A traditional farm house in Leynar, built in 1865 and overlooking the Atlantic and Leynar River. This is a great base for discovering the Faroe Islands. Only 25 minutes drive from the airport, and 20 minutes to the capital Tórshavn. The allotment is along the Leynar river. Classic faroese farm house. Basement is a made out of rock and has originally been where the cow where kept during the winter. From the ground floor there is a beautiful view over Leynar River that runs along the allotment. Leynar beach and the atlantic ocean is a few hundred meters away. Next to the house there is a "hjallur" (meet drying shed), and a "hoyggjhús" (hay barn). There are room to park cars on the northside of the house. The house is eqquiped with central heating, and radiator in each room, so no matter the outside temperatur, you will always be warm and cosy inside. Bed linen and towels are included. Please note that this is an old house, and the staircase to the bedroom 2 and 3 on the loft is quite steep, and not suited to small children, elderly or disabled. In front of the house there is an enclosed private garden. The rest of the plot is going down to the river and to the delta. In the basement there is a sauna which seats 2-4 people. If you feel like going all out the viking way, enjoy a dip in the river, 20m from the house, or go all in and take dip in the ocean, down on Leynar beach. Just be aware, on a warm day the water temperature will get slightly above 11°! In the basement there is a washing machine and dryer, for your use. You have the house and the allotment for your self. From October to May you may have to share the allotment with the sheeps... If you need any help with planning your trip to Faroe Islands, or inspiration on what to see or do, then let us know, and we'll try to help you to our best ability. There is a supermarket in Kollafjørð (10km) and a Effo service station (3km) which has open off hours. A bigger supermarket is Vestmanna (13km). Tórshavn the capital is a 20 minutes drive away, with supermarkets, shopping center, restaurants and cafe's. If you arrive by airplane, there are two supermarkets in Miðvágur, on the way from Vagar Airport (FK and Bónus). The house is situated perfect if you want to explore Faroe Islands. It is situated 300 meters from the entrance to the sub sea tunnel to Vagar, on the road to Kvívik and Vestmanna. Leynarvatn the premium salmon fishing lake in Faroe Islands is only 1 km away. Fishing permit (June 15 to October 1) can be purchased at the Effo service station (3Km). Fishing from the beach and in the delta is free from October 1 to June 15. And strictly forbidden from June 15 to October 1. The capital Tórshavn is a 20 minutes drive away. The bus line no 100/300 stops 5 meter from the house. See photo with driving distances to selected sights. It is strongly advised to have your own car or other means of transportation.