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Villa Lofoten - The Saltery

A restored quayside saltery at Kvalnes on Vestvågøy, let whole: four bedrooms, one bathroom, a fireplace and a beachfront position, about 22 km from Henningsvær in a straight line.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Sea house in Kvalnes, near Henningsvær

Kvalnes is a small fishing settlement on the northern coast of Vestvågøy, and this house stands on its quay. Villa Lofoten, which runs it, describes the building as a saltery where cod was salted on the ground floor, raised on the quay in the late 1920s and since rebuilt with reclaimed materials; the same owners have restored a cod-liver oil steamery and a fisherman's cabin nearby.

Booking.com lists four bedrooms and five beds — three doubles and two singles — sharing a single bathroom, with a seating area, a fireplace and a dining table. Villa Lofoten's own site counts the house as sleeping six on two doubles and three singles, so the bed layout is worth agreeing before you arrive.

Booking.com marks the property beachfront and lists a terrace, a patio, outdoor dining furniture and a barbecue, plus an open-air bath. Parking is free on the plot, the kitchen is a full one with a dishwasher, an oven and a washing machine, and grocery deliveries can be arranged — useful, given how far the nearest shops and the places this guide covers are.

Why stay here

A working fish saltery turned into a house on the quay, restored by an operator certified for ecotourism, with four bedrooms, a fireplace and the water directly in front.

Who it’s for

A family or a group of friends with a car who want a whole house on the coast and are content to be well away from the villages most visitors base themselves in. One bathroom for four bedrooms makes it better suited to people who know each other well.

Highlights

  • Restored 1920s saltery on the quay at Kvalnes
  • Four bedrooms, five beds, one bathroom
  • Marked beachfront by Booking.com
  • Fireplace, terrace, patio and barbecue
  • Free parking on site and free WiFi
  • Grocery deliveries can be arranged

Things to consider

Check-in starts at 17:00 and the property wants your arrival time beforehand; check-out is by 12:00. Four bedrooms share one bathroom. Villa Lofoten asks for stays of at least three nights. Quiet hours run from midnight to 07:00, hen and stag groups are not taken, and pets are not accepted; a cot for a child under two is free on request but no extra beds are offered. Kvalnes is remote — roughly 22 km from Henningsvær in a straight line, with Leknes Airport given as 31 km away — so a car is effectively necessary. The bed count differs between Booking.com and Villa Lofoten's own site.

The accommodation

The whole house is let to one party. Booking.com lists it as a villa with four bedrooms and five beds: three double beds and two singles, with one private bathroom holding a shower, a hairdryer and a washing machine. Booking.com publishes a maximum of six guests, and Villa Lofoten's site describes the same house as sleeping six, on two doubles and three singles. Linen and towels are provided.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
VillaNot statedFour bedrooms and five beds: three double beds and two single beds; one bathroom

Facilities

  • Waterfront
  • Sea view
  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking

A seating area with a fireplace, a dining area and a desk indoors; a terrace, a patio, outdoor dining furniture and a barbecue outside, with sea and mountain views. The listing also mentions an open-air bath. Heating, a private entrance, parquet floors, a tumble dryer and a drying rack are recorded, parking is free on site, and the house is non-smoking.

Self-catering. The kitchen holds an oven, a hob, a fridge, a dishwasher, a kettle and kitchenware, with a dining table, and there is a barbecue outdoors. Booking.com records grocery deliveries and breakfast served in the house as options; check both with the property when you book.

Location

On the quay at Kvalnes, a coastal settlement in Vestvågøy municipality on the northern side of the island. Booking.com marks the property beachfront and gives its district as Kvalnes; Villa Lofoten describes a cluster of restored fishing buildings in the same place. Henningsvær, the nearest destination this guide covers, is about 22 km away in a straight line.

968 Haverringen, 8370 Kvalnes, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Leknes Airport: 31 km
  • Vestvågøy Rådhus: 32 km
  • Borga Radarstasjon: 27 km
  • Svolvær Torg: 49 km

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

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Getting there

Booking.com gives Leknes Airport as 31 km from the house, Vestvågøy Rådhus as 32 km and Svolvær Torg as 49 km. Private parking on site is free.

Questions

Where is Villa Lofoten - The Saltery?
Villa Lofoten - The Saltery is listed in Kvalnes, near Henningsvær, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
What is Villa Lofoten - The Saltery?
It is a restored fish saltery at Kvalnes on Vestvågøy, let as a whole house. Villa Lofoten, the operator, says cod was salted on its ground floor after the building went up on the quay in the late 1920s, and that it has since been rebuilt with reclaimed materials.
How do I check availability for Villa Lofoten - The Saltery?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for Villa Lofoten - The Saltery.
How many bedrooms does Villa Lofoten - The Saltery have?
Four, sharing one bathroom. Booking.com counts five beds in them — three doubles and two singles — while Villa Lofoten's own site describes the house as sleeping six on two doubles and three singles, so confirm the layout with the property.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Lofoten - The Saltery?
Check-in is from 17:00, with your arrival time given in advance, and check-out is by 12:00. Villa Lofoten also asks guests to book at least three nights.
Is there parking at Villa Lofoten - The Saltery?
Yes, private parking on site is free. A car is worth having: Booking.com puts Leknes Airport 31 km away and Kvalnes is about 22 km from Henningsvær in a straight line.
Can I bring a pet to Villa Lofoten - The Saltery?
No, pets are not accepted. Children of any age can stay and a cot for a child under two is free on request, but no extra beds are offered.
Is Villa Lofoten - The Saltery on the water?
Yes. Booking.com marks the property beachfront and the house stands on the quay at Kvalnes, with sea and mountain views from the terrace and patio.
Are there rules to know about at Villa Lofoten - The Saltery?
Quiet hours run from midnight to 07:00 and the house is not let to hen or stag groups. It is non-smoking, and the whole property goes to one party.
Which airport is nearest to Villa Lofoten - The Saltery?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 25 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Villa Lofoten - The Saltery have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Villa Lofoten - The Saltery.
Does Villa Lofoten - The Saltery have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Villa Lofoten - The Saltery.
What is Villa Lofoten - The Saltery's guest rating?
Villa Lofoten - The Saltery is rated 10.0 out of 10 on Booking.com from 5 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.