The Farm House forms part of the prevously named "Straumen" and is situated on the "sunny side of the Vradal valley. It is a waterside property... nestled in between the lakes Nisser (meaning Father Christmas in Norwegian) and Vravaten. There is a lock gate separating the two lakes and the farm. Literally metres from the waterside with small beaches the property goes from a height of 202 metres above sea level to over 1018 metres. So there are plenty of oppertunities for various kinds of activities both in the Winter and Summer. Pine Forests... Beaches... Mountains and lakes... Fikebekk has it all...

On the water... activities include boat hire, fishing, canoeing, veteran steamer cruises.... Of course when the weather is right you can swim from the many beaches on the islands or just metres from the house.

There is an abundance of wildlife too... Moose, deer and plenty of "busy" beavers in the lake... Trips can be arranged to view the animals in their natural surroundings.

During the winter months... There is a childrens ski lift on the farm property. With a safe sledge run too... Candle lit at night it is the perfect environment for your children to play safely within walking distance of the house. Snow scooter rides can be arranged too for the older ones!

More on the Farm House itself...

The house sleeps up to 16... but 12 is the perfect number. With a sauna... dishwasher, washing machine .. and two open fires you will be perfectly comfortable. The house is built from solid timbers and decorated in a tastefull Norwegian farmhouse style...

The farm has resident animals ... rabbitts...chickens... sheep and horses.

Linen can be ordered at £12.00 per set and must be ordered in advance. Please let us know when booking how many sets are required.

Final cleaning must be ordered in advance and paid for. Or the house must be cleaned to the standard you found it in... before your departure.
 

Cross country skiing has long been a tradition in Norway. In Vrådal we prepare 40 to 60 km of ski slopes in mountainous terrain, in the valley, over fields, in the forest and on safe ice. Most of the winter you may start skiing from your own chalet. Season: Christmas through to Easter. Ski rental and ski instructions are available at the Vrådal Skisenter. The Vrådal Skisenter is only 2kms away. It is one of the biggest ski centres in Southern Norway... famous for the first 8-seater chairlift in the world. In addition Vrådal Skisenter runs four other lifts and prepares fifteen pistes. The longest piste is 3 600 m and has a vertical drop of 473 m. One of the biggest snow production system in Norway makes it possible to open the skicenter in the middle of December and keep it in good condition until the middle of April. Snowboarding at Vrådal Skisenter ... The slopes are designed for all levels of expertise -both beginners and advanced alpine/Telemark skiers and snow boarders. Good possibilities for off-piste skiing. The chairlift has so great a capacity that there is a guarantee that the wait is no longer than 5 minutes! The Vrådal Skisenter offers ski rental and ski tuition. Two cafeterias serve food, beverage and lounges for relaxing.
Children under 6 years can use the lifts free of charge. Open: 10 AM to 04 PM all days in the winter.Snowshoeing... the latest craze! Snowshoeing is exciting for all lovers of the out doors...Different types of snowshoes have been used in the Nordic countries for at least for 6.000 years. In the last years new technology and modern light weight materials have led to a development of snowshoes well suited for easy walking on slopes and off-piste in deep snow. Walking with snowshoes is easy to learn and the terrain in Vrådal is ideal for making long or short trips on slopes in the forest or above the tree line. The snow creates a romantic atmosphere - a white winter wonderland far from noise and stress.  

Telemark is one of Norway's foremost vacation areas. This is due to a number of factors; the area's natural scenic beauty, the nice climate, its rich culture, commerce and communications, - all play important roles. The diversity of the landscape adds excitement to the area. Seaswept rocky shores merge with open farmlands, vast forests and narrow valleys. Steep mountains plunge into bottomless lakes or widen into endless mountain moors rolling omward to the horizon. Telemark - a real skiing adventure
Telemark's magnificient and ever-changing scenery is made for ski sports and enjoyment for the whole family. Telemark has everything to offer, from children's adventure trails and gentle slalom slopes to sheer drops where the challenges are many. Thousands of kilometres of well-prepared trails and modern alpine slopes. And it was it in Telemark the modern way of skiing originated, from a poor peasant named Sondre Norheim who grow up in the valley of Morgedal. Welcome to Telemark - "the cradle of skiing".Vraadal is an attractive place for ski sports, and has almost everything - from varied alpine slopes to fine ski tracks in forests and on the highlands. Vraadal tempts you with all kinds of skiing activities in its lovely and varied scenery. The alpine slopes offer all grades of difficulty for skiers, and here you will also find a separate toboggan lift. Vraadal Ski Centre can also boast an 8-seater chair lift; the world's largest. . In the village centre there are a number of shops, post office, bank etc.



 

This tastfully restored 100 year old log built farm house complete with two open fires... Is situated just 100 metres from the waterside. 140 sqaure metres on two floors .. It is ideal for two families sharing... Sleeps up to 16... But it is recommended for 12. Please look at Floor plan

The farm house comprises 4 bedrooms in total; 2 double, 2 twin and 1 cots. The property also has 4 double bunk beds. This gives room for up to 16 people.

The farm house has 2 bathrooms and 2 WCs for your party's use. The farm house has a sauna.

The farm house has . The music system will play radio.

There is room for 15 in the living room and 15 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

Smoking is allowed in this farm house.

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The farm house is in a very quiet area. It has a garden, a patio area, panoramic views, interesting views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The farm house is right beside water skiing, boat hire, fishing, walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, a restaurant.

Close to the farm house you will find swimming, sailing, wind surfing, climbing, tennis, a sports center, historic sites, a museum, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the farm house you will find skiing/snowboarding, a zoo, a themepark.

Alpine skiing. X country snow boarding. Snow shoe walking. Childrens Ski slope. Snow Scooter tours.

Vradal centre is just a few minutes away.

The farm house is....

154 km from Oslo Torp Sandefjord airport.
251 km from Gardemoen.
164 km from Kristiansand.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

7 days.

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10 AM

Zoe says: "The farmhouse was fantastic for our party of 9 adults. Very picturesque. The kitchen and living room were perfectly sized to accomodate us all yet still be cosy. the fires were fantastic and kept us all very warm - although we did not need to use them as there is underfloor heating in bathrooms and heaters in main rooms. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook large meals, rooms were good sizes, beds very comfortable and the furniture in the house is very pretty. We welcomed having the sauna after long days out. The property would not really be suitable for a party bigger than 10/11 adults or 8/9 adults and a few children, unless you dont mind it being a bit of a squeeze (mainly around the dinner table) but i wouldnt let that put you off... Views around the farmhouse (a lake on one side, a river on the next and forest on another) were amazing and you could just spend your time there exploring the land around. Otherwise the ski slopes are a quick drive or ten minute walk from the house and the small town of Vradal is near by for everything you need. It is a fairly quiet area so if you want big parties, probably not for you. However we spent most of our week here doing activities like horse riding, canoeing, snowboarding and walking. then went to oslo for two days to finish in party mode and this was perfect. we just wanted to have more time both at the house and in oslo! "

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