Cottage by Lake Bolmen

The little cottage in the village of Sunnaryd is personally decorated and intentionally without a TV, leaving room for books, games, and conversation. The cottage sits on Lake Bolmen, where the forest meets the water, and it's this kind of tranquillity that characterises the entire stay.

The kitchen's equipped with a stove, oven, fridge and freezer, making it ideal for those who want to cook during their stay. From the kitchen, a ladder leads up to a cosy sleeping loft with two bed frames where our grandchildren usually sleep. The loft has a low ceiling, but it’s also perfect for two friends travelling together who want their own beds.

As guests at Lillstugan, you've got two private patios all to yourselves. We've positioned our own patio so we can't see each other, even if both you and we are sitting outside. We share the rest of the garden with you—feel free to sit on the bench at the edge of the woods, where the boundary between the manicured garden and the wild forest is intentionally blurred. When the weather permits, we set out sun loungers, and you're welcome to borrow our barbecue. Just 500 metres from the cottage is the village leisure centre, Pulsen, which features a padel court, a bocce court, table tennis, disc golf, an outdoor gym, and a barbecue area. Just as close, you’ll find a small boat harbour and a swimming area (with a jetty in the lake from April through September). There’s a ramp at the harbour if you’re bringing your own boat. Canoes aren’t available to rent on-site, so you’ll need to bring your own if you want to get out on the water. Otherwise, you can go hiking and cycling right from the cottage.

Around Lake Bolmen, you’ll find cafés, small restaurants and farm shops. The forest offers opportunities for berry and mushroom picking during the right season, and by car, you can easily reach Store Mosse National Park and Isaberg for longer day trips.