Swedish Lake-side cottage

Welcome to our beautiful timber built Swedish Lakeside Cottage on the shores of Lake Siljan You will find yourself on the island of Sollerön, surrounded by Lake Siljan, close to Mora in the heart of Dalarna. This is a part of Sweden steeped in history and tradition and famed for its nature, beauty and music. We are located in the forest with an uninterrupted view of the lake, where your neighbours are often a passing deer, a hopping hare or our friendly woodpecker. The space The cottage is a traditional timber home built in 1996 by a local Sollerö craftsman. The house has a raised deck which overlooks the lake. As you enter the house you come into a bright and airy open plan kitchen living room. The wooden floor has a traditional Dala finish and the light from the rear deck windows floods into the main living space. The kitchen has a family dining table for 8, with plenty of workspace and is equipped with all the appliances and utensils you need. The cooker is electric and there is a fridge freezer, dishwasher & microwave. There is an internet connection a “SMART” TV with HDMI and USB access and a CD player. Also, in one corner is an enclosed log burning fireplace (firewood can be purchased in local stores and there is wood by the shed for making your own). Off the main living room is the bathroom (shower) with washing machine, a bidet and a sauna. The WC has recently been upgraded to the highest environmental standards. The cabin sleeps 6-8 people. The master bedroom looks out onto the lake and has rear deck access. There is a large double bed in the master bedroom and the other two bedrooms have contemporary designed bunks each with a 140cm lower bed that can sleep 2 with a smaller single bunk above. There is also a cot available and a hairdryer. There is charcoal bar-be-que equipment for use by the cottage (but not on the wooden deck please) stored in the shed. There is another in a ‘picnic folly’ or ‘Slogbod’, close to the swimming platform and boule track. Flotation and life vests are stored in the shed and must be worn when using the canoe. Guest access The whole cottage Other things to note There is a small supermarket, Coop Konsum, in Sollerön (3 km) and it is open daily. There are plenty of shops and supermarkets in Mora. The restaurant and pub on Sollerön is called ‘Jugen Jon’ and it is near the caravan camping (2.5km).