Bessastaðir, 531 Hvammstangi, Iceland
#5 of 8 Holiday rentals in Hvammstangi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 70 apartment reviews
8.9Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
9.5
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Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Sarah
CanadaVery friendly and responsive host. Beautiful location. Quaint and beautiful home. Everything we needed was there. A wonderful location to see the north Iceland coast
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Harrie
NetherlandsSome parts of kitchenarea (shelfs and stuff on it) are in need of good clean (consequence of missing air extractor over oven).
What a nice guesthouse, just what we like. An old farmhouse with modernised central heating, partly floorheating, double window glasses, shower and good firm beds. Bit still a house with lots of original character. We spent our resting Sunday here. If you like old houses with a soul, this is the place to be. Stable internet, but bit slow, but that is normal for rural area I guess
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Bart
NetherlandsThe view and the silence
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Catriona
CanadaThe location was so picturesque and very calming and relaxing. It was lovely to be close to the sea and visit with the horses. We also had fresh milk waiting in the fridge for our arrival, which was delicious and a lovely welcoming touch.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 July 2024
Stefo75
ItalyBeautiful house in an amazing place. Great journey.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Alison
United KingdomNothing - everything was brilliant
Everything- best guesthouse ever! Amazing views, very clean and well equipped. Lots of birds to see nearby and even an arctic fox. Superb!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Alex
United StatesVery very nice view, cute little property in a quiet location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Benedikt
GermanyAwesome view and great cozy house!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Biying
ChinaMaybe in winter it could be better that the deep snow could be swept a little bit, so that the guests with big luggage could be more convenient to walk.😊
Wonderful sea view near the house and a lot of vintage furniture in the house, really special experience to live in such lovely place, also the farm nearby could be visited and the staff of the farm is nice and lovely horses and dog.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Elena
ItalyFresh milk :) nice cozy place!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Gavin
SingaporeWhen sky is dark, it is hard to find the place
Quiet and safe
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Kit
SingaporeNil
Very local stay at this house, thanks for the fresh milk 🥛
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Grace
United StatesSomewhat cluttered. Too much stuff. Far from Hvammstangi.
A traditional Icelandic farmhouse with room for a large family and toys for kids.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Gisela
DenmarkGreat house and peaceful location. It has everything we needed for our one night stay!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Bryan
United StatesVery roomy house with great views. Bed was comfy. House is on a farm and the hosts gave us fresh milk from their cows. Very peaceful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Gali
NetherlandsThe only thing I didn’t like is that the mattresses are too soft — for someone prone to back pain, like me, it’s very difficult to sleep on such mattresses.
IT’S AMAZING! Such a lovely house! We fell in love with when we were still approaching it in the car. The location and the views are marvellous, it’s incredibly quiet — you only hear the birds and the sea. The house itself is retro-styled but very neat, clean and spacious. The kitchen is very convenient. The weather was surprisingly warm and sunny, so we could even lunch outside. Our child loved it that she could run to sea in two minutes and collect seashells. We truly regret we couldn’t stay there longer.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Melvin
SingaporeHot water was natural and the sulphurous smell can be a little overwhelming
We had the entire building (2 floors) to ourselves. Quiet surroundings in a farm Very well-equipped kitchen Cosy environment
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Olivier
BelgiumThe location is a bit remote: there is a 20km drive to the village ans shops. But that's the price to pay to be in that beautiful landscape!
This is a beautiful little house facing the sea, with no neighbours. It's not new but has a nice atmosphere. The midnight sun is quite a magic view.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Narendra
Germany-
beautifully situated directly over the fjord. Secluded and quiet location in the middle of nature. Very cozy, clean and well equiped. Friendly owners.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Lotta
FinlandMy son absolutely loved this house - but my daughter disliked it. Apparently, the best accommodation option for some - but not for some others. The owner expected us to wash the dishes, remove the garbage and leave the house in the same condition as it was when we arrived. Accordingly, not all kitchen equipment etc. were very clean (when we arrived).
An interesting old house with a long history. A fine bathroom. Easy check-in. Several rooms & beds available. Nice view. My son loved this house!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Andrea
FranceAll was perfect.
Stunning position on the sea. A lot of charme.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Sun
Hong Kongthe location is great, just next to the sea, and the owner gives us welcome milk from their cows, which is very fresh the house is clean and vintage
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Johanna
FinlandNone
absolutely amazing place! so beautiful outdoors and indoors. the most beautiful accommodation I have ever visited (I have travelled a lot). The fresh milk in the fridge was a really nice suprise!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
George
Romaniawe couldn't stay longer :(
The old house feels like a true home after you arrive. You have everything you need plus some fresh milk from the farm. We arrive late and had an amazing view.
Stayed in June 2023
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