🌾Welcome to Björkbacken Farm – a peaceful countryside retreat at the end of the road. Here you’ll find a charming rural stay, perfect for those who wish to enjoy tranquility, nature, and beautiful views of fields, pastures, and forest.
🏡 The lovingly renovated house is fully equipped for a comfortable stay. With four bedrooms and a total of 12 cozy beds, it’s ideal for larger groups – best suited for 8 adults plus children. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer holiday, this is the perfect place to gather family and friends.
☀️ The spacious terrace invites you to relax and enjoy time together from early morning until late evening. Outdoors, there is plenty of space for rest, play, and activities for all ages. In the barn, you’ll also find a ping-pong table and some workout equipment – perfect for a bit of fun or exercise, no matter the weather.
🌲 With nature right outside your door, it’s not uncommon to see deer, hares, foxes, and sometimes even moose wandering across the fields or forest edge.
❤️ Björkbacken is not just a rental house – it’s also our family’s own holiday home. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.
📩 When sending a booking request, please write a short note about yourselves and your group. We look forward to welcoming you – and wish you a warm stay at Björkbacken!
✨ House Facts
The house is heated with a heat pump and additional electric radiators. Underfloor heating is installed in the utility entrance, laundry room, toilet, and shower room for extra comfort.
Ground floor – social & practical
The ground floor features an open-plan layout with kitchen, dining area, and living room – perfect for spending time together.
Living room with sofa, coffee table, armchairs, and TV screen.
Dining area with 8 chairs, extendable with an extra table and 4 more chairs.
Small children’s seating area (4 seats) plus 2 highchairs.
Fully equipped kitchen with large island and 4 bar stools.
Bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink.
Separate toilet with sink.
Laundry room with sink, washing machine, and drying rack.
Upstairs – plenty of space for rest
The upper floor has 4 separate bedrooms with a total of 12 beds.
Hall with desk and chair.
Living area with sofa and TV screen.
Bedroom 1: 3 single beds (90x200) + 1 crib.
Bedroom 2: 2 single beds (90x200).
Bedroom 3: 2 single beds (90x200) + 1 bed (80x200).
Bedroom 4: 3 single beds (90x200) + 1 bed (80x200).
TV, internet & connectivity
No traditional TV channels installed.
2 TV screens for DVD or mobile connection via HDMI.
USB-C and Apple Lightning adapters provided for connecting phones to TV.
DVD player.
Wi-Fi via mobile broadband and router (best coverage on ground floor).
Telia offers the best mobile coverage in the area, but we cannot guarantee connection. 5G is available at the address.
🌿 Outdoors
Large, child-friendly garden of approximately 2,000 m² with swings and football goals.
Spacious 40 m² covered patio with outdoor furniture, barbecue and pizza oven.
Access to a barn with, among other things, a table tennis table and basic exercise equipment.
📋 House Rules – For Comfort and Safety
Our holiday home is particularly well suited for families and guests looking to enjoy a peaceful, harmonious and pleasant stay in a relaxing environment.
We do not accept bookings for bachelor/bachelorette parties or larger parties and events.
🔻 General
🔹 The house accommodates a maximum of 12 guests.
🔹 Check-in from 3:00 PM.
🔹 Check-out by 11:00 AM at the latest.
🔹 Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors and in all buildings on the property.
🔹 Pets are not allowed.
🔻 Safety
🔹 Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, a fire blanket and a fire escape ladder are provided in the house.
🔹 Use of exercise equipment and play equipment is at your own risk.
🔹 Areas marked Private are not accessible to guests.
🔻 Household Electricity & Electric Vehicle Charging
🔹 Household electricity is included in the rental price.
🔹 Electric vehicles may only be charged using the permanently installed EV charging station. EV charging is charged separately based on actual electricity consumption.
🔻 Waste & Recycling
Please sort waste according to the instructions provided in the kitchen.
🔻 Bed Linen & Towels
Bed linen (bottom sheet, duvet cover and pillowcase) and towels are not included in the rental price. For everyone’s comfort and hygiene, the use of bed linen is mandatory.
🔻 Check-out
Before departure, the house must be left clean, tidy and in good condition.
🍽️ Kitchen
🔹 Wash all dishes and return crockery and kitchen equipment to their designated places.
🔹 Wipe down kitchen countertops, the stovetop and dining table.
🔹 Clean the refrigerator, freezer, oven and microwave of any food residue and spills.
🌿 Outdoor Areas
🔹 Clean the barbecue and pizza oven after use.
🧹 Cleaning
🔹 Vacuum all floors.
🔹 Clean up any spills and remove any stains caused during your stay.
🔹 Leave the bathrooms and toilets clean and tidy. Wipe down sinks and toilets.
🏡 Furniture & Equipment
🔹 Return all furniture and equipment to their designated places.
🔑 Before Departure
🔹 Take all personal food items with you and dispose of rubbish in the designated area.
🔹 Close all windows.
🔹 Return the keys as agreed.
🔻 Responsibility & Damages
Please treat the house and its contents with care. Any damage or problems must be reported immediately. Guests may be held financially responsible for damage resulting from abnormal wear and tear.
💙 Thank you for taking care of the house and its surroundings.
ℹ️ Additional Information
Björkbacken is located in a vibrant rural area with active farming, which may occasionally involve some activity or sounds from agricultural work.
As the house is set in the countryside, insects (such as flies) may appear during warmer months. We do our best to minimize inconvenience by using insect traps and nets.
🛒 Shopping
ICA Matfocus, Slutarp – nearest large grocery store (17 km)
Falköping – complete shopping area with stores, restaurants, and services (23 km)
🏖️ Swimming & Lakes
🔸 Norra Säms badplats, Ljung – swimming area with a sandy beach and jetties (17 km).
🔸 Sturebadet, Åsarp – man-made lake with a sandy beach (20 km).
🔸 Flatabadet, Dalum – swimming area with a diving tower (28 km).
🔸 Pankasjön, Falköping – scenic swimming spot on Mösseberg (28 km).
🔸 Lake Åsunden, Ulricehamn – larger lake with several swimming areas (approx. 35 km).
🌿 Excursions & Attractions
Alboga Chocolate & Flowers and Soil, Alboga – chocolate shop and flower store (13 km)
“Goodnight Kiss” at Storegården, Ljung – inspiring home décor shop (13 km)
Crea Diem Book Café, Od – cozy book café with homemade pastries (18 km)
11hektar, Od – shop with climate-smart products (18 km)
Ekhagen Prehistoric Village, Åsarp – archaeological open-air museum (20 km)
Basta Kvarn Café, Blidsberg – ice cream and coffee by the river Ätran (23 km)
Alphem Arboretum, Floby – one of Sweden’s largest tree collections (27 km)
Falbygdens Cheese Shop, Falköping – cheese, delicacies, and restaurant (26 km)
Mösseberg Outdoor Area, Falköping – swimming lake, small zoo, and hiking trails (28 km)
Wrågården, Falköping – moose & fallow deer park, football golf, pentathlon, paintball, and more (29 km)
Ålleberg, Falköping – scenic nature area with hiking trails, viewpoints, glider museum & restaurant (31 km)
Åsle Tå, Åsle – unique open-air museum with well-preserved crofters’ cottages (32 km)
Löfwings Studio & Bistro, Broddetorp – art gallery, shop & restaurant (39 km)
Naturum Hornborga, Broddetorp – one of Sweden’s most famous bird lakes, especially known for cranes (45 km)
Varnhem – monastery church, ruins, Kata Farm & café (51 km)
Skara Sommarland, Skara – large amusement park with waterpark (55 km)
Dalénium Science Center, Stenstorp – exciting science center for all ages (56 km)
Torpa Stenhus, Länghem – historic castle with guided tours, museum, crafts & café (58 km)
Borås Zoo, Borås – one of Sweden’s largest zoos (60 km)
⛳ Golf Courses
Herrljunga Golf Club – 18-hole course in a scenic environment (23 km)
Falköping Golf Club – a 27-hole golf facility located 6 km outside Falköping (36 km)
Vara-Bjertorp Golf Club – golf course next to the beautiful Bjertorp Castle (41 km)
Skövde Golf Club – well-maintained course with views of Billingen (54 km)