Fly Drive - Country Houses tour of Sweden


Drive into the long history of Sweden and experience coastal and lakeside hospitality as the sun lingers long on the evening horizon during the long summer days of May, June, July and August. These 3 hotels have been selected to give you an insight into the rich Swedish summer culture. Sundbyholms Slott (Castle) perches on the shores of Sweden's largest inner archipelago in Lake Mälaren. Grythyttan has an unrivalled reputation for food and Villa Sjötorp is a secluded hide away in the middle of the West Coast archipelago.

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Day 1 to 3
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Sundbyholms Slott (Castle) is located just 1hr from Stockholm on the shores of lake Mälaren and the nearest big town is just 12km away (Eskilstuna). The original castle was built in the 1640’s by the Admiral of the Fleet. Explore Europe’s northern most beech forest or relax on lake Malären’s longest natural sand beach. For a little more activity take a ride on horseback or have a picnic on a log raft. All meals are served in the castle where local products are carefully selected and prepared by the Castle’s chef. An impressive wine cellar guarantees the perfect match for your meal. Spoil yourself with an excellent menu and a wide selection of top quality wines to complement your meal choice. Local activities include cycle rental, walking, fishing, riding and Stockholm is easily reached by car or by train from Eskilstuna.

Day 3 to 5
Grythyttans Gästgivaregård
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Indulge yourself in a little bit of luxury for a long weekend at Grythyttan. Probably the best known and most written about country house throughout Sweden, famed for its restaurant and wine cellar (over 7,000 bottles from around the world), Swedes travel from miles around to reach the small village of Grythyttan. The hotel has 22 buildings built between 1640 & 1960, with a series of small courtyards and gardens. Each bedroom, of which there are 60, has been individually decorated, with carefully preserved antique furniture. The village is surrounded by nature and lakes which play host to a range of activities. Due to this excellent restaurant you will be accommodated on half board basis in double / twin rooms.

Day 5 to 7

Villa Sjötorp - Ljungskile
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Villa Sjötorp has just just ten charming traditional and individually decorated rooms with excellent personal service. During the long summer days, meals are served in the garden or on the terrace offering breathtaking views across an outstanding west coast archipelago. A path leads down to a small beach and at the centre of the garden is a large tree from which hangs a swing that even the most grown up among you will not be able resist sitting on and soaking up the atmosphere. Villa Sjötorp is located in the heart of West Sweden's stunning coastline. A myriad of island and fjords are on the door step for you to explore with small picturesque fishing villages and beaches. Gothenburg is less than 60mins away.

Day 7
Departure for the UK or continue your Swedish adventure with expert advice and guidance from Simply Sweden.

From £1390 per person
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Price based on 2 adults in a double / twin room
Flights to Stockholm Arlanda and from Gothenburg Landvetter airports.
Half Board accommodation at all hotels
Hire car with air conditioning


See also
West Sweden
Summer Hotels

Notes
We tailor make each holiday to your individual request. The above schedule has been designed to feed your imagination. You decide how long you spend at each place and which places to visit. Please contact Simply Sweden for specialist advice.

 

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