Our cottages are located at Söðulsholt, a horse farm on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in West Iceland. Each cottage sleeps 4 people comfortably and offers spectacular views. The cottages were built in 2015/2016.
More on our cottagesSöðulsholt is a working horse training and conditioning farm on the Snæfellsnes peninsula that includes over 70 horses, horse stables, and a first class indoor riding facility.
We invite you to come for a visit and take in the beauty of the area, the horses and life on the farm, such as foal season, stable work, horse training or simply book a short riding tour (additional fees may apply), available from March 1 to October 31. Please note however, that we do not offer riding tours on Sundays. Our location is ideal for observing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
The farm is owned and operated by Einar Ólafsson. Einar‘s grandchildren enjoy spending and working their summers at the farm and are avid horse riders.
More about Söðulsholt
Söðulsholt is located 2 hours from Keflavik International Airport and approximately 40 minutes northwest of the town of Borgarnes.
Our farm serves as a central location to explore the beautiful surroundings of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, including the Eldborg Volcanic Crater (13 km or 8 miles), a nearby geothermal pool, Gullborgarhraun Lava field (formed by the Gullborg volcano 7000 to 9000 years ago and referenced in the Icelandic Sagas), the village of Stykkisholmur (45 km or 28 miles), Arnarstapi/Hellnar and the Snæfellsjokull glacier (69 km or 43 miles).
Other possible activities include horseback riding, scenic drives, sight seeing, hiking, photography, whale watching and fishing.
For further information, questions or remarks you may have, please feel free to contact us by e-mail or fill out and send the form below.