The former stable and barn of a smallholding from 1782 has been converted into a lovely cottage. Here you will still find a feeding trough, a water post and high ceilings in most places. The summerhouses on Læsø have the very characteristic and special roofs made of seaweed.
After the previous owner lived in the house for 54 years, new owners have taken over, and they have preserved a lot of the old in the 2019 renovation. Inside, there's a lovely sense of calm due to the thick roofs. Here you can enjoy the warmth and crackling of the wood-burning stove in the cold winter months or the lovely summer days in nature close to the water. This part of the seaweed house has one room with a double bed and a bunk bed and one room with a double bed. The entire house was originally built from timber and wreckage from shipwrecks, as all the forest on the island was used for salt extraction in the late 1600s. The islanders used stranded vessels to build the houses. 'Knøv', as the house is called, was built over several generations. Subjects were added as the family grew larger or if they experienced more prosperity. The last one at Knøv was built in 1918 as a stable and is thatched.
Outside, the nature is amazing and the many hectares of land are full of adventure. And if you feel like building a fire, just do it. The beach is only 900 meters from the cottage, and if you're looking for a grocery store, harbor and restaurants, head to Østerby, which is just 2.5 kilometers from the cottage. The bus is free, but you have to walk a little over a kilometer to the intersection in Gl. Østerby to get on.
Descriptions and highlights have been auto-translated from Danish
Bicycles
Barbecue (gas/charcoal)
Outdoor kitchen
Garden furniture
Woodburning stove
Washing machine
Highchair
Dishwasher
Freezer
Oven
TV
Wifi
Highlights from Henning
Host since December 2021
The old barn was renovated in 2019 and has lovely high ceilings with exposed beams
In the cozy old barn you'll find wonderful memories of a bygone era and the old watering hole is still there
Only 900 meters to a lovely, child-friendly beach
My name is Solveig and I am married to Henning. We are both islanders and seaweed people. I have a shop called Storhaven, which is open most of the year. Here I make creams, shampoos and other delicious products from seaweed and natural ingredients under the name 'Læsøfruerne'. My husband makes the seaweed roofs that Læsø is known for. He has started the renovation and preservation of the very unique roofs, which are also considered cultural heritage.
We run Storhaven, where there is also a café with a farm and an adventure place. My employees and I call ourselves Læsøfruerne and we would love to have visitors. Especially during the summer period, the place is busy.
The island is excellent for cycling, and you can rent bikes in Østerby Harbor at Marina park on Smedevej. Here you can also rent an electric car for a half or full day. We definitely think a three-kilometer walk from the cottage along Alleen and Danzigmannvej is a good one. Here you will see eight houses with seaweed roofs, and in general, most of the seaweed houses on Læsø are located in this area.
If you want to eat gourmet food at Læsø's most popular and fun eatery 'Vesterøl', reservations are required many weeks in advance, but it's well worth a visit. We also love going to the beach after stormy weather to look for amber, buy chanterelles in the stalls in Gl. Østerby or find them ourselves in the natural areas to the north. A former church in Vesterø has been converted into a spa and wellness bath, where you can get great treatments in the salty water.
In the seaweed house 'Knøv' there are two apartments that can be rented separately or together if you are a large family.
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The home
187 m²
Bring your own linen and towels
EV charging is not allowed
Arrival from 15:00
Departure by 10:00
Rules of the home
Parties are not allowed
Smoking is not allowed
Pets are welcome
Babies are welcome (below 3 years)
This doesn't necessarily mean that the home has suitable features, so check to see if there is a cot and high chair.
Children are welcome (ages 3-12)
Cancellation Policy
Get a full refund if you cancel up until 14 days before check-in.
You may cancel your booking within 48 hours after receiving a booking confirmation or until 14 days before the arrival day for a full refund. Until 7 days before the arrival day, you may cancel for a 50% refund. If you cancel less than 7 days before the arrival day or book 72 hours before the arrival day, you will not be refunded.
