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The kro road: Denmark's historic inns Many kro inns, royal staging posts, are now stylish lodges, with food reflecting the country's culinary renaissance
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Caroline Hunter The Guardian, Saturday 26 January 2013
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The origins of Denmark kro inns date back to the 13th century when King Erik Klipping grew weary of finding food and lodging for his men, and decreed that for every mile of land travelled, there should be an inn as a staging post to provide decent food and drink and a place to rest. Many still exist, easily spotted by their downy thatch roofs and often halftimbered walls, and are nestled away in some of the country's more remote areas – making them a good choice of accommodation if you're planning to explore the remarkably flat Danish countryside independently. Some kro still offer no-frills accommodation and rustic, carb-heavy cuisine. But for many, a transformation has taken place. Interiors have been upgraded to take advantage of the country's world-famous furniture. And with Denmark currently in the grip of a gastronomic renaissance, for many kro it's all about the food. I visited some of the best.
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Henne Kirkeby Kro Hidden among the heathlands of west Jutland, this boutique-style inn was recently updated to appeal to hip, young urbanites. With its redbrick walls and hobbit-like doors, from the outside it resembles a quaint but ordinary farmhouse. But step inside and prepare to be wowed; in each of the five individually designed rooms, you'll find plush beds, moody lighting and mirrored glass sliding doors that conceal ultra-modern washrooms. Run by Michelin-starred, ex-pat Brit chef and local celebrity Paul Cunningham, the kro houses an impressive collection of contemporary photography. In the enormous back garden, resident chefs gather herbs, vegetables and roots to be used in fancy Nordic-inspired dishes such as Fænø pheasant with herbs, corn and barley. • +45 7525 5400, hennekirkebykro.dk. Open from 24 March to end of December, doubles from around £145 B&B, closed all year Sun-Tue.
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