Osaby, Medieval manor house in Växjö Municipality, Sweden
Osaby is a manor house in Växjö Municipality that stands on the eastern shore of Lake Vederslövssjön, surrounded by oak forests, meadows, and diverse natural landscapes. The main building houses hotel rooms and accommodations in the renovated 1805 coachman's house, with a glass-enclosed veranda for dining.
The property was first documented in 1403, and the current main building was constructed in 1852 by General Erland Hederstierna. The estate remained in his family until 1916, after which it underwent various transformations in use and purpose.
The property functions as a center for organic cuisine, featuring locally sourced ingredients served in historical dining rooms and a glass-enclosed veranda. This approach connects the site's heritage with contemporary values about food and sustainability.
The manor offers rooms within the house itself or family accommodations in the renovated coachman's house, with weekend café service available. The lakeside location provides direct access to walking trails and the surrounding natural areas.
A nature reserve begins just meters from the manor house with walking trails passing through habitats of capercaillie and black-throated divers. This close proximity to these rare forest birds is unusual for an active and inhabited property.
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