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

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The balcony with a lake view.
Kitchen corner
The midnight sun in June.
Terrace
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9.5Outstanding
(51 Ratings)
Memorable stay with great location, lovely cabin, beautiful views, and helpful host. Highly recommended for exploring the wide area.
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9.5 / 10
Outstanding(51 Ratings)

Cottage in Southern Region

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

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 (appr. 90 steps) 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.

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10
Outstanding(51 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Memorable stay with great location, lovely cabin, beautiful views, and helpful host. Highly recommended for exploring the wide area.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
It was a remarkable stay — we loved the cabin and the location! We stayed here with our small dog and enjoyed our time immensely. We joked the views from the cabin were worth the stairs every time we got back up. Although the steps would for sure be a challenge to those with mobility issues, we were (at minimum) going up and down them four times a day to give the pup a walk and found them to be no big deal. (But all the respect in the world to whomever carried the furniture into the cabin lol!)The lake is stunning and incredible to explore. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the tools you may need to whip up your meals. The space was beautifully decorated, perfectly clean, and very cozy. Can’t recommend it enough :)
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Great cosy cottage in beautiful surroundings! We had a wonderful stay with our family. The spot was super for a lot of awesome Trips in the West of Iceland!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
So lovingly furnished. Everything you need to live and more. It was like a second home
5 / 10·Jun 2019
From the first time we stepped into this small wooden cottage we fell in love with it. It's a perfect place to stay for exploring the West of Iceland like Snaefellsness or the Golden Circle with the Geysir and the waterfall Gullfoss. Thanks for this great experience

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Country cottage with a spectacular view in west Iceland, 80 min from Reykjavik. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Country cottage with a spectacular view in west Iceland, 80 min from Reykjavik?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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