Kattrumpans Bed & Breakfast

We spent 3 very comfortable nights here staying in a quiet room with a private bathroom in the main house. The 200 year old house has lots of character and the rooms are beautifully decorated with flowers, candles and artwork. There are 2 rooms in the main house and also 2 studio rooms outside in the pretty little courtyard. Helene is a friendly and welcoming host. She prepares a simply but delicious breakfast of fresh bread, jam, fruit, cereal, yoghurt, eggs, cold meat, pickled herring and cheeses. There is a small kitchen which guests can access all day with tea and coffee and snacks provided. There is also a microwave which was useful to heat a meal bought at the local co-op when we didn't feel like going out for dinner. The lovely sitting room is also available all day although the other guest room in the main house opens onto the sitting room so best not used if this room is occupied. The B&B is in a great location within a very short walking distance of everything. Kalmar is not a big town and the main sights are the castle and the excellent Kronen ship wreck exhibition at the nearby museum (both of which can be done in a day). Be wary of the art gallery near the castle - we paid 50 SEK to see only one room of not very interesting photos/contemporary art. Make sure you check carefully what is on before parting with your money! We would have liked to visit Oland but the ferries had stopped by the time we visited (early October) and we weren't so keen on catching a bus. Three nights was probably too long in Kalmar but we were very comfortable at Kattrumpans. Helene was also very kind in letting us taking some food from breakfast for our train journey when we left. Highly recommend staying here.