Coastal arctic living

Coastal retreat in the Arctic

For bookings or questions, contact visit@lilleherstrand.com

Take your family, friends or colleagues to a place with something for everyone. With us, you can experience both the silence and the grandeur of nature, embark on excursions in kayaks, or visit remote beaches. Whether you choose to do everything or nothing, you will enjoy the pristine and secluded island environment

Lille Herstrand is an old fishing and farming stead on the island of Meløya, located a couple of hours by boat or car from Bodø. Your accommodation will be a spacious house, capable of hosting groups of up to twelve people, complete with all the facilities you need for a longer stay.

This year, we’ve introduced an exciting new service that elevates your stay at Lille Herstrand even further. We now offer a full-service experience with local cuisine and dedicated hospitality. Our local host, an expert in the rich culinary traditions of the region, prepares delicious meals using the freshest local ingredients, including traditional dishes such as rekling, klippfisk, and other specialties from the Nordland coast. Whether you prefer to enjoy these meals in the comfort of the house, by the beach, or as part of a guided outing, we ensure that each dining experience is both authentic and memorable.

In addition to culinary delights, our host is available to guide you through the stunning Meløya archipelago. Whether you’re interested in a peaceful boat tour, exploring the history of nearby islands like Bolga and Støtt, or just getting picked up, we can customize to create a truly personalized experience.

Lille Herstrand isn’t just a place to stay – it’s a gateway to discovering the best of what Meløya and its surrounding areas have to offer. From the moment you arrive, our goal is to provide a seamless and enriching experience, combining the tranquility of island life with the warmth of local hospitality. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a friends’ getaway, or a corporate retreat, our new services ensure that your stay is perfectly tailored to your needs.

Slow travel, slow living

To minimize your environmental impact and fully immerse yourself in the experience, we recommend an extended stay with us. When the time comes to leave, you’ll likely wish you could have stayed even longer. This approach not only reduces travel-related emissions but also allows you to deeply connect with our serene surroundings and local culture, ensuring a more enriching and memorable stay.

We are open for bookings year-round, with ferries running several times a day. Each season offers something special: the raw beauty of winter storms and enchanting northern lights, birds arriving in spring to build their nests, long summer days exploring pristine nature, and the tranquil atmosphere of autumn harvests.

For booking inquiries, please contact us directly at visit@lilleherstrand.com. We look forward to helping you plan an unforgettable stay in our serene coastal retreat.

Stay at Lille Herstrand

The stead can house twelve people in 5 bedrooms with different configurations. In addition it contains a bed for small children. There is a sauna for guest use in the boathouse and two kayaks for our guests to use.

In addition we offer a boat to rent if you want to travel by yourself to islands along the coast.

«You have to look for a better place for a long time! We spent a fantastic late summer week here, and experienced both storms, summer heat, and sunsets.

The location is absolutely unique, with views of the sea, mountains, and archipelago. The house itself was modern and in top condition with everything you need. Dagny has been helpful both before and during our stay and was an excellent host.

We saw both porpoises and sea eagles from the house, and Meløya itself offers shore excursions, forest hikes, summit tours, cave tours, and boat trips. We recommend this place to anyone who wants a secluded, yet eventful holiday»