2.2.14: EIDER DUCK HOTEL [V]

Location: A building on a country estate near Skurup

Location Visit: 16.08.2013

Notes: Identified by 'Smart Sarah' 11.07.2012

Notes: The basement of this building was used to film location 2.2.18: HOME: GUSTAV TORSTENSSON (2.2.18b).

Notes: This is one of my favourite locations for several reasons:

1) It is a beautiful building in a beautiful setting (can't wait to see the finished renovation);

2) The owners were so helpful. After leaving my card in their absence, they telephoned me to say I could visit at any time and have complete access to the building as far as health and safety allowed. Brilliant. Tack!

Scene 25

1. Kurt turns up at a childhood haunt.

1a. Four years after filming the external artwork is still in place. It never was a hotel, but is one of a group of buildings on a large country estate and is currently being renovated.

2. He heads towards the entrance, spotting water to his left.

2a. The Polish builder's car dominates the scene today.

3. He surveys the lake he used to fish as a boy.

3a. It might well have been yesterday.

4. Kurt remembers hours fishing at the lakeside.

4a. No fishing here today.

5. Inside it is practically empty.

5a. And is still the case during renovation work.

6. Betty Laurensson leads Kurt through to the next room.

6a. Furniture and light fittings may have moved but there's not much change otherwise. Even the floor remains, though hidden under a layer of builder's dust. Note the fantastically ornate wood-burner in the corner.