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Bortersia Holiday Home

Two rorbuer at Bortersia in Sørvågen, one of 120 m² and one of 60 m², sleeping ten between them, with a sauna, sea views and free parking.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Rorbu in Sørvågen

Two cabins stand close together here, and the owner calls them rorbuer: a larger one of 120 m² with seven beds and a smaller one of 60 m² with two. Asked whether a party of ten could split five and five rather than nine and one, he answered that any division works, so the pair is easiest to treat as one booking split across two roofs.

His description of the beds goes further than the listing's. The single cabin, he says, has two bedrooms plus a sleeping loft — a double in one, bunks in the other, and thick mattresses up in the loft. The double cabin has two rooms with double beds, a single room downstairs and two lofts above, each holding two beds.

A sauna is listed, along with a fireplace, a terrace, a patio with an outdoor dining area, sea and mountain views, and free parking. Eighty-three guests have scored the place 9.6. Payment is taken by bank transfer before arrival, which the property arranges after booking.

Why stay here

Two rorbuer that can be taken together for a party of ten or divided however a group wants, with a sauna, a fire and the sea in front, four hundred metres from the middle of Sørvågen.

Who it’s for

  • Families

Groups, and families who want the run of a whole cabin. Booking.com marks family rooms, and the sleeping lofts suit children, but neither cots nor extra beds are offered, so ten is ten. The upper floors are reached by stairs only.

Highlights

  • Two rorbuer, 120 m² and 60 m², sleeping ten in all
  • Sauna, fireplace and a terrace with outdoor dining
  • Sea and mountain views from the cabins
  • Free parking on site and free WiFi
  • Sleeping lofts above the bedrooms in both cabins
  • Scored 9.6 on Booking.com from 83 reviews

Things to consider

Payment is by bank transfer before you arrive; the property makes contact after booking to arrange it, which is a slower route than paying a card at the door. Arrivals run from 14:00 to 20:00 and departures from 08:00 to 10:00, both narrow windows, with your arrival time wanted in advance. Upper floors are reached by stairs only, and part of the sleeping space is in lofts. No cots and no extra beds are offered. A pet needs prior agreement and may carry a charge. Smoking is not allowed.

The accommodation

Two cabins. The larger, 120 m², is listed with seven beds; the smaller, 60 m², with two. Across the pair Booking.com records seven bedrooms: two with a large double, two with a double, two with a pair of singles, one with a single. The owner describes the smaller cabin as two bedrooms and a sleeping loft, and the larger as two double bedrooms, a single room downstairs and two lofts with two beds each. A private bathroom with a shower is listed, and an additional bathroom, though Booking.com does not say how the two are divided between the cabins. Linen and towels are provided; no cots or extra beds.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Holiday Home7120 m²; seven beds; the owner describes two double bedrooms, a single room downstairs and two sleeping lofts with two beds each
Holiday Home260 m²; two beds; the owner describes two bedrooms and a sleeping loft, with a double in one room and bunks in the other

Accessibility

Upper floors are reached by stairs only, and some of the sleeping space is in lofts above the bedrooms.

Facilities

  • Sea view
  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Sauna
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed

A sauna, free WiFi, free parking on site, heating, a private entrance, a fireplace, a flat-screen television, a dishwasher, an oven, a hob, a kettle, kitchenware and cleaning products, with a terrace, patio, outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area. Upper floors are reached by stairs only. Both cabins are non-smoking.

Self-catering, with a kitchen, a dining table and an outdoor dining area. Nothing is served on site.

Location

Bortersia, 8392 Sørvågen, inside the tettsted Kartverket registers as Sørvågen, in Moskenes. The pin lies about 400 metres in a straight line from the point this guide uses for the village, and the cabins are recorded as having sea and mountain views.

Bortersia, 8392 Sørvågen, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Nusfjord: 48 km
  • Værøy Heliport: 41 km

As the property’s sources state them, not measured by this guide.

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Getting there

Booking.com's figures for the cabins are 48 km to Nusfjord and 41 km to Værøy Heliport.

Questions

Where is Bortersia Holiday Home?
Bortersia Holiday Home is listed in Sørvågen, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
How many people can stay at Bortersia Holiday Home?
Ten across the two cabins, seven in the 120 m² one and two in the 60 m² one, with the seventh bedroom making up the count. The owner has said a group of ten can divide between the cabins however it likes.
Are the two cabins at Bortersia Holiday Home next to each other?
Yes. The owner describes them as close together, which is why a party can split across them and still be one group.
How do I check availability for Bortersia Holiday Home?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for Bortersia Holiday Home.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bortersia Holiday Home?
Arrivals are taken from 14:00 to 20:00 and departures from 08:00 to 10:00. Let the property know your arrival time in advance.
Is there a sauna at Bortersia Holiday Home?
Yes, a sauna is listed, along with a fireplace, a terrace and a patio with an outdoor dining area.
How do I pay for Bortersia Holiday Home?
By bank transfer before arrival. The property gets in touch after you book to give the details.
Are there stairs at Bortersia Holiday Home?
Yes. Upper floors are reached by stairs only, and some beds are in sleeping lofts, which is worth weighing for anyone unsteady on a ladder or steep steps.
Can I bring a dog to Bortersia Holiday Home?
Pets are allowed on request and may carry a charge. Agree it with the owner before booking.
Which airport is nearest to Bortersia Holiday Home?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 38 km away. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Bortersia Holiday Home from the Moskenes ferry quay?
About 1.5 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Does Bortersia Holiday Home have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Bortersia Holiday Home.
Does Bortersia Holiday Home have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Bortersia Holiday Home.
Is there parking at Bortersia Holiday Home?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Bortersia Holiday Home.
What is Bortersia Holiday Home's guest rating?
Bortersia Holiday Home is rated 9.6 out of 10 on Booking.com from 83 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.