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Fossatún Sunset Cottage

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A wooden deck leading to a window overlooking a dry, grassy landscape with distant mountains. - Fossatún Sunset Cottage (Borgarbyggd)
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator. There is a wooden dining table with chairs and a window with a view of a house. - Fossatún Sunset Cottage (Borgarbyggd)
A cozy room with a striped sofa, a small table, and a kitchen area with a coffee maker and sink. - Fossatún Sunset Cottage (Borgarbyggd)
A small, single-story building with a brown exterior and a red roof, situated on a hillside with a clear sky. - Fossatún Sunset Cottage (Borgarbyggd)
A small, single-room accommodation with two single beds, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a window providing natural light. - Fossatún Sunset Cottage (Borgarbyggd)
A terrace, mini golf, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Fossatún Sunset Cottage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 3 hot tubs. The on-site restaurant offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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A single bed with a wooden nightstand and a lamp, a framed artwork on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Panoramic Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Borgarbyggð, Fossatún Sunset Cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tröllafossar and Deildartunguhver Hot Springs, while Agricultural Museum of Iceland and Snorrastofa are cultural highlights. Visit our Borgarbyggð travel guide
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Fossatún, Borgarbyggd, 0311

What's nearby

  • Tröllafossar
    1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Deildartunguhver Hot Springs
    13 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Ullarselid -The Wool Hut
    15 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Agricultural Museum of Iceland
    15 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Snorrastofa
    16 min drive - 13.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Kollubar
    10 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ISK 2,500 for adults and ISK 1,250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 hot tubs
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 2500 for adults and ISK 1250 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Fossatún Sunset Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fossatún Sunset Cottage?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fossatún Sunset Cottage?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Fossatún Sunset Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tröllafossar and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ullarselid -The Wool Hut and Agricultural Museum of Iceland. Deildartunguhver Hot Springs and Snorrastofa are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Fossatún Sunset Cottage Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

gayle m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sunset cottage was clean with a private and pretty view. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DURBA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prompt reply to queries, quite and close to nature. Very clean , well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Sunset Cottage. It was my husband, our 21 year old, 16 year old and me. The cottage has two bedrooms, a bathroom and a small kitchen/sitting area. It was super clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a lovely property with a great view. The cottage had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. The cafe had great food and the prices were reasonable for the area. Only complaint was that the hot tub area did not have no-slip mats and with the water and cold the floor froze up and I fell and broke my arm. While waiting for emergency services to arrive the staff was more upset about not being able to lock up the bathhouse rather than concern for my safety and protection from the elements (it was late and cold and windy that night). Considering the lack of safety measures, they could have been more understanding given the circumstances
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Torre

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:-)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and spacious! We loved everything about this cottage. The owner was very polite and kind to wait for us as we arrived and showed us around the area and took us to our cottage. The views were gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cottage was off by itself. Gave us a great view of the northern lights our first night there. We were a little surprised that there was no oven but we made do with the stove top and microwave. It was a nice stay and we would stay there again. We did not have any experiences with the restaurant. The troll garden was pretty cool. And the views were outstanding. Gorgeous sunset from the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Sunset Cottage! It was one of our favorite places we stayed during our 10 days in Iceland. The cottage itself is located over a hill, several hundred meters away from the main buildings, and provides s lot of privacy. It was quiet and clean with wide open views of the countryside. We had breakfast on our last day ~$21USD/person), and it was great. We also ate at the restaurant onsite for several dinners so that we could enjoy the lovely waterfall view and delicious food. We would absolutely stay here again if in the area.
Sunset cottage interior.
View from Sunset cottage
Dessert!
View of the waterfalls on the property from the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft befindet sich auf einem Campingplatz, allerdings mit einer hervorragenden Lage alleine über dem eigentlichen Campingplatz (mit dem Auto unproblematisch zu erreichen) und unverbautem Blick. Frühstück kann im auf dem Campingplatz befindlichen Restaurant zugebucht werden. Das Frühstück war vielfältig und kann wirklich empfohlen werden. Was Möglichkeit für Wäsche gibt es ebenfalls auf dem Campingplatz, mit 1200 ISK pro Waschgang und noch mal denselben Betrag für den Trockner empfand ich als zu hoch. Es gibt auch drei Hot Tubs auf dem Campingplatz, die von 17 bis 23:00 Uhr genutzt werden können.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Pia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unsere Buchung konnte nicht erfolgen, da sie am Tag unserer Anreise von Hotels.com storniert wurde. Eine Alternative wurde erst um 18 Uhr abends 75 km von unserem Zielort entfernt angeboten. Die bereits vor sechs Monaten bezahlte Überweisung haben wir von Hotels.com bis heute nicht zurückerhalten. Wir waren 10 Jahre lang Kunden bei Hotels.com und eigentlich zufrieden. Aber die Kommunikation mit dem Unternehmen funktioniert sehr schlecht, schlecht ausgebildete Mitarbeiter, die nicht der Sprache mächtig sind. Vorsicht bei künftigen Buchungen bei Hotels.com!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Génial ! Le sunset cottage est isolé des autres bâtiments de l’autre côté de la colline et offre une superbe vue sur la vallée. Le logement est confortable, la literie est bonne, seul l’équipement de la cuisine pourrait être amélioré (casseroles, poêle). Le restaurant est agréable et le personnel accueillant. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour.
Sunset cottage
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil top, mobil home bien isolé au calme région superbe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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Are
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

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Very nice! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our most fun stops! Hidden gem. Property and evening dining area overlooks a beautiful waterfall. We and the kids loved the troll garden and games. The cottage itself was nice. 1 full, 2 twin beds, private bathroom, kitchenette. It's up on a hill, away from the rest of the camping/sleep pods. We enjoyed the privacy. I was worried it'd be a buggy area, but a-ok! I didn't know, but Iceland is mosquito-free. Just close the door quickly to avoid swatting flies. No music that evening, but a fantastic music room with a small stage. I have a feeling that it would be an incredible experience if we knew the story behind it and the music was going.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Dorte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejligt stort hus med køkken og opholdsrum, rent rart eget værelse. Fantastiske omgivelser med vandfald, gåsti mm og skønne hot tups. Dejlig mad til rimelig pris.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was so great, but what we appreciate the most: - the opportunity of having the breakfast althought we were the only ones for it. - that we got the room in another part from the other guests, if it was possible. It made the stay more private.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Panyawat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good cottage for family of 4.

The 2 bed rooms cottage Valley View is like what I expect. From here we can go to Hruanfossar with 30 min (35 km).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cadre charmant et activités intéressantes. Cottage très sympathique et bien équipé. La vue est splendide. Le cadre, et notamment la véranda, est magnifique! La responsable pourrait se montrer plus sympathique et moins directive. L’employée était très serviable et fort sympathique.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

one of the nicest piece of property in Iceland

beautiful setting- on river falls-nice to hike around. All types of accommodations little motel type rooms- huts with bring your bag and very nice guest cabin with great kitchen that we stayed in- suggest you do your own cooking..dinner was pricey and very bad- like thin dried fish breaded like a disguise- -not a chef in the house! Cold fish and I mean forgot to nuke well fish and chips.Breakfast- book or not was good-usual buffet. Again suggest to take advantage of fine kitchen if you have the guest cabin. Shop for food supplies in Borgarnes.The place was nice -we expected a really nice dinner, Dining room was cute- music records theme in glassed deck view of Falls.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super endroit en nature - commodite excellente - chemin de Elfe trèes bien - Belle chute sur place et très beau et bon restaurant sur place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Troll walk.

View from cabin was beautiful. Troll walk was fun to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Short stay on our way back to Reykjavik

We stayed a couple of nights at Fossatun's Sunset cottage, the place was tidy and clean, spacious enough foe a family of 4 including 2 teens. The view was fantastic and must be great for watching the northern lights when the weather allows it. Very nice troll and folklore themed walk around the water fall. Definitely one of our best stays in Iceland.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jongchan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

아주 좋아요~! Very good~!

Very very good~! 4인 가족 독채로 사용했는데 아이슬란드에 다시오면 이곳에서 다시 한번 묵을거예요
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Qi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent guesthouse

Great guesthouse with very nice kitchen, bedroom and shared bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018