Bolkesjø Gaard

Hello, my name is Anne! I am the hostess and owner og Bolkesjø Gaard. I grew up on the farm and today I have great help from my partner Ole Henrik and my parents, Lisbeth and Leif. We have more than 20 wooden buildings in total, most of them more than 100 years old. It takes a lot of work to take care of them and the best way is to put them into use. Thank you for visiting us and being a part of their story :) Welcome!

Bolkesjø Gaard is located in scenic surroundings by Blefjell mountain in Telemark. We are the proud owners of Norways oldes wooden home, from year 1220! This place has lots of history and we love to share it with you. There is great hiking opportunities, both in forests and mountains, as well as areas for fishing, swimming, hunting, gathering berries and mushrooms. Please check out our website and follow us in social media. We offer different for shorts of holiday rentals, all unique and close to nature. #1. Norways oldest wooden home from the 13th century. Finished refurbished in 2024 it now offers a unique atmosphere with a modern extension building with an amazing view of the mountains and lakes. #2. The Homestead Jonrud is a gathering of 5 old wooden buildings by the lake. It consist of the Cottage and the Stable, as well as the barn with a common bathroom, the storage house with extra sleeping space during summer and the old pighouse that is turned into a sauna #3. The Cottage can be rented separately. It has two bedrooms and was refurbished in the summer of 2022. It is a part of the homstead Jonrud by the Follsjø lake. Follsjø is a great lake for swimming and fishing. #4. The Stable can also be rented separately. It is a micro cabin, with everything you need to relax in the countryside. It is a part of the homstead Jonrud by the Follsjø lake. Follsjø is a great lake for swimming and fishing. #5. Stabburet, is a part of the farm Nigard Bolkesjø. Here you will wake up to the historic view from Bolkesjø; towards Gaustatoppen and Lifjell, the lakes and the forest. The farm is surrounded by quiet fields and beautiful hiking trails. #6. Glamping is available by lake Follsjø during the summer months. The glamping tent has a queen size bed and there are available extra beds for children.

The area is only 1.5 hours from Oslo, at the gate of Telemark close to Blefjell mountain. Here there are beautiful hiking trails and bathing water, a perfect place for peace and quiet. It's also short distance to other destinations in the area, such as Heddal Stave Church, Gaustatoppen and Bø Sommarland.