Solvanes Farmholidays
This property is ideal for those seeking a tranquil, authentic farm experience with exceptionally kind hosts, offering a gentle immersion into the Icelandic countryside.
Solvanes Farmholidays presents as a genuinely peaceful and welcoming farm stay, offering guests a relaxed atmosphere and a chance to connect with Icelandic farm life. The emphasis is on warm hospitality, quiet surroundings, and simple pleasures like fresh breakfasts and animal interactions.
Twelve dimensions of rest, read from 111 reviews.
Slow pace
Guests consistently describe the atmosphere as relaxed, peaceful, and conducive to bliss, suggesting an unhurried environment.
“relaxed atmosphere”
“Perfectly peaceful with outstanding surroundings”
“Highly recommend a couple of nights here for some peaceful bliss.”
Water access
The property features a hot tub with a view and a waterfall on-site, accessible by a short hike.
“wonderful hottub with view on the valley.”
“Sheep, horses and a beautiful waterfall on property.”
“There is a waterfall on the property that you can see from the building and is just a short hike away.”
Village within reach
The location is described as easy to find and offers access to local activities and hikes, but there is no explicit mention of walking distance to a charming village or town for amenities.
“The location was perfect for me and easy to locate.”
“Great location ,quiet with easy access to hikes locally.”
“Close to Viking Rafting and other activities.”
Quiet
The property is consistently praised for its peaceful and quiet environment, even when fully occupied.
“Perfectly peaceful with outstanding surroundings”
“Quiet cozy place to stay”
“Basic but adequate room, and very quiet even though all the rooms were occupied.”
Nature immersion
The farm setting provides a strong connection to nature and local culture, with guests enjoying interactions with farm animals and the surrounding landscape.
“It is also fun and cozy to with all dogs, sheep and horses around.”
“Sheep, horses and a beautiful waterfall on property.”
“This is an active farm and a wonderful way to learn about the Icelandic culture and way of life.”
Bed comfort
Guests generally find the beds comfortable and the rooms a good size.
“Comfy beds, good sized room”
“comfortable room”
“Comfy bed.”
Service warmth
The hosts receive exceptional praise for their friendliness, warmth, and ability to make guests feel like family, often going above and beyond.
“Very friendly people, relaxed atmosphere”
“The owners are so nice!”
“Hosts made you feel like part of the family.”
Food on site
The breakfast is consistently praised as generous, fresh, and wonderful, with some guests also enjoying dinner options.
“breakfast with freshly made pancakes”
“The breakfast and two dinners were wonderful.”
“Generous breakfast provided.”
Solvanes Farmholidays offers a strong sense of peace, nature immersion, and warm hospitality, aligning well with the calmcation ethos. While it lacks explicit private outdoor spaces per room, the overall farm environment and water access (hot tub, waterfall) compensate, making it a solid Tier B candidate.
Practical guidance from Solvanes Farmholidays reviews.
Which room category to choose, what to mention in special requests, and what to verify at check-in — extracted from real guest reviews.
Guests appreciate the spaciousness of the rooms, with one guest specifically mentioning an upgrade to a larger family room. The heated flooring in winter is also a notable positive feature.
- Family room
Guests appreciate the warm rooms, especially the heated flooring during winter, contributing to a comfortable stay.
- Expect heated flooring in winter
One guest reported that Wi-Fi was not accessible, suggesting it might be unreliable.
- Consider bringing your own mobile hotspot
The breakfast is consistently praised as generous and wonderful, with specific mentions of freshly made pancakes.
- Expect a generous breakfast with fresh items like pancakes
Check-in is described as easy and welcoming, with hosts often greeting guests personally.
- Expect an easy and welcoming check-in process
Verified Booking.com reviews, unedited.
“Very friendly people, relaxed atmosphere, breakfast with freshly made pancakes, wonderful hottub with view on the valley. It is also fun and cozy to with all dogs, sheep and horses around.”
“The owners are so nice! My adult kids loved the interactions with the baby sheep and the horses. The dogs and the cats were super social and nice. It’s was fun to watch the dogs trying to “herd” us as we were walking around the farm. Generous breakfast provided. Would definitely want to come back for northern lights or the baby sheep season.”
“We were very welcome by hosting family. We enjoyed breakfast and overall equipment of an room and shared kitchen.”
“The breakfast and two dinners were wonderful. Hosts made you feel like part of the family. The experience of learning about lambing season was one of the highlights of my trip. The location was perfect for me and easy to locate. Many options that are called farm stays are really guest houses with no active farming. This is an active farm and a wonderful way to learn about the Icelandic culture and way of life.”
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