Accessing Apache sub directories

I have a /home/user/datasheets linked in the /srv/www/apache/htdocs. When I try to access this, it comes up 404 forbidden. Permissions are for read only for Others and users, but still cannot access it. Tried a few changes in the http.conf file, but had no success. Can anyone tell me how I can access this directory from a webbrowser for viewing only? Art