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Rural location 40 min from Reykjavík. Close to all major sights of south.

 
 
 
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South Iceland cottage rental
Lisuholl Cottage - view of valley

Lisuholl Cottage - view of valley

Nearby Lake Medalfellsvatn

Nearby Lake Medalfellsvatn

The Northern Lights in october 2012

The Northern Lights in october 2012

Kitchen

Kitchen

New kitchen - fitted in autumn 2012

New kitchen - fitted in autumn 2012

Living room

Living room

View from Kitchen

View from Kitchen

Master bedroom

Master bedroom

children's room

children's room

Bathroom

Bathroom

Loft

Loft

Eearly evening on the terrace in august

Eearly evening on the terrace in august

August sunset from the terrace

August sunset from the terrace

The view from the mountain above the cabin

The view from the mountain above the cabin

The walley behind the cabin leading to Mount Esja

The walley behind the cabin leading to Mount Esja

Mount Medalfell in winter

Mount Medalfell in winter

Langijokull glacier - 1 hour away - with a guide

Langijokull glacier - 1 hour away - with a guide

Lágafellslaug pool in Mosfellsbaer

Lágafellslaug pool in Mosfellsbaer

Weekly (GBP) £545 - £645
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of this 3 bedroom holiday cottage in South Iceland - Lisuholl cottage
A self-catering rental with stunning views in a great location. Free Wi-Fi.

Lisuholl is a traditional Icelandic summer cottage located in a rural area of spectacular beauty, yet only 40 minutes easy drive from the capital city of Reykjavik. The cottage lies at the head of a wide valley which sweeps down to Lake Medalfellsvatn and the magnificent open waters of Hvalfjord, with dramatic mountains on all sides which offer wonderful hiking opportunities. Proximity to Reykjavik allows you to combine rural tranquility with all the sights of Southern Iceland.

Ground floor of 60 m2 includes 2 bedrooms, one bathroom with a shower and a washing machine, kitchen, open plan living room, diner and a foyer with a tumble dryer. Microwave, electric cooker and oven, dishwasher, TV & DVD player. Free Wi-Fi. A 20 m2 loft (low ceiling) with a double bed and a 10m2. A small cabin 'The Nest' has a double bed which can be made into 2 separate beds. Electric radiators in each room and a wood burning stove in the living room. On the 35m2 terrace surrounding the cottage there is an outdoor shower, gas barbecue, table and chairs. Large garden 2000m2. The cottage is within a gated community of 20 other cottages. Parking outside cottage for 2-3 cars. A small cafe and a shop “Kaffi Kjós”, within 2 km, serves the most divine cakes as well as selling basic essentials. Kaffi Kjós also sells fishing permits for lake Medalfellsvatn.

further info on: www.lisuhollcottage.com: Swimming: Geothermal pool in Arnarholt, Kjalarnes, ca 15 min drive away and numerous fantastic pools in the Reykjavik area incl Laugardals Laug: Mosfellsbaer pool, Reykjavik geothermal beach.

Adventure tours: River rafting: Glacier tours: Hiking tours: Hiking trails in the area:

Whale watching from Reykjavík or Keflavík: Blue Laggon, Horseriding and more.

Links to activities in the area continued:: THE GOLDEN CYCLE : Thingvellir national park, Geysir hot spring area and Gullfoss waterfall all within a short distance. A great day trip from the cottage.

BLUE LAGGON: The natural geothermal spa is only 15 drive from Keflavik airport and we recommend diving in to the lagoon, either on arrival or departure day.

Reykjavík Culture:

Horseriding: Laxnes horse farm (15 min drive)

NAUTHOLSVIK - REYKJAVIK GEO THERMAL BEACH

The golden cycle: Thingvellir national park, Geysir hot spring area and Gullfoss waterfall all within a short distance. A great day trip from the cottage.

The Blue Lagoon:

The natural geothermal spa is only 15 drive from Keflavik airport and we recommend diving in to the lagoon, either on arrival or departure day.

Tours and travel:

Food and restaurants:

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About Inga Middleton

My name is Inga Middleton. I am half Icelandic, half English. I grew up in Iceland but have lived in the UK on and off over the last 20 years.

Inga Middleton purchased this cottage in 2007
Why Inga Middleton chose South Iceland

I chose to buy a cottage near Reykjavik so we could enjoy being in the stunning and peaceful Icelandic country side, but close enough to the capital to be able to see friends and family. The cottage is also very cozy and comfortable, and the view down the valley is spectacular; on a clear day the majestic Snaefellsnes glacier can be seen in the distance. This glacier has a special place in the hearts of the nation and it is very special to have such a good view of of it.

What makes this cottage unique

We love hiking in the mountains surrounding the cottage and fishing in the lake.It is also easy to get to all the major sights of southern Iceland and there are some fantastic swimming pools less than half and hour away. Watching the sunset from the terrace or from the rocking chair is very special, especially in the spring during lambing season (may) when the little lambs skip across the field below the cabin.

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Lisuholl Cottage - view of valley

Lisuholl Cottage - view of valley

Nearby Lake Medalfellsvatn

Nearby Lake Medalfellsvatn

The Northern Lights in october 2012

The Northern Lights in october 2012

Kitchen

Kitchen

New kitchen - fitted in autumn 2012

New kitchen - fitted in autumn 2012

Living room

Living room

View from Kitchen

View from Kitchen

Master bedroom

Master bedroom

children's room

children's room

Bathroom

Bathroom

Loft

Loft

Eearly evening on the terrace in august

Eearly evening on the terrace in august

August sunset from the terrace

August sunset from the terrace

The view from the mountain above the cabin

The view from the mountain above the cabin

The walley behind the cabin leading to Mount Esja

The walley behind the cabin leading to Mount Esja

Mount Medalfell in winter

Mount Medalfell in winter

Langijokull glacier - 1 hour away - with a guide

Langijokull glacier - 1 hour away - with a guide

Lágafellslaug pool in Mosfellsbaer

Lágafellslaug pool in Mosfellsbaer

Nearest Airport : Keflavik International Airport at 75 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Seydisfjordur at 680 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : Ringroad,Highway no 1 at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : beach at 5 Kilometres
Car: necessary

Lake Medalfellsvatn is in county Kjos, south western Iceland. Only 45 km from the centre of Reykjavik. There are many activities on offer in the region including: hiking, mountaineering, swimming, fishing, sailing, kayaking, horse riding, golf, snow jetting, husky dog rides, river rafting, whale watching, the blue lagoon, Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir. Vibrant Reykjavik offers a wide spectrum of cultural activities including art galleries, museums, concerts and cinema alongside its wonderful cafes, restaurants and shops. For further info log onto: www.lisuhollcottage.com

Other Activities: kayak excursions

Golf: Iceland has over 50 golf courses throughout the island, some with outstanding views and always close to nature. Golf can be played in Iceland from May through September and in the summer golf can be played around-the-clock due to the midnight sun. Visitors are welcome at the courses. Green fees vary from USD 15- 30. Some courses offer clubs for rent. For further information contact the Icelandic Golf AssociationGOLFKLUBBUR REYKJAVIKUR, is the nearest one ca 25 km away from the cottage

Ski: Reykjavik skiing areas are open when road conditions, snow and weather permit: BLÁFJÖLL SKIING AREA 50 km

With its 11 lifts, Bláfjöll is the country's largest skiing area. Everybody, from beginners to experienced competitors, can find a slope suited to his or her ability, and in evening the main slopes are illuminated. Cross-country tracks from 3.5-10 km are made weather permitting, and a 5-km section is illuminated. There is also a refreshment center selling food and drink, with facilities for those who have brought their own.

SKÁLAFELL SKIING AREA 15 km

Skálafell is a wonderful area for all skiing enthusiasts, particularly for beginners and families. There are 5 lifts, including one which is 1200 meters long - the longest in Iceland. The main slopes are illuminated, and there is a cross-country area. A service center sells food and drink, has facilities for people with their own food, and rents skiing equipment. Snowboarders are welcome.

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Changeover Day: Saturday

Rental rates for this holiday cottage in South Iceland, Iceland

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Rental Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Rate Minimum Stay
 
High season
11 May 2013 - 14 Sep 2013
£645
1 Week
 
 
Low season
15 Sep 2013 - 16 Nov 2013
£545
1 Week
 

Notes

  • The rent includes electricity and water and WIFI from September 1st 2012.
    An extra fee of £55 will be charged for cleaning the cottage, laundering of bedding and towels and making it ready for the next visitor.
    During High Season Saturdays are change-over days. Visitors are expected to arrive after 2pm on Saturday and leave before 11am on the following Saturday morning.
    During Low Season we are much more flexible about arrival and departure dates and times.
  • 1/3 of the rental fee is required as a booking deposit

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage in South Iceland, Iceland

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)
Meals:
  • Self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 80 m²
Location Type:
  • mountain
  • rural
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Sports & Activities
General:
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Activities Guide
  • Parking Off Street
  • Parking
  • Linens Provided
  • Local Maps
  • Internet ...
    Free fast wi-fi
  • Living Room ...
    The living room has a three seater sofa, a two seater sofa and a rocking chair
  • Iron & Board
  • Wood Stove
  • Tiled Stove
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Washing Machine
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Mobile Phone
  • Towels Provided
Kitchen:
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Pantry Items
  • Oven
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen ...
    A new kitchen was installed in 2012
  • Hob ...
    Electric hop with 3 rings
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    The kitchen is well equipped with and there is a food processor and a an electric whisk, as well as a waffle iron and a pancake pan.
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Grill
  • Blender
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Freezer
  • Coffee Maker
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining ...
    There is an open plan kitchen-diner-sitting room
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
  • There is a washing machine in the bathroom
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed , 1 Cot
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Child Bed , Bunk beds
    Loft - 1 Double Bed , 2 Single Bed , Double bed and two extra matresses
    cabin - 4 Single Bed , More lika a fun den for childr than a proper place to sleep.
  • For Bedroom 1 there's the possibility of adding a cot. Bedroom 2 has a full length bunk bed which sleeps 2. The loft is accessed by a pull-down ladder and has 1 double bed and two spare mattresses. The Little Cabin has 2 single beds which can be put together to make a double bed. It is more of a fun 'den' for children than a proper place to sleep. (There are no WC facilities there). There are radiators in all of the rooms, the Little Cabin included.
Entertainment:
  • Music Library
  • Audio Tape Player
  • Books
  • Radio
  • DVD Player
  • Video Player
  • Books - Fiction / Non-fiction
  • Stereo
  • Television
  • Toys
  • Games
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
Outside:
  • Walkway to Water
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Binoculars
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Gated Community
  • Deck Chairs
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • veranda
  • Wood Decking
  • Garden
  • Veranda
  • 4 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
Attractions:
  • waterfalls
  • volcano
  • live theatre
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • scenic drives
  • whale watching
  • horse riding
  • sledding
  • bird watching
  • sight seeing
  • walking
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • hiking
  • ski
  • sailing
  • mountaineering
  • mountain climbing
  • bay fishing
  • cycling
  • fly fishing
  • ice skating
  • swimming
  • golf
  • rafting
  • whitewater rafting
  • caving
  • fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • mountain biking

Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in South Iceland, Iceland

Rural location 40 min from Reykjavík. Close to all major sights of south.
average rating of 4.9411764 based on 17 reviews
business
Rural location 40 min from Reykjavík. Close to all major sights of south.
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p93742
+44 (0)780 1496157
South Iceland Iceland
Ludwigsburg Germany
5

Maybe our best holiday ever....

5 out of 5
Review Submitted: 12 June 2012 Date of Stay: August 2011
We spent three weeks here end of august 2011 with our two sons, 9 and 12 years old. The cottage and its surrounding were fantastic, We had in 21 days 18 sensational, always different sunsets over the Snaefellsjökull glacier, which we could see while sitting in the cottage by a warm log fire, reading Halldor Laxness "Under the glacier". The location was fantastic for trips e.g. to the Glymur waterfall nearby ( 15 minutes by car, passing by a hot spring where You can sit in a natural hot tub... ). The walk to the waterfall was our first adventure in Iceland and was fantastic ! But from this cottage you can also visit the Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss, Geysir, Langjökull and Snaefellsness. Also the 10 minute walk from the cottage to the small Sandsfoss waterfall was a daily event. Swimming in a natural pool under the waterfall ! When we arrived in iceland, everybody told us, that the famous puffins were already gone... but we found them on the first days of september on the Westmaneyar Islands. Its was less then two hours by car to the new ferry terminal. So we could reach the Islands in the morning and return to the cottage in the evening. The trip was great, Our children could feed young puffins in the natural historic museum / aquarium on the Islands and see thousands of puffins on the cliffs and they were already coming close to the ferry when we arrived... Finally, we will surely come back to Iceland one day and this cottage is ideal to explore the whole south-west of Iceland while staying in a lovely place which is close to shops, museums, but also offers complete quietness.... Just sit on the terrace in the night and listen.... You will hear absolutely nothing....complete tranquillity.
Owner's Response: I am so pleased you had such a wonderful time in Iceland and that you found the cottage and the terrace as lovely and tranquil as we do ! I am ashamed to say that I have never been to the Westman islands (Vestmannaeyjar) but after reading this review I will go there this summer!
business
Rural location 40 min from Reykjavík. Close to all major sights of south.
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p93742
+44 (0)780 1496157
South Iceland Iceland
Pfinztal
5

great holidays

5 out of 5
Review Submitted: 17 May 2012 Date of Stay: August 2011
Dear Inga
we spent a great time in your cottage. It was very comfortable. We made very nice daytrips to several destinations and enjoyed to come back in a comfortable home. We enjoyed the sunsets on the terasse and the quiet environment. All things we needed were in the cottage and we cooked every evening. Good possibilities to buy food in the environment. We really loved your cottage.
Best regards Ute, Geor, Nici and Vera
Owner's Response: Thank you Ute, Geor, Nici and Vera. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed staying at the cottage as much as we do. It is beautifully located for day trips and a cosy place to come back home to in the evenings. We have also watched some amazing sunsets from the terrace, where the magestic Snaefellsjokull glacier can bee seen. Some of our guests have also watched the northern lights from the terrace! In may/june it is also lovely to watch the newborn lambs bouncing along in the field below the cottage!
business
Rural location 40 min from Reykjavík. Close to all major sights of south.
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p93742
+44 (0)780 1496157
South Iceland Iceland
Switzerland
5

Cosy Cottage in Perfect Location

5 out of 5
Review Submitted: 17 July 2011 Date of Stay: April 2011
We stayed in the Cottage in April 11 and enjoyed every minute in it. Close to Reykjavik and all the stunning sightseeing points in the west, includint Thingvellir, Geysir or Gullfoss, we could reduce driving and went to see all places up to Snaefells Peninsula and down to Vik.

The cottage is well equipped with everything you need for a perfect holiday and is situated in a quiet area. We liked the carefully chosen interior. We made a good use of the cosy kitchen and got many fresh fishes from the local fish monger.

Our boys especially liked the pool in Mosfellsbaer. There are many things to do within few minutes drive.

It was our first time in Iceland, and we already decided to go back there. We will for sure consider this cottage again!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Rural location 40 min from Reykjavík. Close to all major sights of south.
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p93742
+44 (0)780 1496157
South Iceland Iceland
leicester/England
5

Well equipt cottage in Stunning location

5 out of 5
Review Submitted: 07 April 2011 Date of Stay: March 2011
The description that is given of the cottage is very accurate & i would recommend it to friends & i have! It is a home from home with everything you need and is very clean. We stayed towards the end of March and were lucky enough to see Iceland in some of the worse snow they'd seen in years! It was truly stunning and was our first visit to Iceland. Inga the owner is very helpful and the cottage has maps and details of things to do. I would defiantly recommend horse riding at Laxnes Horse farm, which is a short drive from the cottage. It doesn't matter if you've nver ridden or are experienced, they cater for all. We also went out snow mobiling on the Glacier in a super jeep which again was brilliant! We also went Whale watching and were lucky enough to go out twice (if you dont see anything the first time you get a free complimentary trip) where we saw 4 dolphins, it was more the experience that was fun! The people in iceland are very friendly and helpful.Before we came to Iceland everyone said how they had heard its really expensive, however its the same as anywhere its as expensive as you make it and food etc isnt really much difference to England!
Iceland is an amazing place and one that is so hard to put into words until you've experienced it......we will be back!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Rural location 40 min from Reykjavík. Close to all major sights of south.
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p93742
+44 (0)780 1496157
South Iceland Iceland
windsor berks uk
4

Christmas magic

4 out of 5
Review Submitted: 04 January 2011 Date of Stay: December 2010
I stayed in this cottage with my two sons and their partners and one small grandchild. The days were short and the nights long and cold and windy so it was not a traditional 'family holiday' in the sense that, with a small child, we were restricted with our activities. It was what we wanted and the cottage was perfect: warm and cozy (a little too cozy for 5 adults consisting of two couples and one mother in law?) and provided all that we needed: the attic space is very low so one cannot stand in it, and is also open to the living room below, so no privacy. It is good to have the cleaning included but it was a little dusty when we arrived but all other aspects were laid out and clean and even Xmas decorations displayed. Iceland is magnificent. Reykajvik is a lovely town, The Blue Lagoon in a snow storm (baby included) was a pleasurable and surprising experience and snowmobiling on a glacier a fabulous new thrill....whale watching in very rough seas provided only dolphins....and geysir, OK< not yellowstone but who cares? It was all wonderful. Would love to go back when the days are longer and a bit warmer... I think Iceland is fabulous and would love to see more. I recommend highly: this cottage isgreat but best for one couple and several children/sharing singles. The landlady is very helpful and available. 10/10 !!!!!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 0/1
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