The last weekend at the holiday cottage before closing up

Short answer: The last weekend at the holiday cottage is about closing up, tidying and unpacking. Choose soft, practical clothes that can handle cleaning and cold evenings, and bring only what you will actually need.

Pack light for the last weekend

The last weekend is for closing the house properly, not for lots of outfits. Bring a few pieces that go together and that you can wash and take home again. Look at bestsellers for women if you want to find a few favourites that suit almost everything.

Clothes that can take work

You will empty cupboards, take down curtains and carry garden things inside. That calls for clothes that give you room and do not matter if they get dusty. Choose something soft and slightly loose. If you are unsure where to start, see bestsellers from Copenhagen Bamboo for an idea for everyday clothes.

The T-shirt under it all

A T-shirt next to the body is pleasant because you can change it when the work makes you warm. Choose a fit that does not pull across the shoulders and back when you carry and stretch. Look at bamboo T-shirts for women, and bring several so you have a clean one when the first is used.

Layers for cold evenings

Late in the season the evenings are cold, and the house quickly turns damp. Bring a sweatshirt or hoodie so you can stay warm when you sit in the cooler living room. Keep the layers easy to take on and off, so you can adjust while you run around with boxes.

Socks and slippers

Floors in a closed house are cold. A pair of soft socks makes a big difference when you walk around the house in the evening. Pack more pairs than you think you will need, so you can always change into a dry pair if you have been out in wet grass.

Washing before you leave

Take the used laundry home, or wash it in the house, so you do not leave damp clothes behind. Damp clothes left in a closed bag all winter can pick up an old smell. Wash according to the care label, usually at a low temperature, and let it dry fully before you pack it.

Do not leave clothes that can be damaged

If you want to leave some clothes at the cottage, choose ones that do not matter much, washed and fully dry. Put them in a closed box or bag that keeps mice and damp out. It is best to take your favourites home, so you do not find them mouldy next season.

Unpack as soon as you get home

When you are home, take everything out of the bag straight away. Hang it up or put it in the wash, so damp and smell from a closed house do not settle in the wardrobe. Check whether anything needs mending, and note what you need for next season while you still remember.

Frequently asked questions

How much clothing should I bring for the last weekend?

Pack light and choose a few pieces that go together. Bring enough for work and cold evenings, but no more than you can wash and take home again.

Should I leave clothes at the cottage over winter?

Only leave clothes that do not matter much, washed and fully dry. Store them in a closed box, and take your favourites home so they do not get damp or mouldy.

How do I avoid an old smell in my clothes after the trip home?

Take everything out of the bag straight away and air it. Wash it according to the care label, and let it dry fully before it goes in the wardrobe.

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