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Gladheimar Cottages

Riverside cottages with private kitchens, terraces and geothermal hot tubs

Best forHot tub evenings by the riverSelf-catering Ring Road stopsCouples wanting a private cabin
Blönduós, Blönduós
Geothermal

About this stay

Gladheimar Cottages are individual cabins at the entrance to Blönduós village, right beside the Ring Road, which makes them an easy overnight stop on the long drive between Reykjavík and Akureyri. Arrival is simple, with free parking in front of each unit. Every cottage has a private kitchen for a hot meal in the evening, a sofa and a furnished terrace. Most of the cabins have a geothermal hot tub, a good way to warm up after a day of driving, and some also have a private sauna, so it is worth asking which one you get. The view over the Blanda river sets a calm tone. Blönduós golf club is 2.5 km away, and the public swimming pool is 500 m from the cottages.

  • Individual cottages
  • Private kitchens
  • Geothermal hot tubs
  • Private saunas in some units

Our take

Couples and small groups who want their own cabin with a hot tub and barbecue will find Gladheimar a handy Ring Road stop at Blönduós. Each cabin has a private kitchen and terrace over the Blanda river, and parking is free. Only some cabins have a sauna, so ask when booking. Guest ratings are modest, so I would book it for the setting and independence rather than polish.

  • ✓Book a cottage with a geothermal hot tub if an evening soak matters to you, not every unit has one.
  • ✓Cook in the private kitchen after a long Ring Road day rather than looking for a restaurant.
  • ✓Use the quiet terrace to watch the sky, especially during the northern lights season.

Why we love it

  • Right beside the Ring Road at Blönduós
  • A private kitchen in every cottage
  • Geothermal hot tubs on most terraces
  • Views over the Blanda river
Why guests love it

Gladheimar Cottages stand beside the Ring Road at Blönduós, facing the Blanda river. Each cabin has a private kitchen, a sofa and a furnished terrace, and most have a geothermal hot tub and a barbecue; some add a private sauna. Parking is free. Independent stays are the point here, so bring food. Check which cabin has the sauna, since only some do. Ratings are more mixed than average.

Guest reviews

3.8
Superb
based on 559 reviews
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3.8
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