Iceland
Iceland
From volcanoes and glaciers to black beaches, geothermal pools and the Northern Lights, Iceland is one of the world’s wildest, weirdest destinations. A paradise for adventurous travellers.
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Echoing the traditional ‘turf houses’ that were once widely used across Iceland, this modern cottage complex makes a great overnight stop-off as you drive along the south coast.
There are 25 rooms, furnished in a simple Icelandic style with modern touches. Most also offer a lake view, and glass doors that slide open onto your own timber patio.
The design is modern, but it feels homely too – the grass-roofed cottages look rather like hobbit houses crossed with seaside bathing huts.
The in-house restaurant, Bistro 1783, offers superb views of the mighty ice sheet of Vatnajokull.
It’s a glorious location, with mountains, glaciers and volcanoes looming to the north, and black sand beaches within easy driving distance. It’s also surprisingly green, surrounded by low grassy hills and a sparkling lake.
Skaftafell glacier, for glacier hiking, snowmobiling and ice cave exploration, lies just 70km east, while the glacial lagoon of Jokulsarlon is 50km further.
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Iceland
From volcanoes and glaciers to black beaches, geothermal pools and the Northern Lights, Iceland is one of the world’s wildest, weirdest destinations. A paradise for adventurous travellers.