The Saltery is located in Kvalnes. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa is equipped with 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and a washing machine. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kvalnes, like cycling and hiking. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of skiing. The nearest airport is Leknes Airport, 31 km from The Saltery.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Skiing

Canoeing


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10

Managed by Villa Lofoten

Company review score: 10Based on 2 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Welcome to our paradise - Villa Lofoten. We work with ecotourism, art, and culture in the northern part of Norway. We want to share this beautiful place with others who appreciate the beauty of nature, art and culture. Welcome to us!

Property information

The Saltery is a gem of vernacular architecture, situated on the quay in the fishing village of Kvalnes. Here you can stay exclusively, quietly and have many experiences. The house recently restored and centrally located in Lofoten near the main road E10, and in the middle between the towns of Leknes and Svolvær. The Saltery was one of the first buildings to be raised on the new quay, in the late 1920's. Here they salted cod on the ground floor. The rest of the house was split between living quarters for fishermen and storage space for tools and fishing equipment. The ground floor is still an open space, but today with a kitchen and dining space, fireplace and a bathroom by the stairs leading up to the first floor. Upstairs we find a lounge with a view out to the ocean as well as two bedrooms. Both bedrooms have double beds (160cm and 180cm). On the second floor you find a working space with a sofa as well as two bedrooms, one with two beds (each 90 cm) and one with one bed (120 cm). Suitable for 6 persons. Minimum 3 nights.

Neighbourhood information

Towards the turn of the century, Kvalnes was affected by a decline in population. Houses were sold and new people moved in. Kvalnes is one of the six inhabited places in Vestvågøy with midnight sun. People who like Kvalnes are often people looking for presence, closeness to nature, and self-expression. Here you can be yourself. Let the day go by, just observing sun and light, tide and wind, bird life and seaweed, northern lights and stars, snow and ice. That's why you're as likely to meet an astrophysicist from Belgium as a birdwatcher from Canada, an Indian photographer or an Australian surfer here. This was not always the case. Until the 1980s most people who lived at Kvalnes were what we call fisher-farmers. They survived through a combination of farming and fishing.

Languages spoken

English,Norwegian

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Saltery
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    Wellness
    • Open-air bath
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Live music/performance
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Temporary art galleries
      Off-site
    • Beach
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Snorkelling
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional charge
    • Skiing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Norwegian

    House rules

    The Saltery takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 17:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 12:00

     

    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 room.

    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

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    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.

    FAQs about The Saltery

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

    • The Saltery can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

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

    • Yes, The Saltery is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Saltery on this page.

    • The Saltery offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Beachfront
      • Open-air bath
      • Beach
      • Live music/performance
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Horse riding
      • Temporary art galleries

    • The Saltery has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

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

    • Check-in at The Saltery is from 17:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The Saltery is 1.3 miles from the centre of Kvalnes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.