Name: BIRK bed & birds
Address: Melkefoss, 9925 Svanvik, Norway, Melkefoss, Troms og Finnmark, 9925, Norway
Rating: 9.2

BIRK bed & birds

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: BIRK bed & birds in Melkefoss offers a serene garden, terrace, and open-air bath. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The bed and breakfast features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and ski equipment hire. Additional facilities include a shared kitchen, electric vehicle charging station, and bicycle parking. Outdoor Spaces: Relax in the terrace, patio, or outdoor dining area. Enjoy garden views, an inner courtyard, and a picnic area. Activities and Location: Situated 54 km from Kirkenes Airport, BIRK bed & birds provides easy access to skiing and cycling. The property offers free on-site private parking and is located on a quiet street.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 large double bed
Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 single beds
Family Room with Shared Bathroom - Ground Floor 2 bunk beds
Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 single bed
Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 single bed
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 single beds
Cottage with Shared Bathroom (2 Adults) 2 single beds
Cottage with Shared Bathroom (4 Adults) Bedroom 1 2 bunk beds Bedroom 2 2 bunk beds
Family Room with Shared Bathroom 2 single beds
Chalet 2 single beds

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Guests who stayed here loved

Pablo
Spain
“Peace, relaxing, comfort check in, cleanliness of the kitchen/bath, helpful owners, and birds!!! Close to Pasvik N.P.”
Th
Germany
“The location is stunning. Right at the river. Lot of birds there. Get a concert of red-throated divers in summer. Everything you need you'll find in the house.”
Christine
United Kingdom
“An amazing location, overlooking the river and amongst the trees. Modern, clean and comfortable. And friendly chickens!”
Patrick
Switzerland
“Very friendly staff Amazing location Nice facilities”
Lisa
Switzerland
“This is more than just a ‘property’ - it’s a full experience! Our early winter visit was a highlight of our holiday. Chatting with the staff, local information, walks in the surroundings, northern lights, bird watching, impressive dog yard...”
Eirik
Norway
“We were met by a lovely french woman who showed us around! The location is beautiful and peaceful, and the cabin was very cozy! We took the sauna and went swimming which was very fun! The breakfast was amazing and they showed us the dogs after -...”
Joannes
Netherlands
“Perfect location for birdwatchers who want to explore the Pasvik area.”
Robert
Germany
“Unique rooms, individually set up, very cosy. Great setting among the trees at the riverside. Free views to Russia. Nice dogs and good food. A special place.”
Joannes
Netherlands
“Great location for a birdwatcher in Pasvik. Very nice staff that goes the extra mile. Fabulous dinners! I had a nice little wooden cabin.”
Robert
Germany
“This a special place. Right next to the wonderful Pasvik river, looking into Russia, it offers a cosy and comfortable way to spend some time in this most remote area. Hospitality is great, and if you‘re interested in huskies, you can see them as...”

Managed by Trine Beddari

Company review score: 9.3Based on 55 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

Trine, is the owner and the person that has been running the company called BIRK husky since 2002 is a qualified teacher and teach full time in addition to having this guesthouse and cabins. The spring of 2024 almonst all sleddogs were sold and changed the name to BIRK bed & birds. Along with the family (husband and 4 children), we have built up the place in the following years. Tor, Trines husband work as a leader at the hydro electric power stations that is in the river between Norway and Russia. For special interested there might be possible to get a guided tour to one of the stations.

Property information

BIRK bed & birds is built around our home, here we have both our little Bed&B irds guesthouse and cottages you can rent as your accommodation for one to several nights. In addition, we have 2 huskies and some chickens. The entire facility is located on parts of the farmland my father grew up on. My grandparents built up the farm and was among the first settlers starting farming in Pasvik. Around us, we have hung up many birdboxes and made a birdbath you can explore, we do have several bird-feeders that attracts many birds and some squirrels throughout the year. The guesthouse have 7 rooms for rent, no meals are included. The kitchen is available for self catering, please keep this and the rest of the house tidy and nice during your stay so all guests feel welcome. The house should also be left tidy and nice when you leave. The cabins has small kitchenets, no meals or end cleaning included. Here you make your own food and clean the cabin before you leave again. Cabins are rented out for minimum 2 nights at the time. They do not have running water or a bathrom inside. Shared batroom in the main house few meters from the cabins.

Neighbourhood information

We live right at the border to Russia. The border runs in the Pasvik river that runs right below our houses and the boundary is where the river is deepest - not necessarily in the middle. This river is like a chain of lakes linked by narrow parts. We live amidst the beautiful Pasvikdalen with rich flora and fauna. Here we have the most varied animal life in Norway, wolf, wolverine, lynx and last but not least the brown bear. Right here you find Norway's largest and densest bear population, we find it to be without any major problems. The bear remains mostly in the woods and we have no known confrontations between bears and human in the valley, no reason whatsoever to be scared. In addition we have 5 families living out of reindeer herding - the traditional way and we do have a population of moose. Furthermore, we have a rich bird life, with well over 200 different species recorded are we together with coastal species around Varangerfjord one of the best tourist destinations in Scandinavia for bird lovers.

Languages spoken

English,Norwegian

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House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

NOK 100 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Any meal service must be booked in advance with the property. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

If you wish to have airport transfer, please order this in advance of your stay. You can contact the property directly.

Please note that cottages do not have access to the shared TV lounge.

Please inform BIRK bed & birds in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.