Comfort quality standards with “Wheat ears”

Each accommodation, or farm, associated in Farmstay Sweden (“Bo på Lantgård Sverige”) is classified from 1 to 5 “Wheat ears”, which describes the quality of comfort. The standards make it easier to choose your preferred type of accommodation. We use the “Wheat ears” scale for both B&Bs and self-catering houses/cabins.

A warm welcome is a must for Farmstay Sweden accommodations. On site, this means the farm is signposted and lit in the dark, the place is well cared for and clean. Hospitality is our mantra, therefore, you can expect first-hand information about the farm and its surrounding from your host: Sights, timetables, events, distance and opening-times of nearby shops and restaurants etc.

Farmstay Sweden is constantly working with helping the environment and sustainability. Thus, your host will inform you about the farm’s environmental policies and give you further tips and instructions, for example on waste separation.

Standards requirement for self-catering houses/cabins

Basic accommodation standards

In general

A body-size mirror in the hall
A lockable front-door
TV or radio

In the bedroom

Single-beds min. 90×200 cm, min 40 cm height. Mattress with cover and washable sheet. Double-beds min. 160×200 cm, 40 cm height. Mattress with cover and washable sheet. Exception to this standard has to be announced in the host’s booking
Extra-beds: In case extra-beds are needed, you can expect a simpler standard, like bunk-bed, sofa-bed, camp beds
2 cushions per sleeping arrangement
Windows to allow ventilation, arrangement to hang up clothes
Unitary and clean bed linen
Bedside cabinet or locker with a reading lamp next to each arrangement
Curtains with blinds
Coat racks and hook for clothes, as well as coat hangers

Kitchen and dining-room

Fully equipped, clean, tidy and lined
Enough tables and chairs in accordance to the number of guests
Enough tableware, glasses, cookware and platters in accordance to the number of guests
The kitchen has to be fully equipped for cooking, such as, kitchen counter, fridge and sink
Kitchen stove with 2 hotplates for up to 4 guests, 3 hotplates for 5-6 guests, 4 hotplates for 6 and more guests

Bathroom

Max 8 persons per WC and shower
Hot water 24/7
Fully equipped, clean, tidy and lined
Sufficient ventilation
Lit mirror and shelf
Hooks for clothes and towels
Shower curtain or shower stall
Covered waste bin
Toilet brush

Each of our self-catering houses/cabins must meet the basic requirements.

Those with 2 to 5 wheat ears, guests can expect extra amenities. Detailed difference in standards:

2 wheat ears

Coffee maker, water boiler, toaster in the kitchen
Toilet and shower are located in an annexe

3 wheat ears

Coffee maker, water boiler, toaster
Microwave OR oven
Fridge with minimum one freezing compartment
Toilet and shower are located in the same building

4 wheat ears

Coffee maker, water boiler, toaster
Microwave OR oven
Fridge with minimum one freezing compartment
Toilet and shower are located in the same house
Access to dryer or clothesline
Access to washing machine

5 wheat ears

Coffee maker, water boiler, toaster
Microwave OR oven
Stove with 4 hotplates
Fridge and freezer
Dishwasher
Toilet and shower are located in the same house
Access to dryer/tumbler
Access to washing machine

Standards requirement for Bed & Breakfast

Basic requirement for bedrooms: as mentioned above

Basic requirement for bathrooms: as mentioned above

Basic requirement for breakfast service:

A sumptuous country breakfast with good variety, prepared by the host and served to the guests. Exceptions may occur after agreement with the guest
The breakfast room should be cosy, comfortable and tidy

Wheat ears-standards for bedrooms in our B&B’s

1 wheat ear:
Room with access to a shared outhouse and shower
2 wheat ears:
Room with access to a shared bathroom, with toilet and shower, in a different building
3 wheat ears:
Room with access to a shared bathroom, with toilet and shower, in the same building, but on a different floor
4 wheat ears:
Room with access to a shared bathroom, with toilet and shower, on the same floor in the same building.
5 wheat ears:
Room with at least a toilet in the room and shared shower on the same floor in the same building.