Description
Summary
Description
The Sydra Skordugil Guesthouse is an affordable, beautiful guesthouse with five bedrooms on a horse-farm in north Iceland. Those who want to stay in accommodation off the beaten track with stunning mountain views should be sure to read ahead.
Location & Nearby
The Sydra Skordugil Guesthouse is located on a spectacular horse farm surrounded by mountains. The farm itself has stables and an indoor riding arena, and offers riding tours such as the 1-hour Pleasure Ride, the Magical Ride, private tours and multi-day riding packages. Within walking distance are two little-known but fascinating cultural attractions; about a 30-minute walk (3 km) north is Glaumbaer Museum, where you can marvel over historic turf farms from Iceland’s past, and about an hour's walk (5 km) south is Varmahlid, a village that boasts even more of these marvels.
Varmahlid also has services such as gas and groceries; if you don’t fancy the hike, the drive takes less than five minutes.
In spite of its remoteness, there are still plenty of famous sites within easy driving distance of the guesthouse. Spectacular coastal towns on the northern fjords, such as Blonduos and Hofsos, can be reached in under 50 minutes, for example. The capital of north Iceland, Akureyri, is about an hour and a half's drive away (around 100 km), from which you can embark on plenty of nature adventures and continue onto sites such as the Lake Myvatn area.
Facilities & Amenities
The Sydra Skordugil Guesthouse is a large, modern, comfortable house with five bedrooms and two bathrooms, both of which have showers and hair dryers. Couples, pairs and solo travellers should look into booking one of the cosy twin rooms, which have two single beds that can be pushed together and cover 9 sqm. Family and other large groups will suit the more spacious family rooms, which are 12 sqm and sleep up to four guests.
All rooms have magnificent mountain views.
Guests can self-cater in the modern, fully-furnished kitchen, and relax in the living room with its television and small library. Wifi is free throughout the house, and breakfast is provided every morning.
As a final cherry on top, there is a hot tub in the back garden that guests are welcome to bask in. This is a fantastic spot to look out for the aurora borealis in winter. There is also outdoor seating and barbecue facilities, and fishing is available at an extra charge. Free parking is available on site. Pets are allowed on request.
Why Choose Sydra Skordugil Guesthouse?
Anyone travelling to north Iceland, seeking to stay well off the beaten track in affordable accommodation with a hot tub, should not hesitate in booking Sydra Skordugil Guesthouse.
