Description
Summary
Description
The Vogur Country Lodge is a luxurious, modern hotel far off the beaten track in Iceland, immersed in seldom-visited landscapes and overlooking a fjord. Travellers who want to get in touch with the country’s nature, while staying at an accommodation with an outdoor hot tub, sauna and other lavish touches, will find the Vogur Country Lodge an incomparable escape.
Location & Nearby
The closest main towns to the Vogur Country Lodge, Budardalur and Reykholar, are both over an hour away, illustrating the peaceful isolation that the hotel boasts. Surrounding it is expansive farmland, untouched wilderness and beautiful seascapes with countless islands, making it the kind of place that avid hikers and nature lovers can only dream of.
Its distance from Iceland’s major attractions, however, does not mean that many beautiful regions are not accessible. Budardalur, which is 70 minutes’ drive away, sits right by the magnificent Snaefellsnes Peninsula. As such, you can explore sites such as Kirkjufell mountain, the Snaefellsjokull glacier, and the Londrangar sea stacks within a day.
Reykholar, meanwhile, which is 80 minutes’ north, is the first town of the Westfjords, a most remote and breathtaking region renowned for its mountains, fjords and abundant wildlife.
Facilities & Amenities
The Vogur Country Lodge is a beautiful building that was once a farmhouse. Its decor is rustic and traditional, yet its features are modern and its facilities are excellently maintained. The standard rooms come in twin, double and family varieties, the latter of which has two double beds for up to four; all boast en suite bathrooms. Travellers who book superior rooms or junior suites, meanwhile, will appreciate their incredible mountain views.
Those staying in one of these lovely rooms will find that, in spite of its isolation, the Vogur Country Lodge has everything that they could need. For example, it boasts an outdoor hot tub, a sauna, an esteemed restaurant, a barbecue hut, a playground and a library, all of which are free. Staff can also help you organise trips to Lundey Island, which has a resident puffin colony in summer.
Finally, Wifi is available throughout the hotel.
Why Choose the Vogur Country Lodge?
Guests who want a mystical escape in Iceland’s far-flung wilderness, without losing out on any amenities, should look no further than the Vogur Country Lodge. Be sure to book your place here now.
