Rural Location, 40 Min Drive From Reykjavík. Close To Major Sights Of The South, Mountain View
A Self-catering Rental In Iceland With Beautiful Walks: Mountain, Lake And Sea On Doorstep
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Stylish and cosy cottage, Sleeps 6, in a fantastic location: 40 min drive from the capital, Reykjavik and within 90 min drive of all major sights of the south west such as Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir, Blue Lagoon and the Snaefellsnes penisula. Large terrace with uninterrupted views all the way to Snaefellsnes glacier. Fantastic mountain walks on the doorstep. Big garden. Shop and café 2km away. Fishing, riding, kanooing also on the doorstep.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 18 September 2011 - 30 March 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £550 | 7 | ||
| 15 April 2012 - 25 May 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 14 September 2012 | £550 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 15 November 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 15 March 2013 - 28 March 2013 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 29 March 2013 - 14 April 2013 | £595 | 7 | ||
| 15 April 2013 - 10 May 2013 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 11 May 2013 - 14 September 2013 | £595 | 7 |
Notes on prices
During High season the minimum booking is 7 nights. During low season it is 5 nights minimum.
Changeover day
Changeover days are Saturdays during high season. Arrival after 14pm and departure before 11 am. We are more flexible during low season.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with a double bed. Bedroom 2 with a bunk bed. Bedroom 3 the loft, with a double bed. The Nest - small cabin outside with a double bed which can be made into 2 beds (NB: there are no WC facilities in this small cabin). |
| Bathrooms: | One WC bathroom with a shower unit and a washing machine. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen includes an electric cooker, fridge / freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee peculator and blender plus a good selection of crockery, cutlery and other utensils. |
| Utility Room: | The entrance hall has a coat rack and a tumble dryer. |
| Living Rooms: | Open plan living / dining room has a dining table with 6 chairs, 3 seater leather sofa and a 2 seater leather sofa, rocking chair and other chairs, wood-burning stove, TV with Ipod dock, DVD player and a CD player. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
We charge £50 extra for the cleaning of the cottage, clean bed linen, towels and T-towels. It is cleaned after visitors leave. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board tv internet access cot high chair barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
There are electric radiators in every room including 'The Nest'. There is no rubbish collection, so all waste has to be taken to a nearby skip.
Accessibility
There is direct access into the cottage from the car park where 3 cars can be parked. There are steps from the terrace down to the garden, and ladder steps up to the loft.
Outside
A large 3000 m2 garden, a 80 m2 patio goes all around the cottage, a wooden outdoor table and 4 chairs, a bench on terrace. Gas BBQ is also situated on the terrace.
Coast/Beach
Lake Medalfellsvatn. 2km away. Boat hire and fishing permits from Kaffi Kjos:
Hvalfjordur / Whale Bay 6km away. One of Iceland´s longest fjords. Long black beaches, beautiful walks
Golf
All Within Ca 20km From Cottage: Golf Club Reykjavik Korpulfsstadir. Golf Club Reykjavik - Grafarholt. Golf Club Bakkakot. Golf Club Kjolur.
Skiing
Blafjoll Ski And Snowboard Resort Ca 45-60 Min Drive.
Special interest holidays
Please contact owner for weblink addresses.
Travel
Keflavik international airport 75km. Reykjavik domestic flights 45km. Car ferry port - Seydisfjördur/ east Iceland 680km.
Car hire is essential since there is no scheduled public transport. Regular car is fine for the summer but a 4x4 is essential for the winter months from november - April.
Distances
Reykjavik 40 Min drive. Mosfellsbaer 25 min drive (we do all our food shopping there). Grundhverfi 15 min drive (petrol station and a small shop). Kaffi Kjos - less than 5 min drive (café, restaurant and a small shop. They are only open in the summer months). Thingvellir 20 min drive. Gullfoss / Geysir - 75 min drive. Skalholt - 90 min drive. Blue Lagoon 90 min drive. Snaefells Glacier - 2 hour drive. Glymur Waterfall 15 min drive.
Further details
Hvammsvik (ca 5 km). The facilities at Hvammsvik offer a variety of outdoor activities. Among them is rainbow trout fishing, golf, kayak excursion, football, hiking, camping, barbeques in a beautiful location by the shores of Hvalfjord.
Mosfellsbær has two supermarkets, Bonus and Krona. We prefer KRONA and next to it there is a fishmonger and a fantastic bakery. Nearby there is the fantastic swimming pool lagafellslaug.
Swimming: Every town has one or many geothermal pools. They are all fantastic so make sure you always take your swim kit with you.
Horse riding: Laxnes horse farm is about 15 min drive away. Whale watching from Reykjavík or Keflavík. Reykjavik Culture. Adventure tours. Glacier tours. River rafting. Hiking tours.
Booking notes
To book cottage, a contract will be sent out to be signed and a 33% of the total fee is requested as a deposit to be paid within 2 weeks. The remaining sum is to be paid no later than 6 weeks before arrival.
A deposit of £100 is also to be paid at the same time and will be refunded if there is no damage or missing items from the property.
Guest comments
Cottage in style in a beautiful setting 5 out of 5 - Joan Vic, Catalonia
Review Submitted: August 30, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2010
Our stay in this cottage was a wonderful experience. The cottage is very cosy and comfortable and our children really felt "at home" during our stay there.
It is located in a peaceful area near a lake, at the foot of Mount Esja - at the same time it is not far from Reykjavik and it is very convenient to visit the many attractions of western Iceland. It is also a good place for hiking or other outdoor pursuits. We have stayed in several cottages in Europe during the last ten years and I would definitely recommend this one. See more reviews on my webstie.
House swap
House swap considered, with sleeping facilities for at least 6 people
Owner profile
About the owner
I was brought up in Iceland but currently live in London, UK. We come to Iceland regularly where we relish the peace and quiet and the spectacular views all year round.
Year purchased: 2007
Why the owner chose a home in this location
The Location of the cottage is perfect for us. We have found a place close enough to Reykjavik so we can easily see friends and family and enjoy all the things the city has to offer. We also wanted to be able to enjoy the peace and beauty of the Icelandic countryside and mountains. We are keen walkers and there are great many hiking routes in the area of County Kjos and Hvalfjörd. (There is a map at the cottage showing these routes).The cottage is also well located for all the major attractions of the area such as Thingvellir national park, Blue Lagoon, Snaefellsnes. There are great swimming pools farily near wich youngsters of all ages enjoy, but what clinched the deal for us was the fact that on a clear day there is unobstructed view of the majestic Snaefellsnes glacier.
Unique benefits of the property
The cottage is genuinely cosy and a lovely place to relax. It is also a great place to come back to after a day trip. Our guests have gone on day trips as far north west as the Snaefellsnes glacier and as far south east as Jokulsarlon and Vik.
We love sitting on the terrace during summer evenings watching spectacular sunsets with little lambs grazing on the field in front of the cottage. Or dressing warmly during winter evenings and watch the northern lights dance across the sky. Unbeatable!
For booking and further information
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Inga Lisa Middleton
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