Sleeping with the Horses

Landeyjarvegur, 861 Hvolsvöllur, Iceland – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>82</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.3
9.3
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82 reviews
a bedroom with a large bed with blue sheets at Sleeping with the Horses in Hvolsvöllur
a bathroom with a toilet and a glass shower stall at Sleeping with the Horses in Hvolsvöllur
two buildings in a field with horses in the background at Sleeping with the Horses in Hvolsvöllur
a bedroom with a bed with a blue head board at Sleeping with the Horses in Hvolsvöllur
a picture of a horse on the wall above a microwave at Sleeping with the Horses in Hvolsvöllur
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Sleeping with the Horses

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  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site
Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Located in Hvolsvöllur and only 21 km from Seljalandsfoss, Sleeping with the Horses provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. Skogafoss Waterfall is 49 km from the apartment. All units comprise a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a microwave, a toaster, a fridge and a stovetop. The units include a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Hvolsvöllur
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nève
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Very spacious and well equipped space and what a pleasure to wake up with the horses in front of the bed! The host is very nice and knowledgeable”
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely cosy cabin, very comfortable and warm. Horses were very friendly and we loved watching them in their field right in front of our cabin. Bonus to see amazing Northern Lights on the night we stayed.”
  • Gina
    Hungary Hungary
    “It is a cozy and quiet cabin but spacious enough to be comfortable. There were many blankets to choose from. The room smelled very nice. The kitchenette has all you need including stove, dishwasher, Nespresso machine with capsules. The view...”
  • Jean-marc
    Belgium Belgium
    “The most beautiful and largest cottage we had during our trip. Everything was perfect, clen, beautiful... and the view on horses is of course a plus”
  • Harald
    Austria Austria
    “Feel the country and the horses! We stayed here for one week and visited common and secret places nearby by the rented 4WD. Very close to the ferry (Landeyjahöfn) to the Vestmannaeyjar (Westmen Island). The cottage is clean and has a cooking...”
  • Isabella
    Germany Germany
    “Beautiful surroundings with view of happy perfectly kept horses on super well maintained fields - just amazing. Beds including the pullout sofa were super comfortable, layout very efficient with a spacious bathroom - the nicest we have seen on our...”
  • Pranav
    India India
    “Kim was very friendly and made my 3 year old son really comfortable around the horses and made sure he had his first Icelandic horse ride.”
  • Mingwei
    Taiwan Taiwan
    “It's a very good farm with complete equipment and large rooms. The farm horses are right in front of the window, which is very cute. Because the area is very open and there is no light pollution, you can see the aurora and stars at night. It is...”
  • Hazel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fabulous place. Beautifully equipped rooms . Lovely horses and a splendid host. Special.”
  • Helena
    Germany Germany
    “We had a great stay. The cabin is well equipped, especially the kitchen. The cabin itself is very spacious and has very high ceilings. Everything fits together nicely and looks great. Waking up and being able to see horses is truly special. The...”

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Hordur

Company review score: 8.9Based on 77 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hi, I am Hörður, born and raised in Iceland. I have been around horses most of my life and practiced yoga for the last 20 years. I work full-time with horses on my two farms. One farm is located close to Reykjavík and the other is located on the South shore of Iceland. Both farms are working farms. When you come for a visit you will experience an authentic Icelandic farm and be treated as my personal guest when joining my tours. Feel free to get in touch for more inquiries about available tours.

Property information

Welcome to our new cabins, where you sleep next to your horse! The houses are 40 square meters studio apartments with kitchen facilities and sleep up to 4 persons. The cabins are placed right on the farm with a volcano view on one side and your horse in the back. As you step onto the property, you are greeted by the soothing sounds of horses trotting and the earthy scent of hay. Wide-open pastures paint a picturesque scene, with vibrant green grass stretching out as far as the eye can see. Majestic horses roam freely, their strong, muscular bodies glistening in the sunlight.

Neighbourhood information

The farm is centrally located for travelers on the South Coast of Iceland. The farm stands isolated, surrounded by our horses but only 8 kilometers away from the ring road.

Languages spoken

English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sleeping with the Horses
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Seating Area
    Room Amenities
    • Private entrance
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Horse riding
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • View
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Icelandic

    House rules
    Sleeping with the Horses takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 09:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    License number: 1811073

    FAQs about Sleeping with the Horses

    • Check-in at Sleeping with the Horses is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Sleeping with the Horses is 7.5 miles from the centre of Hvolsvöllur. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Sleeping with the Horses may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Sleeping with the Horses has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Sleeping with the Horses offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Horse riding

    • Sleeping with the Horses can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.