Cozy holiday home with fireplace by a lake
Gamlibær in West Iceland, close to Borgarnes (32 km)
Gamlibær is a very cozy, rustic wooden house, located in a beautiful Skorradalur on the rivers of the lake Skorradalsvatn. It is the perfect retreat with a lovely view over the lake.
There are two bedrooms on the main floor and two bedrooms under the roof. The kitchen is good equipped with every thing you need plus a small dishwasher, a living room with TV/DVD and a cozy fireplace. A small bathroom with WC and sink is on the main floor and the shower is in the basement, entrance from the out side.
You can spend your afternoons and evenings on the terrace. There you also have a gas grill as well as garden table and chairs. Enjoy the lake view and an enjoyable meal at the end of the day here. The location of the house is perfect for day tours in West Iceland. The parking above the house and you have to walk several steps down to the house.
There are two bedrooms on the main floor and two bedrooms under the roof. The kitchen is good equipped with every thing you need plus a small dishwasher, a living room with TV/DVD and a cozy fireplace. A small bathroom with WC and sink is on the main floor and the shower is in the basement, entrance from the out side.
You can spend your afternoons and evenings on the terrace. There you also have a gas grill as well as garden table and chairs. Enjoy the lake view and an enjoyable meal at the end of the day here. The location of the house is perfect for day tours in West Iceland. The parking above the house and you have to walk several steps down to the house.
Key facts
- 4 bedrooms
- Max 6 persons
- 60 m2
- Reference code W2027
Price per night from
181€
Sleeping arrangements
Attic
Bedroom 1
- 1× Baby travel cot
- 1× Double bed
160×200 cm
- 1× Baby travel cot
Bedroom 2
- 2× Narrow single
80×200 cm
- 2× Narrow single
Ground floor
Bedroom 1
- 1× Single bed
120×200 cm
- 1× Single bed
Bedroom 2
- 1× Single bed
120×200 cm
- 1× Single bed
Features
- Dishwasher
- TV
Location
- 1 hour 59 mins from Keflavík Airport
- 31 mins from the next gas station
- 31 mins from the next grocery store
- 1 hour 29 mins from Reykjavík City Center
Skorradalsvatn, in Skorradalur valley, is a big lake between Hvalfjörður and Borgarfjörður. It is 16 km long, 1 km wide, and up to 60 meters deep. For most houses standing at the lake there is a trout fishing licence.
Borgarnes is the nearest town, with restaurants, bigger supermarkets, cafés and the fascinating museum, the Settlement Center. There is also a lovely swimming pool with a steam bath, an ice bath and hot tubs.
In Borgarfjörður, you don't want to miss Reykholt, Deildartunguhver hot spring, and the lava waterfall Hraunfossar. Further deep into the fjord you will find caves around Húsafell, for example, Víðgelmir, the largest and most spectacular lava tunnel in Iceland.
Borgarnes is the nearest town, with restaurants, bigger supermarkets, cafés and the fascinating museum, the Settlement Center. There is also a lovely swimming pool with a steam bath, an ice bath and hot tubs.
In Borgarfjörður, you don't want to miss Reykholt, Deildartunguhver hot spring, and the lava waterfall Hraunfossar. Further deep into the fjord you will find caves around Húsafell, for example, Víðgelmir, the largest and most spectacular lava tunnel in Iceland.
Viatis recommends
- Waterfalls Hraunfossar
- Guðlaug hot pot in Akranes
- Krauma, Natural Geothermal Baths
- Waterfall Glymur
- Bjarteyjarsandur farm visit in Fjord Hvalfjörður
What guests are saying
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All reviews 4.5 / 5
Location 4.5
Michael Baurmann»Very good house, wonderful location! Grilling on the balcaony was very nice. Steps from the street are challenging.«
2 months
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