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Hóll Cottage |
Reykjavik, Iceland, Iceland |
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In the heart of Reykjavik, Hóll cottage was built in 1895 and is a perfectly preserved example of a 19th century Icelandic home. Just a few minutes walk from the old town, it’s a perfect position for some city exploration. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Town / Urban |
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Holiday Type:
| Night life / City Break / Family / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 3 |
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Guests:
| 6 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Hóll is a charming period cottage built in 1895 which has been lovingly restored to its original condition and tastefully furnished with both antique and modern furniture. While remaining faithful to the traditional look and feel of the 19th century, Hóll also includes all modern conveniences. Most of the original materials were retained during the refurbishment of the cottage. Period furniture from the 19th century along with modern furniture, art and technology have been employed throughout the cottage. In 2003 Reykjavik Town Council gave Hóll Cottage a restoration grant. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Located only two minutes from the town centre in a quiet street in Reykjavik old town. Hóll is within walking distance of the Parliament buildings, the National Museum, the National Gallery, as well as Reykjavik´s only Catholic Church. For fitness enthusiasts an outdoor swimming pool and a first class modern gym are both within walking distance of the cottage. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Many major airlines fly into Keflavik on a daily basis |
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Nearest airports:
| Reykjavik |
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Nearest bus stop:
| In the city - a few minutes walk |
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Car Hire:
| Optional |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Many within a short walk |
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Nearest shop:
| Many within a short walk |
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More info |
Enquiry info |
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Name |
Paul Newton |
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Contact Phone No. |
00 354 5512044 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Walking
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The first floor of the cottage comprises a large open plan lounge / dining room and a large modern kitchen with French doors to the garden. Also on this floor is a second toilet. The ground floor consists of a television room, a double bedroom, a modern shower room and a fully fitted utility room. The television room on the ground floor offers an ideal atmosphere to relax in front of an authentic Scandinavian stove while watching satellite television from around the world - including CNN, NBC, MTV, Sky News and BBC Prime. Master bedroom beside TV room. A modern shower room has been fitted on the ground floor. Geothermally heated water is always available. Upstairs there are two quaint bedrooms in the traditional Icelandic style of the 1890s. Up to six people can sleep in the cottage.
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Exterior Facilities |
Garden / Garden Furniture / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
The French doors open out to the south facing terrace in the garden.
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Further Details |
The house at Grotagata 12 (Hóll Cottage) was erected in 1890 by a local carpenter Bjarni Jonsson. In 1895 the house was extended to the present size. Also in 1895 he built the annex to the house where stood previously an old torfhouse. The house is on one floor with a loft and a basement, timberhouse with corregated iron roof; a typical Danish-Icelandic type of house from that period. Bjarni owned the house until 1902.After that Sigridur Hannesdottir and her family owned the house until 1946, when Reykjavik Town Council bought the house. Fifty years later 1996 Paul Newton bought and restored the house and annexe with the help of the architects Jon Nordsteien og Olafur Flygenring. The house is a good representation of houses built in Reykjavik at the end of the 19th century.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Short stay breaks at Hóll Cottage, minimum stay 3 nights.. Special rates on request for 2 persons. Guests arriving in Iceland on early morning flights may take up residence as soon as they arrive. Provisions for breakfast or a light lunch are provided for guests on arrival. We provide Dressing gowns, slippers, baby chair, cot and pushchair and towels.
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Other Information |
Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Hóll Cottage |
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Thank you for allowing us to experience your lovingly restored Holl Cottage. It made our Icelandic vacation both unique and memorable. We loved your home away from home. Holl cottage is a marvellous home base for touring.
Selma Levi, USA 
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What a lovely time at the Holl Cottage! The location was fabulous, the house so cosy, this trip was memorable for us for many reasons, and getting home to a lovely cottage was one of them. We will be back someday with our children (first we need to get married and have kids!) Thank you for the great home you have so carefully created and preserved.
Mike & Marietta, USA
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Thank you for everything! The welcome was wonderful, with delicious fruits, bread, pastries, cheeses and all ready for us on our arrival, making for a splendid welcome. The Holl cottage is a treasure we have enjoyed immensely during our stay in Reykjavik. Evening dinners around the table with the beautiful bouquet of lilies were a treat. Thank you very very much.
Kristie & Zoe, USA
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Nothing is better than visiting Holl twice in the same summer! Thank you again so much and see you soon.
Agnes, Iceland
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