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Nordurardal 311, Borgarnes, Iceland
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Hraunsnef Country Hotel
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Borgarnes
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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Colchester, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Magical Christmas experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

We found Hraunsnef after a google search as we wanted to spend Christmas in Iceland. Taking a bit of a risk we decided to book a three night stay including their special Christmas package staying 24 to 26 December. From the moment we arrived we knew we made the right decision. We loved the ambience of this place and our hosts Brynja and Johan (sorry if misspelt) were amazing. It felt like we were staying with family and friends rather than being paying guests. The rooms were lovely, very clean and cozy and so warm. The Christmas meals taken in the barn which was in itself so beautifully decorated were amazing. The quality of the food and cooking was incredible. It was also very authentic as many of the dishes were traditional local Christmas dishes. We loved that and it was exactly what we wanted from our Christmas experience. The breakfasts were so good too. Brynja had all sorts of homemade delights for us including some amazing pork liver pate. The hot tubs were also fantastic and we made good use of these. It was wonderful sitting in geothermal water at 37 degrees with a cold wind and snow blowing around your face. We just did not want to leave after our three night stay. We stayed in Iceland until after New Years evening and although we stayed in some good other venues this experience at Hraunsnef was easily the highlight of our stay. We are planning our return in the summer already !

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A romantic retreat”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

My husband and I visited Hotel Hraunsnef last October for a much-needed romantic getaway. We stayed for one night, had a fantastic three course meal in the restaurant and breakfast in the morning. Our plan was to relax in a cosy country hotel, and Hraunsnef did not dissapoint. It is like a farm-stay in luxury rooms, with a great restaurant. The room we stayed in was upstairs in the main hotel building, with a front-facing window and a great view. We were greeeted on arrival by two friendly dogs, and got a very warm welcome by the hotel owner, who showed us around. The outdoor hot tub looked great, but because the weather was quite wet and windy, we did not try it. Bathrobes and sandals were provided in the room, should we have wanted to take a dip. We definitely recommend the restaurant. The tasty food was made from local ingredients, imaginatively prepared and fresh. We will be staying at Hraunsnef again, for sure. A lovely experience.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“A Country Christmas”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

Absolutely magical holiday experience, with the most accomodating host and hostess you could ever want. Spotlessly clean and out of this world cooking, everything about this hotel and its people is 100% genuine, from the warm welcome to the assurance that if I was in trouble on the return journey, I could ring and they would come and make sure I got to the airport for my flight.(I left the hotel at 2-00am in a blizzard that lasted the entire journey of 150km). We will defintely be returning and soon.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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East Yorkshire
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“I felt completely at home here............brilliant!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

What a fab place, you drive up and wonder what you are coming too but the rooms are modern, clean and spacious. The hosts were v welcoming, the dining room is a great surprise, so pretty for dinner and the food was incredible. Breakfast was great too. There are two gorgeous labradors around which our son loved. The games room/social sitting area was great.
I cant recommend this place enought, go there and enjoy!
Ps the hot tubs out by the stream are a lovely way to relax on a evening after a busy day walking.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Maryville, Tennessee
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
“Don't judge this book by its cover”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
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As others have mentioned, the outside of this hotel is not the most beautiful, but the rooms are very nice and clean and the hotel staff were incredibly friendly. The style of the rooms is very country and it has an almost old timey feel to it. Very cozy inside when the wind is howling outside!

My wife and I also ate at the restaurant while we were in town and it was GREAT. I had a bit of a mishap with a ketchup bottle (luckily there were no others guests there or some people would have left with ketchup all over them) and the owners took it all in stride and laughed about it (not much else you could do really). Almost all of their food is either from their own little farm or the farm across the street, which I thought was very cool. They also have two golden labs which were just hilarious and super friendly.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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