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The Chess House Lofoten

A recently renovated 170 m² house at Fredvang with five bedrooms, two bathrooms and room for seven, with Ytresand beach 1.7 km away.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Holiday home in Fredvang

Fredvang sits on its own pair of islands off the Flakstad shore, reached by the two bridges that photographers queue for, and this house stands on Hovdanveien just off the county road. Booking.com calls it recently renovated, gives it four stars and marks the setting as rural.

The plan is unusual for a house this size: five bedrooms between them hold six beds, three of the rooms taking a single bed each, one a double and one a pair of singles, with seven guests the stated maximum. Two bathrooms serve the 170 m², and the kitchen has a dishwasher, an oven, a hob, a microwave, a toaster, a kettle and a coffee machine. A desk, a drying rack, a washing machine and a flat-screen TV are listed indoors; a balcony, a terrace, outdoor furniture and a table to eat at are listed outside, with the garden and the mountains in view.

Arrival runs from 16:00 to 22:00 and departure from 08:00 to 11:00. The house is non-smoking, parties are refused and pets are not taken.

Why stay here

Room for seven in five separate bedrooms with two bathrooms, a proper kitchen and a washing machine, in a village where the mountains come down to the water and Ytresand beach is under two kilometres away.

Who it’s for

  • Families

Groups of friends or two families sharing: the single beds in three of the rooms suit people who would rather not share a bed, and the second bathroom takes the pressure off the mornings. Couples wanting a double have one room to choose from.

Highlights

  • 170 m² house, recently renovated by the listing's account
  • Five bedrooms, six beds, room for seven
  • Two bathrooms
  • Kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a coffee machine; washing machine
  • Balcony, terrace and outdoor dining area with mountain views
  • Ytresand beach 1.7 km away; free parking and free WiFi

Things to consider

Six beds for seven guests, and only one of them a double, so how your party is split matters here. The listing contradicts itself on cots — it names a free cot on request for a child up to three, then says no cot or extra bed is available — so confirm it if you are travelling with a baby. Arrival closes at 22:00, which a late flight into Leknes can miss, and pets, smoking and parties are all refused. A shared bathroom appears in the facilities list alongside the two bathrooms in the description.

The accommodation

One unit, listed as a Five-Bedroom House of 170 m² with six beds and room for seven. Three bedrooms have a single bed each, one has a double and one has two singles. Booking.com's description records two bathrooms with a bath or shower, while its facilities list also names a shared bathroom. The house is detached, with bed linen and towels provided.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Five-Bedroom House7170 m²; three bedrooms with one single bed each, one with a double bed, one with two singles; six beds in all; two bathrooms

Facilities

  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking

Heating, a hairdryer, a clothes rack and a drying rack, a desk and a flat-screen TV. The kitchen holds a dishwasher, an oven, a hob, a microwave, a toaster, a kettle, a fridge, a coffee machine and kitchenware, with a washing machine and cleaning products alongside. Outside there is a balcony, a terrace, outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area, with garden and mountain views. Parking on site and WiFi are free, and the house is non-smoking.

Self-catering, with a kitchen equipped for cooking for a full house and a dining table indoors as well as out. No breakfast, restaurant or bar is offered, and the listing states no distance to a shop; the nearest supplies are in Ramberg.

Location

The house is on Hovdanveien at Fredvang, postcode 8387, in Flakstad municipality, 93 metres from the point Kartverket registers for the village and a tenth of a kilometre from the centre this guide uses. Booking.com puts Ytresand beach 1.7 km away and records mountain and garden views.

Fv808 48 Hovdanveien, 30, 8387 Fredvang, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Ytresand Beach: 1.7 km
  • Nusfjord: 23 km
  • Lofotenmat Sa: 35 km
  • Leknes Airport: 37 km

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

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Getting there

Booking.com states four distances: Ytresand Beach at 1.7 km, Nusfjord at 23 km, Lofotenmat Sa at 35 km and Leknes Airport at 37 km.

Questions

Where is The Chess House Lofoten - Luxury Arctic Villa in Fredvang?
The Chess House Lofoten - Luxury Arctic Villa in Fredvang is listed in Fredvang, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
How many people does The Chess House Lofoten sleep?
Seven. Five bedrooms hold six beds between them — three rooms with a single bed each, one with a double and one with two singles — and the listing puts the maximum at seven guests.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Chess House Lofoten?
Check-in runs from 16:00 to 22:00 and check-out from 08:00 to 11:00. The property asks for your arrival time in advance.
How do I check availability for The Chess House Lofoten - Luxury Arctic Villa in Fredvang?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for The Chess House Lofoten - Luxury Arctic Villa in Fredvang.
How many bathrooms does The Chess House Lofoten have?
Two, according to Booking.com's description, each with a bath or shower. Its facilities list also names a shared bathroom, so the split between the two is worth asking about for a full house.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Chess House Lofoten - Luxury Arctic Villa in Fredvang?
Check-in starts at 16:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
Can I bring a cot to The Chess House Lofoten?
The listing says both things: a cot free on request for a child up to three, and that no cot or extra bed can be had. Ask the property directly before relying on one.
Does The Chess House Lofoten have a kitchen and a washing machine?
Yes to both. The kitchen holds a dishwasher, an oven, a hob, a microwave, a toaster, a kettle and a coffee machine, and a washing machine and drying rack are listed with it.
Are pets allowed at The Chess House Lofoten?
No. Pets are refused, smoking is not allowed and the property does not take parties or hen and stag groups.
Where is The Chess House Lofoten?
On Hovdanveien at Fredvang, postcode 8387, in Flakstad municipality, a tenth of a kilometre from the middle of the village, with Ytresand beach 1.7 km away.
Which airport is nearest to The Chess House Lofoten?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 20 km away. The distance by road is longer.
How far is The Chess House Lofoten from the Moskenes ferry quay?
About 21 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Does The Chess House Lofoten have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at The Chess House Lofoten.
Is there parking at The Chess House Lofoten?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at The Chess House Lofoten.
What is The Chess House Lofoten's guest rating?
The Chess House Lofoten is rated 9.1 out of 10 on Booking.com from 8 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.