HOTEL ENGØ GÅRD
Tjøme
The Hotel Engø Gård enjoys an illustrious history and a privileged location on the island of Tjøme . Engø Gård has been welcoming guests for a hundred years from its beginning as a guest-house for selected members of Norwegian society to now a boutique 5-star hotel which has retained its traditional character and style . The hotel is situated in greenery with access to the southern end of the Oslofjord on the island of Tjøme , known as the ‘ summer island ’ by Norwegians and a favourite spot with Norwegians in the summer due to the range of sea- and water-sports as well as the typically warm and sunny climate . In addition to sea-bathing and water-sports , hiking is a popular pastime with tracks around the coast affording spectacular sea vistas all year round . Engø Gård has 47 rooms in different buildings including in the old hay loft ; the rooms vary in size , but they are furnished cosily and with contemporary comforts . Some superior rooms have a sitting area inside and a private area outside . The eight superior rooms in Årstidene have a balcony or terrace which catch the evening sun . Engø Gård has two restaurants : Pilredet is a fine-dining restaurant and open all year round , offering a seasonal 5-course menu at about NOK 1,045 per person or a gourmet 9-course tasting menu at about NOK 1,595 per person and Brasserie Nina , which is an a la carte restaurant offering light lunches and dinner in the summer months when it ’ s open from 13.00 to 19.45 every day . During the rest of the year it is open for lunch Monday to Saturday and for a dinner on Sundays . The gardens are a welcome spot to relax with a book or a drink or for the more active there is tennis , padel and boules . An appealing highlight of the hotel is the spa , located in a conservatory , with heated indoor pool , jacuzzi and sauna . The hotel also has a sauna raft and can hire kayaks and bicycles . Wine-tasting and cookery lessons are also possible on request . Engø Gård is an authentic and luxurious base not far from Oslo but which provides a real taste of a Norway that is waiting to be discovered .
Hotel Engo Gard
Hotel Engo Gard
HOTEL ENGØ GÅRD EXH46610 Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights London to Oslo return in economy , group C hire-car , bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room .
Price guide per person based on sharing a Superior room 5 nights from about £ 1,620
These prices are a guide only and do not take into account any special offers or peak season supplements . The best possible price will be put together for you at the time of enquiry .
Hotel Engo Gard
Hotel Engo Gard
Hotel facts
Official star rating 5 Location In a countrified location on the island of Tjøme Annual opening All year Closest airport Oslo Distance from airport About 2 hrs by car Sports nearby Sea-swimming , golf ( 9 hole , par 72 , 5500 metres ), kayaking ( hire , guided and lessons ), hiking ( maps provided ). Out and about nearby The Färder national park ( one of two marine national parks in Norway ) with the dramatic site World ’ s end ( Verdens Ende ) with an interactive exhibition , bathing areas in the Grimestad bay , RIB trips , hiking , Fjaerholmen bathing area , Sandøsund fishing port , Tønsberg town and port with 1,200 years of maritime history , Moutmarka outdoor recreation area is wonderful for hiking .
Facilities at the hotel
Restaurant , brasserie , garden , tennis , spa with indoor pool , jacuzzi , sauna and sauna raft , padel , boules , wine-tasting , cookery lessons , kayak and cycle hire .
Accommodation
Number of rooms 47 rooms of different sizes and features in several buildings throughout the property . Petite standard room located in Stallen Superior room some with balcony or terrace , some have private area outside Deluxe room located in one of several buildings Junior suite located in one of several buildings
Activities
Hiking Coast and country trails near the hotel . Maps provided . The Moutmarka outdoor recreation area is nearby . Cooking Arranged at the hotel . Wine-tasting Arranged at the hotel Cycling Bikes can be hired from the hotel . Kayking Kayaks can be hired from the hotel but also lessons and group trips can be arranged nearby . Sea-swimming The area around the island of Tjøme is renowned for its possibilities of sea-swimming Golf There is a 9-hole golf course on Tjøme .
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