Smålandstorpet is a small, family-run countryside hotel in southern Sweden, owned and operated by Maria Haggård. The business was created with a clear intention from the start: to offer a calm, small-scale place to stay, with respect for nature, the surroundings and the people who visit. Smålandstorpet is not built for volume or rapid growth. Instead, it focuses on low-impact tourism, long-term thinking and everyday sustainable choices. The property consists of a few carefully restored buildings, designed to blend into the rural landscape and allow guests to slow down, disconnect and enjoy a quieter rhythm of life.

Smålandstorpet is a small countryside hotel for adults, located in rural southern Sweden, surrounded by forests, lakes and nature reserves. Smålandstorpet is not suitable for parties, group events or family stays. The property lies at the end of a gravel road and is designed for guests who are looking for peace, privacy and a slower pace away from everyday life. The setting is intentionally small-scale, with limited guest numbers, to maintain a calm and relaxed atmosphere. Smålandstorpet is ideal for couples or solo travellers who value quiet surroundings, nature and time to unwind. A traditional wood-fired sauna by the lake is available to book as an optional extra for guests who wish to enhance their stay with a relaxing sauna experience.

Things to explore in the nearby area Smålandstorpet is surrounded by forests, lakes and quiet countryside, offering many simple and nature-based activities. Guests can enjoy peaceful walks directly from the property, or spend time by the nearby lake where it is possible to swim, sunbathe or rent a small rowing boat. Canoeing is also available in the area for those who wish to explore the waterways at a slower pace. A popular nearby destination is Store Mosse National Park, the largest marshland area in southern Sweden, known for its wide open landscapes and walking trails. For a more unusual experience, guests can visit Wellrest, outside Byarum, where it is possible to try floating in a water tank. Other nearby attractions include Hooks Herrgård, offering a golf course and spa, and the small local folk museum in Byarum, where visitors can enjoy a traditional Swedish coffee break (“fika”) and browse local handicrafts. There are also charming cafés and small shops nearby, such as Leva Café & Hemma and Vaggeryds Gårdscafé. The town of Jönköping, located by Lake Vättern, is the largest town in the area and can be reached in approximately 40 minutes by car.