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Denmark
Conference of the Month, Denmark
Godstedlund Hotel & Konference: High-end quality and homely ‘hygge’ On Lolland-Falster south of Copenhagen you will find this exquisite, intimate hotel. It’s equally suited for hosting events, romantic getaways, family holidays, and business meetings, and the combination of refined luxury and a warm welcome has guests returning time and time again. By Trine Jensen-Martin
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Photos: Ingrid Riis
Nestled within the grounds of Maribo Lakes nature park, Godstedlund is a real gem – whether you need a room for a night, a delectable meal, or simply time to switch off in peaceful surroundings. Proprietors and hosts Esbern Juhl and Thomas Havskjær fell in love with the building – an old schoolhouse – and bought it in January 2017. Within four months they had restored the property and opened a small boutique hotel. A personal touch Juhl and Havskjær are the essence of Godstedlund and their presence and at86 |
Issue 143
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June 2022
tention to detail is evident in every aspect of the place. “We talk to all our guests, and to us they are not just paying customers,” says Juhl. The hotel is also their home, so the pair are always around to help or chat – something they truly value. “When you visit us, we invite you into our home with open arms,” they explain, in unison. This means they get to know their guests, and vice versa. “We have a family that has come to stay with us every year for the past five years,” Havskjær says – which bears witness to both the family friendliness of Godsted-
lund and the quality of service that Juhl and Havskjær offer their guests. It’s not just families that return; some business guests drive that extra hour and a half from Copenhagen for a one-night stay in between meetings, simply to soak up the beauty and homeliness of the place. Many different experiences under one roof The hotel has seven rooms, each decorated and finished with Juhl’s expert eye
