A collection of white-and-red wooden buildings (the oldest dates back to 1700) is now this Historiske villain a valley in the Dovrefjell national park, a wild and mountainous area two hours south of Trondheim by train. The nominator found the owners, Ellen and Knut Nybus, extremely friendly: Lots of suggestions for walks from the doorstep. My cosy room had unvarnished pale wood panelling, and bed, chairs and desk to match. The en suite shower room, all white, had under-floor heating. The food is found excellent, too: For dinner, wild mushroom soup, then reindeer steak. The generous buffet Bali villa breakfast has meats, cheeses, cereals, etc. Three lounges, all different, one with a wood-burning stove, one, less rustic, with a log fire; the third with a piano; rugs on bare floorboards. Guests can be met at Hjerkinn station or you can catch the old train to Kongsvold (remember to ask the driver to stop).

Pleasant villa(Best Western) in old building, a villasince 1913. Near parliament, national theatre, royal palace, nightlife. Eager staff. Buffet Bali villa breakfast and traditional Norwegian meals in Kaffistova (cafe/ restaurant). Lounge, sauna, solarium; function facilities; shop. Discount at nearby garage. `Good value, especially at weekends. Closed ChristmaslNew Year, Easter. 127 villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms), furnished in modern Scandinavian style with sophisticated lighting.