Set in a remote and secluded valley on more than five hundred acres of unspoiled wilderness, this cabin rental in western Iceland is surrounded by mountains and rolling hills with stunning views out to the ocean.
Standing alone in its placement among the landscape, the effect is both dramatic and peaceful. With trekking routes extending out in all directions, the land is also home to horses and sheep that roam all summer and the occasional shy arctic fox.
Though newly built, the cottage is designed in the historic Icelandic style, with cozy light filled spaces, modern comforts and simple, understated style. Just thirty square meters total, the ground floor is a single space with a sleeping sofa and fully equipped kitchen with a cozy wood stove for chilly nights. Upstairs, the twenty square meter sleeping attic is a cozy perch with four beds and there is a single bathroom in the cellar area below.
Entirely at home in it’s surroundings, a rarified experience awaits you here…
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Optional host meeting and transport to/from Reykjavik airport or Kolsstaðir. Welcome goodies and kitchen essentials. Complimentary Wifi. Housekeeping and firewood provided. Snow clearance in winter season. Ample parking with 4WD necessary during winter season. Optional guided jeep or hiking trips can be arranged.
AROUND
Located 120km north of Reykjavík, this remote region of Western Iceland is home to stunningly beautiful vast stretches of wild open land and coastline. The cottage is situated fifteen minutes outside of the small town of Budardalur where you can stock up on provisions for exploring the area. The 90km long Snæfellsnes Peninsula lies to the south where you won’t want to miss the National Park at the westernmost point which includes the mystical glacier Snaefellsjokull, as well as other unique sites such as Djupalonssandur, Thufubjarg and more. The West fjords are to the north west, Borgarfjordur is to the east and Breidarfjordur is a short drive west. Head down to the nearby seashore for great bird watching and where you’ll spy the occasional seal. Be sure to stop at the thermal pools and tubs at Laugar, Sælingsdal (30 km) where you can you can soak in the stone pools that were recreated from those used in the Viking era. The neighboring Erpstadir farm produces locally grown dairy products and is worth a visit.
LOCATION
Dalasysla, Iceland. Nearest Airport: Reykjavik International (120km)
BEST TIME TO VISIT: A land of stunning contrasts, Iceland is the place to visit for the midnight sun during summer or the northern lights in winter (October – March)
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