Idyllic house near river and ocean
Idyllic house near river and ocean
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A traditional farm house in Leynar, built in 1865 and overlooking the Atlantic and Leynar River. This is a great base for discovering the Faroe Islands. Only 25 minutes drive from the airport, and 20 minutes to the capital Tórshavn. The allotment is along the Leynar river. The space Classic faroese farm house. Basement is a made out of rock and has originally been where the cow where kept during the winter. From the ground floor there is a beautiful view over Leynar River that runs along the allotment. Leynar beach and the atlantic ocean is a few hundred meters away. Next to the house there is a "hjallur" (meet drying shed), and a "hoyggjhús" (hay barn). There are room to park cars on the northside of the house. The house is eqquiped with central heating, and radiator in each room, so no matter the outside temperatur, you will always be warm and cosy inside. Bed linen and towels are included. Please note that this is an old house, and the staircase to the bedroom 2 and 3 on the loft is quite steep, and not suited to small children, elderly or disabled. Guest access In front of the house there is an enclosed private garden. The rest of the plot is going down to the river and to the delta. In the basement there is a sauna which seats 2-4 people. If you feel like going all out the viking way, enjoy a dip in the river, 20m from the house, or go all in and take dip in the ocean, down on Leynar beach. Just be aware, on a warm day the water temperature will get slightly above 11°! In the basement there is a washing machine and dryer, for your use. You have the house and the allotment for your self. From October to May you may have to share the allotment with the sheeps... Other things to note It is strongly advised to have your own car or other means of transportation.
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