Tranquil sunny room on Horse Farm

My self-contained guestroom is a cozy place to spend a few days while enjoying the peaceful surroundings on Gotland during fall and winter. All the comforts of home with WiFi, TV/DVD, tiled shower/WC, and a kitchenette for light meals. Comfy beds! The space A self-contained double bedroom on the second floor of our home with separate entry, kitchenette, private shower&WC and your own balcony for morning sunshine. The hillside with a multitude of wild spring flowers amongst oaks and hazels is the view from your balcony! The stone wall defining the farmstead dates from the early 1800s. Our country home has a panoramic view to the south and west overlooking fields and meadows towards Fardume Lake – a designated bird sanctuary. The nearby marshes, grass and hedgerows provide a perfect haven for a multitude of birds and other wildlife like foxes, hares and even the occasional roe deer. Thrill to the call of cranes and geese while enjoying the magnificent sunsets with the tower of medieval Hellvi church silhouetted in the distance. The Gotlandic countryside will delight you with its spring flowers, beginning with hepatica and wood anemones in April and a crescendo of blooms reaching their peak with over 35 species of orchids in May and June. Enjoy lovely sunny summer days and wonderful autumn colours! Biking is a pleasure on Gotland with rolling fields and forest scenery, roadsides full of wildflowers and small fishing hamlets on stony coasts. I have a collection of vintage bikes that will allow you to explore the local haunts. Avonlea lies near the coast (about 1 km to Valleviken with sandy shallow beach, harbour and restaurant), Rute Stone-oven Bakery and grocery stores in Fårösund (15 km) bike rentals and ferry to Fårö, and Lärbro (10 km) that also has a superb greengrocer. There are many lovely sandy beaches in the neighbourhood as well as magnificent stonestack fields, cafés and a bakery. I’ll be happy to tell you about all the interesting things you can see on walks/rides in the neighbourhood. Take a walk on the many forest trails or across the meadow to the bird-watching platform at the lake. It's a bird-watcher's paradise! Bed & Breakfast is an option for those renting our bedroom suite with breakfast served in our dining room or enclosed sun porch. Or else I’ll stock your fridge with breakfast makings and an evening snack if requested at time of booking – special for bird watchers and late night ferry arrivals! Let me know if you require bed linens and towels (extra 10Euro/ person) For further information and pictures please visit my website at www.avonlea.se Welcome to the lovely serenity of Avonlea! Guest access WiFi with a code, wooden deck with lawn chairs and lake view. Swing set and sandbox for children on the lawn as well as a picnic table in direct proximity to the balcony staircase, for outdoor dining. I have a grill for your personal use. During your stay I am pleased to welcome my guests and provide information on local sights and activities as well as lending bicycles for use in the neighbourhood. I will most likely be at home during the time I have guests. I also offer trail riding for experienced riders on my trusty Connemara ponies! Other things to note Let me know if you require bed linens and towels (extra 10Euro/ person). If you would like breakfast (extra charge), I require at least a 24-hour notice so that I can buy fresh groceries and make the necessary preparations. Breakfast requests within 24-hours of arrival might not be possible but I could stock your refrigerator with breakfast supplies. I am certainly available for your needs, and interaction as much as you like, but will respect your need for privacy. I am full of recommendations for fun and exciting things to do in the neighbourhood so take a look at the airbnb guidebook on our listing site and feel free to ask me any questions for suggestions on exploring Gotland. I also offer trail-riding (extra charge) for experienced riders on my Connemara ponies.