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Peacefully situated by Lake Villingarholt, Vatnsholt Bed & Breakfast is 16 km from Selfoss town centre. Impressive mountain views are featured. The rooms of Vatnsholt Bed & Breakfast are simply furnished and have either private or shared bathroom facilities. Housed in a renovated farmhouse, Vatnsholt’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a rustic setting. The menu offers regional specialties made with locally sourced ingredients including the on site lake. The staff can help arrange activities like horse riding, fishing and football golf. Other facilities include free WiFi, a children’s playground and a large outdoor area. The guesthouse is situated by Iceland’s scenic Ring Road, 70 km from Reykjavik. On-site parking is free for guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
4 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Bedroom 5:
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lorraine
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast was great. Fresh and lots of variety. Location was very central but still rural and quiet. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Loved the common rooms to gather and play cards. Loved watching the Icelandic pony being ridden on the property
  • Aishwarya
    Germany Germany
    The property was strategically located, making it easy to travel and visit the South coast of Iceland. It was also a little away from the city lights, allowing us to catch the Northern Lights twice during our stay. The staff was so helpful and...
  • Noha
    Egypt Egypt
    Very friendly and helpful hosts. The place is kind off-road but it's perfect for northern lights seeing. We got to see it there thanks to the host personally notifying us. There was a lovely farm with horses and goose in the lake nearby.

Managed by Margret and Johann Owners

Company review score: 8.8Based on 117,375 reviews from 184 properties
184 managed properties

Company information

We have been renting out rooms in Guesthouse Vatnsholt since 2010. We moved from Hafnarfjordur to Vatnsholt 2006 and opened 2010.

Property information

Vatnsholt is an old farm, today we are running 34 rooms guesthouse and a restaurant in the old barn.

Neighbourhood information

The location of Vatnsholt is great for trip to the Golden circle and exploration of the whole south coast. We are also just a few minutes away from waterfall Uriðafoss or city Selfoss.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Icelandic,Polish

Property surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • Vatnsholt Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
  • Blind Raven
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
  • Summer Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Brunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Guesthouse Vatnsholt
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • 3 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Icelandic
  • Polish

House rules

Guesthouse Vatnsholt takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:30

Check-out

Until 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 5 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Guesthouse Vatnsholt accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Guests arriving by car are advised to contact the property in advance, in order to receive detailed driving directions. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that reservations for the restaurant must me made at least one day prior to arrival for bookings between 1 September and 1 June.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Guesthouse Vatnsholt

  • Room options at Guesthouse Vatnsholt include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Suite
    • Apartment
    • Studio

  • Guests staying at Guesthouse Vatnsholt can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Yes, Guesthouse Vatnsholt is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Guesthouse Vatnsholt is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guesthouse Vatnsholt has 3 restaurants:

    • Summer Restaurant
    • Blind Raven
    • Vatnsholt Restaurant

  • Guesthouse Vatnsholt is 50 yards from the centre of Vatnsholt. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guesthouse Vatnsholt offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live music/performance
    • Movie nights
    • Happy hour
    • Walking tours

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