tel. 01737 218 800 | discover- the- world. co. uk COUNTRYSIDE ACCOMMODATIONICELAND 69 SOUTH EAST HOTEL KLAUSTUR this is situated near the south coast in the village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Each of the 57 rooms ( standard, superior and suites), are comfortably furnished and have shower, TV and telephone. There is a restaurant and bar onsite. HOTEL LAKI this hotel, named after the explosion craters nearby, can be found at the farm Efri Vik, 5km south of Kirkjubaejarklaustur. It is undergoing a transformation, unfi nished at the time of going to press, during which the owners are very careful not to let any renovations interrupt guests. It has 40 comfortable en suite rooms, a stylish open plan lounge, bar and restaurant, a sauna, hot tub and there is a 9 hole golf course on the farm. Fishing permits available and there are cottages onsite which sleep 4- 5 people. HOTEL GEIRLAND located 3km north of Kirkubaejarklaustur, this farm property has 28 rooms and plenty of sheep and horses! HORGSLAND COTTAGES a delightful collection of 13 self- contained, hillside wooden chalets, which sleep up to 7, each with sweeping views from their own private veranda. There are a couple of hot tubs onsite as well as a small general store/ café serving breakfast and dinner. ISLANDIA HOTEL NUPAR located a short distance west of Skaftafell, this 3 star hotel has 60 rooms with private facilities ( including family rooms), a bar, restaurant and sitting area with Internet access in the lobby. HOTEL SKAFTAFELL has a perfect location in the national park with Vatnajokull providing a stunning glacier backdrop. The 58 en suite rooms are a mix of simply furnished single, standard twin and family rooms. There is a restaurant and bar with great views. HOTEL SMYRLABJORG a short distance west of Hofn, this traditional farm hotel is set in a rural location offering 45 en suite rooms with shower and TV. A large dining room and adjoining sitting room helps make guests feel welcome. HOTEL VATNAJOKULL another hotel with a fantastic location, boasting panoramic views of the glacier. There are 22 twin and 4 double and triple en suite rooms, an Internet station in the lobby and a cosy bar/ restaurant. HOTEL HOFN set in the middle of the harbour town of the same name this 68 non- smoking, en suite room hotel is within walking distance of shops, a swimming pool and golf course. The restaurant offers delicious local lobster. EAST HOTEL FRAMTID situated, harbour side, in the fi shing village of Djupivogur, this charming log cabin style hotel has 42 rooms, a mix of those with and without private facilities plus 4 cottages. The hotel offers three cosy restaurants, a bar and there is a sauna in the basement. HOTEL STADARBORG set in the beautiful Breiddalur Valley, the hotel has 23 rooms with private facilities and TV. There is a restaurant onsite and horse riding is available at the hotel. HOTEL HERAD in the heart of Egilsstadir, this hotel offers 60 well appointed en suite rooms with a light and airy décor. There is also a bar, coffee shop and restaurant with a balcony for admiring the views. EGILSSTADIR GUESTHOUSE is located on the shores of Lake Logurinn. This elegant former farmhouse offers 18 tastefully decorated en suite rooms. There is a wonderful restaurant with an emphasis on international cuisine, using home reared meat from the farm. GUESTHOUSE EYVINDARA a beautifully located farm 2km from Egilsstadir - it offers 10 double rooms each with private facilities and veranda plus there are cottages for families. HOTEL ALDAN dating back to the 19th century this quaint hotel in beautiful Seydisfjordur, is set out across two separate buildings a short walk from each other - the old bank and former general store, where the charming reception can be found. The 9 rooms ( 7 double and 2 triple) have private facilities, mini- bar, TV/ DVD player and hairdryer. GUESTHOUSE ALFHEIMAR is situated in the tiny fi shing village of Bakkagerdi in Borgarfjordur Eystri. Accommodation is in 9 rooms with private facilities. The hotel offers a complimentary guided hiking tour and this is an excellent location for bird watching. SOUTH EAST & EAST Hotel Skaftafell Hotel Smyrlabjorg Hotel KlausturGuesthouse Egilsstadir Hotel StardaborgHotel FramtidHotel Vatnajokull Hotel HeradHotel Aldan

ICELANDCOUNTRYSIDE ACCOMMODATION 70Why choose Discover the World - see page 4 For our office opening hours please visit our website NORTH EAST MODRUDALUR situated between Egilsstadir and Myvatn, this friendly family- run farm is one of the most isolated in Iceland, in the middle of the highlands, 469m above sea level. The simple rooms are divided between the farmhouse and two turf houses. HOTEL NORDURLJOS this harbour side property in Raufarhofn ( 152km north of Husavik) offers 15 cosy en suite rooms and the restaurant is well known for good, home- cooked Icelandic food. Fishing in the area is excellent - permits for local lakes and sea angling trips available from the hotel. HOTEL HUSAVIK within walking distance of the harbour, this cetacean- themed hotel has 70 en suite rooms ( a mix of standard, ocean- view and superior). Other facilities include the jolly Moby Dick pub and a large restaurant/ bar. KALDBAKSKOT COTTAGES these small, 1 or 2 bedroom timber summerhouses are beautifully situated by the sea. They are nicely decorated with full facilities and onsite is a large hot tub and a children's playground for shared use. A 4/ 5 bedroom villa is also available - please ask for details. LAVA HOUSE ( or Stadahraun as it is known locally) is located between Myvatn and Akureyri near the turf farm museum Grenjadarstadur. Decorated throughout in a modern Scandinavian style, this spacious, fully furnished family home sleeps up to 12 in 5 bedrooms. The accommodation is on an exclusive use basis so if there are just two of you - you'll have plenty of room to spread out! The Lava House has a fully equipped kitchen, a large open- plan living and dining area and two bathrooms with shower/ WC. There is a gas barbeque and two sets of golf clubs - the nearest golf club being just 16 miles away. To the front of the house is a garden and plenty of parking space. To the back, which has an open area down to the river, a timber deck with a secluded hot tub provides a great place to end the day. And in fact, sitting neck deep in hot bubbling water, bathed in the wonderful golden light of the midnight sun, or under the surreal northern lights in the winter months, is an Icelandic habit you'll fi nd hard to break. The house is surrounded by sweeping views across the Adaldalur Valley. This is truly one of the best- appointed self-catering houses in Iceland and is owned by Discover the World. www. stadarhraun. com HOTEL RAUDASKRIDA situated between Myvatn and Husavik this charming country hotel offers 20 spacious and well appointed rooms with en suite facilities, including a large family room. There is also a cottage available for families. SEL HOTEL MYVATN situated on the southern side of Lake Myvatn, this friendly, family- run hotel has 35 smartly furnished rooms with private facilities, telephone, radio, TV and Internet connection. Excellent restaurant, café and shop onsite. HOTEL REYKJAHLID located on the shores of Lake Myvatn this hotel has just 9 rooms each with private facilities and exceptionally comfortable beds. The hotel has a gourmet restaurant with views across the lake, serving mouth- watering dishes with a defi nite fl air. HOTEL LAUGAR located 40km west of Myvatn this summer hotel is a boarding school in winter. It has 50 simply furnished rooms with shower/ WC and TV. There is a restaurant and bar onsite and a swimming pool nearby. NORTH EAST Lava House Hotel HusavikHotel Reykjahlid Hotel NordurljosModrudalurLava House Hotel Raudaskrida Sel Hotel Myvatn