Monday 11 August - Part 3
Åtvidaberg Golf Club
Driving on towards our goal for the day, Västervik, we were hoping to find somewhere to have lunch in Åtvidaberg - a small town (~7000 inhabitants) neither of us really knew much about. As we approached it, we saw a sign pointing to a golf course, though - and one thing we've learned on previous road trips is that golf clubs usually also have restaurants serving lunch... So we turned down that road - and weren't disappointed!
After having had lunch in their rather elegant (but at the same time cosy) dining room, we also went for a stroll down to the golf course and lake nearby.
They even have a hotel on the premises - I suppose convenient for golf tournaments etc.
"Villa Baro is an exclusive and very cosy hotel situated by the lake in Åtvidaberg, 30 minutes from Linköping and 2 hours and 20 minutes by train from Stockholm. - Villa Baro offers meeting facilities, a 18-hole golf course, yoga, relax, paddle, kayaking, hunting and fishing (crayfish) – great kitchen with locally produced food. All in a very relaxing atmosphere creating energy and harmony in beautiful surroundings."
(Text from the hotel's website)
Villa Baro is the perfect blend of elegance, relaxation, and natural beauty, making your detour well worth it
ReplyDeleteRo, it wasn't even really a detour, just saved us from driving into the town centre and trying to find something there!
DeleteAs you say, the dining room looks elegant and cosy. I imagine the fireplace is a real working one; it must be nice to sit there on a chilly evening in autumn or winter, if they are open that time of year.
ReplyDeleteNot something I looked into, Meike, as I have no plans going there in winter... :)
DeleteHow very pleasant. I was under the impression that only golf club members could dine in the club's restaurant. Live and learn.
ReplyDeleteJanice, as I don't play golf, my experience is limited! But the golf restaurants I've happened to visit so far have all been open for anyone. (Or at least they have not asked for proof of membership!) Whether it's the same in England, I dare not say!
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