The Farm House by Hvammsvik Hot Springs

The Farm House is part of Hvammsvik Nature Resort & Hot Springs, a gated 1200 acre estate along the coast enjoying spectacular nature and views, only 45 min away from Reykjavik. It's a magical place where you become one with nature in a rustic yet luxurious lodge with top quality furniture and art, fishing lake and close to many amazing sights like the Golden Circle, Glymur waterfall & hiking paths. On site you will find the renowned Hvammsvík Hot Springs, Bistro & Bar. The space The Farm House was completely renovated in 2017 and is part of the Hvammsvik Estate. It was originally built in 1929 as a traditional 3 story farmhouse with exceptional views over the property and Hvalfjörður "Whalefjord" bay. The house is on three floors with two bedrooms and a bathroom with a shower on the top floor. An open kitchen, dining room and living room are on the first (middle) floor. On the ground/entrance floor you have a TV room with a double sofabed, fully equipped bathroom with washer and dryer and a bedroom with a twin or king bed. Please note that to access the bedroom on the ground floor you must go through the TV room. Outside you have a garden, chicken coup, outdoor dining area and access to the surrounding nature. The property is full of original Icelandic art by many of Iceland's most promising artists however ultimately, it’s all about the surrounding mountains, the ocean and becoming one with nature. Hvammsvik Estate consists of several old farm buildings and a large barn that have been newly renovated to meet all modern needs while keeping the integrity and rustic charm of its origin. One of the unique elements of Hvammsvik Estate is that it is entirely self-sufficient both for its hot and cold water both of which are sourced within the Estate. There is a shared geothermal hot spring at the oceans edge which is available to our guests and the same well provides all the hot water for the property. As Hvammsvik is a private gated estate you can walk around for hours in total privacy and emerge yourself with nature enjoying the peacefulness of the ocean and the surrounding mountains. There are over 30 different types of birds in and around Hvammsvik. Wild sheep roam around and if you are lucky, you can spot the Arctic Fox roaming around at night. The Arctic Fox is a small and completely harmless Fox that changes colors with the seasons. There are also a lot of mussels around the islands on the property that are accessible in low tide and are delicious to cook when appropriate. Hvammsvik is a historical landmark that was first discovered by the Vikings 1000 years ago, as is recorded in Landnáma, the Icelandic book of settlers dating back to the 11th century. No wonder they choose Hvammsvik given its incredible landscape, natural harbour, geothermal hot spring and wildlife. The Vikings are not the only ones who fell for the natural beauty of Hvammvik. Several scenes in Game of Thrones where also shot on the property highlighting the incredible landscape all around the Fjord. During World War II Hvammsvik was taken over by the allied forces as their Naval Headquarters in Iceland. At its peak there were almost 40.000 soldiers in Whale Fjord and over 200 ships. During the War Hvammsvik was code named "Falcon Crest" and "Falcon Beach" in order not to reveal its true location. When Churchill came to Iceland on August 16th, 1941, he is said to have met with F.D Roosevelt Junior in the Lodge on the top of the hill which at the time was the Naval Communication centre for all the ships in Whale Fjord. Along with Icelandic tradition Hvammsvik has its share of Trolls and Elf stories. Many who are said to be residing in famous rocks and the hillsides of the property. One of the best know Elf "castle" in Iceland is "Steðji" or Staupasteinn. There is also said to be an Elf Church and Elf Queen residing in the hill side right next to the Lodges so don’t be surprised if you witness outer worldly creatures of all sizes at dawn. Guest access The newly renovated farm house is entirely private for our guests. Our guests are also welcome to explore around the entire Estate and its surroundings. You can even walk onto Hvammshofdi, an island connected to the land in low tide. Just be careful not to get caught by the high tide as you might become Robinson Crusoe for 6 hours until the low tide allows you access back to shore again :) There is also a small lake on the property full of rainbow trout that you are welcome to fish and enjoy. Other things to note There are twelve houses/lodges on the property, The Hilltop House, The Farm House, The Club House, The Lake House and our Artist Lodges as well as The Barn which is a shared space for our guests to enjoy. The Estate is open and we encourage everybody to simply walk around and explore as one of Iceland's signatures is the ever changing landscape given the extreme elements of our nature. We also highly recommend that our guests visit the recently opened Hvammsvik Hot Springs on the estate where you can enjoy eight hot springs that linger on the edge of the ocean. At the hot springs you can also enjoy great small dishes and a delicious fish soup from our bistro, Stormur. Registration Details LG-REK-014775