Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Guesthouse Vatnsholt: a family-friendly guesthouse with northern lights viewing and unique cottage stays

Accommodations

Guesthouse Vatnsholt offers simply furnished rooms with either private or shared bathroom facilities. The property also provides unique cottage accommodations that are distinct from standard hotel rooms, suitable for families. Guests can choose rooms in the main building or separate cottages, each with access to shared common areas.

Dining

The on-site restaurant is housed in a renovated farmhouse, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a rustic setting. The menu features regional specialties made with locally sourced ingredients, including fish from the on-site lake. A bar, coffee house, and special diet menus are also available.

Activities and Entertainment

Guests have access to billiards, darts, a games room, evening entertainment, happy hour, live music, movie nights, themed dinner nights, and walking tours. The property also includes a children's playground, indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment. Board games and puzzles are available in the shared lounge area.

Location and Surroundings

Guesthouse Vatnsholt is peacefully situated by Lake Villingarholt, 16 km from Selfoss town centre and 70 km from Reykjavik. It lies directly on Iceland's scenic Ring Road, providing easy access to the Golden Circle and south coast. The remote location offers excellent opportunities for viewing the Northern Lights due to minimal light pollution.

Family Friendly Features

The property has a small collection of domesticated animals called the Lilliputian Zoo, which is popular with children. A children's playground, outdoor play equipment, and indoor play area are available on site. Family rooms and cottages provide flexible accommodation options for travelers with children.

• Accommodation: Simply furnished rooms and unique cottages with shared or private bathrooms
• Dining: Rustic restaurant in a renovated farmhouse serving regional specialties from the on-site lake
• Entertainment: Billiards, darts, games room, live music, movie nights, and walking tours
• Location: By Lake Villingarholt, 16 km from Selfoss, on the Ring Road
• Family: Lilliputian Zoo, children's playground, indoor play area, and family rooms
• Northern lights: Remote setting with minimal light pollution for aurora viewing