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A TRULY NATURAL EXPERIENCE
Woods, a lake and tranquillity right on your doorstep. Gravel paths between the cabins invite you to head outdoors and decide as you go how far you’ll go – perhaps as far as the viewpoint at Olavs Plas.
A UNIQUE STAY
A proper holiday home for five, with most of the beds on the ground floor. A large window overlooking the lake, a wood-burning fire and a sheltered terrace under the overhanging roof.
TAILORED SUPPORT
The aids are ready and waiting in the house: a Hippocampe that can go anywhere but requires arm strength, and a wheelchair with an electric front wheel that does the pushing.
Beer in the shelter
The place
Bjønnly is situated on Bjønnåsen in Drangedal, just north of Henneseid on the banks of the River Toke. Bjønn is the Telemark word for ‘bear’, ly ‘Luwte’ means: the sheltered side, where the wind cannot reach you.
What usually makes a cabin in Norway difficult to access is not the cabin itself but everything around it: a path of boulders, a 15-centimetre threshold. Bjønnly shows that it is possible: close to nature, yet accessible to a whole group of people.
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A proper holiday home
The accommodation
The first thing that catches the eye is the windows: a wide expanse of glass overlooking the greenery, with the lake beyond. In the evening, the wood fire is lit. The alterations remain unobtrusive within the ambience; nothing feels clinical.
From the door, gravel paths wind their way between the hytter, all the way to Olavs plas, which offers a stunning view over the Toke.
Below, you can take a virtual tour of the house and its surroundings.
Three highlights in the neighbourhood
The surrounding area
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On the water
± 45 mins · ferry
From Kragerø, a 45-minute drive away, ferries sail to the islands off the coast. Jomfruland is a national park and as flat as can be: wide paths between the beach and the meadows, and a horizon consisting solely of water. Skåtøy is closer, with a café by the jetty.
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About the old railway lines
Two routes · flat and car-free
At Neslandsvatn, there is a paved path leading towards the coast, which is accessible in a standard wheelchair. The Treungenbanen runs between Treungen and Åmli: 35 km with no cars and virtually no incline.
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All the way up to the treetops
± 2 hours · Fyresdal
Hamaren Activity Park takes you through the treetops via boardwalks, which have been designed to be accessible. You can use your own wheelchair here.
Everything at a glance
Practical information
Data
Contact us via WhatsApp on 0488 03 70 30 or via info@baerekracht.be for available data
Prices (incl. VAT)*
Summer (July and August) : 1540€ per week
Spring (May and June): 1330€ per week (€190 per day)
Autumn (September and October): 1260€ per week (€180 per day)
Winter (November to March): 1050€ (€150 per day)
Christmas and New Year: 1540€ per week
* During the high season, we rent on a weekly basis; outside this period, daily rentals are available, subject to a minimum stay of 5 nights.
By staying with us, you are supporting the work of the non-profit organisation Baerekracht.
Included
A 7-night stay in Bjonnly, equipped with Sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are on the ground floor
Use of the Hippocampe and a wheelchair with an electric front wheel on site
Use of the barbecue and grill area
A comprehensive guide featuring countless excursion options (including walking and gravel bike routes and car tours mapped out by us)
Baerekracht service fee
Not included
Transport to Norway
Ferries, tolls and overnight stays en route
Activities and meals
Costs for electricity, water and cleaning
Beds and bed linen (to be provided by guests)
Travel and cancellation insurance
Optional pre-planned tour (including outward and return journeys)
In the neighbourhood
Drangedal: approx. 10 mins (supermarkets, chemist’s, petrol station)
Swimming lake and picnic area: within walking distance
Kragerø and the sea: approx. 45 mins
Treungen to Nissermeer: approx. 1 hour
What can you expect?
Honest information about what is and isn’t possible. Bjønnly is a house close to nature: some paths require physical strength or assistance, whilst others can be managed with your own wheelchair. During the initial assessment, we’ll go through together what suits you best.
You can also come to us for your outward and return journeys, and any additional tours whilst you’re there. We’d be happy to put together a bespoke trip for you at a fixed fee agreed in advance.
Fancy a stay in Bjonnly?
Please let us know.
We’d be happy to put together a bespoke trip for you.
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