Stayed one night at the Brekkestranda Hotel in July 2008. Only ended up their as everything else nearer Bergen full and had to phone them to get a booking (don't expect a reply to an email!!).

Despite ending up there as no where else had any vacancies was very pleasantly surprised as a really nice place.

Fantastic location with unbelievable dreamy view across fjord about 1Km from Brekke (which has a couple of shops).

Attractive rustic "Norwegian Style" rooms in sort of log cabins in a linked row facing across a grassy area on edge of Sognefjord. Cabins have "green roofs” i.e. sort of growing peat coverings which is supposed to be ecofriendly and make them cool in summer and warm in winter. Terrible weather and when we arrived the room was cold but an hour later (thanks to the room’s excellent insulation) the heater had got it nice and cosy. Room was good size with typical Norwegian bathroom i.e. no specific shower tray and so water gets everywhere after shower. However lots of hot water. Only complaint was that we could not get the bathroom underfloor heater to work and so floor was a bit chilly. Should have complained to staff but could not be bothered and it did not spoil our stay.

Had a decent dinner and breakfast good.

Staff pretty friendly but not especially charismatic.

Overall it was a good place to stay. Not luxury but still comfortable.

Only major thing was that they are building something next door and as it did not get dark till 11pm the construction only stopped at 11pm - and started at 8am the next morning. Outside the noise was quite obtrusive - especially given the isolated and tranquil location. As it was quite chilly we could not hear the work in our room as we had the double glazed windows shut. However I think the noise would have been a major problem if the weather had been nice and we had been sitting outside.