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DISCOVER THE ICELANDIC COUNTRY ROMANCE
- Authentic Farm Stays & Bespoke Adventures Across the island

Celebrate the beautiful moments of the Icelandic countryside:

reconnect with nature, our friendly horses and sheep, and the ones you love.

From our family farm to the far reaches of Iceland, every journey is crafted with heart.

WHY COUNTRY ROMANCE THRIVES IN WEST ICELAND

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HEARTFELT CONNECTIONS

Share slow mornings with our horses and sheep, sip coffee while the valley wakes and feel the healing calm of rural life

STUNNING LANDSCAPES

West Iceland offers a rich mix of waterfalls, hot springs, fjords and mountains - perfect settings for private, romantic moments

TAILORED EXPERIENCES

We design small‑group and private itineraries—mindful encounters with our gentle horses and sheep, midnight‑sun picnics and spa visits—so you can experience Icelandic Country Romance in your own way

While West Iceland is our home and the heart of our story, we also craft itineraries that span the South Coast, Highlands, North and East—wherever your passions lead you

BEYOND WEST - SPREADING THE ROMANCE

Icelandic Country Romance isn’t bound by geography.

If your heart dreams of the black‑sand beaches of the South, the rugged cliffs of the East or the volcanic highlands,

we can take our philosophy with us.

Together, we’ll seek the intimate, beautiful moments that make Iceland so enchanting—wherever the road leads

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Our packages offer everything you need for an unforgettable Iceland experience, whether you choose a curated tour or a bespoke itinerary.

  • Tailor‑made itineraries reflecting your interests—be it nature, culture, wellness or romance.

  • Airport pick‑up & drop‑off.

  • Accommodation in a private 110 m² farm apartment 

  • Farm‑fresh breakfasts; optional lunches and candle‑lit dinners.

  • Mindful moments with our friendly horses and sheep—cuddle newborn lambs in spring, groom our gentle horses year‑round and feel the calm of their company.

  • Exclusive country romance experiences

  • Private guide & driver for the duration of your stay.

  • Tours to spas and regional attractions (Krauma, lava caves, waterfalls).

  • Island‑wide bespoke itineraries, bringing Icelandic Country Romance to the South Coast, North or Highlands

MEET YOUR HOSTS:
KEEPERS OF COUNTRY ROMANCE

Árný Björk & Árný – Mother and daughter, lifelong Icelanders, certified guides and storytellers of country romance. We grew up sharing secrets with horses, listening to sheep graze and watching sunsets that lasted a midnight hour. Our mission is to share these intimate moments with you—whether on our farm or across the island—through carefully crafted journeys that honour Icelandic traditions and the simple beauty of rural life

FARM LIFE

MIRIAM GOSSOW

Germany

"My teens and I were welcomed so warmly in April 2022. No trace of "Nordic Distance". Árný Helgadóttir and her family gave us a sight behind the Icelandic scenes. What it is like living in Iceland, traditions, running a farm, history and so much more. Waking up with horses by the window - for us horsegirls/-boy the best thing ever. Cuddeling the cat and sheep, watching the lambs jumping over the fields, experiencing the great personality of the famous Icelandic horse. We were living an intense time and a week felt like we've been there for a month - so we decided to come back whenever we would visit Iceland. It was the 6th time since then. It feels more like coming home now."

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Country Romance is ...

 

             SOLITUDE

READY TO EXPERIENCE THE COUNTRY ROMANCE

OF RURAL ICELAND?

Let us welcome you into our family farm or design a journey around the island just for you.

Contact us and share your dream with us

CONTACT

Hvassafell 2

311, Borgarnes

Iceland

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PRESERVING ROMANCE FOR THE FUTURE

We’re committed to preserving the landscapes, animals and traditions that make Icelandic Country Romance possible. Our ten‑point sustainability strategy includes slow travel, local sourcing and animal welfare. Rest in the West is fully licensed, insured and adheres to ASTA’s code of ethics

Hvassafell II
311 Bifröst

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