Guesthouse Vatnsholt
Guesthouse Vatnsholt
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Peacefully situated by Lake Villingarholt, Vatnsholt Bed & Breakfast is 16 km from Selfoss town centre. Impressive mountain views are featured. The rooms of Vatnsholt Bed & Breakfast are simply furnished and have either private or shared bathroom facilities. Housed in a renovated farmhouse, Vatnsholt’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a rustic setting. The menu offers regional specialties made with locally sourced ingredients including the on site lake. The staff can help arrange activities like horse riding, fishing and football golf. Other facilities include free WiFi, a children’s playground and a large outdoor area. The guesthouse is situated by Iceland’s scenic Ring Road, 70 km from Reykjavik. On-site parking is free for guests.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- 3 restaurants
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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2 single beds or 1 double bed | ||
4 bunk beds and 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 double bed | ||
1 single bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 double bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
Bedroom 1 2 single beds Bedroom 2 2 single beds Bedroom 3 1 large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 2 single beds Bedroom 2 1 double bed Bedroom 3 2 single beds | ||
Bedroom 1 2 single beds Bedroom 2 2 single beds Bedroom 3 2 single beds Bedroom 4 2 single beds Bedroom 5 1 double bed | ||
1 double bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
2 single beds and 1 double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Katarzyna
Poland
“Clean and nice room. Good location for travelling in South. Coffee, Tea and Cocoa was for free which was really nice:)” - Hema
United Kingdom
“Location is great and is so quiet.There is a common area which is so cozy and the food in the restaurant is delicious and the staff are friendly.” - Jülide
Turkey
“We saw our first aurora here, they offered very tasty hot chocolate. Good experience.” - Jamie
United Kingdom
“The reception staff made the stay, very accommodating” - Aadi
India
“Facilities and reception along with common room facilities having games and television” - Emmeline
Hungary
“Very friendly staff, great common area with pool table, darts,… The location was great, quiet and isolated, yet close to many great viewpoints. Our room was a little separate “cottage” with small, private bathroom included.” - Gerdagerda
Germany
“Clean warm cozy room & bathroom. Friendly personell, very easy check-in/check-out process. Nice shared living room with plenty of sitting options & games to spend your evenings in. Given the place is located in the middle of countryside, you'll...” - Yohan
France
“Beautiful place with clean room, toilet and bath. Breakfast was really good but not included in the book.” - JJames
United States
“Farm bnb. Small cottage. Small bathroom. Really affordable.” - Dader
Taiwan
“The location is great with a stunning view. You can enjoy the vastness of Iceland from this place, and they offer coffee and tea in the hall, which is a nice touch.”

Managed by Margret and Johann Owners
Company information
Property information
Neighbourhood information
Languages spoken
English,Spanish,Icelandic,PolishProperty surroundings
Restaurants3 restaurants on site
- Vatnsholt Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceTraditional
- Blind Raven
- CuisineInternational
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceModern
- Summer Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBrunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly
Facilities of Guesthouse VatnsholtGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- 3 restaurants
- Family rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linen
View
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Live music/performanceAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nights
- Evening entertainment
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Darts
- BilliardsAdditional charge
- Children's playground
- Games room
- FishingAdditional charge
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Icelandic
- Polish
House rulesGuesthouse Vatnsholt takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 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
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests arriving by car are advised to contact the property in advance, in order to receive detailed driving directions. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that reservations for the restaurant must me made at least one day prior to arrival for bookings between 1 September and 1 June.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.