Cabin in Västra Götaland County
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cabin rental
A genuine Swedish old-style forest cottage from 1879 (a typical Swedish torp), with seven beds on two floors (three bedrooms). The total living area is about 100 square metres. The house has been preserved and restored in old-fashioned style. It is located on a very sunny hill in the forest, with open spaces 50 metres in all directions, 600 metres to the nearest neighbor and 100% transparency protected.
Here you will not be disturbed by anyone, nature is at your doorstep and with endless walking trails through the forests. There are several forest lakes within walking distance from the house. Most of them are great for swimming, also for small children.
In the spring there are wild daffodils blooming everywhere on the slopes. From May to September you will have full sun 15 hours per day on sunny days. In the autumn there are chanterelles on the driveway and blueberries near the house. The winters can be white from November to March, but also green with only short periods with snow. The area is 175 m above sea level which means that it's normally a couple of degrees colder than in Kinna/Skene, cold enough to make the snow stay a bit longer.
If you like fishing you can buy a fishing card (fiskekort) which allows you to go fishing at some lakes in the area, for example Stora Galtasjön which is one of the closest lakes. This lake is also very beautiful and is great for swimming. Despite all this you will most often be alone here.
Please, note that Torpet Nyhem now has an ordinary water closet. Until December 2019 there was only a compost toilet which caused some negative reviews from guests because of the odours that sometimes came from it. The house now also has a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove with an oven.
There is a lot more to say about this house and environment. We love it ourselves and we spend as much time we can here between the bookings.
Although there are photos of lakes attached to the description there is no lake next to the house. The closest lake is 400 m from the house but not good for swimming, The closest lake for swimming is 1,5 km from the house through the forest or 5 mins by car. It's truly beautiful, typical Swedish lake where you can expect to be alone also on sunny summer days: Stora Galtasjön.
There are several other lakes in the area - all very beautiful and mostly isolated.
If you need a washing machine I have another property 8 mins from this house where you can go to wash your clothes. It's next to a fantastic lake and you can stay there the lake while you are waiting for the machine to do its job. If I am there I will probably offer a free cup of tea with a snack.
Welcome!
Here you will not be disturbed by anyone, nature is at your doorstep and with endless walking trails through the forests. There are several forest lakes within walking distance from the house. Most of them are great for swimming, also for small children.
In the spring there are wild daffodils blooming everywhere on the slopes. From May to September you will have full sun 15 hours per day on sunny days. In the autumn there are chanterelles on the driveway and blueberries near the house. The winters can be white from November to March, but also green with only short periods with snow. The area is 175 m above sea level which means that it's normally a couple of degrees colder than in Kinna/Skene, cold enough to make the snow stay a bit longer.
If you like fishing you can buy a fishing card (fiskekort) which allows you to go fishing at some lakes in the area, for example Stora Galtasjön which is one of the closest lakes. This lake is also very beautiful and is great for swimming. Despite all this you will most often be alone here.
Please, note that Torpet Nyhem now has an ordinary water closet. Until December 2019 there was only a compost toilet which caused some negative reviews from guests because of the odours that sometimes came from it. The house now also has a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove with an oven.
There is a lot more to say about this house and environment. We love it ourselves and we spend as much time we can here between the bookings.
Although there are photos of lakes attached to the description there is no lake next to the house. The closest lake is 400 m from the house but not good for swimming, The closest lake for swimming is 1,5 km from the house through the forest or 5 mins by car. It's truly beautiful, typical Swedish lake where you can expect to be alone also on sunny summer days: Stora Galtasjön.
There are several other lakes in the area - all very beautiful and mostly isolated.
If you need a washing machine I have another property 8 mins from this house where you can go to wash your clothes. It's next to a fantastic lake and you can stay there the lake while you are waiting for the machine to do its job. If I am there I will probably offer a free cup of tea with a snack.
Welcome!
Amenities at A genuine Swedish torp (forest cottage) on a very sunny hill
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Västra Götaland County
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests enjoyed the secluded and quiet location surrounded by nature, the well-equipped house with fast internet, friendly and welcoming hosts, and the cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility.
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2024
We spent two weeks in the house. The garden is beautiful, full of butterflies, bees, lizards and even snakes. We really enjoyed it. We would have liked a bit more comfort in the house, especially in the bathroom. It wasn't really possible to shower unless you wanted to flush the whole bath, and we were a bit disappointed that the house wasn't as clean as we expected. Overall we had a good stay, thanks Paul for having us.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2022
Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay at Torpet Nyhem. We particularly liked the secluded quiet location in an area with numerous lakes, untouched nature and many hiking trails. The communication with the owner was perfect: very fast response time, very welcoming and always nice and courteous. The house has fast internet connection and the kitchen is well equipped. There is plenty of info material for different places of interest. We would recommend this location to people who seek quietness, who love nature and outdoor activities.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2022
Ich blieb eine Woche in diesem wunderbaren leicht abgelegen Häuschen auf einem kleinen Hügel, auf einer Lichtung mitten im Wald.
Die Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit ist wunderschön. Man kann durch den Wald spazieren, Pilze und Beeren sammeln, oder einfach die Natur genießen.
Es ist ein unglaublich toller Ort um mal abzuschalten. Auch ohne Auto kommt man ganz gut hin, wenn einen etwas Laufen nicht stört. Die Busse in die Nachbarorte fahren regelmäßig (außer Sonntags, da fahren nicht viele) und da kann man alles einkaufen, was man dann im Haus zu Essen braucht.
Kann ich nur weiterempfehlen!
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2022
We had a wonderful holiday in the Swedish woods in Torpet Nyhem. Highlights include the alcove beds which were loved especially by all children, the fireplace and bathtub. A really cosy place for a holiday. Paul and Lena were super friendly and helpful hosts. We would love to come back 😊
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(27 Ratings)
Guests enjoyed the secluded and quiet location surrounded by nature, the well-equipped house with fast internet, friendly and welcoming hosts, and the cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility.
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