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Bessastadir Guesthouse

Comfortable cottage near the beach

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Mountain view
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Partial ocean view
    Partial ocean viewPartial ocean view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

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Bessastaðir, Hvammstangi, Northwestern Region, 531
  • Popular LocationIcelandic Seal Center Museum27 min drive
  • Popular LocationChapel at Groef29 min drive
  • Popular LocationHvitserkur86 min drive

Most relevant reviews

ExperimentalCarousel

8/10 Good

Lovely view, near to the sea. The wind was very strong. Haha.
Feb 6, 2019

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bessastadir Guesthouse

Comfortable cottage near the beach
Guests at this beach cottage will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Limited housekeeping is available.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Bessastadir Guesthouse House Hvammstangi
Bessastadir Guesthouse House
Bessastadir Guesthouse Hvammstangi
Bessastadir house Hvammstangi
Bessastadir Guesthouse Cottage
Bessastadir Guesthouse Hvammstangi
Bessastadir Guesthouse Cottage Hvammstangi

About the area

Hvammstangi

Located in Hvammstangi, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Notable landmarks in the area include Chapel at Groef and Hvitserkur. Icelandic Seal Center Museum is another place to visit that comes recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum - 27 min drive
  • Chapel at Groef - 29 min drive
  • Borgarvirki - 52 min drive
  • Illugastadir seal watching - 72 min drive
  • Hvitserkur - 86 min drive

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sjávarborg - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Hlaðan Kaffihús - Hvammstanga - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Vertinn - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Sirop Bar - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bessastadir Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bessastadir Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bessastadir Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Bessastadir Guesthouse?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Bessastadir Guesthouse located?

Situated in Hvammstangi, this beach cottage is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Icelandic Seal Center Museum and 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Chapel at Groef.

Bessastadir Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emirse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos encanto la casa, su decoracion es tipica. Tiene de todo lo q necesitamos y nos encanto el detalle de que ella nos dejo leche de su farm.

8/10 Good

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Charming farmhouse with great views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kaymen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
host is nice and offer a bottle of fresh cow milk from his farm. Very tasty. And the house is cozy. only draw back is a little bit far from main road. But it is ok for self driving travel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The door was a little sticky, and I have an advertisement that mentioned a washer and dryer and there wasn't one. The property was gorgeous, the view was breathtaking, the history of the home is charming. We loved our stay, and would definitely include it in our travels again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Windermere

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very secluded and local cottage stay. The house has a lot of character, some areas need some updates. The grounds are beautiful and I could spend days on them looking over to the water. Fresh milk was delicious, is from the owners farm next door. The house has history, the property was built in the early 1900s!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A fantastic view and location. Property had everything you needed but don't expect 5 star.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience to stay in this guesthouse. Its very quiet and peaceful. We loved the house and it was wonderful to sit at the dining room table and look out at the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shivani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fabulous cottage in beautiful location
We loved everything about the cottage .. fabulous location, Warm and cosy ,well equipped and wished we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great management. Gentlemen went out of his way to make everything perfect. Had trouble with WiFi and he didn’t give up till it was resolved. Clean and in good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is being kept at a mint condition with easy access from the main ring road. The cottage is well equipped with more than enough amenities and ingredients for us to make a satisfying meal. Love the shampoo and conditioner which is from Soley, they smell absolutely amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbe at Bessastadir
Superbe guest house Bessastadir. One of the best stay during our trip around Iceland. We could have spent more days at the house. Stunning surroundings and easy to find and get the key. I will certainly return to this place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

MapleSyrup, Chapel Hill, NC, USA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quaint farmhouse with an incredible view and a lot of history. We loved sitting at the dining table and enjoying the fresh farm milk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

JBinLA, Los Angeles, CA

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you are looking for an authentic Icelandic home experience, this is your place. It's in a nice, secluded area that is at the end of a long gravel road with lots of sheep to navigate. There are all the amenities of home including a well-stocked kitchen (with fresh milk from the farm), DVDs, and a BBQ. Be warned though, the hot water is malodorous (not unusual for the area) and the towel warmer does not work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view, near to the sea. The wind was very strong. Haha.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fjord views for days.
Beautiful property with a great old farm house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

KD, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a cozy guesthouse close to the water- we had such a relaxing stay! The directions and check in instructions were very easy and we had fun walking along the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location and we had a very nice stay near the beach. Location is easier to find than we originally expected. it was a good stopover point on our trip around the ring road. The beach was nice, but we couldn't figure out how we were supposed to get there and took a very long path. There was a handbook that said it was ok to walk the grounds, but the only map directly states where NOT to go because of the fields, not a good walking path on where to go. Kitchen was well equipped, but the items in it (i.e. pans) were very old and scratched up so we didn't want to use them.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay.
NIce stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alexander , Columbia, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy home away from the world
About 8 minutes from the main road (you may need a 4x4 in the winter as the snow may get slippery). They give give a bottle of milk from their farm cows which is absolutely delicious! There’s four beds downstairs set with toys for children, tv with dvds in a living room that’s so snuggling. The kitchen is stacked with everything one would need to cook whatever they desired, coffee is provided as well, and the bathroom is aquatinted with standard amenities. Our family enjoyed with this home as if it were our own, we forgot about all troubles we had. Originally planned to stay for one night so that we could drive to the West Fjords and to Akureyri but we fell in love so deeply that we ended up staying at Bessastadir for three nights to explore the fields and walking by the waters, very romantic for my wife and I. We managed to go see the horses and cows, the owners invited us out of respect which was kind. We named the newest born calf “Trixy”! All-in-all the best experience we’ve had in a guesthouse ever.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Loïc

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This place is a real gem. If you’re looking for a cute house that would make you feel home then it is the place to be.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021