Cabin in Southern Region
Reasons to book
About this cabin rental
Discover Iceland's Golden Circle from our cosy countryside cottage at Giljabakki, a 21-hectare Icelandic horse farm near Borg í Grímsnesi. Surrounded by tall trees and open countryside, the cottage gives you privacy, panoramic views and some of the darkest night skies near Reykjavík.
THE SPACE
The cottage pairs timeless timber-cabin charm with modern comforts.
- Living area: a crackling wood stove, a 65" LED TV with cable, a Sonos speaker and a comfortable sofa bed.
- Kitchen: fully equipped, with an oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, espresso machine, toaster and everything you need to cook.
- Sleeping: the bedroom has a queen bed. The attic bedroom has a queen bed and a single bed. The living-room sofa bed sleeps two more.
- Bathroom: one bathroom with a shower.
- Included: bed linen, towels, fast Wi-Fi (plus ethernet) and a washing machine.
- Families: a travel cot, high chair and outdoor playground are available.
OUTDOORS
Relax on the covered terrace or soak in the private saltwater hot tub among the trees. Fire up the BBQ, gather around the fire pit or swing in the hammock. Our friendly Icelandic horses roam the land around the cottage and love a visit (and a treat). Thanks to minimal light pollution, the starry skies here are spectacular, and on clear nights from September to April you may see the Northern Lights from the hot tub.
LOCATION
The cottage sits right on the Golden Circle route. Approximate driving times:
- Kerið crater: about 10 min
- Selfoss: about 20 min
- Urriðafoss waterfall: about 20 min
- Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal spa: about 25-30 min
- Þingvellir National Park: about 35-40 min
- Secret Lagoon: about 35 min
- Geysir / Strokkur: about 40-45 min
- Gullfoss: about 50-55 min
- Reykjavík: about 45 min, for restaurants, galleries and nightlife
- Keflavík Airport: about 1 h 30 min
GOOD TO KNOW
- A car is recommended.
- The cottage runs on solar energy.
- Self check-in uses a lockbox, and there is free parking on site.
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