Providing garden views, Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse in Kvaløya provides accommodations, a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the sea and mountain. The rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom. At the farm stay, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the farm stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kvaløya, like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Skiing and snorkeling can be enjoyed nearby, while a car rental service, a private beach area and ski storage space, are also available on-site. University of Tromsø is 15 miles from Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse, while Tromsø City Hall is 15 miles away. The nearest airport is "Tromsø, Langnes", 12 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Saenia
    Brazil Brazil
    Very peaceful neighborhood. The view from our room was amazing! Perfect place to see the northern lights. The room was very small but enough. The basement where toilets are is cold but you get use to it. The staff were really friendly and gave us...
  • Aidan
    Australia Australia
    The place was beautiful, really well equipped, lovely rustic farm building, one of my favourite place I've stopped on my trip around Norway. Read the guestbook, it's lovely
  • Mervi
    Finland Finland
    Very cosy house, feeling like to be at home. Special mention of fresh tab water and good beds.

Managed by Morten Karlsen

Company review score: 8.6Based on 69 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company info

The farmhouse is part of our familyrun business "Storjord Gård" and is rented out as a guesthouse. Storjord Gård also runs a luxurious glampingsite with a dome, tinyhouse and outdoor jacuzzi. We also have a campervan that is possible to rent for both expeditions and on-site-farmstay with or without elecricity- and watersupply.

Property info

A traditional farmhouse with rustic and cosy feel to it. Its sited at the heart of the farm and is surronded by the other farmbuildings, the farms horses and the stunning views to the fjord and mountains. The farm is perfectly placed in one of Tromsøs hotspots for finding the worldfamous northern lights. According to the statistics you have about 95% chance of seeing it If you stay three days or more in this region. The basement where you’ll find wc, bathroom and a laundryroom is shared with the horseowners at the farm who also uses it. They have their own entrance so they wont bother you. If needed you can rent thermosuits, outdoor-equipment, fishingrods, icefishing-equipment and snowshoes so that you can explore the nearby possibilities by your self. We can also help organize transfer, dogsledding and snowmobile tours with our collaborators. The farm also offers a luxurious glamping site with a dome, tinyhouse and outdoor jacuzzi. All in all the farm can accomodate 18-20 persons at a time. The farm is also home for nine beautiful horses, chickens, hens and the stablecats Selma and Flora - and packs of wild reindeers that visits the surronding fields.

Neighborhood info

Storjord Gård is in the quite and cozy village Skulsfjord on Kvaløya. It 20 min drive from the airport and 25 from Tromsø City center. The farm is home to nine horses, two cats and a flock of chickens and hens. Wild reindeers walks next to the famehouse walls to gras on the farms fields. The farm collaborates with Klauv & Rake who produces tasty ecological vegetables and superhealty microgreens at the farm. They also offer guided tours where they tell about their exiting farming philosophy and in season its possible to harvest your own food. The fjord outside the farms private bay is packed with fish and its possible to fish also in the river that runs through the farms property. Closest store and restaurant is in Kvaløysletta so remember to bring your own food. Skulsfjord is reknown as one of THE hotspots for finding the worldfamous northern lights. Most our guests see it from the doorstep of the farmhouse and even through their bedroomwindow. We collaborate with other local companies in the region and can help organize dogsledding and snowmobile tours at the boarder of Finland two hours away. If you´re into hiking you have endless possibilities from the doorstep of the farmhouse; up valley, to the fjord, to bays and up mountains.

Languages Spoken

English,Norwegian

Area info

Amenities of Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Car rental
    • Laundry
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Norwegian

    House rules

    Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    Check-out

    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    FAQs about Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse

    • The prices at Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse include:

      • Double

    • Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse is 5 miles from the center of Kvaløya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Snorkeling
      • Fishing
      • Bike tours
      • Private beach area
      • Beach
      • Horseback riding
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture

    • Check-in at Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.