Henrik
Overall a wonderful stay at an idyllic property.
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Troense Bed And Breakfast By The Sea
Denmark
, Svendborg
SVENDBORG, Troense Strandvej 72
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Hotel details
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Located in Svendborg, Troense Bed and Breakfast by the sea is a 2-minute drive from Valdemar Palace (Valdemars Slot) and 9 minutes from Naturama. This beach bed & breakfast is 4.
1 mi (6. 6 km) from Landet Church & Graveyard and 4.
6 mi (7. 3 km) from Social Welfare Museum (Forsorgsmuseet).
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a private beach or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless Internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.
Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Located in Svendborg, Troense B&B by the sea is by the sea, a 2-minute drive from Valdemar Palace and 8 minutes from Landet Church & Graveyard. This beach bed & breakfast is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Danish Welfare Museum and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Naturama.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Childcare
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
4:00 PM
Check-in until
6:00 PM
Check-out until
10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age
21
Hotel policies
No elevators
No front desk
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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Minimal age
21
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Optional fees
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately DKK 115 for adults and DKK 115 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
German
English
French
Danish
Nearby attractions
Valdemar Palace
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Danmarks Museum For Lystsejlads
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Alexander Park
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Troense M Gronnegade
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Mindesten For General Frederik Juel
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Skansen
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Karlas Plads
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Vindebyøre strand
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Tasinge Museum
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Christiansminde Strand
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Den Gamle Smedie
4.8 km / 3 mi
Fredens Kirke
4.9 km / 3.1 mi
St. Jorgen's Church
5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Svendborgpigen
5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Sofolkets Mindesmaerke
6 km / 3.7 mi
Facilities
Total number of rooms
Bed and breakfast
Wheelchair-accessible
Car park
Check-in hour
Check-out hour
Wi-fi
Garden
Terrace
Bicycle storage
Private beach area
Breakfast
Picnic
Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability
Room options
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DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
DOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
DBL.FH-WV
DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type DOUBLEView / characteristic WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWSRoom code DBL.FH-WVOccupancy Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
DOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
TWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
TWN.FH-WV
TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type TWINView / characteristic WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWSRoom code TWN.FH-WVOccupancy Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
TWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
QUADRUPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
QUA.FH-WV
QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type QUADRUPLEView / characteristic WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWSRoom code QUA.FH-WVOccupancy Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
QUADRUPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM WITH VIEWS
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Troense Bed And Breakfast By The Sea
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Jeff
This place is a paradise. From the beauty of the home and grounds, to the beauty and peacefulness of the private beach/waterfront, to the warm and welcoming nature of the hosts, we couldn’t be more pleased to have spent time here. I really don’t think we’ve had many better breakfasts; it’s really first rate and full of caring. Have it in the thatched roof pavilion down on the water. Nearby Svendborg offers wonderful shopping and dining. You will not regret visiting here - we highly recommend!
Peter
Beautiful place, lovely stay and we enjoyed every bit of the hospitality! Very thought out details in every aspect. Our first stay here and not our last! The breakfast was scrumptious! Sitting by the water with provided blankets, cushions and candlelight complimented our view while enjoying a bottle of wine! Thank you for everything!
Sara
Skøn have og dejlig spot ved vandet. Meget hyggeligt og skøn morgenmad 🌟
Eva
En perle
Monica
😊
Marina
Tak for sidst😁
Hyggeligt stemning,dejlig morgenmad,pæn og rent.
Ole
Alt er til et 13 tal
Et ophold helt ud over det usædvanlige. Vi har allerede besluttet os for at vi skal tilbage næste år
sten skovgaard
Meget gæstfri og ordentlige værter. Der var ordentligt og rent alle vegne. Et ophold kan varmt anbefales.
Ann-Merete
Kan kun anbefales.
Dejligt sted lige ned til vandet. Værtsparret var meget hjælpsomme og venlige. Dejligt morgenbord og værelset var rent og havde gode senge. Kan kun anbefales. Hyggelig strandgrund med strandhus. Tænkeligt at vi kommer igen😃
Frederik Myssing
Ren idyl og hjerterum
Man følte sig meget velkommen i Hannes hjem - mest idylliske sted jeg har oplevet.
At nyde overdådig, hjemmelavet morgenmad med udsigt til vandet var balsam for sjælen.
At nyde overdådig, hjemmelavet morgenmad med udsigt til vandet var balsam for sjælen.
Anna Marie Nør
Skønt og idyllisk
Det har været et rigtig dejligt ophold, rolig og høj kvalitet og service dejlig bed and breakfast, gode værelser, fint og rent og meget idyllisk. Super god vært
Peter
Luksus morgenmad ned til vandet
Ankommer for tidligt, men må lige vente til kl. er 16, hvor vi kan komme ind - helt fair, og lidt øv.
Da vi får lov at komme ind på værelset, får vi den helt store tur i forhold til både værelse og hvor vi har adgang - super godt.
Sengene var fine og der var en flot udsigt fra værelsets bord.
Flot stort badeværelse med brus.
Vi valgte at tilkøbe morgenmad - det kan KLART anbefales. Det var om noget luksus. Den indtog vi i en privat have - direkte ned til vandet i strålende sol og næsten vindstille. FANTASTISK.
Sikke en afslutning på en dejlig weekend.
Da vi får lov at komme ind på værelset, får vi den helt store tur i forhold til både værelse og hvor vi har adgang - super godt.
Sengene var fine og der var en flot udsigt fra værelsets bord.
Flot stort badeværelse med brus.
Vi valgte at tilkøbe morgenmad - det kan KLART anbefales. Det var om noget luksus. Den indtog vi i en privat have - direkte ned til vandet i strålende sol og næsten vindstille. FANTASTISK.
Sikke en afslutning på en dejlig weekend.
Patricia
Faciliteterne er for små til så mange mennesker.
Allan
Smuk
Fantastisk smukt og fredfyldt
Inger
Lækre omgivelser
Genialt sted med super-søde værter og fine omgivelser.
Mange små hygge-kroge rundt omkring - og morgenmaden var helt i top.
Mange små hygge-kroge rundt omkring - og morgenmaden var helt i top.
Vibeke
Kommer gerne igen.
Det var anden gang, vi besøgte dette B and B og det var lige så fredfyldt , venligt , rent og imødekommende som ved vores første besøg.
Vi kan kun anbefale det.
Vi kan kun anbefale det.
BIRGIT
Troense er så smuk!
Vi blev rigtig godt modtaget af ejeren Hanne, værelserne var i top med fantastisk udsigt. Sengene og dyner fine. Morgenmaden suveræn. Rent og pænt overalt. Have og lysthus et kapitel for sig! Vi glæder os til at vende tilbage i forsommeren
Jytte
Super ophold
Utrolig dejlig sted at være.
Værten Hanne super 👍👍
Det hele var bare perfekt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kommer tilbage iden.
Værten Hanne super 👍👍
Det hele var bare perfekt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kommer tilbage iden.
Chresten
Fantastisk sted.
Et fantastisk sted, hvor man virkelig føler sig velkommen. Kommer helt sikkert igen.
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