Bolkesjø Gaard
Contact:
Anne Rokne Bolkesjø
Address:
Follsjövegen 1250, 3680 Notodden
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Visit Bolkesjø Gaard, where Norwegian cultural heritage is in harmony with beautiful nature! Here you can stay overnight in perhaps Norway's oldest residential house from the 1200th century and wake up to a striking panorama of the Telemark mountains. Årestua was completely restored in 2024 and offers a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern design. The farm consists of about 20 buildings, here you can also experience Farmen holidays with the extended family or group of friends at Husmannsplassen.
The family-run farm is surrounded by forests and lakes, with beautiful hiking trails and good opportunities for fishing, swimming and everything the forest has to offer. The beautiful beach at Follsjø is an eldorado for young and old, and it is a short distance to Blefjell for beautiful mountain hikes.
Welcome to us!
We offer different types of accommodation, all close to nature and unique in their own way. At Stabburet you have the opportunity to wake up in a four-poster bed and take part in life on the farm. At Seteren, or Stulen as it is called locally, you are in the middle of the forest far from people and light pollution. At Jonrud homestead by the idyllic swimming and fishing lake Follsjø, you can either bring your extended family or a group of friends. In the summer we also offer exclusive glamping on the waterfront at Follsjø.
There are long traditions of tourism on Bolkesjø, there has been a coach station here since 1624. During the National Romantic era, Bolkesjø was referred to as the “Tourist Gateway to the Wonderland” – when people wanted to explore the wild nature and culture of Telemark. The immediate environment around the farm is still reminiscent of old times, here there are old timber buildings and beautiful storehouses.
Here you can let the children explore nature. In the summer there are sheep grazing and beautiful flower meadows. The forest is full of berries and mushrooms, and you shouldn't forget that we share the secrets of where it is best to pick. The place is also a good starting point for couples or friends who want quality time together.
All sites are equipped with outdoor furniture and barbecue facilities.
We want to give guests the opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and appreciate simple pleasures close to nature. Here there is charm and tranquility, and time to take in impressions from past times.