Dalabyggd Cottage - Romantic Getaway

We welcome you to visit our beautiful cottage. The cottage’s location is best described as being secluded while not too far off the beaten track. Located in a quiet farmland area should give you plenty of privacy to relax after a long day of travelling. The cottage is a 10 minute drive from the quaint town of Flúðir and (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) minute drive from Gullfoss and Geysir. You are sure to love the countryside surrounding the cottage and the horses in the field across from the house will provide you with those perfect (Hidden by Airbnb) photos to make your friends back home jealous. The cottage, one of two in the same lot, it is small (27 sqm / 290 sq ft) but yet convenient and spacious. It is ideal for two people but can host four (two adults and two children - we do not recommend the cottage for four adults). Featuring a luxury queen size bed with top of the line bedding and a sleeping sofa you are sure to have a great night’s sleep. The cottage has a full-size kitchen with a two-plate stove top, microwave and a Nespresso coffee maker. We’re sure that you’ll welcome the break from doing the dishes, and for that we have installed a quiet dish washing machine. There is a half size fridge and tableware for up to six people. The bathroom has all the necessary features including a full-size shower and a radiator to dry your towels. Outside you will have full access to the shared decking surrounding the cabin that will give an added feeling of oneness with nature and a chance to experience the 24-hour daylight during summer and the amazing Northern Lights in winter. We are available during normal waking hours, both via messages and phone. The nearby town of Flúðir has a mini market, liquor store and a farmer’s market. There are also great restaurants, including an Ethiopian restaurant, The Farmer’s Bistro (great food at very reasonable prices), and you can get breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Icelandair Hotel. You can also explore the nearby tomato farm Friðheimar, home to Iceland’s best tomato soup. There is nothing quite like eating tomato soup in the greenhouse where the tomatoes were grown. Remember to reserve a table in advance! The famous Secret Lagoon is at Flúðir and is an essential experience; it’s less expensive and less touristy than the Blue Lagoon, but with charisma and uniqueness in spades. Down the road from the cottage you’ll find Hrunalaug (Hruni hot spring), a natural pool you can bathe in (it’s free!! - remember to bring a towel), and at Laugarvatn you will find Fontana Spa. Gullfoss and Geysir, the stars of the Golden Circle, are just 20 km away. Take the stress out of the tour by organizing it on your own terms, or don’t hesitate to contact us, we have some great insider tips for you. There are numerous activities to explore close to the cottages: you can go river rafting, horseback riding and you’ll have endless options of hikes in the beautiful Icelandic nature. As the cottage is located off the beaten track, there is no public transportation reaching it. You will need to have your own car. In the summer you can use even the smallest car such as the Toyota Yaris, or similar, but in the winter, we recommend that you use a more robust car. A 4x4 is not required but might sometimes be advisable. The roads to the cottages are all serviced all year round (excluding New Year, Easter Sunday and Christmas, and other exceptions decided upon by the municipality), except the last 2-300 meters. In cases of heavy snowfall you should expect that you have to walk that distance, if your vehicle is unable to travel the distance. Dalabyggð Cottages are operated according to Icelandic regulation numb (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) According to the 6th paragraph of said regulation hosts shall keep a record of guests containing their name, Icelandic kennitala or date of birth, address and nationality. A couple of days before your arrival you will be sent an online check-in request. If your booking is made after May 15th (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) you are required to fill out the form and submit it. If you made your booking at or before said date it is optional for you to either fill out the form or meet up with an employee of Dalabyggð Cottages to get access to the cottage.