Waterfront between lake and castle!

For the holidaymaker, the dedicated sports fisherman, the bird watcher, and for people with an interest in history! Charming, newly renovated cottage located approximately fifty meters off the bank of Helige (Holy) -river and the Husebymaden-wetland. The perfect place for canoeing, bathing, fishing, bird watching or just enjoying the tranquil surroundings. ONE CANOE IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:) The cottage is the only housing in the area directly at the river side, except for the Huseby "castle"/mansion. The cottage is recently renowated (bathroom 2021) and has several conveniences such as a fireplace, a fridge with a small freezer compartment, a stove, a shower and a incineration toilet. The cottage consists of one big living room with a sofa-bed (two beds), one sleeping-loft with two mattresses, a kitchen, a bathroom with a shower, one bed room with a double bed, and a glassed-in porch/veranda, also with a double bed. The cottage is perfect for a family, or a party of two to five people. Bedlinen and towels are not included. However, the host can provide bedlinen and towels, but only at request and at an extra fee (150 sek per set). The entire cottage and the plot upon which it stands is at the disposal of the guests. Boat ( including 4 HP motor, and fishing rod-holders) may be rented at an extra fee: 350 SEK a day or 1000 SEK a week (5 l petrol included). ONE CANOE IS INCLUDED FOR FREE WHEN YOU BOOK THE COTTAGE. If you need one more, the fee is 100 SEK a day or 350 SEK a week. There is also a raft from which you can swim, and to sunbathe upon. The cottage is equipped with a fireplace. Guests also have access to a coal grill. Furthermore, there is an open-air fireplace with view towards the river. The host provide one full wooden crate of firewood for free. We live at the farmstead, located 350 m from the cottage, and we will gladly offer you tips and guidance, if you so wish. -Huseby manor is easy to reach from either the highway (3,3 km), or by way of the river (approximately 750 m). See homepage husebybruk,se. At Huseby, you have access to a restaurant/café, a tourist office, and museums. Various events are held at Huseby the year around, such as the largest christmas fair in the north, food fairs, exhibitions etc. Furthermore, the Småland opera annually stages a new performance at the site. You can see the beautiful Corps de logie from the river bank by the cottage. At night, the "castle"/mansion is magnificently lit. In past times, Huseby was a great ironworks. In the seventeenth century, Huseby manufactured a great number of cannons that were shipped on the river-system (and transported on the roads when needed), all the way to "Karlshamn" and the Baltic sea. The cannons armed many ships on the seven seas, and even today, a Huseby-cannon flanks the entrance port to Mombasa in Kenya, which at the time was a dutch trading-station. -The well known Husebymaden-wetland is located right across the river from the cottage, a breeding ground for several bird species. Among others, sea eagles and cranes can be spotted. A birdwatching tower is located at the other side of the wetland, on the road between Huseby and Grimslöv. On sunday mornings between april and october, the tower is manned with an ornithologist, who will gladly give tips and information. -The river at Huseby gushes through the wheels of the old mill, and from there runs all the way out into the lake of Åsnen. The fishing, both in the river and the lake, is widely known as being excellent. The waters are renowned for the opportunity of catching zander (pike-perch), and the pike strikes frequently. Other fish to be found in the waters are, among others, eel, perch, tench, roach and bream. Fishing license can easily be purchased either at ifiske,se or at the tourist office at Huseby, which has daily opening hours during summer. A fishing license for Åsnen lake is valid for the whole family and costs 100 sek/day or 300 sek/week. A fishing license for Salen lake (directly north of Huseby manor) and the river costs 50 sek/day or 100 sek/week but is only valid for one person. -A raft for bathing and swimming is located at the river bank by the cottage (to be shared with the hosting couple), perfect for a cooling swim on hot summer days (though not particularly child-friendly, due to depth and mild currents in the water). -The canoe trail of Värendsleden runs past the cottage, stretching from Asasjön-lake in the north, to the Mörrumsån-river in the south. In lake Åsnen, there is a fantastic archipelago to be enjoyed. Canoe can be rented for an extra fee. -Odensjö (Odin lake) village is scenically located at the shore of lake Åsnen and Helige river. Deciduous trees and wide open fields meet glittering waters. The village and the wider region have a rich history. "Blodberget" (Blood mountain), a burial site from viking times, with its spectacular view over the lake, is a fantastic sight to behold. The legend of Blenda, whom together with other women, killed invading danes, is telltale in the local names, such as "Blodviken" (Blood bay) and Skäggalösa (Beardless) village. Around Skatelövsfjorden, there are also several other ancient remains to be seen, such as runestones, places of sacrifice and burial fields. -The farmstead usually holds sheep during summer, which makes for an idyllic scenery, while they are grazing at the riverside. There are also dogs, and at times chickens and hens. Furthermore are cows and horses a common view on the fields of Odensjö Village during summer. The cottage is located approximately 20 km from the city of Växjö. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes by car to get to a shopping mall with supermarkets and other various stores. There is a bus stop located at highway 23, at a 2 km distance from the cottage.