As a global event planner myself, I am not an easy critic to impress. ||||For 6 months in 2019 I worked with Frederikke to plan our wedding weekend at the South Zealand Bed and Breakfast, Jungshoved Præstegaard. As well as one of the team and part of the family who owns and manages the inn, Frederikke is a professional wedding planning. We had nearly 40 guests attending and coming in from all directions globally, including ourselves all the way from Seattle. This was our first trip to Denmark. We wanted to celebrate in a setting that would delight both us and our guests but that would not be stuffy or suffocate our hoped for vibe with formality. And, we also wanted a setting that was authentic, possessed elegance and style while being easy going, cozy and intimate. Jungshoved Præstegaard fit all our wishes.||||Our dinner party was set-up at Jungshoved Præstegaard to follow our Saturday afternoon wedding ceremony at an old church north of Præstø. Since I live in the US, the entire time, Frederikke and I collaborated on planning from a distance via email and phone calls. She was a delight to work with, responsive, creative, and focused on the details. This included but was not limited to helping organize and source catering & cake, blocking guest rooms, transportation to and from the church, and many special touches. The church and ceremony itself we were required to book through another source, but the church would be well served to engage Frederikke as a site booker. ||||On the appointed Friday in August 2019 our nearly 40 guests arrived at the Jungshoved Præstegaard. The big moment!||||Frederikke and her whole family were on hand to check-in and welcome my husband and I as well as our family and friends. Although due to the number Jungshoved Præstegaard could not accommodate all our guests with their own guest rooms, Frederikke helped secure B&B accommodations nearby and was on hand on Friday to check in all guests. ||||At Jungshoved Præstegaard we had the entire place to our self for the weekend. Everyone was impressed by how Frederikke’s family embraced and welcomed all of us, fed us, and accommodated us so comfortably in the Jungshoved Præstegaard’s lovely picturesque rooms. All were moved by the lush, verdant and gorgeous landscape Jungshoved Præstegaard is set in. It is a special place. It turned out to be an amazing weekend: casual, unique, and easy going for all. ||||After our wedding ceremony on Saturday, Jungshoved Præstegaard’s team managed our dinner party from beginning to end, and all that went along with it: the cater and the food, table settings, wine, drinks, and cake – of course, cake! They set bon fires burning for us and guests were happy and delighted, with generous and moving toasts flowing all night. As a bride and groom, we could not have asked for an anymore cozy (hyggelig), community- centric weekend to celebrate and mark a moment we very much wanted our friends and families to enjoy. Uniformly our guests concurred: a spectacular time was had by all! New friendships were made, and old ones reconnected. We all left smiling, impressed and touched by the hospitality and the sense of Denmark Jungshoved Præstegaard’s owners imparted and shared with all of us. ||Jungshoved Præstegaard and its proprietors were key to creating a deeply cozy, joyous and celebratory experience. Our guests unanimously felt the same. Words like, “magical” and “delightful” were said again and again all weekend.|| ||A foot note on the basics: Jungshoved Præstegaard Bed and Breakfast is sparkling clean, it is set in a romantic and picturesque landscape; they have a number of different style accommodations and most have private bathrooms; they serve a robust European-style continental breakfast and the staff is very personal and engaging. Good for groups, families, or just a couple wishing to get away for a few days of peace and relaxation. ||||My husband and I look forward to visiting again and simply hanging out a few days, taking it all in again, chilling out, and...
Read moreWe just overnighted one night at Jungshoved Praestegard on our way back from Sweden back home. A truly beautiful place in the middle of lakeside nature were one immediately feels the warm welcoming atmosphere, simply you feel immediately home. The place is magic, relaxing for your body and soul and if one is looking for piece of mind and wants to reload its batteries this for sure is one of the places to be. Its is so beautifully located on the baltic see and in a few minutes from the hotel you are at the own beach and you can just go for a relaxing swim far away from the masses. Also the surroundings are stunning and a great place just to go around with the bicycle on the country side and enjoy the place (almost no cars around so its to enjoy). Anette and Filip were welcoming us in such a kind and friendly manner that it even felt like we were not the first time here. Both took care of us during our stay which many could learn from, this was true hospitality which is hard to top (thank you so much for that). Our Suite was on the first floor and it was simply stunning and decorated with a very nice touch of a true boutique hotel. The truly special thing in the suite was for sure the covered balcony you can just sit, relax and enjoy the view and listen to the nature but as well the tasteful decorated room. The next morning a lovely breakfast rounded up our stay at Jungshoved and for sure we will come back to this lovely place next year but not just for one night.... Anette and Filip, thank you so much for everything and see you for sure in 2024. Kindest Regards...
Read moreAn absolutely stunning place to stay. Set on the shores of The Baltic, in a pretty hamlet, with a beach area and access to the sea for swimming, this was a real find. ||||We received the warmest welcome from our hosts. Our room was beautiful, spotlessly clean, extremely comfortable and overlooked the sea. We slept so well. Tea and coffee are always available in the main house and cold drinks can be purchased. Local products are also available, so we came away with local gin, wine, apple juice, chocolate and liquorice. ||||Breakfast was extra, but you won’t leave hungry. There are both hot and cold choices and there is certainly plenty to choose from. Hot food is brought out throughout the service so always lovely and fresh.||||The family are always happy to help and give advice on places to visit. We had a great day out in Copenhagen from here.||||Book well in advance. It isn’t hard to see why this wonderful place is so popular. We loved...
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