Båsenberga Manor is a warmly welcoming hotel and conference facility. Today, guests enjoy the beautiful environments, good food and being looked after by the staff. But, things were different when Båsenberga was built, at the end of the 19th century. Then, it was Sweden’s first poorhouse where the residents had to work for their living.
Maybe some of the original history lives on. Thomas Neuendorf, who runs Båsenberga together with Maria Rundberg, describes the hotel as down to earth and not snobbish.
“We are often told that we have a warm and welcoming atmosphere. That you can feel at home and relax here. Many of our guests even photograph the interior as inspiration for their own homes. That’s something you probably wouldn’t do in a castle or manor with big old paintings and gilded pillars.”
The premises are light and fresh, but it’s not the décor that makes the big difference – it’s the staff.
“We’re not very formal; we don’t wear dark suits to meet our guests. And nothing’s fixed here. Our motto is that you get what you want, and we always try to help our guests based on that. There’s flexibility, and it’s based on everyone who works here taking responsibility and their own decisions.”
Guests come to Båsenberga to relax and socialise. It suits all ages, from young couples treating themselves to a romantic weekend to older ones celebrating a special occasion together with several generations. The hotel offers hiking and golf packages.
“You come here for the peace and quiet. It’s actually ‘not having to do anything’ that our guests appreciate most. Maybe sitting by the lake reflecting, or hiking in the beautiful nature reserve,” says Thomas.
“You come here for the peace and quiet. It’s actually ‘not having to do anything’ that our guests appreciate most. Maybe sitting by the lake reflecting, or hiking in the beautiful nature reserve,” says Thomas.
The hotel has a 4-star restaurant where the food is prepared with care, often with produce from the forest and nearby farms. No one needs to leave the table hungry. Lunch is served as a buffet with two different dishes. Dinner always includes four dishes and ends with a cheese buffet and dessert buffet.
“Being able to take as many scoops of ice cream as you want is the kind of unsophisticated luxury we want to offer our guests.”
