Eidsfos Manor (Hovedgård) is a living cultural heritage site and a historical gem in Vestfold. It was built around 1750 as a residence for the owner of Eidsfos Verk and was later listed in 1923.
The manor runs a café, guesthouse and shop for much of the year. It hosts its own events and offers function rooms for weddings, confirmations, memorial services, anniversaries, gatherings and meetings.
Hovedgården Café
Visit the café for delicious homemade cakes and lunch dishes such as salads and open sandwiches. Pizza is also served from time to time. Enjoy your meal in the beautiful Renaissance garden or in the farm’s various rooms, both large and small.
Crocus Farm Shop
Crocus Farm Shop is located in the main house at Eidsfos Hovedgård. The shop offers a charming combination of a coffee bar, mini-café and lifestyle shop, with a focus on sustainability and quality. Here you’ll find carefully selected products for your home, holiday cottage, body and soul. Do pop in for a pleasant break and some inspiring shopping in historic surroundings!
Courses and banquet facilities
Eidsfos Hovedgård offers the perfect setting for weddings. The elegant Hvitsalen, can accommodate up to 80 guests. Th beautiful garden is also an idyllic venue for wedding ceremonies. For confirmation celebrations, we offer a classic buffet, featuring home-cooked food tailored to suit all ages and dietary requirements. The buffet comprises both hot and cold dishes, as well as delicious desserts. Eidsfos Hovedgård also provides a fitting setting for a memorial reception following a funeral, with delicious food and beautiful surroundings. Click here for more information and booking.
Accommodation
At Hovedgården, you can enjoy a good night’s sleep in peaceful, scenic and historic surroundings. Eidsfos Verks’ old office villa has been converted into a cosy guest house with eight rooms. You can also rent gardener Andersen’s flat in Kavalerfløyen, which has two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. Click here for more information and booking.
Opening hours:
July: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12–18
The rest of the year: every Saturday and Sunday 12–16
Contact for bookings and other enquiries:
Aina Næss. Tel: 406 12 848. Email: hovedgaarden@crocus.no
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Read more about the buildings history
Photo:
Drone photo: Vidar Askland.
Interior: Erik Tandberg, Tunsberg Camera Club (TKK)
