Fretheim Fjordhytter Holiday Cottages in Flam
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| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Sleeps | 6 |
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| No Pets |
| No Smoking |
| Suitable for Elderly |
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| Rental type | House |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
| Bedrooms | 3 Total |
| Bathrooms | 1 Total |
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Suitability |
Pet friendlyNo Smoking allowedNo Suitable for childrenAsk Suitable for the elderlyYes Wheelchair accessibleNo |
| Theme | Mountain, Village, Waterfront |
Description from the owner
Fretheim Fjordhytter are four high quality self catering cottages/chalets beautifully situated on the waters edge in a small bay in Flam, Aurland at the end of the Aurlandfjord -part of the Sognefjord. The cottages are situated only 500m from the Flam railway station and boat harbour. Shop 500m, parking 50m. The cottages are mainly rented out on a weekly basis in the summer months from Saturday to Saturday.
Each cottage /cabin has three bedrooms with accommodation for up to 6 persons. In each cottage on the ground floor you find a lounge room/kitchen area with a fantastic view of the fjord and surrounding mountains. There is also a bedr...oom containing a double bed on this floor plus a bathroom with shower/WC and washing machine.
Two further bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with two single beds are located upstairs in the cottage. Cot/high chair avaliable on request. Terrace with outdoor furniture and grill. Wood burning stove (wood included).
Satellite TV, mini stereo with radio and CD player , fridge with small freezer, filter coffee machine, clothes washing machine, hairdryer, iron and ironing board etc.
Boathouse under each cottage. When rented out on a weekly basis the price includes a rowing boat with a small outboard motor which can be used fishing in the fjords or taking a closer look at one of the cruise ships that visit Flåm. Please note that pets are not allowed.Read more
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Fretheim Fjordhytter Holiday Cottages in Flam
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Location Type Mountain, Village, Waterfront
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| Date | Daily | Weekly | Monthly | Min.Stay |
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| Rate Summary | $1,120 - $1,582 | 2 nights | ||
| Jan. 2 2012 - Jun. 19 2012 | $1,120 | 2 nights | ||
| Jul. 10 2012 - Aug. 28 2012 | $1,582 | 2 nights | ||
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Leicester
Very relaxing - superb
The cottage/cabin was very comfortable the views across the fjord were outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble for Sue and anders, from picking us up from the railway station to fuel for the log stove and dinghy. Both were extremely friendly and spoke excellent English - as do most Norwegians - although Sue is from down under!. Chill for a while, watch the ships and tourists or take to the water, or go for a hike. Our stay was thoroughly enjoyable.
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Shetland
Fabulous family holiday
The chalet was beautiful, the views were unbelievable. We loved our holiday and the cruise liners were a strangly pleasing attraction. We looked forward to seeing which liner had arrived each day. We loved the boat and enjoyed several trips to aurland. The snow road was delightful. Our children are 9 and 10 and it was an ideal family location. Sue and anders were good hosts.
Weather was sunny and the rain the previous week created wonderful waterfalls all over Flam
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Chester UK
Wonderful accommodation with stunning scenery
Their kindness and helpfulness of Sue and anders cannot be surpassed, they are certainly the most gracious and knowledgeable of hosts and we could not have been made any more welcome. On arrival we were met at the station and after settling in we were offered home made apple juice, we were also given muppets and a jig to help us fish and all the information and help we needed for the best treat of all, the motor boat. Our hosts took the time to make our stay that bit special and a trip down the fjord with Sue and anders in the powerboat was the icing on the cake for a birthday treat! The cottage was clean, peaceful and well equipped and the location of the cottage quite stunning, every day the reflections, the light and the changing views down the fjord were like new paintings on the wall. The majestic cruise ships called in to Flam but the supermarket managed to cope admirably. We walked up to Prest in shorts and a t shirt to find it was snowing on the top! We also, cycled, fished, went out in the motorboat with our picnic, sunbathed on the balcony, took boat trips from Flam and had a fantastic holiday soaking up Norway in all its beauty. You could not go wrong staying here if you love excellent self catering and beautiful countryside.
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Uckfield
Excellent accommodation in Norway.
This was really a great holiday. Great location to stay with wonderful facilities. The cottage was simply perfect. There were 6 of us - 4 adults and 2 kids - and everybody really enjoyed staying there. Many thanks to Sue and anders for being such great and helpful hosts!
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Bristol
Amazing
We had a brlliant stay, thank you. The views were absolutely amazing and we never tired of looking at it. Interior was great, we had everything we needed and whilst not luxurious, the cottage was really well equiped and very comfortable.
The boat was a really nice touch.
The walking was great, with some great routes and we were really lucky to have a few really nice days weather wise.
Flam itself only had a few pubs and restaurants, so we tended to eat in a lot - which just meant we had more time to admire the views. The microbrewery was great though, and you could buy take away beer or stay in and get a limited choice of great, local food. Definately worth trying. All in all an amazing holiday.
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Pretoria, South Africa
Best stay ever
The only thing I can say is: "The beste place to rest with the best view". It was a real pleasure to stay there.
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Malaysia
Very relaxing comfort nice holiday
The cottage is well-equipped. It has everything you need while on self-catering holiday. The only thing it doesn't have is microwave. Everything is perfect. Location is spot on. The cottage is overlooking the fjord. Highly recommended for everyone :)
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Australia
Gorgeous location... some hiccups with service
Flam holiday cottages are a hidden gem, spectacular views and comfortable stay. Check in and out was disappointing, as Sue has arranged to pick us up at train, but quickly gave up on us, leaving us waiting and searching for over an hour. Same on way out, we were told we could check out at ten, but 930 there was the knock on the door, hurryong us out. Would rather not be promised the extra service, that to be let down. Apart from that, the time in between was heavenly.
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Canberra
Beautiful location, wonderful property
We spent a week here in May 2011 and it was a highlight of our 4 months travel in Europe (we're from australia). Flam is simply stunning. The cabin sits over the lake - we had spectacular views over the fjord and the town and were able to watch the cruise ships coming and going. We met Sue, she was delightful and full of information about the local area and her family. The property was very comfortable and well set up. We'd love to come again and highly recommend it.
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Ã…lesund, Norway
Nice time in Flåm
Flåm is a lovely spot. Plenty of walks, pretty location, train ride, bikes and best beer brewery in Norway.
The cabins are perched on water's edge and very, very, very pretty location. Loved it so much we have recommended to friends and we know that they have stayed and enjoyed also. You have to see to believe.
Only drawback of the stay was the difference that Fretheim use for rates compared to majority of other cabins in Norway. Payment is per person rather than per cabin. This caught us out as we had a surprise extra and owners implied we had done deliberately and then over-charged us to compensate.
Owners also implied were not competent with use of the fireplace. One might say a "quirky" response from the host. But overall left us feeling not comfortable.
But not enough to stop us enjoying and recommending the location. Unique in Norway and that *is* saying something. Perhaps only better is Lofoten!
Rgds,
Carl.
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London
Late Spring in Norway
Awesome stay in a beautiful location. The whole rawness of the fjords in the area bring out a magical quality to the Fretheim experience. I only dropped a point for value cos the pound doesn't go so far in Norway.
Would love to go back one day and would recommend it to anyone who wants to get away from it all!
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Santiago de Compostela
Amazing views in Flåm
Despite the bad weather we had the first three days of our stay we enjoyed Fl?m. The wooden cabins are just great, warm and comfortable. One of the best experiences you can have is to sit in front of the fireplace and watch the snow falling on the fjord. Amazing.
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New York
Heaven on Earth
We were greeted by anders upon our arrival by Flam Railway into Flam. Anders was very welcoming, showing us around the cabin as well as how to operate the complimentary motor boat. We stayed for 3 nights and we wish we had a week there - we will definitely be back. It was so serene looking over the fjord and hearing the fjord water lap against the bottom of the cabin at night. We brought some of our food, bought little food necessaries at the coop which was a short walk from the cabin, as well as ate dinner two nights at the big hotel there which was delicious (and we are NY foodies). We were in Norway for a couple of weeks and this was our favorite place we stayed by far. We rented bikes up in Myrdal and spent a day biking down the trail back to Flam (highly recommended for experienced bikers/hikers). We also took the motor boat to aurland one day which was a lot of fun - as well as biked to a nearby historical village up on the mountain halfway between aurland and Flam. The last day, we took the fjord1 ferry down the entire fjord around to Gundvagen -which was beyond awe inspiring (if a bit chilly). We just loved staying at Sue and anders perfect cabins - they are such a welcomed treat from the commercialism that is traveling. We can't wait to go back with our kids one day. Thank you Sue and anders!
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New Jersey, USA
Amazing!
We were on vacation in Norway, traveling by car from Oslo to Bergen and back. Fretheim Fjordhytter stay in Flam was the highlight of our trip! Beautiful place, stunning views, comfortable accomodations. The cottages have everything you might need and are located in a private and serene location. Supermarket within walking distance. Anders is very hospitable and helpful. We are dreaming of coming back one day. Thank you very much for you hospitality!
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Comrie, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Superb accommodation in an idyllic setting
When we arrived at Flam after an extensive journey through Norway we could not believe our eyes. The fjord views from our accommodation were quite staggering. This was the perfect place to spend a fe days relaxing before resuming our travels. The accommodation was of a very high standard and our friendly hosts could not have been more helpful and obliging. Also we were greatly impressed by the efficiency with which the flow of tourists from rail to ferry was managed at Flam. Despite the large numbers of pople passing through the area we were never troubled or inconvenienced. It obviously helps that the guest accommodation is slightly removed from the centre of tourist activity but still conveniently near the essential facilities. We have no hesitation in recommending this venue to anyone who wishes to have a relaxing experience of Norway's stunning fjord environment.
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Harpenden, Herts, UK
Idyllic fjord-side hytte
A great holiday. Alison and I had visited Flam in 1983 as part of an Interrail holiday; as poor students we had stayed in the campsite but we loved the location and the Flamsbahn and have always wanted to revisit. Flam has changed a little in the intervening 27 years, and we have acquired two teenage sons. We found Sue and anders extremely welcoming hosts and the hytte was both comfartable and well-equipped. Having our own dinghy to muck about in the fjord was fantastic and the boys enjoyed buzzing the giant cruise ships across the harbour. There are some great walks such as up to the local waterfall and since the arrival of the road tunnel Flam also makes a good base to visit Bergen and the stavkyrke at Borgund. We also had a brilliant return trip to Finse, going up on the train and then hiring mountain bikes and cycling the 50km back down. The vertical hairpin section in the final few miles was great fun, but you definitely need a helmet! - not supplied by the bike hire so bring your own.
Flam is small but has a few places to eat and as a keen beer maker (and beer drinker) I can definitely recommend the microbrewery. There's also a small supermarket so its perfectly easy to self cater at the hytte.
Maybe we'll come back again in another 27 years...
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Leipzig
Thank you!
A very pleasant stay in a wonderful nature. Pretty nice location, no people anywhere. Sweet equipment and a lovely hospitable anders :-)
Thanks for all, we'll come back!!!
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St Albans
A week in Heaven
We had a realy wonderful weeks holiday in a Fretheim Fjordhytter. Anders met us at the railway station and took us to the cottage. He could not have been more welcoming or helpful. When our boys (aged 10 and 13) mentioned that they would like to try fishing in the Fjiord he immediatly went off and came back with 2 fishing rods which he lent to us for the week!. He took the time to take us out on the Fjiord to thoroghly demonstrate how to use the boat. We had some wonderful trips out on the boat including round to
aurland. The scenerey including the view from the cottage is amazing and costantly changing.We went on some great walks including all the way down the Flam valley.(take the train up). Also reccomend a trip up the Narrow Fjiord. The cottage is delightful, peaceful, clean, spacious and well equipt. This was our first visit to Norway but it will not be our last . The Norwegian people we met were all charming and very helpful. Our only complaint is that the time past so quickly! Before we knew it anders was taking us and our bags round to the harbour for us to continue our jouney. We were very sad to say goodbye and hope to retturn very soon.
Brian Jenny Joseph and Barnabas Elbourn fro St albans UK
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England
Just what the doctor would order
We were looking forward to our holiday long before we arrived because Sue and anders were welcoming from first email contact.
We were not disapointed on arrival, the view is breath-taking, you need not go anywhere else whilst staying here. I cannot fault the cottage and the view.
If being picky, the marina nextdoor did have one night of very, very noisey country and western music, which went into the early hours...the marina also has one yellow pedalo and Flam has a Noddy train (so try and turn a blind eye to these)
Flam is a busy hub when the cruise Ship arrives but I bet that they are all wishing they were staying at your cottage. The vessel was always gone in the afternoon.
Go... its great!
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Köln
absolutely to recommand
nothing to complain, will definitive come back in the future.
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Munich
Perfect Location to lean back and to take a deep breath
Great house with all you need for a great time,
- fantastic scenic view from breakfast table and couch 10km down the Fjord
- fireplace for romantic evenings
- whales and sea otters as neighbours
Lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors on the Fjord or the Flam valley.
Lovely landlords.
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London
Perfect getaway!
We have always wanted to visit Norway and booked this cabin as it looked like the perfect place for a relaxing break. It was exactly that and was as lovely as it looks in the pictures! The view from the cabin was amazing, the cabin has everything you need and the centre of Flam (very small) is only a 5 minute walk to stock up on supplies. Anders met us from the boat and check in was simple (a quick run through of how everything works). The log burner was a bonus - particularly to dry off from the rain :) as was the little boat that we used to explore the Fjord and nearby aurland. In summary a lovely cabin in an amazing location, perfect for a relaxing (or adventurous) getaway.
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Stratford upon Avon
Stunning Scenery
The house was great, just the right level of comfort. The location I can only describe as amazing.
There were many great locations to visit and the scenery was simply stunning. We also speant time just staying in with the family all reading books and soaking up the location.
Sue and anders were great hosts and made us very welcome.
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Holland
Great place and lovely surrounding
The location is really beautifull. Anders was very helpfull. The children enjoyed it very much. The house is great and clean. It is a very nice place to stay for a holiday.
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Moscow
Flam-Gudvangen
We have enjoyed our stay for one week in Fjordhytter Cottage. Nice view from the living room. Comfortable cottages are located in quiet place, the road that one can find going very close from Google maps is not in the use.
Anders was so kind that met us on arrival and helped us to take our luggage to the train when we were leaving.
We have rented a kayakk in advance at Njord (www.kajakk.com, ph.: +47 913 26 628) and went from Flam to Gudvangen. Distance is about 25-30 kilometers. It took two days vithout a hurry. There are very spectacular views on this route.
There are several routes for hiking - we took short one from Fossheim (1 km from aurland) to Hogasen via Turli (the detailed map one can buy at the desk of tourist info office). The height there is 840 m and show very good view of Sognefjord. At that time there was very strong wind. It is possible to get there by car but it is not so interesting and the road sometimes is very narrow - for one car only.
Good place and interesing stay.
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New Zealand
Beautiful Location
Our week in Flam was one of the highlights of our Norway trip. The cottage had a perfect location right on the water with a beautiful view of the fjord which we got to see change with the weather and the changing light of the day.
We were made to feel very welcome by anders and Sue. Anders was really helpful and friendly and Sue makes the best apple juice. Our children were warmly welcomed and they enjoyed hanging out in the cottage, going fishing on the boat and doing various walks in the area. We had a fabulous time and hope to be back in the future.
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Naarden,the Netherlands
a super stay in Norway
as the title says:what a great place!
Quiet but close to a small village,beautiful views of the fjord,very clean and well equipped waterfront house,great fireplace and most important:a super shower...
We will return!
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Københavm
A wery nice place for going around in the western Norway.
It was a wery beatifull place to stay and we also saw many other wonderfull places on ouer daily trips.
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Frankfurt
Erholung pur im Traumhaus
Der Ort Flam ist inzwischen an Tagen mit Kreuzfahrtschiffsliegezeiten stark überlaufen, aber eingegrenzt auf die touristischen Einrichtungen. Die Häuser liegen in Fuß- und Sichtweite, aber abseits, und ruhig.
Die Ausstattung lässt keine Wünsche offen (TV, CD, DVD, Kaminofen, Küchenausstattung). Sauber und gepflegt zum Wohlfühlen von der ersten Minute mit einer grandiosen Aussicht über den Fjord vom Wohnzimmer, einem der drei Schlafzimmer oder der Terasse.
Das Haus bietet viel Platz (großer Eingangsbereich, drei Schlafzimmer für zwei Personen, Bad - norwegentypisch etwas kleiner, aber mit Dusche, WC, Waschmaschine, großer Hauptraum mit Panoramafenstern, gemütlicher Sitzecke und Küchenzeile mit Esstisch ... ), vor dem Haus dümpelt ein Ruderboot mit Motor, Benzin steht bereit, wir haben kein Geld für den Kanister bezahlt, es wird erwartet, dass er aber wieder gefüllt zurückgelassen wird.
Die Eigentümer sind sehr nett und immer ansprechbar, was aber kaum nötig ist, weil wirklich alles nahezu perfekt war.
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london
lovely stay
i would strongly recommend staying here. Anders and sue were very helpful and met us at the station. The flat is spacious and has a lovely view. There are loads of walks and cycle rides in the area. The only downside is that flam gets very crowded with cruise ships coming in every day. But the cottage is away from flam and is therefore quiet.
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Alvechurch, Worcestershire, UK
Stunning location, comfortable cabin, memorable stay!
The instructions to Sue and anders' farm were excellent and we were escorted to our cabin by anders who was very welcoming and helpful about all the facilities. The approach to the cabins is delightful and well looked after. Anders gave us a few suggestions of what we could do during our our stay - or not do! As anders said we could just stay in the cabin and let "the world come to us" ! I can recommend the snow road up to the look out bridge, but it is a hairy drive at times!
The cabin is very comfortable and has everything you need - apart from, perhaps, a visitors book for comments. The view from the living room is just breath taking and fills the room with light. The fjord is an ever changing backdrop. We spent a lot of our time just relaxing, reading and looking out of the window - lifeboat drill from the cruise liners was quite entertaining!
If you like a glass or two of wine in the evening, then stock up at a Vinmonopolet before arriving in Flam. The supermarket across the fjord is good for basics, but if you can, shop before you arrive.
Overall, we had a fantastic stay in a gorgeous location.
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Büttelborn,Germany
super
a perfect place to stay-lots to do-nice and clean house-beautiful view-very friendly owner...you should go there!!!
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Fort Worth, TX USA
Absolutely Perfect
Great cabin. Great location. Great people. No compaints.
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Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The Best
Sue and anders were delightful hosts. The place is wonderful. We stayed extra days because we liked it so much. Be sure to get your groceries before you arrive. Stores in the area may not be open particularly on the weekend.
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London
Great Holiday Home
Everything about the holiday home was just perfect. The booking, the reception, the service, the location, the size, the cleanliness etc..
The owners are very friendly and helpful. The location is absolutely gorgeous with views 'to die for'.
I can not recommend this property enough. Just book it and see for yourself, you won't regret.
Thanks to the owners, Sue and anders Fretheim.
Jan and alex
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Magdeburg , Germany
a perfect dream !
- perfect stay - nothing missing !
- the Norwegians are wonderful people !
- the terrain and nature are unique !
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Minneapolis, MN
Absolutely the Best Location in Norway's Fjords
I don't think there could be a better location for a week's family vacation - we were near beautiful driving, fantastic boat trips (we even had our own boats), the Flam railway, and spectacular hiking. Our cabins on the Fjord had an incredible view, and they were just perfect as far as spaciousness, cleanliness, and convenience. If you have a chance to stay here, don't miss it!
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Chalfont st Giles
Fjord stay following southbound cruise from kirkenes
Excellent cottage with fantastic views along the fjord. Sue and anders very helpful, giving useful information and collecting us from ferry and delivering us to the train. The mini supermarket more than covered our needs. We loved and made good use of the boat.
The daily visits by the cruise liners were unexpected.
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Russia
emotions from travelers
Thanks for your services - our clients were are glad to be in your cottage from 12 to 19.06.2010.
They promised to back again to you.
Best regards
Ms Olga Kozhukhova
travel agency GEO (Russia, St. Petersburg)
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London, Ontario, Canada
Great New Cottage on the Fjord
This was an excellent option for staying in Flam. The cottage itself was very clean and had a full kitchen with utensils and cookware. Eating on the cheap was easy with the local grocery store (make sure you know the hours). The boat was fun to use too. The only potential difficulty was the check-in process. It was unclear to us how to get into the cabin at first. We had to ask the guests in an adjacent cabin to phone the owner (we didn't have a cell phone) to tell us where the key was. Aside from that hiccup, the experience was excellent. Highly recommended.
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Nice ( France)
Where to spend a fantastic we in an outstanding environment
This is a place we are not going to forget!
Everything was wonderful. The cottage itself, so pretty and cosy ( and so clean, by the way..), with a fabulous view over the Fjord. And the location. Perfect.
You can stay here to enjoy the peacefulness and the beauty of the surroundings, or choose between many activities like a trip on the Flambana or a cruise on the Sognefjord for exemple.
Anyway, it is a stay we hardly recommend if you are visiting the area. As for us, we are looking forward to come back as soon as possible .
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Chistchurch, UK
A fantastic stay in a gorgeous setting
We spent 1 week in Flam in april of this year and stayed at one of the Fretheim Fjordhytter Holiday Cottages. The village was quite quiet at this time of year which suited us and we were very fortunate to have a run of sunny weather whilst we were there.
We arrived with 2 children aged 4 and 3 (and a 7 month pregnant wife!) after 6pm and the supermarket was shut but Sue kindly fetched us some supplies from the farm for our dinner! The cottage was lovely - a wonderful setting over the fjord with picture postcard views. Very comfortable too with all we needed and a boat which anders showed us how to use.
We spent an idyllic few days exploring the area by boat, on foot and we also hired a car too for a day. The area is simply one of the most beautiful areas we have ever been to reminding us of the South Island of New Zealand!
As we were leaving, we were unfortunately caught up in the volcanic ash problems and our flight from Bergen to London was cancelled. We had to take a ferry to Denmark, then a train through Germany to Holland and a further ferry back to the UK. Sue and anders were so helpful in trying to help us sort things out and the Tourist Office in Flam was very helpful too. We look back on our trip home as a bit of an adventure really but it could have been much more stressful without their help.
We had a wonderful stay in Flam staying at the Fretheim Fjordhytter Holiday Cottages and meeting Sue and anders and would strongly recommend the cottages to anyone visiting the area.
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Warrington UK/ Udaipur India
Place was tranquil, comfortable and just as we wanted
Superb location. Anders is just wonderful person who was available when ever we wanted. he provided with valuable advice on local trips. We were late on arrival so he had purchased our life saving kit of bread, butter, milk etc etc. Lastly, he chopped wood for wood stove as well!!
I can recommend this place to any one who is looking for a memorable holiday in Norway
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5265 Ytre Arna
An magnificent experience
Flåm is beautiful.
The Flåm Railway is faboulos and very nice.
We went also on the mountainroad from aurland to Lærdal, a majestic view!
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Minsk, Belarus
pieceful and picturesque vacation
We enjoyed the vacation spend in Fretheim Fjordhytter greatly. the check in was late at night and there were no problems to get into the cottage. driving directions were given precisely. the condition of the cottage was brilliant: clean bed lining, all necessary kitchen and toilet staff. The view was gorgeous: mountaions, fjord, water and the nearest city night lights. the boat was ok, a little bit slow, but we managed to swim far to the very Sognefjord. the destionation to Bergen is close thus, do not miss a chance to visit this wonderful city as well. Make a round trip - it is worth it! The hosts Sue and anders were so hospitable and nice to give advice with the fishing and excursions. We did not stay a single day in the cottage, only did cooking in the open fire grilling salmon or barbecue. Thanks a lot for the splendid week spend in Norway.
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Devon, UK
Fantastic and problem free!
The welcome and 'run through' after a 3.5 hour car journey with gradually tiring 5 and 2 year old was warm and full. We were quickly left alone to enjoy our time in an idyllic spot perched on the edge of the fjord.
The hut had everything we needed and the use of a small boat was very welcome. If we needed anything at all (such as smaller life jackets and fishing lines) it was provided without fuss and very quickly.
I cannot think of anything detrimental to say about the property - it ticked every box and bsides, you expect it to be different from what you are used to; after all isn't that rather the point of going away in the first place?
Comfortable, clean, well equipped and beautifully located, we spent 5 happy days here before awaying to glaciers and mountains.
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Dortmund (Germany)
Wow!
Very beautiful cottage and very friendly and nice owners! Amazing surrounding and perfect furnishing (especially after a coulpe of nights in tents in the norwegian snow :-) )
Absolutely recommendable!
Thank you Sue and anders! We enjoyed our stay a lot!
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Australian in London
One of the best places I have ever stayed!!!
I cannot recommend the Fretheim Fjordhytter cottages highly enough!!! They are set in one of the most idyllic locations in the world and Sue and Anders were the perfect hosts! The view over the fjord is spectacular!!! The cottage is well equipped, very clean and quite spacious. Having access to their row boat with a small outboard motor was brilliant too (you will probably have to pay a small fee if you're not staying for a week but it's well worth it)! Maybe take a hand reel and do a spot of fishing (or arrange to borrow one there). It was very relaxing ... even though we didn't catch anything! I can also highly recommend hiring a bike from the very friendly and helpful tourist information office and cycling up to the Flåm church and to Brekkefossen waterfall. The walk up to the waterfall is a little steep in places but is well worth the effort to get an amazing view over Flåm. The train trip to/from Myrdal/Flåm on the Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana) is a must do too! If we'd had more time, I would've loved to have done it a second time and walked down from Myrdal to Flåm (although this is a very long walk, so it may not be suitable for everyone). This is the absolute ideal place to just chill, relax and do nothing OR if you're the adventurous type, you can spend many hours hiking, riding, walking, fishing, kayaking etc. The only fault with our trip is that we didn't have enough time to explore everything and we went slightly out of season, so quite a few activities weren't running or were limited! Even so, it was one of the best holidays I've ever had!!!
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London UK
Flam - A yearly event
I am reluctant to write this review as it may mean that a secret and perfect hideaway becomes known about.
Sue and Anders are perfect hosts, so much so that due to them and the lovely accomodation we have visited every year for the last few years.
The weather is sometimes great, sometimes bad, but the scenery and location always wonderful.
We have seen Flam grow in recent years and it has got busier, so try it slightly out of season to make the most of it.
The cafe only 5mins walk away now has wifi...which was the only downside (both workaholics).
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La Canada, CA
Amazing!
When we arrived after all the stores and restaurants were closed (be aware...everything closes I think by 8:00), the owners were so kind and let us borrow some food until we could repay them back the next day. These four cottages are right on the water and although next to each other, still have great privacy. The home was very clean and very nice. We loved being right on the water and watching nature and the big boats coming and going. We fell in love with this area of Norway! This cottage was our favorite accomodation of our entire two week European tour. The owners were so wonderful and helpful. We hope to make it back there someday!
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Rome, Italy
Simply perfect
Fretheim Fjordhytter are beautifully located close to the center of Flam, are are an excellent starting point for tours in the fjords and surroundings.
The location is quite and relaxing.
Cottages are comfortable, clean, fully equipped and well maintained.
Anders and Sue are ready to help for any need, and do their best to make staying comfortable and pleasant.
We strongly recommend Fretheim Fjordhytter.
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Scotland
Warm welcome, top facilities, perfect location, magnificent sett
Sue & Anders met us on arrival and were very welcoming hosts. The chalet is clean, bright and has all the right facilities, plus a small motor boat. There is a magnificent outlook from the peaceful fjord-side setting and the location is ideal, on a quiet track 5 minutes walk from the centre, away from the day-time cruise-ship crowds. Flam is a real hub - easily accessible by ferry or train, there is lots to do locally - walking, biking, fishing, kayaking, shopping - plus fabulous daytrips by boat, train & bus. No need to bring the car, you'll enjoy more without it.
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holland
fantastic vacation
we had a wonderful holiday in a wonderful country the cottage was perfect we have the intension to visit you again in the future our best wiches are fore you
greetings from joop and janny bouhof
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Siegen, Germany
Nice and beautiful cottage
During our holidays we really enjoyed staying in the cottage of anders and sue fretheim. it´s a beautiful cottage with much space for 4-6 persons. in cold or rainy days we sat in front of the oven and had a great look at the fjord.
each cottage has a boat, which you can use for fishing or just shipping through the beautiful sognefjord.
the landscape is fantastic so we had also a great time walking through the country.
a con are the ferrys. nearly every day ferrys from all over the world arrived in flam and stay there for a0 hole day (with 100-200 passengers).
the weather wasn´t good at all, but we hope to come back soon! thanks to sue and anders!
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Bavaria
We had the time of our lives
We stayed in cottage number 4 for one week in August 2009 and there’s only one thing we can say: It was PERFECT.
The cottage itself was very comfortable, the rooms were clean and the view from the window and from the veranda was fantastic. Although Flam with its busy cruise ship harbour, train station and shops is only a short walk away, the cottage is absolutely peaceful and quiet. And if you want to get near the ‘luxury liners’, you can use the rowing boat with a small outboard motor, which is included in the price. Even swimming is possible, as a small beach is quite near the house as well as some rocks, from which you can jump into the fjord.
Sue and Anders were very friendly and helpful and showed us everything we needed to know.
We will certainly be coming back some day and can recommend this place without hesitation.
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Stavanger, Norway
Understated
With holiday lets booked from the internet, you have to always prepare for it not quite being as descriped, pictures often taken many years prior.
In this instance. However, it was as stated and more! The Owner was friendly and on hand to help as needed. Location was perfect to experiencing the Flåm railway, worlds longest road tunnel other sites.
Accomdation was prefect for a small family and had everything required including cable TV!
Well recommend and we hope to visit it again in the summer period, before we return to the UK!
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Madrid
Encantador
Pasamos 15 dias en Flam y solo tenemos elogios para esas vaciones. La cabaña es espectacular, totalmente equipada y muy cómoda. Es el punto perfecto para visitar los fiordos, aunque solo el paisaje que te ofrece cada mañana al despertar es suficiente. Mención especial para Anders y Sue que se portaron estupendamente con nosotros.
El unico pero es la visión de cuando en cuando de barcos enormes que llegan para hacer la excursión del tren.
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Sydney, Australia
Unforgettable holiday on a Norwegian fjord
In the summer of 2008, 6 of us ranging in ages from 12 to over 50 rented 2 of the Fretheim Fjordhytter Holiday cottages in Flam. We were blown away by the position - perched upon a fjord with amazing views from each window reaching from the chill shimmering water to the majestic mountain tops. The cabins were immaculate, modern and well-equipped. Even the gardens around the cottages were full of beautifully coloured flowers and unique wildlife. Each cabin had a rowing boat which we used and even did a little fishing - in the light of day- at midnight!! We couldn't believe the length of the summer days and neverending daylight. Our trip from Sydney Australia was an adventure in itself, completed by the train caught from Bergen. We journeyed through picturesque mountains, past waterfalls, groves of trees and small townships. The Fretheims were fantastic hosts - picking us up and dropping us at the station and were very generous with their time and knowledge. The cabins are near the town centre where we shopped for food and souvenirs and hired bikes for a relaxing ride around the countryside and historic parts of town. We took some lovely walks and drives into the mountains,visiting a salmon farm, goat cheese manufacturer, Norwegian Stave church and beautiful "snow road". We also took a tour cruise up the fjord where we viewed the towering mountains and visited more character-steeped townships. We were sorry we had to depart as we had barely scratched the surface of Norwegian culture and lifestyle. We reminisced about the blissful calm of Norway upon entering the stressful hustle-bustle of metropolitan Europe as the next stage of our trip. While we are all keen to return, my 18 year old son particularly loved the flora and fauna and amazing landscapes of mountain sides. The website's pictures cannot do justice to the scale of majesty and vibrant landscape so unlike anything we Australians have experienced.
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Belgium
Amazing View of Fjord
My husband and I rented this cottage for 4 days. It's cute and modern and
clean. The best part of the house is the bank of windows facing the fjord. You
can look down it and see no civilization -- just gorgeous scenery. Tour boats
do come through this fjord to dock and are entertaining to watch as they
approach. The cottage is about a 5 minute walk into the town. When in town
pick up one of the locally made apple pies at the market. The best part of the
stay was enjoying the view. Overall, a very relaxing place to holiday.
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Oslo, Norway
Great experience
We stayed in one of the cottages in Flam with our French friends for three nights- there were two families with one boy each (2.5 and 4 years old). We found the accomodation very comfortable and the view from the window amazing. We were lucky as the weather was very nice what is not very usual in the first days of May. We explored most of the attractions of the region: a boat trip to Gudvanger, a train trip and car trip to Aurlandsfjord. We did also several fishing and sightseeing trips on the fiord by the boat that belongs to Fretheim Fjordhytter. We found the owners Sue and Anders very helpful with everything we needed. In my oppinion Fretheim Fjordhytter offer a great location, very good standard and unforgettable view- it all makes a stay there an incredible experience. We will be coming to Flam again with our foreign friends soon!
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The Netherlands
Amazing cottage with wonderful view
Amazing cottage with wonderful views, very relaxing. The owners are very
nice,...very helpful. Andes even repaired one of the shoes of my husband.
Flåm is a perfect place for Hiking Holiday Lovers. We will be coming back
again,
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Stavanger
Everything we needed, friendly owners, lots of walking routes &
Everything we needed, friendly owners, lots of walking routes & great brewery nearby
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chicago, usa
It was heaven and we are still thinking of it nine months later.
The setting could not be better. The view from the deck and the kitchen and the bedroom and the living room is stunning. It was also very peaceful and quiet - convenient to Flam but not in the thick of things. The Fjordhytter was beautifully decorated. We were very comfortable and the hytter was well equipped with everyhing we needed for a self-catering stay. Parking was convenient and safe. The only negative was that we had only 2 nights. A week or longer would be wonderful and I hope that we can return. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to stay in such a wonderful and special place. Best regards, Velda and David Pick
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England
I can't give high enough praise
I really can not say enough good things about our stay in Flam. The holiday cottage is just beautiful and in the lovliest of locations. When we stayed in May the Fjord was still light until around midnight creating the most fantastic views and atmosphere.
Sue and Anders were the perfect hosts and were both incredibly friendly and helpful including driving me to the Doctors surgery in the next town after our daughter had a fall!
I would recomend this location without hesitation and would love to return at some time in the future.
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Belgium
realy magnificent
It will be hard to say anything negative about this place. The cottage, the location and the service is all positive. It's a place where everything you need is there. The cottage and the linnen were very clean, you don't have to bring anything, everything is in the house. It is a popular place for tourists but you don't have problems accourding to noice or crowded people. The motorboat included in the rent was for our boys and us a very nice and amusing thing, we had splendid ours with it, even when we had some problems with the starting of it the owner was only a phonecall away, he came instantly. Later in the week he even brought us fresh fish. Really a place to go back in the future. If you choose to go to Norway remember this review and have an really good vacation, the place is really breathtaking, and the scenery around the cottage you get for free.
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Netherlands
Two weeks of bliss
Firstly the photos do not do it justice. The house is much nicer.
We stayed at the big house and it was superb.
We needed two quite weeks and those we got.
However if you want an active holiday, this is also the location that works.
Train and boat trips were fantastic.
We will certainly be going back.
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Oslo, Norge
Førsteklasses overnattingsmulighet gor oss som vil stelle selv.
Vi var på alle måter fornøyd med å sove to netter i en av Fretheims hytter.
Hytten var ny, godt utstyrt alt var pent og det var rent der.
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London, England
Sunny days in Flåm
Fretheim Fjordhytter are lovely cabins, spacious, well appointed, with helpful and friendly hosts. The location is excellent - it's quiet nearby but you can watch the activity on the other side of the fjord where ferries and cruise ships tie up. Good for sitting out in the evening sun with a barby and a glass of something chilled.
Flåm itself is sleepy except when cruise ships are in and their passengers are rushing around trying to see everything. The shops and railway are close enough to walk to comfortably. The next town has bigger shops. A walk up the river valley is gentle and pleasant. And of course there's the railway!
In the cabin we used (and the others are probably similar), one bedroom is on the ground floor and two upstairs. Only the master bedroom upstairs has a really good fjord view, but this doesn't matter because the sitting and dining areas are comfortable with good views, and that's where you'll spend your time.
The stairs up to the top two bedrooms are a shade narrow and windy, and might worry people with wobbly legs; but this is not a problem if you use the downstairs bedroom for anybody who might be unhappy about the stairs.
Overall: thoroughly excellent, totally recommended.
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Roseville, Minnesota USA
Marvelous location, beautiful cottage, clean and well equipped.
The owners were very easy to deal with by email from the US. We were able to walk to the cottage from the transportation hub in Flam in about 10 minutes. We arrived by bus and left by train. The home was clean and very convenient. Anders greated us and answered all of our questions. He took me out in the boat to make sure I was familiar with its operation. The weather was overcast and rainy much of the time (worst feature), but the rain allowed us to see all of the waterfalls gushing at very impressive levels (the best feature).
One caution - The local coop store (the primary food store for people walking from the cottage) was open rather limited hours, so we needed to pay attention and get supplies before it closed. Once there, however, it had everything we needed.
After several days of sightseeing on the fjord and in the town of Flam, we especially enjoyed cooking and then eating a meal in front of a fire blazing in the stove. We will long remember the amazing view across the fjord to the mountainsides.
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reunion island
Superbes vacances : wonderful stay
Mes meilleures vacances jusqu'à présent : calme, beauté du site, confort de la maison.
Merci à Sue et Anders
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Belgium
Excellent accomadation in a breathtaking surrounding
Superb panoramic view on the fjord.
Nicely decorated home.
Everything was provided to make a rememberable stay in a stunning evironment.
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Wareham
A well equipped cottage with a stunning view, in a peaceful sett
This is perfect for a family wanting to self cater in a relaxing environment. There is plenty of space for all members of the family to be together in the lounge or to spread out - in the spacious hall, balcony or shared grass area- we've revisited with both old and young family members. There is a small beach where our children enjoyed playing and swimming (though the water was cool). The boat was invaluable for exploring the fjord. The cottage is separate from Flam (which can be very busy with tourists during the daytime) and so is very quiet, but, because Flam is only a short, flat walk away, it is easy to enjoy the shops, catch the spectacular Flam railway, or take the ferry to Gudvangen (another beautiful trip). There are numerous things to do in Flam - and there are good road links to other parts of Norway. Sue and Anders are always extremely welcoming and helpful in every way.
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Lisbon - Portugal
Excelent GETAWAY
I went to Flam with my family and stayed in one of
these cottages, which was one of our best
experiences EVER!
Lovely time spent there, with a magnificent view
over the glaciar... EXCELENT!
Very quiet, absolutely no noise!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
PS: Sue & Anders, my phone has changed:
+351913802101
Call me if you would like to visit Lisbon ;-)
Cheers!
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Fretheim hytter
Fretheim 2009
We (from Germany) spent a wonderful holiday in 2009 - the first time in Norway. The cottage was very beautiful and in top condition. The view on the fjord is marvelous. What we didn't like were the big ships, like swimming hotels. On the days they weren't there, the loneliness was great - we could relax!
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Oslo,Norway
Nutrition for body and soul
Beautifully located at the seashore.we met the owner ,Anders ,who besides being a very nice man,helped us with our boat.We took a rowing trip in the fjord and took some photos of the amazing landscape..the sea was totally still..it was beautiful.Next day we walked to the ferry(1minute walk) who brought us to Gudvangen and back..unbelievable nature.Went for a walk in the wood to look for mushrooms and then we took the Flåmbane back to Myrdal and then to Oslo.The train from Myrdal to Flåm(Flåmbanen) is worth a trip in itself.!I will definitely come back.!
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Poland
Great holidays for the family
Last year we have spent 7 days in Fretheim Cottages.
It was a beautifull place with great view. Cottages were fully equipped and really clean. We have used the boats to take a short trip (shopping, ice-cream...) to the small city Aurland. It was nice experience for our kids. We plan to take our parents there for the soecond time. There can live a family with two children (upstairs) and friends or grandparents (downstairs).
And the owner is nice:)
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Berkshire UK
Beautiful and memorable holiday
We enjoyed a spectacular holiday with easy access to wonderful scenery. In late June we were able to drive on top of the hills and see snow and glaciers, whilst also enjoying nice temperatures at sea level.
From the panoramic cabin windows there are outstanding views of the fjord. The facilities in the cabin by the lake were very good - including the motorboat.
Norway is not cheap but it is worth going!
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Harrogate, UK
Ultimate place to stay in the Fjords
Location is stunning and yet near enough for a stroll into the village. The cottage is absolutely immaculate and the owners obviously take great pride in their presentation. Also very helpful.
I would definitley return given the chance.
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Oslo
great place.
Opportunities for biking, swimming. You have a boat for useand if you are unlucky with the weather, you have TV and fireplace. Kitchen is large and functional. Nice livingroom. You can enjoy breathtaking views right from the windows. We love the place. You can hear the waves when you lie down in the evening.
Remember that it is not big city ... it is a small cozy place.
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England
Fantastic Location for our Honeymoon
I can't praise Sue and Ander's enough for their part in making our stay as comfortable as possible in Flam.
We stayed for a week in a beautiful fjord side boathouse / cottage. On arriving the cottage was very clean and provided with everything we had asked for (i.e. bedding, towels etc). We arrive on a Sunday, when shops are closed - but Sue very kindly ran us to the local town to get supplies - above the call of duty, but much appreciated.
Ander's gave us a quick training session on using the boat - which gave us the ability to see the fjord personally - up close.
The accomodation was great - it made for a very memorable honeymoon.
Flam is stunning - we explored further on bike and visited a number of local attractions. The walking and scenery is second to none - with dramatic mountains and waterfalls. The railway line is the best way to travel into Flam!
Can't recommend highly enough.
Would certainly recommend
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Hamburg, Germany
Norway at its best
It was the 2nd time, that we stayed in Flam with 3 generations. The service included the boat, the necessary equipment for a save boat trip, the equipment to enjoy a good meal and the splended view from the terrasse, indoors we found everything that we needed for a lovely holiday.
The house is exeptionally located on the bank of the fjord. - We liked best the view over the fjord to the mountains. And we liked the family Fretheim :-)
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Bern, Switzerland
Great Holiday
Beautiful hytter directly on the water, clean, quiet, great view over the Fjord. Sue gave us a very warm welcome and explained everything to us. We highly recommend this place for a beautiful holiday. We loved it.
Daniel and Heidi from Switzerland
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Coventry, UK
best self-catering experience in Norway
The hytte, both outside and inside is extremely well kept and appointed with every amenity you could need, from the washing machine to the barbecue facility and on to the motor powered row-boats with safety jackets for all sizes.
The view is spectacular and draws us back each time we come to Norway - nowhere could be as awesome and beautiful as the view from the lounge window.
Sue and Anders complete the experience of being so very friendly and helpful, giving local knowledge and advice of where might be good to visit and how long the journey might take.
The amenities of Flam are growing, and hopefully won't grow much more, as part of the draw to us is that it is a small village yet well supplied by a rail terminus and coach park as well as local buses and regular ferries. We also share Flam with cruise visitors which at times can be rather too many. It is always good when the evening comes and we are left in peace once more.
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Madrid, Spain
Un lugar maravilloso en un pais maravilloso
Estuvimos en septiembre pasado y no podemos poner
ninguna pega a las casitas. Muy cuidadas, no te falta
de nada y la atencion de Anders fue espectacular.
Te vas a sentir como en tu propia casa...pero con
unas vistas al fiordo de Undredal de
ensueño...esperamos poder repetir algun dia, pero con
nieve.
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Our trip to Flam was probably the best holiday we have had due to the place itself as we both do a lot of hill walking and the hill walking there is just mind blowing!
The accommodation was just fantastic in every way. Excellent quality and lovely decor. It is in an ideal situation, on the waterfront, quiet and within walking distance to shops.
We had a lovely stay in Fjordhytter and we will be back for another visit just as soon as we can.
Highly recommended!!
Roddy & Lynn
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Rental pricing
$1,120 - $1,582/week
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