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The Colin Archer Suite...
There are 9 maritime suites of high quality, measuring 45-60 m2 each (4 beds, living room/dining area, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and outside area). Some of the suites can offer free ADSL-connection. The suites are situated in a restored old neighbourhood with a charming and romantic atmosphere. The suites are furnished with old and antique furniture, and each one has its own individuality inspired by the maritime collection it contains. These unique suites have come about because a collector started a hotel! In addition to a high quality stay in this hotel, we wish to give our guests some maritime history. "Just to stay in the suite" is an experience in itself. Old Risør with its history as a large shipping town provides the genuine setting. The suites are situated in the centre of the town, integrated in a neighbourhood of old wooden houses that are vital and worthy of preservation. There are shops, cafés and restaurants only a few steps away. Three individual suites alongside each other. Outdoor sitting area in commons. Four beds per suite. ADSL (broadband) is available. Roughly 150 meters to the town plaza/harbor. The N.A.L. Suite is optionally available for miniconferences/catered banquets for up to 10 persons.

Who was Colin Archer?
Newly restored, suitable for handicapped and non-smoking suite. Approx. 55 m2. Outside area in cosy courtroom (the same as the N.A.L and the Steamboat Suites). Approx. 125 metres to parking spaces, market place and inner harbour. Modern kitchen.Tiled bathroom with under floor heating and shower cabinet. TV with 7 channels. CD-player. Maritime library. Outside area in cosy shared court yard (the same as the NAL and Steamboat Suites). Approx. 125 metres to parking spaces, market place and inner harbour. Modern kitchen with with high quality equipment. Large old-fashioned open fire place. Here you can lay the table with porcelain from the Norway-America Line. Tiled bathroom with heating element and shower cabinet. TV with 7 channels. CD-player. Maritime library. History: Colin Archer, the constructor of the well-known, beautiful and strong pilot cutters with gaff rigging, is the theme of this suite. Risør has a long tradition of building wooden boats. In the fjords and on the islets there has throughout the years been built many a sailboat. Risør still has some boat builder's yards for wooden boats in Buvika and Moen. The wooden boat festival is arranged in Risør every year on the first weekend of August. In the inner harbour in Risør one can see the sailing boat Risør II, a restored masterpiece that is hired out for different occasions.

Risor
It is easy to fall in love with Risør. This white town on the Skagerrak is the melting pot of Sørlandet. Outer Risør has the magnificent archipelago and romantic Sørland houses which stand shoulder to shoulder around the beautiful harbour. Everything goes on inside Risør. Street life is more continental than Norwegian. There is activity all around and things are constantly going on like the Chambermusic Festival, the Arts and Crafts Festival and the International Woodenboat Festival. Risør is also known for its galleries, three of them are open all year round. During the summer comes at least three more, which is quite good concidering that Risør town has only 7.000 inhabitants.

Kristiansand Ferry (From Newcastle) distance 120 min

Oslo Gardemoen Airport distance 180 min

Property Features
Sleeps 4
Doublebeds 1
Twinbeds 1
Cots 1
Bathrooms 1
Tv
Satellite 1
Cooker
Microwave
Fridge
Freezer
Internet
Centralheating
Linenprovided
Traffic Medium
Seaside 1
Romantic
Openfire
Patio
Airport Oslo Torp (Sandefjord)
Airportdistance 90 min
Beach 15 Minutes Away
Sailing 15 Minutes away
Walking On site
Cycling On site
Horseriding 15 Minutes away
Skiing 45 Minutes away
Golf 45 Minutes away
Nonesmoking

Property extras:
Breakfast: A simple continental breakfast is included on the first day of your stay. This is a self-service meal and is in your suite. The breakfast consists of coffee/tea, juice, rolls, butter, cheese, eggs and jam. (* not included in weekly rental) Cleaning: Hotel standard, includes made beds and towels (on arrival)*, cleaning after departure*, hair dryer, soap/shampoo. (* once per week at long-term letting) The suite has AV-equipment for mini-conferences of up to 8 people. Arrival: At the earliest 4:00 PM. Sundays 5:00 PM (summer weeks 26-31, 4:00 PM). Departure: At the latest 12:00 Noon. Sundays 2:00 PM (summer weeks 26-31, 12:00 Noon). For more info please send an enquiry