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

Skorradalur, Skorradalur
$277 avg/night Minimum Stay 6 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 6 nights

Min Stay

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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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Composting No Plastic Coffee Stirrers No Plastic Drinking Straws No Plastic Soda Bottles No Plastic Water Bottles Unit Size: 431 Sq Ft (40 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster Water Dispenser
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Danish English German
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Nicole V.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 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 :)

  • Michael D.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 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!

  • christian p.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    So lovingly furnished. Everything you need to live and more. It was like a second home

  • Mark B.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 29, 2024

    Cozy cabin with amazing view. Had an amazing stay, beautiful country.

  • Christopher R.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Excellent picturesque location. It was a lot of stairs to climb up the hillside, but an excellent view and private location.

  • Andreas B.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay in Iceland in general and in the house in particular. It is a beautiful place.

  • Tammy H.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    This was a cozy cabin right on a fjord. Scenery was beautiful and was the perfect place to get away to.

  • Tracy V.

    Submitted May 4, 2024

    Stayed Apr 25, 2024

    Our stay here was truly special! The location, the lake, the birds, our host, it was all memorable. It provided us with a jumping off point to explore the wide area which we found to be most delightful. Greta took good care of us and made sure our stay was most excellent. Definitely recommend!

  • Wouter H.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2023

    Stayed Jul 8, 2023

    Very good, nice view, cosy cottage. We also enjoyed the BBQ and terrace, because we had some very sunny days.

  • Nancy M.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2023

    Stayed Jul 16, 2023

    Good localisation to visit the south west. Especially for peninsula snaefellsnes and golden circle. They are 91 steps from the road to the house.

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$277+
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