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Country cottage with a spectacular view in west Iceland, 80 min from Reykjavik

Country cottage with a spectacular view in west Iceland, 80 min from Reykjavik

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The balcony with a lake view.
Terrace on a sunny summer day.
Our cottage.
The scenery form the terrace.
If you are lucky you can dine outdoors.

Overview of Country cottage with a spectacular view in west Iceland, 80 min from Reykjavik

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 640 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Explore the area

Map
Skorradalur
  • Popular LocationThingvellir National Park48 min drive
  • Popular LocationDeildartunguhver Hot Springs49 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlymur Waterfall75 min drive
  • AirportReykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Country cottage with a spectacular view in west Iceland, 80 min from Reykjavik

A beautiful, comfortable and cosy cottage located at the end of Skorradalsvatn in the valley Skorradalur with a stunning view over the lake. This is a heavily grown area with lots of hiking possibilities for the whole family. The cottage has two bedrooms, one with a double bed (140x200 cm) and one with two single beds (bunk bed 80x200 cm), a Loft with some mattresses. Kitchen with good facilities, dining area, living room, TV. WC/shower.
The terrace (15sqm) is a on three sides of the cottage with garden furniture, so you´ll be able to catch the sun from early morning until sunset.
There is a parking place by the road. Right beneath the parking place there is the waterfront, a beautiful place to relax, play or fish. The cottage is in the middle of the hill and there is quite a walk up the hill but very worth the while.

Borgarnes and Snæfellsnes: Day-trips to Snæfellsnes, Breiðafjörður (the island of Flatey) and the southern part of the Westfjords show the best Iceland has to offer; amazing landscapes, countless hiking trails, boat trips and whale-watching to name a few.

The town of Borgarnes is only a 30 min away where you'll find all necessary services; medical service, supermarkets, gas stations, restaurants, banks, pharmacy, liquor store, museum etc.

There are many public pools with hot tubs in the area. Nearest is Hreppslaug in Skorradalur, 20 min drive in the direction to Borgarnes. Ideal to visit after a busy day of activity in this beautiful area.

The cottage is located in Skorradalur, a valley just over an hour drive from Reykjavik. It is a favorite for many Icelanders and has become one of the most sought-after cottage areas in Iceland due to mild and calm weather and exceptional nature. It has great hiking trails through forests and heavily grown areas, along the beach of lake Skorradalsvatn where you can also go fly fishing. Activities in the area such as horseback riding, playing golf until well after midnight in the summer and kick back in one of the many geothermal pools in the area. Skorradalur is ideally located if you want to explore the west of Iceland as short trips can be made to Húsafell and the surrounding glaciers, waterfalls such as Barnafossar and Glymur and historical places like Reykholt, Borg á Mýrum, the valley of Norðurárdalur are well within an hours drive as is national park of Þingvellir. Day-trips to Snæfellsnes, Breiðafjörður and the southern part of the Westfjords show the best Iceland has to offer.

Property manager

Gréta María Bergsdóttir

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No open fire at or around the property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number HG-00015448

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Skorradalshreppur

Located in Skorradalshreppur, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Agricultural Museum of Iceland and Borgarfjördur Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Husafell Golf Course and Skalafell Ski Area. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain climbing.
Map
Skorradalur

What's nearby

  • Thingvellir National Park - 48 min drive
  • Deildartunguhver Hot Springs - 49 min drive
  • Glymur Waterfall - 75 min drive
  • Skalafell Ski Area - 82 min drive
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 100 min drive

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 97 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country cottage with a spectacular view in west Iceland, 80 min from Reykjavik pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Country cottage with a spectacular view in west Iceland, 80 min from Reykjavik?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country cottage with a spectacular view in west Iceland, 80 min from Reykjavik?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Country cottage with a spectacular view in west Iceland, 80 min from Reykjavik located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 20 miles (32 km) of Ullarselid -The Wool Hut, Agricultural Museum of Iceland and Thingvellir National Park. Skallagrimsgardur and The Settlement Centre are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pascal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magische Auszeit
Wir kamen spät abends dort an und nachdem wir unser Gepäck die knapp 90 Stufen hochgetragen hatten, betraten wir das Ferienhaus. Das Haus ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet, es war schon warm und in der Küche sind alle Utensilien vorhanden. Wir durften uns sogar aus dem Vorratsschrank bedienen. Nach der ersten Nacht in den echt bequemen Betten konnten wir den Ausblick und die Ruhe auf der Terrasse genießen. Das Haus liegt abgelegen am Ende des Sees und ist über eine Schotterstraße recht gut erreichbar. Nach unseren Touren freuten wir uns jedesmal nach Hause zu kommen. Und das Beste kam noch, als wir dann die Nordlichter direkt über uns beobachten konnten. Greta hat uns Tipps gegeben, sogar mitten in der Nacht, dass Nordlichter zu sehen seien. Sie war super freundlich und die Abwicklung war top. Wir können das Haus sehr empfehlen, da kann man wirklich abschalten. Es ist alles da was man braucht. Vielen Dank Greta! Familie Hubatschek
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wouter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family with 3 adult children from NL
Very good, nice view, cosy cottage. We also enjoyed the BBQ and terrace, because we had some very sunny days.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Good localisation to visit the south west. Especially for peninsula snaefellsnes and golden circle. They are 91 steps from the road to the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

fred m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin as a starting point for exploring the north West
For us, the cabin was a lovely base camp for exploring the West of Iceland. The cabin immediately felt like home for us. The cabin is super nicely placed at a slope with a view over a beautiful lake. It is super quiet, well equiped, has great beds and we could even make use of the hot tub. Really a lovely place to stay! One thing would have been good to know in advance: if you want to drive towards the golden circle area, you either need a 4x4 car to take short route or need to take quite a D-tour to avoid a rough patch of road, that isn't in many cases OK for a normal car. Other then that: I would very much recommend this cabin!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake side cottage
Gorgeous location and an easy drive from Keflavík International. Lots of sights within driving distance for day trips and it's 30 minutes away from Borgarnes where you can do all your grocery shopping or go out for dinner. The road along the lake is only paved part way but the drive is smoother than many of the other gravel roads in Iceland and is no problem even for a 2WD car.
Stayed 34 nights in May 2023

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