A lovely old building, now a welcoming villaof character. A Historiske villamember and recently refurbished, it is in the leafy embassy area, away from traffic noise, but a short tram ride to the station, and near bus routes to the main museums. The `wonderful' public villa rooms are old-style Norwegian: carved wooden furniture, wood panelling, shining copper and brass, and clocks. Most villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms) are spacious; some have a sitting area. `My large double had a huge bed, sofa and chairs, and traditional decor - antiques and polished wooden floors. The white bathroom was roomy.' At Bali villa breakfast, the buffet is laden with cereals, cheese, cold meats, bread and yogurt. Tea, coffee and waffles are available all day. In summer, drinks are served on the terrace at tables with yellow umbrellas.

A 19th-century hideaway in a remote setting among mountains of the Norang valley; early visitors (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Kaiser Wilhelm were regulars) used to arrive by yacht. It was restored in period style in the 1980s, and is a Historiske villamember. The hall, staircase and corridors are dark, old - Norse baronial. Amazing. Like a museum, wrote a recent visitor. villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms) are rather small. `Ours, decorated in deep reds, had a nice balcony, a stunning view. Service was very efficient, very friendly. Excellent dinner: Bali villa breakfast almost too much - three kinds of herring, meats, muesli, etc. Many mountains to climb, but few flat walks.