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Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy

A converted barn of 100 m² at Saupstad on Gimsøya, with a private beach area, two living rooms, two bathrooms, an outdoor fireplace, a restaurant on site and bicycle hire.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Holiday home in Saupstad, near Kabelvåg

A barn made over into a house, standing at Saupstad on Gimsøya with the sea in front of it: a private beach area, a terrace with a sea view, a patio, a garden and an outdoor fireplace. Booking.com records a restaurant on the premises and a bicycle hire service, neither of which is usual in a self-catering let, along with a charging point for an electric car.

Inside are 100 m² with two living rooms, two bathrooms, a dressing room and a kitchen carrying a dishwasher, a coffee machine, an oven, a hob, a washing machine and a tumble dryer. The house is air-conditioned and non-smoking.

The bedroom count does not agree with itself. The unit is sold as a Two-Bedroom Barnhouse, the written description says three bedrooms, and the bedroom list shows three plus a sofa bed in a living room, and Booking.com publishes a maximum of eight guests. Settle the layout with the owner before booking.

Why stay here

A converted barn with its own stretch of shore on Gimsøya, an outdoor fire to sit around, bicycles to borrow and somewhere to eat on the premises.

Who it’s for

A family or a group who want the north side of Lofoten to themselves, with Booking.com publishing a maximum of eight guests across five beds. Neither cots nor extra beds are offered, and children are charged as adults from three.

Highlights

  • Converted barn of 100 m² with two living rooms
  • Its own beach area, and a terrace facing the sea
  • Outdoor fireplace and a garden
  • Restaurant on the premises and bicycle hire
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Scored 9.5 on Booking.com from 43 reviews

Things to consider

The listing disagrees with itself on the layout: two bedrooms in the unit name and three in the description. Confirm the rooms before booking. Booking.com publishes a maximum of eight guests. Arrivals are published as 16:00 to 18:30, though the owner has said guests may check in whenever they like after 16:00. Towels and sheets appear both as provided and as a paid extra. No cots or extra beds are available, children are charged as adults from three, pets are refused and the house is non-smoking. Gimsøya is 18.8 km in a straight line from Kabelvåg.

The accommodation

One house of 100 m², sold as a Two-Bedroom Barnhouse with five beds, while the description gives three bedrooms and two living rooms. Booking.com's room list shows one bedroom with a double bed, one with a large double, one with two doubles, and a sofa bed in a living room. Booking.com publishes a maximum of eight guests. Two bathrooms, both with showers, and a hairdryer, plus an additional toilet and a dressing room. Neither cots nor extra beds are available.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Two-Bedroom BarnhouseNot stated100 m²; five beds recorded — a double, a large double, a room with two doubles and a sofa bed in a living room; two bathrooms

Facilities

  • Sea view
  • Beach access
  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Restaurant
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Bicycle hire

Free WiFi, free parking on site, an electric vehicle charging point, air conditioning, heating, a private entrance, and a kitchen carrying a dishwasher, a coffee machine, an oven, a hob, a kettle and kitchenware, with a washing machine and a tumble dryer. Outside there are a private beach area, a terrace, a patio, outdoor furniture, an outdoor dining area, an outdoor fireplace and a garden. A restaurant and a bicycle hire service are on the premises.

A restaurant is listed on the premises. The house is otherwise self-catering, with its own kitchen, a dining table, a dining area and an outdoor dining area.

Location

199 Tore Hjorts Vei, 8314 Saupstad, on Gimsøya in Vågan. Booking.com places the house in the district it calls Saupstad, close to Gimsøy beach; Kabelvåg, the nearest place this guide covers, is 18.8 km away in a straight line. The house records sea, mountain and garden views.

199 Tore Hjorts Vei, 8314 Saupstad, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Galleri Espolin: 32 km
  • Svolvær Torg: 37 km
  • Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter: 37 km
  • Svolvær Airport: 42 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 house are 32 km to Galleri Espolin, 37 km to Svolvær Torg, 37 km to Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter and 42 km to Svolvær Airport.

Questions

Where is Unique Barnhouse in Amazing Gimsøy in Lofoten?
Unique Barnhouse in Amazing Gimsøy in Lofoten is listed in Saupstad, near Kabelvåg, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
How many bedrooms does Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy have?
The listing is inconsistent: the unit is named as a two-bedroom barnhouse, the description says three bedrooms, and the room list shows three plus a sofa bed. Ask the owner which layout you are booking.
How many people can stay at Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy?
Eight. Five beds are recorded and Booking.com publishes a maximum of eight guests. No extra beds or cots are available.
How do I check availability for Unique Barnhouse in Amazing Gimsøy in Lofoten?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for Unique Barnhouse in Amazing Gimsøy in Lofoten.
Can I check in late at Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy?
The published window is 16:00 to 18:30, but the owner has said guests may check in whenever they like after 16:00. Confirm it if you will arrive after 22:00.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Unique Barnhouse in Amazing Gimsøy in Lofoten?
Check-in starts at 16:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
Is there a beach at Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy?
Booking.com records a private beach area at the house and puts it close to Gimsøy beach, with a terrace looking out to sea.
Is there anywhere to eat at Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy?
A restaurant is listed on the premises. The house also has its own kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a coffee machine.
Can I charge an electric car at Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy?
Yes. Booking.com lists a charging point for electric cars at the property, alongside free private parking.
Where is Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy?
At Saupstad on Gimsøya, in Vågan municipality, 18.8 km in a straight line from Kabelvåg. Booking.com puts Svolvær Airport 42 km away by road.
Which airport is nearest to Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Svolvær Airport (SVJ), about 23 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy.
Does Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy.
Is there parking at Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy.
What is Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy's guest rating?
Unique Barnhouse in Gimsøy is rated 9.5 out of 10 on Booking.com from 43 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.