paradise bed & Breakfast

We enjoyed our stay at paradise B&B very much. Excellent for families with children. Magic landscape, very nice decorated rooms. All was perfect!!

We spent a few days here in January 2012 and absolutely loved the place and the hospitality. We were picked up and dropped off at the bus stop, rented slides and skis and we even got the best salmon dinner on our first night. Kate even sent us earrings to Germany which I had forgotten at their place.

My husband and I stayed in the B&B cottage owned by Kate and Odd for a weekend in September 2012 and we were blown away by the incredible scenery and peacefulness of the area. Kate prepared us a salmon dinner on our first night which was delicious! They let us use their boat to explore the lake and Odd also drove us to the Supermarket and bus stop too. If you're looking for a break away to get back to nature and away from it all then this is the place to go! It was our first visit to Norway but we'd love to come back and stay here again.

What a stunning setting. Beyond fabulous. We stayed only one night on our travels, but we will be back, for sure. We didn't get to meet Kate and Odd, who were having what must have been a much needed holiday, but their delightful dog, charming cat and Kate & Odd's friend, her son and her mother ensured our stay was everything we had hoped for and more. I have given the "dining" five stars because we bought some beautiful steaks and potatoes in the local supermarket and cooked them in the more than adequate kitchen, and enjoyed them with a fine bottle of Rioja. Sublime!

Beautiful getaway just outside of Oslo. Kate and Odd were very welcoming and offered some great tips on different ways to travel into Oslo. We had a car and didn't mind the drive into Oslo. We just avoided driving during high traffic hours. But the drive in itself was beautiful! Preferred staying here and driving into Oslo.

We stayed in the bungalow closest to the lake (pictured). It consisted of a double bed and a mezzanine level with a single bed. The location is absolutely beautiful, so peaceful and right by a lake. The decor of the room was beautiful and very homely with great attention to detail (including model ships). We had all the amenities that we needed, including a lovely kitchenette with hotplates and use of the BBQ if we needed it. We chose to cook inside and eat our dinner by the lake on the outdoor setting. The hosts, Kate and Odd were very friendly but un-intrusive including supplying lovely breakfast in the fridge that we cooked in the morning. I never write reviews however felt i had to on this occasion as I couldn't recommend this place highly enough.

If you want spend some days at 30 minutes from Oslo but far from confusion you come in this place and your brain will be happy. Thank you by Daniela and Franco

It was realy a paradise. It was so nice to wake up every morning and look outside and see the beautiful view, with the up coming sun shining over the lake and the trees. The beds were very comfortable (we want to have a bed like that at home). This is a very good place from wich you can get to know the city Oslo and relax and enjoy the beautiful Norwegian nature. Kate, the hostess, was so nice. She even learned us how to ski and lend us her ski's. We enjoyed that very much!!! And from the cottage we were able to follow several ski tracks on the lake, through the beautiful snowy woods and we could even go skiing on a small slope. The cabin was nice, warm and very clean and cosy. My two kids (11 and 13) enjoyed the holiday very much. The hostess was so nice that she even lend the kids a dvd recorder and several nice dvd's. And on top of that she allowed the kids to drive a squad under supervision. Thank you very much! For this outstanding holiday. Kate is realy an outstanding hostess!

this b&b was lovely.The cabin was warm and cosy no matter what the temperature was outside.Kate and Odd were very helpful and noting was to trouble.they always made us feel as comfortable.

What can we say about this little gem... Firstly, my hate goes to Kate and Odd for how accommodating they made us feel - nothing was too much trouble for them and went beyond the call of duty on more than one occasion (come to that part later!) Secondly, the cottage itself is a romantic setting with a lake view worthy of a 5 star hotel. The bed is ridiculously comfortable (just try getting out of it in the morning!), the bathroom is nicely laid out and functional and also plenty of character offered by random ornate items. The wood burning fire is a great feature of this cottage, with the heated floor being a nice bonus. Very clean as well. All-in-all, you couldnt ask for more in a cottage! Service-wise, Kate provided a good selection for our breakfast each day (enough for a 'paradise omelette') and anything like dinner could be requested. Value-wise, you will struggle to find better priced accommodation near to Oslo for what is on offer here (I checked over 50 various options and this came out best). No extra charges for linen/towels as well. And finally, as I have said, Kate & Odd have hearts of gold.. our hire car found itself in a ditch and they came to our rescue with a tow. Their patience and 'Norwegian Spirit' will not be forgotten! Thanks for our 1st Christmas together and our best one yet!! Kristina & Ricky

My husband and I enjoyed this wonderful place a lot!We have seen the whole world, but must say that this week was one of our nicest and most relaxing holidays!Silence and nature-all you need!The hosts Kate and Odd were fantastic, we felt being home cannot wait to visit this paradise again!

We, 2 parents and 2 grown up sons, stayed one night in the small cabin. It should have been 3, but because of a car-breakdown, it was only one. And were we glad we made it! What a beautiful place, what a surrounding! Beautifull!! Kate promised us an elk, next time we will visit, so we will come back! And not only for the elk, also for the kindness of our hosts, the lovely breakfast, the fish in the lake , the quietness, the warm en well furnitured hytte and so on. As I said: we will come back for more! :-)

Spent 2 nights in this B&B, near Oslo. Nice innkeepers, they let us use their boat to cross the lake, and we could have used their bikes if we wanted to. Cosy house, they have paid attention to the decoration. Good beds, kitchen is big enough. Breakfast is enough, and if we wanted something else/more, we could ask for it. Really peacefull and quiet, very close to the lake. If you want to find this B&B, you should really continue driving on the 'road', it's at the very end of it....

We spent one week at the and of June and had an amazing time. Kate and Odd are very friendly people. Lots to do and see, can't wait to go back.

Spedzilismy tam kilka przeuroczych dni. Szkoda, ze pod koniec maja 2011 bylo jeszcze zbyt chlodno, aby sie wykapac w jeziorze. Mielismy do niego chyba z 10 metrow. Zakwaterowanie bylo chyba najlepszym punktem wycieczki do Oslo. I jaka cisza! Domek nad samym jeziorem jest oczkiem w glowie gospodarzy. Wyposazony we wszystko, aby sie czuc jak w domu. Mozna sobie przygotowac jedzenie, jest lazienka z prysznicem, jest ogrzewanie. Zakwaterowanie jest dosc trudno znalezc, zjazd z glownej drogi latwo przeoczyc, jedzie sie tez dosc dlugo po polnej drodze (tam juz sa dosc dobrze usytuowane wskazowki), ale na koniec dojezdza sie naprawde do miejsca idyllicznego. Gospodarze przemili i wyjatkowo dobrze ulozone zwierzeta domowe. Czulismy sie bardzo dobrze. Zakwaterowanie polecane raczej dla ludzi zmotoryzowanych.

We stay at this beautiful cottage for some days in June, 2011. It is a lovely place. Your neighbours are chicken, ducks, birds and a gentle dog. Because of the chicken the breakfast contains fresh eggs… Your neighbours are also the owners, Kate and Odd. Both are very likable and courteous. It is very easy to enjoy the time at their living place. You can use their boat to discover the sea. Use some bikes for riding through the neighbourhood or just enjoy the silence at the sea, watching your girlfriend jumping from the little swimming island upon it… Summarize: If you want to relax, without the sound of a street but WITH the sound of nature – this is the right place. Trips to Oslo are also very easy. Ask Kate or Odd for a tip according to the parking situation. Next time we visit Oslo we will definitely stay a few more days at this place. Erika and Thomas

Spent a great couple of days. Odd and Kate both very friendly and welcoming. The cottage is cosy and has loads of character. The sleds, cross-country skiing and all the animals made it a very memorable stay. Would have happily stayed for much longer.

We spent a week in this wonderful place during the last days of December. The cottages are really beautiful, Kate and Odd must care a lot about furnishing the rooms and making them warm and comfortable! They are so kind and attentive, always there bringing food and asking if you need something but at the same time not intrusive at all. What shall I say about the surrounding area? Simply a paradise!

Very charming 200 years old cottage independent of the owner’s house. It has been recently renovated and is very well heated. Kitchenette available. Beautiful view on the lake (which is really 10 meters away!). It’s possible to swim. A small fishing boat is at the guests’ disposal, also a wood stove, BBQ and fresh eggs from the running chickens! Kate and her husband are very friendly and take time to care their guests. Wifi working but I didn’t get any network for my mobile phones. 100 % calm. Beds are good. It takes only 25 minutes to get there by car from the town centre (but not so easy to find). Open all the year. We strongly recommend this b&b!

This was the first stop on our car trip through Norway. We immediately fell in love with the place, so much so, that we returned there for our last night as well! Beautiful surroundings. Harmonious atmosphere. Lovely little cabin with a peaceful view. Most warm, welcoming and helpful hosts. Charming animals. Delicious eggs for breakfast. What more can you ask for? Highly recommended!

It is a lovely place with a nice view, and Kate and Odd make you feel at home. The hut is cosy and we could use the little attic too. Breakfast was splendid, with all the fresh eggs. Service is really outstanding. If we are going again to Oslo, this is my place!

Wonderful!!

A very nice, quiet and peaceful sense of Norway, just 30 km's from the ferry. Amazing how you can get the feeling of "middle of nowhere" so close to the city of Oslo. Kate and Odd and not to forget Hanja, the friendly dog, made us feel very welcome! We enjoyed the view on the lake, the terrace, the rowing boat, the fresh eggs etc. the use of bikes and the beautiful surroundings. A place to remember and come back!