Skeiðvellir Villa Farm Stay

This great farm stay offers horse riding near Iceland’s, Golden Circle route and accommodation in the form of a comfortable, modern, self catering villa which sleeps up to six people beside the main farmhouse. It is located near the village of Hella, about 80km south of Reykjavík airport, in an area that is as peacefully rural and serene as you could ever imagine but within easy reach of a host of beautiful natural sights.

THE ACCOMMODATION:

The spacious villa (110 sqm) comes with three bedrooms, two doubles and a twin, a good, fully equipped kitchen and lounge with dining area with flat screen TV, & of course wifi throughout the property.

There is also plenty of outdoor space with a seating area, and you’ll find lovely views over the farm and the surrounding countryside, even out to sea, as far as the Westman Islands.

THE FARM:

Skeiðvellir is an extensive Icelandic horse breeding farm with dozens of horses that can be rented by the hour. The ever helpful owners also offer various horse riding lessons and tours in the surrounding area for all levels of ability.

 THE LOCATION:

This area around Hella is the agricultural heart of Iceland, and is a really great introduction to Icelandic rural life. It is less touristic around these parts and therefore more authentic, but it also offers easy access to what is known as the Golden Circle Route, a ring road known as such due to the number of natural attractions it has around it, including the very famous Pingvellir/Thingvellir national park, site of Iceland’s and the world’s oldest parliament, and the meeting point of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates.

Around the circle there are also the hot springs at Geysir, from where the English word geyser comes from, and many spectacular waterfalls such as Seljalandsfoss, and Gullfoss, Europe’s largest in terms of volume of water.

There are some great hiking around too; Fimmvörðuháls in particular is a popular trail which runs from Skógar to Þórsmörk, between the Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes. Eyjafjallajökull famously sent an ash cloud all around Europe when it erupted in 2010. Fimmvörðuháls too erupted in less spectacular fashion just before that which means the current trail runs through newly created landscapes, and is a fantastic day out.

You’ll find the owners of Skeiðvellir Farm Stay helpful and knowledgeable when it comes to recommendations of what to see and do in the area. Public transport is limited though, so it’s recommended you hire a car to make the trip south from Reykjavik, and to make the short trip into Hella village which has a couple of small restaurants and bars as well as a grocery shop.

WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY:

“Amazing views, very comfortable well equipped villa. We stayed two nights and they were two of the best days of our holiday. We rode at the next door stables and the staff were great….”

“Loved this villa!! You can’t beat the location if you’re looking for a gorgeous place to stay while exploring southeast Iceland. It’s quiet and secluded. You can see the Northern Lights on a clear night and there are horses on the property….”

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