Out in the open country of West Iceland, the nice and spacious Hotel Varmaland is perfect if you'd like to relax in the midst of pastures, rivers and crags. Rooms all have private baths and there's a pool and hot-pot nearby.
Hotel Varmaland
Borgarbyggð
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