderate of the earth's natural resources. We offset the carbon footprint of running our cottage which makes it Carbon Neutral.
- Offers a chance to experience wildlife in a natural environment.
- Is located by lake and forest.
- Is abroad but doesn't cost the earth to get there

Then this will be heaven on earth for you too. Welcome to your dream escape!

The Cottage was built in 2001 in typical Swedish Falun red and white style. It has been designed to be lived in all year round with triple glazing and high levels of insulation.

As you walk through the front door, take your shoes off and marvel at the beautiful pine clad high ceiling with a slight lime wash finish.

You walk into the bright open plan lounge with TV and Freeview digital reception, DVD player, a small library of family DVD's & board games & kitchen space with doors opening onto the large deck.

The beautiful blue / grey kitchen dining area is fully equipped with oven, hob, fridge and freezer, kettle and of course coffee machine, ensuring you are able to take full advantage of the excellent continental food selection available in Sweden. New for 2010, we now have a high chair too.

The WC & shower room has a utility area with washing machine and hairdrier. Our new Mira ECO shower head providing a much improved shower experience - installed in 2010.

Outside, the deck surrounds two sides of the cottage, ensuring you can worship the sun all day long. Make the most of the long Swedish summer days and enjoy a BBQ. The sun rises at about 3 am and just dips below the horizon at around midnight, travelling almost full circle round the sky in the process. If you are unable to sleep, just sit outside and read a book! We also have a badminton set and a selection of balls giving families the opportunity to spend time together in the garden.

Accommodation for 6 + infant = 1 Double bedroom with wardrobes, 1 bunk bedded room with wardrobe, an enchanting guests' annexe (Alistair's House) with 2 single beds, wardrobe and a travel cot (no linen). There is a spare mattress for use on the floor as we don't recommend teenagers or adults sleep on the top bunk.

Businesses have also found our cottage is perfect as a base for staff working in the area or as an incentive for their clients. If you would like to discuss this aspect further we'd be happy to talk through your needs.

Each year we accurately calculate the carbon footprint of running the cottage including annual KWh consumption, lawn mower petrol, our flights there and back, car hire and mileage etc. We then offset this by funding carbon offset or reduction projects around the world so helping make your holiday Carbon Neutral (you can also offset the carbon footprint of your holiday by visiting www.carbonfootprint.com.)

As with everything in Sweden, environmental considerations are paramount. Your holiday rental has its own well, providing pumped water all year round for the shower, flush toliet and modern kitchen. We have set up a recycling facility for cans, glass, card packaging, printed paper, batteries, soft plastic packaging and plastic bottles. Please help us to recycle during your stay and make your holiday make a difference!

There is no better way to expreience the wildlife of the lake than quietly in our canoe, paddling your way round the nearest islands. Our canoe has three seats, three paddles and if you decide they fit, you are also free to use our bouyancy aids too. A chance to really escape!

Ginborn provides the perfect location if you are looking for a traditional winter holiday, as opposed to an alpine skiing holiday. Certainly our sons' first experience of real snow was here and all they did was play in it; a memory that will last a lifetime with stories that get told and re-told over and over as they have grown up.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	No Smoking, No Pets
General:	Central heating, Sports equipment, Hairdryer Open Canoe, badminton rackets and selection of balls.
Bedrooms:	3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 1 Double/s, 2 Twin/s, 1 Cot/s One of the twins is a bunk bedded room, not suitable for adults on the top bunk.
Bathrooms:	1 Bathroom/s 1 Shower/s, 1 Wash basin/s, 1 Toilets/s
Lounge:	Seating for 6 people TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films
Dining Area:	Seating for 6 people , High chair
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Kettle, Coffee maker, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron
Outdoors:	BBQ, Private garden, Balcony, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade Freshwater lake 30m away.
Access:	Car essential, Off road parking Cottage accessible by 4 steps.
Services:	Cleaning extra

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Minimum Stay
Winter - 10th Jan to 27th Feb	£550.00	7 Days
Spring - 29th Apr to 27th May	£399.00	7 Days
Spring Holiday - 28th May to 5th Jun	£450.00	7 Days
Summer - 6th Jun to 21st Aug	£550.00	7 Days
Summer Low - 22nd to 29th August	£450.00	7 Days
Autumn - 30th Aug to 30th Oct	£399.00	7 Days
Autumn Holiday - 21st to 30th Oct	£450.00	7 Days
Late Autumn - 31st Oct to 16th Dec	£399.00	7 Days
Christmas & New Year 16th Dec to 7th Jan	£599.00	7 Days

Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Deposit/Booking Notes: 25% deposit required to secure your booking.

Extra nights available at £70.

10% discount for stays of 14 nights.

Payment by Sterling cheque, credit card via PayPal* or international bank transfer* (small surchage applies - ask for details)

For those unable to leave the cottage ready for the next guests arrival or if you desire a complete break, cleaning can be arranged at a charge of £100 (More extreme cleaning will incur a surcharge).

Location of holiday rental near Sandviken, Northern / Norrland

Holiday Type:	Beach, Rural, Lake/Riverside, Family
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Cycling/Mountain Biking

Location description

A wondeful rural location, just 30 metres from the lake shore with a huge selection amd variety of attractions nearby.

Arsunda beach - 10 min drive.

Hogbo Country Park and Golf - 35 min drive

Furuvik Amusement Park and Zoo - 1hr drive

Falun Copper mine and museum - 1hr 15 min drive

Orsa Bear Park - 2hr 30 min drive

Hofors Golf Club - 30 min drive

Granfors Axe Works, Bergsjo - 2hr 30min

Other activities

Own canoe freely available for use from the cottage on Stor Sjö lake

Local events

Mid-summer celebrations at Högbo, June 24th-ish

Nearest Airport:	Västeras Arlanda, Stockholm Skavsta, Nykoping	144km 170km 314km
Nearest Railway Station:	Storvik	13km
Nearest Bus Station:	Sandviken	22km
Nearest Beach:	Drevnäs	30m
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	Kungsgarden	12km

Directions

Ryanair fly from most European countries to Västeras or Skavsta airports.

Trains depart to Stockhlom regularly from Sandviken, sometimes changing at Gävle.

Check which car hire companies work out of your chosen airport then compare online. We have found Avis to be competitive over the last year (2010).

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