Hooks Herrgård: Enjoy a slice of the good life at a renowned mansion

Hooks Herrgård is the ultimate destination for a relaxing stay with beautiful surroundings, praised conference facilities, a fantastic spa and top golf experiences. The fourth generation of the Edberg family ensures that guests feel welcome and get to fully experience ‘the good life’ at the estate.

The Hooks estate south of Jönköping in Småland dates back to the 1300s, with its first known owner being Herger Joarsson of the Oxenstierna dynasty. Construction of the grand mansion building begun in 1778 and it still stands beautifully next to the lake Hokasjön today. Here, the Edberg family has run the estate since 1963, turning it into a first-class hotel and conference business, now with the fourth generation looking after the many guests.

“When visiting Hooks Herrgård, you will experience a genuine country estate,” says general manager Hans Edberg. “We want to balance our historic setting with comfort, and our guests praise us for the beautiful environment, cosy rooms and excellent culinary experience. And they appreciate the familiar atmosphere.”

Expansion of golf offering

The mansion was one of the first conference establishments in Sweden, and almost 60 years on it is still incredibly popular. The 1,300 square metre spa has a swimming pool with a stunning view of the lake, hot and cold springs, sauna and fitness amenities, and first-class beauty treatments. Not surprisingly, Hooks Herrgård has won multiple awards for the fantastic spa and conference facilities, and received praise for its golf packages by Golf Digest.

One of the main attractions on the grounds is indeed golf, with two of the country’s best golf courses in the park and forest close by. This year has seen an expansion of the golf course, as well as renovation of the club house and a newly opened terrace, which can also be used as chambre séparée, as well as for meetings. “Our development of the course gives a smoother flow and an overall better golf experience,” ensures Edberg. “Over the next few years, we’re also planning to refine and expand the spa and hotel. Our goal is to be the best conference, spa and golf resort in Europe.”

In addition to golf, guests can head to the lake for some rowing or fishing, play tennis at Sonarp Tennis Club not far from here, and go hiking or cycling in the beautiful surroundings. Regardless of the type and length of any stay, you will certainly get to experience the good life at this grand estate.

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