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Lake Þingvellir Cottage

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Exterior
Living room with a view of Lake Þingvellir
Living room
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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  • Thingvellir National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kerid Crater
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Nesjavellir
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Lake Þingvellir Cottage

A fully modernized charming family owned cottage, located in a beautiful landscape only one hour drive from Reykjavík.

The cottage is 60 square meters, with three bedrooms and sleeps 5 people. The master bedroom has a 160 cm double bed. Second bedroom has a bunk bed (120 cm and 90 cm). The third bedroom has 120 cm bed and a 40 inch flat screen. The bathroom is very bright with white tiles, big mirror and a shower. The kitchen, dining area and the living room are in an open space. Kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, oven, fridge, freezer, coffee machine etc. The living room has a fireplace, sofa, relaxing rocking chair and our guests can connect to a bluetooth speaker. From the living room is a beautiful view over Lake Þingvellir. The cottage has a central heating all year round.

At the terrace around the cottage is a Weber grill and a seating area with chairs and table. From there you can enjoy the view over Lake Þingvellir and the surrounding mountains with spectacular sunsets and the Northern Lights. In the garden there is a play area with a trampolin and and a football pitch in the summertime. Parking in front of the cottage has space for 2 cars.

All the major nature pearls in South Iceland - Gullfoss and Geysir, Þingvellir National Park, Langjökull Glacier, Kerið crater, Friðheimar tomato farm and Laugarvatn are all in the neighbourhood. The nearest supermarket is in 20 min drive from the cottage, at Laugarvatn

Conveniently located for a day´s trip to Landmannalaugar, Thorsmork, Skógafoss waterfall, Háifoss waterfall, Thjórsárdalur valley, Vatnajökull glacier, Skaftafell national park and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Veidilundur

Bláskógabyggd is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thingvellir National Park and Thingvallavatn, while Skyrland Museum and Listasafn Árnesinga are cultural highlights.
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What's nearby

  • Thingvellir National Park - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Laugarvatn Fontana - 17 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Kerid Crater - 18 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Nesjavellir - 23 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Reykjadalur Valley - 35 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 63 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Þingvellir Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Þingvellir Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Þingvellir Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Þingvellir Cottage located?

Situated in Bláskógabyggd, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Thingvallavatn and within 12 miles (20 km) of Thingvellir National Park and Öxarárfoss. Laugarvatn Fontana and Thingvellir Church are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Really lovely little holiday cottage. Views to the mountain and the lake amazing and nice location to explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin, great views

My second time staying here. A cosy, well-appointed cabin with great views of the lake and mountains. Easy to find. Exceptionally clean and great comms with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Stay

Very scenic, convenient and comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the living room and the heated floors in the bathroom. Hergill was very kind to us throughout our stay and we felt safe especially during a very severe rain and wind storm that would have been impossible t9 drive in. Overall, awesome stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cosy cottage

Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage, wonderful hosts! We will be back!

On our mother-daughter trip to Iceland we had a fabulous time at Lake Pingvellir cottage. The pictures don't do it justice, the setting is spectacular, the house is well appointed, so cozy we barely wanted to leave, the furniture is good quality, stylish and very comfortable. The hosts were incredibly accomadating and helpful in every way possible - we had many questions and even a snafu with being stuck in another development. I am already planning a return trip to Iceland and a stay at Pingvellir cottage will be first stop on the list.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

The cabin was a perfect home base for us as we explored the golden circle and southern Iceland. We traveled with our family of 4 (kids aged 13 and 15). We appreciated the three bedrooms, good WiFi, and beautiful view. We used the grill several times and appreciated the well stocked kitchen as it made eating in much easier! Hargrill was a great host - he was responsive and so kind to check on us given the volcanic eruption during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel D., Stockholm, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, great view of the lake

Can’t fault the stay. Great location, lovely property. Very good communication with the host. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reimund H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

For nature lovers

Cosy and calm cottage with panorama view. Close to the Pingvellir national park for hiking. Also a great base to reach the attractions of the golden circle, the south coast or the Reykjanes peninsula. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy, beautifully located home

We had a wonderful & memorable 3 night stay at Hergill's cottage. Hergill is a wonderful host and was very responsive to all our needs. The cottage is well equipped with 3 bedrooms and spacious beds to comfortably accommodate our family of 4. The decor is very tastefully done with nice windows that overlook the beautiful Thingvellir lake. The temperature in the rooms was perfect and can be regulated through an air unit. The kitchen and bathroom are functional and well stocked. The Internet is fast and accessible. We loved the fact that the charge was so centrally located- all the must see locations such as Geysir, Gulfoss,Thingvellir & Kerrid are a short drive away and the Southern Coast is also not too far off. In short, we had a great time at the cottage and would love to come back. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place with an amazing view

My husband and I have stayed at many rentals over the years and this was by far the most pleasant experience we’ve had. First, Hergill was an amazing host. He was easy to communicate with, accommodating, and most of all incredibly friendly. The place was spectacular and actually ended up being better than the pictures. It’s a cozy cottage, and while it was just my husband and I, it could easily have fit 5 guests. The cottage was clean, everything in working order, had a gas grill that we made daily use of, and my personal favorite was the view. Each morning I would get up and go stand on the back porch just to see the view; it was spectacular! The cottage is also perfectly placed along the Golden Circle so we were able easily make multiple stops along the way. It’s also only a 1-2 hour drive to other hotspots along Southern Iceland, and with the sun shining most of the day, we got to see so much. My husband and I plan on visiting Iceland again and we would not hesitate to book with Hergill!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

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