First Camp Bø - Telemark

I really want to say that I loved this place in most ways, but it was not perfect and it could quite easily have been. The entry and where to park could use some more signage maybe also in different languages as we didn’t know were to park the car to go into reception. Also there are a lot of signs that are confusing all over the place, so the ‘Reception’ one could be a bit easier to see to be honest as it wasn’t hugely clear. If you go into the first area that looks like a shop then you’ll see the staff at the desk off to the right. Upon our arrival they were incredibly lovely and warm. We got our key quick and directions to our Hytta around the corner and behind the building at No.1! You can park right in front of your little bungalow and that’s quite handy I think. There was a BBQ table out front (sadly you need to BYO BBQ) to sit at if you want to and a cute little cabin within. We were unfortunately opposite the campgrounds rubbish bins so the smell occasionally wifts past but also right in front of the ‘sweet waffle’ food truck so that looked cool even tho we didn’t get a chance to try it out. There was two rooms, a basic comfy lounge, coffee table and dining table with two chairs with Bunk beds (2x small double beds) and kitchenette with a separate 1980’s bathroom. The kitchenette comes with two hobs and includes a saucepan, frypan and mini oven. There’s glasses, cups, plates and bowls and basic cutlery so you can easily make breakfast or dinner like we did in bringing frozen croissants and a lasagna from home. The sink comes with a scrubber but no paper or tea towels so you’ll need them. There’s also a toaster, kettle and coffeepot if you bring your own filter coffee. The splashback makes it feel clean and pretty nice. Then there’s the bathroom directly behind the kitchenette. This is where we found it to be a massive let down. The bathroom has gross brown tiled old school flooring that came with a huge floor squeegee for a reason as the shower curtain held nothing in and just leans onto you as you try to shower and you watch the water completely cover the floor. We knew to bring towels and bedding but didn’t know to bring bath mats or hand towels so yeah BRING BATH MATS but just know that they probably need to be picked up and put down before you enter and exit the shower as they’ll quickly become drenched if you leave them on the floor as the drain isn’t quick enough to filter the water away so yeah we trudged water through to the other room and had to take off pajama pants if we wanted to use the bathroom during the night or after someone has showered, not ideal. For less than 3000kr a small renovation of adding a small dusjkabinette could solve this problem so I hope the park investigates this option. I know this is also a ‘disabled’ room but again, you could just more regularly clear the drains and install bending doors with some water guarding at the bottom so that might help too. Easy fixes! Moving on from this though, the park

Quality of the site was fine but NOK 510 for a tent without electricity is out of the range and by far too expensive. This leaves the quality/price ratio on the level where I can only give 2 stars /Jan A. Pedersen

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We stayed here for 2 days with our motorhome and it cost 520 kr a day (470 kr without electricity), a bit expensive compared to the other places . It is a big camping place so expect a lot of activities and noise around. The place is good for family with small kids. There is also a swimming pool but you have to pay 40 kr per person for a day. Mini golf is also available but you also have to pay. Facilities are nice (family bathrooms are also available) but you have to pay for hot water ( it cost 12kr for 3minutes). The internet connection was really bad. Latest check out is 12 pm.