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Facing the seafront in Búðardalur, The Castle features a garden and barbecue facilities. The property has sea and mountain views. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. At the homestay, units include a desk. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the homestay, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available. Guests at the homestay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Búðardalur, like canoeing and hiking. The homestay has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Reykjavík Domestic Airport is 153 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Búðardalur

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Annaïs
    Belgium Belgium
    Amazing stay, very friendly host! Was very helpful and a great kitchen
  • A
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    The place was amazing, probably the best throughout our trip. It has a great story, it offers a lot of information not only for the hotel but also the area and interesting facts about Iceland. As we arrived, the woman at the front desk informed...
  • Jade
    Australia Australia
    This guesthouse was comfortable, inviting and beautifully furnished. The rooms were modern and spacious, and while the host was kind enough to upgrade me to a double room (given I was staying at a quiet time) I saw my originally booked room and it...
  • Fjalar
    Iceland Iceland
    The bin was not empty. The electricity for the coffee machine did not work.
  • Arthur
    Australia Australia
    This is one of those times when I'd like to give an even higher rating. Very friendly, very comfortable, and waking beside a window with a stunning view. Truly lovely.
  • Janette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really comfy bedrooms, well equipped kitchen. Really nice
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A warm welcome from a family run business. We were given a cabin with a good selection of extras... kettle, microwave, toaster and fridge. It was spotlessly clean. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of towels provided. Own bathroom with shower. Good...
  • Jeoffrey
    France France
    The host was great, very nice and warm. It is the only place in Iceland where we really felt welcomed and made to feel good. It was the best mattress we had during our stay (10 nights) They have horses and invited us to tag along to pet and feed...
  • Laura
    Italy Italy
    Location: good. Bed: comfortable. Room: really nice. Bathroom: nice, with a shower. Staff: the host was friendly.
  • Sik
    Singapore Singapore
    Beautiful place. Cosy. Family owner staying at upper level.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 1,224 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Castle is located in a little sea village called Búðardalur. The house is just few meters from a black beach with incredible bird life therefore the view stunning. In every single room is a fridge, sink, toaster, coffee machine and kettle which gives the opportunity of having a breakfast.

Languages spoken

German,English,Icelandic,Swedish

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Icelandic
  • Swedish

House rules
The Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 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 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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