Ruths Hotel

We wanted to include a visit to Skagen as part of our Danish roadtrip s we could see the museum and walk up to Gronen to watch the seas collide. My husband sorted out this hotel with a dinner package as a surprise for our 35th wedding anniversary, it probably cost twice the average price we were paying for B&B but we reasoned that with dinner it was not so bad. When we arrived we were congratulated on our anniversary, and one of the managers showed us to our room, pointing out key locations (bar, restaurant) on the way. We had been upgraded to a junior suite, and their was a nice card from the hotel and a bottle of champagne on ice, which was all a lovely surprise. It was raining very heavily so we had a couple of beers in the bar while we waited for dinner - all very hygge with a log fire. When we were shown to our table, there was a Danish flag on it, which the waitress informed us is a tradtional way of marking a celebration in Denmark (we did see a couple of others round the room). Because we had booked the "package", we did not get a choice of meal, but it was all seasonal, fresh produce. It was a little challenging for us as is contained things we would not usually eat, including prawns and raw fish, but it was all superbly prepared and very well balanced. It was accompanied with a trio of fresh minature bread rolls and delicious "house" butter (apparently they used to use a French butter, but the chef decided they should serve Danish butter. However, being unable to find one he felt was quite right, they now make their own with Danish dairy and French salt). The wine list was very good, but rather expensive, however the wine I chose was delicious, perfectly chilled and an excellent accompaniment to the main courses. The dessert was rhubarb "from the chef's garden" and also light and delicious. The dessert was not part of the package, so we expected to see it on the bill with the wine. We did not expect to be charged for 2 carafes of tap water! Breakfast next morning included a choice of eggs cooked to order (we chose eggs Benedict) which was lovely, and the buffet included more delicious breads and the lovely butter, as well as a delicious cinnamon pastry which was obviously made in house (no "catering" pastries here!). A very special place to stay, excellent service.

Fantastic experience. Lunch outside in beautiful weather. The tunet is very lush, even in strong wind. Good selection in food, both meat and shellfish.

Always a wonderful experience