Down by
the River
Welcome to our historic and newly renovated 9 bedroom River Lodge where Nordic comfort meets English charm
Nestled overlooking the Langá river and estuary in Borgarfjörður, and only an hour’s drive from Reykjavík, the English House unfolds an intriguing story. Constructed in 1884 on the land of Langárfoss, this humble architectural gem has exchanged hands over the years, with each custodian adding their own chapter to its rich narrative.
Accomodation
Nine immaculately designed and furnished sleeping quarters, state of the art kitchen, homely dining room, reading room, comfy fireplace lounge, cognac lounge & bar, as well as a large wooden deck, hot tub, cold tub and sauna overlooking the Langá River flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.
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This beautifully designed suite features a 200x200 cm bed, en-suite bathroom and an ocean view as well as view over the river and its estuary.
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The Deluxe room features a double 160x200 cm bed, easily converted into two smaller beds, an en-suite bathroom and a view out to the ocean or over the river, depending on its location.
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The Standard room features a 160x200 cm double bed, easily converted into a two smaller beds, an en-suite bathroom and a view out to the ocean or over the river, depending on its location.
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Two single 80x200 beds in each room and one shared bathroom.
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Classy, warm and comfy. The perfect place for sharing a drink or an embellished story. Or both …
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Spacious kitchen furnished and equipped with state of the art appliances. The lodge is available with or without catering.
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Dining room table seats up to twelve people. The adjacent Reading room sits up to eight people.
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The Reading room can also function as an extension to the Dining room, accommodating up to 8 people for a nice sit down dinner.
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The honesty bar has a selection of cognacs, white and red wines as well as our best local beers.
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The leisure room is located in the loft and features a brand new HD flat screen TV and the latest PlayStation console and accessories.
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State of the art dry sauna cabin overlooking the Langá River. Seats up to 8 persons.
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Have a soak in the newly fitted hot tub on the deck.
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Bespoke wooden tub filled with ice-ish cold spring water.
Floorplan
At the scene of the Sagas
Great many events told in the Icelandic Sagas, such as the one about the anti-hero, poet and sorcerer, Egill Skallagrímsson, took place in Borgarfjörður.
Location & surroundings
Borgarfjörður is an idyllic fjord in the Western Region of Iceland, near the town of Borgarnes, approx. a 60 minute drive from Reykjavík and a 90 minute drive from KEF international airport.
Although the waters in Borgarfjörður appear calm, the fjord has significant undercurrents and many dangerous shallows. The numerous flat islands in the fjord are uninhabited and most have been relatively untouched for centuries. The land around the fjord has however been inhabited and cultivated since the time of the early settlement in the late 9th century.
Borgarfjörður is thought to be named after the farm Borg, which according to the sagas was founded by Egill's father Skallagrímur, who took the land around the fjord.
Sauna and a show
Our large wooden deck features a grill station, hot tub, cold tub and a dry sauna cabin with a spectacular view overlooking the Langá River to the south, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.
As evening falls, the Northern Lights will on most nights grace the sky with a breathtaking spectacle … absolutely free of charge.
So pray for a clear night sky.
