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

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 640 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Lake view

Check out the area

Skorradalur

Thingvellir National Park48 min drive
Deildartunguhver Hot Springs49 min drive
Glymur Waterfall75 min drive
Reykjavik (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

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.

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Gréta María Bergsdóttir

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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.

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).

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karsten M.

8 Aug 2017

Very nice small House in a beautiful und peaceful

The house is not too big, but in very good conditions. everything is is clean, works and the rooms give the inhabitants a feel of home. We liked our stay for one week in this house very much and would like to return next year. 2 Things are a little bit »difficult«: The steps from the parking place up to the house make it a real task to bring the suitcases to the house. 2. The very long grumpy road beside the like up to the main road (nearly 23 km) is better to drive with an SUV, we didn't have one. The surrounding of the house is beautiful, from high above you have a clear view to the lake, the house itself is surrounded with trees, flowers und bushes. We loved it and would agin choose it.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Wolfgang B.

30 Aug 2016

Idyllisches Sommerhaus in Island

Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit in Island. Der Urlaub in Westisland war schön und sehr sehenswert. Das Sommerhaus liegt am Ende eines See's (Skorradalur / nur mit Auto auf einem Schotterweg erreichbar) sehr ruhig und abgeschieden. Die Einrichtung ist zweckmäßig mit vielen kleine liebenswerte Details. Wir waren Selbstversorger. Aufgrund der vollständigen Einrichtung (Herd, Kochplatten, Geschirr, Töpfe, Kaffeemaschine, Grill ……) hat uns nichts gefehlt. Ein besonderes Highlight war das abendliche Grillen mit Blick auf den See. Zum Einkaufen muss man jedoch ca. 45 min. bis zur nächsten Stadt einrechnen, wir haben dies immer mit unserer täglichen Tour erledigt. Unsere Ziele in Island waren im Westen und Süden gelegen. Hier muss man jedoch viel Zeit im Auto einplanen. Faszinierend sind die natürliche Landschaft, Seen, Klippen, Strände, Wiesen und Berge von Island. Von einer Grünen Landschaft wechselt es in eine Mondlandschaft, bis hin zu einer Polarlandschaft ist alles in seiner Natürlichkeit zu sehen. Aber auch der Tourismus hat in Island Einzug gehalten. Die Hauptattraktionen werden bereits von den Touristen beherrscht und sind meiner Ansicht schon überlaufen. Jedoch abseits des Top Tourismus findet man überall schöne und Idyllische Plätze. Nach einem langen Tag im Auto und zu Fuß in Island, haben wir uns immer wieder gefreut, in das Sommerhaus am See „Skorradalur“ zurückzukommen und den Tag gemütlich ausklingen zu lassen. Es war ein sehr schöner Urlaub mit vielen außergewöhnlichen und faszinierenden Eindrücken.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gemma W.

12 Sept 2015

Gorgeous, peaceful retreat

My boyfriend and I stayed here for a week and wanted to live there! It was just gorgeous with everything we needed. So quiet with beautiful view over lake and hills. Very warm and cosy. Great base for exploring the (south)west. Borgarnes is only 30 minutes away and has a large budget supermarket and swimming pool (supermarket called BONUS- great for picking up affordable groceries. We did enough shopping for 3 meals a day for a week for very little money. The swimming pool has heated outdoor/indoor pool and hot tubs, steam room, etc. and is very cheap) There is also horse riding near by. We loved returning to this peaceful haven every evening after a full on day of activities. It was great that there was no TV...we played cards, enjoyed dinner on the terrace and had a great sleep every night in a comfy bed. There a few little points to be aware of. When you shower you need to be super quick as hot water is limited. There are a lot of steps up to the cabin (91 in fact) and the last 20 minutes of your drive to the cabin is on a pretty bumpy road (normal car fine though- 4WD not required. A lot of roads are like this in Iceland anyway). Also be careful to have your key on you when you walk out as the door will lock automatically. An amazing, well equipped 'story book' retreat. Perfect for those who want to 'get away from it all' without being too remote. We would love to go back someday.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

D T.

5 Sept 2015

Very cozy cottage at lakeside

It was a great stay in this cottage. You find everything you need even in the kitchen. Great place nice hosts.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

24 Jun 2015

Perfect property, perfect country.

Stayed here for our honeymoon and could not recommend it more! Property was clean and gorgeous, and just like the pictures. Secluded, private, and in the most beautiful country we have been in. Could not recommend enough!