Deplar Farm

Rooms

The 13 elegant rooms are individually named after prominent characters from Icelandic folklore and fables, known as sagas. All have minimalist but welcoming Scandinavian decor, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and bathrooms with walk-in steam showers and toiletries. Four of the Gallery Suites have mezzanine-style lofts with additional day beds and hammocks for relaxing. All rooms overlook the lake, the river, or the surrounding mountains.

Location

Set in the secluded Fljot Valley, surrounded by the towering mountains of the Troll Peninsula, Deplar Farm provides a plush base in the far north of Iceland, close to the Arctic Circle. The journey to the property usually takes about an hour and a quarter from Akureyri airport, although you should allow an extra 30 minutes in the winter months in case of possible road closures due to snow. 

Food and drink

You’ll meet with the property’s chef on arrival, who’ll prepare and tailor menus according to your dietary preferences and tastes. Meals are served at the hotel’s communal dining table along with your fellow guests, though private dining is also available. Expect tasty single-dish lunches, such as fresh salads and hearty soups, followed by three-course dinners in the evenings. You may also dine at the hotel’s secluded Lake House or traditional Icelandic farmhouse nearby, depending on your activity schedule.

Families

Children are welcome at Deplar Farm and family-friendly itineraries can be tailored accordingly. A great place for families to relax together when not out exploring is the media room, where you can watch movies and play games.

Facilities and activities

On your arrival, the property’s Experiences team can help you decide which activities to do during your stay and draw up a flexible tailor-made itinerary. Where possible, you’ll have the same private guide for the duration of your stay. Most activities are included in your stay and they vary slightly depending on the time of year. In summer, you could go hiking, horseback riding, hiking, surfing or whale watching, while winter activities include heli-skiing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. 

Within the hotel itself, you can unwind in the library, media room or bar and lounge area, or make use of the spa area, perhaps joining a yoga or meditation session run by the in-house instructors. 

Accessibility

There’s an elevator to all floors. The Thor Gallery Suite is fully adapted and allows for easy wheelchair access.