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Stóra-Vatnshorn

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Stóra-Vatnshorn

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
13 mentions

It’s located in a very quiet area surrounded by breathtaking nature which is als…

Comfortable level of space for three people

Great location
9 mentions

Pleasant cottage with all the required amenities, set in a charming location bes…

The location is great if you want to be secluded and far from everything but in …

Clean rooms
7 mentions

The cottage was comfortable and well-equipped; the Wi‑Fi was spotless and the te…

Clean, new, comfortable

Good value
1 mentions

The location was priceless, right in the middle of nothing

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

The kitchen is well equipped, and the wifi was reliable and fast

Breakfast available
1 mentions

We particularly liked the small kitchen to prepare breakfast and a warm meal aft…

Overview

Stóra-Vatnshorn is located 500 metres from the historic Eiríksstadir site and 17 km from Búdardalur village. It offers holiday houses with free WiFi access, private kitchen facilities and lake and mountain views. A seating area and TV feature in living rooms at Stóra-Vatnshorn. The holiday houses have either shared or private bathroom facilities. Stóra-Vatnshorn is located on a family-owned sheep and horse farm. A garden with BBQ facilities is available for guests’ use. Popular activities in the area include hiking. The Route 1 Ring Road is a 40-minute drive away.

Traveller reviews

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Thenappan

family_with_children

May 16, 2026

9

Overall, a delightful stay, especially for anyone looking to unwind in a peaceful, relaxed setting

Pleasant cottage with all the required amenities, set in a charming location beside a small stream and with sheep-grazing across the road — very relaxing and scenic. The cottage was comfortable and well-equipped; the Wi‑Fi was spotless and the temperature regulator worked perfectly, which made our stay very convenient.

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Jana

solo_traveller

May 10, 2026

10

Small however cosy and surprisingly very well equipped

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Wei Ren

couple

May 4, 2026

10

Everything was in great condition. Lovely and cute dog that showed us around too

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Cristina

couple

April 26, 2026

6

Too expensive for what you get for a one night stop.

The location is great if you want to be secluded and far from everything but in our case we needed a sleeping stop in between places so we chose to keep driving and booked this place at last minute without realising it wasn’t that easy to reach as the road was close so we had to drive at night time through a not great road to reach the property which we felt it was in the middle of no. So for us it definitely was not a good choice but if you plan to stay there longer it’s a beautiful location with beautiful nature around you. The living room space was big and nice, with a small kitchen but the bedroom was far too small, a double bed and walls all around the bed, it felt a bit claustrophobic and not very comfortable, also the bathroom was very small and a bit dated. To be honest I was expecting more for the £160 we paid (including tax).

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Magdalena

solo_traveller

October 13, 2025

10

Beautiful and cozy cabin.

The hut was beautiful, and the valley is so lovely. Perfect stay for a weekend escape.

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Alberto

family_with_children

October 11, 2025

10

The location was priceless, right in the middle of nothing. The house is essential but perfect!

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Elena

family_with_children

October 3, 2025

10

Beautiful cottage surrounded by nature

Beautiful accommodation in the nature. Clean, new, comfortable. Quiet location surrounded by nature. Spacious room and equipped with everything necessary. True Icelandic experience. We loved it and enjoyed it a lot! Got all information in advance. Thank you for a wonderful stay! 11/10 ⭐️

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Eva

couple

September 29, 2025

10

Wonderful stay in a cosy cabin surrounded by nature

This cabin really surprised us and ended up being one of our best stays during our Iceland trip (out of 13). It’s located in a very quiet area surrounded by breathtaking nature which is also perfect for observing the stars at night (and the northern lights if you are lucky). The cabin is spacious and equipped with everything you need. We particularly liked the small kitchen to prepare breakfast and a warm meal after a long day and the fact that the bedroom is separate from the kitchen and dining/living room. We would have loved to stay more than just one night. Definitely a recommendation!

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Phil

extended_group

September 28, 2025

9

Beautiful location with only nature's soundtrack.

Location, location, location. Very clean, tidy, warm and cosy. Comfortable level of space for three people.

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Laura

couple

September 24, 2025

9

We loved the cottage! It had all of the amenities we needed. We got soaking wet and a bit muddy earlier in the day when we were hiking, so it was a big plus being able to wash our clothes. We liked the kitchenette, which came in handy. The bed was really comfortable - too comfy because we slept in and had to rush to get out in time (that's a good problem!). The scenery, sheep, and horses - sublime! We wish we had booked a longer stay.

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Alexa

couple

September 9, 2025

10

Lovely cosy little cabin

Lovely cosy little cabin in a very peaceful location. Well equipped and a very comfy bed - would recommend!

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John

couple

September 8, 2025

10

Serious luxury, and extremely well equipped.

Accommodation 9/9 on an 11 day trip around Iceland. One of our top three accommodations on this trip. An absolutely lovely accommodation (to the extent that we're now looking at getting new window blinds at home to match the ones here). Very modern, and extremely well equipped. Maybe we got lucky, but this was also one of the least expensive places we stayed at.

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Jason

couple

September 7, 2025

9

An excellent well-equipped cosy cabin in a peaceful valley

A superb location on the side of a quiet valley, with ample privacy (there are four cabins in total, but not squashed too close to each other). The cabins are very cosy while not feeling small, and the bed was amazingly comfortable, with high quality bed linen also. The kitchen is well equipped, and the wifi was reliable and fast. An excellent option if you're in this part of Iceland!

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Marcel

couple

August 28, 2025

10

We wished we had booked this place for more than 1 night!

The Cabin is spacious, fully equipped, clean with a very comfortable bed. The possibility to wash clothes and cook a nice meal. The big tv in the bedroom with Apple TV was a nice addition. Quiet surroundings and a small waterfall nearby.

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WENWEN

family_with_children

August 28, 2025

10

Awesome place, Stunning view outside Comfortable, cozy, clean and quiet. Cottage fully furnished, from kitchen to WC with laundry. self check in is convenient.

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Carola

family_with_children

August 26, 2025

10

Best stay of our holiday till now!

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Andrea

family_with_children

August 1, 2025

10

An exceptional place.

Exceptionally clean, comfortable beds, beautiful and calm location, and very easy to find. We highly recommend.

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Uwe

couple

July 30, 2025

9

Very comfortable and well equipped lodge to stay for two.

In a beautiful and silent landscape, comfortable and well equipped lodge, good beds and pillars, nice place to sit outside.

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Raffaele

couple

July 27, 2025

9

Self check-in

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Francisco

family_with_children

July 26, 2025

10

Surprisingly good stay that can easily overtake lots of hotels around.

Exactly as announced. Comfortable, cozy, clean and quiet. Cottage fully furnished, from kitchen to WC with laundry. Stunning view

Facilities

Activities

Hiking

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 5:43 AM

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Stóra-Vatnshorn - 3 Star Hotel in Budardalur