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Villa Lofoten - The Steamery

A restored cod-liver oil steamery on the quay at Kvalnes, let as a one-bedroom house for two, with a fireplace, a kitchenette and the sea at the door.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Sea house in Kvalnes, near Henningsvær

Villa Lofoten is a small group of restored fishermen's and farmers' buildings at Kvalnes on the northern coast of Vestvågøy. The Steamery is one of them: the building where cod-liver oil was once boiled off, on the quay beside the saltery and the fisherman's cabin, with traces of that work still in the walls.

It is let as a single unit for two, with one bedroom and one double bed. There is a kitchenette with an oven, a stovetop, a fridge and kitchenware, a dining table, a seating area and a fireplace for the cold end of the year. The entrance is private and the whole thing is on the ground floor.

Booking.com records the property as beachfront, with sea and mountain views, a patio, a garden, a barbecue and an outdoor dining area, and lists a restaurant on site. Free WiFi and private parking come with it. Guests rate it 9.8 out of 10, though only four reviews stand behind that.

Why stay here

Staying in a working building from the cod trade, on the quay it was built on, rather than in a new cabin built to look like one — with a fireplace, sea views and a restaurant on the site.

Who it’s for

Two people, with an interest in what the building used to be. Quiet hours run from midnight to 07:00 and a cot can be requested for a baby under two, but no extra beds can be added, so it is not a house for a group.

Highlights

  • A restored cod-liver oil steamery on the Kvalnes quay
  • One bedroom, one double bed, for two guests
  • Fireplace and seating area
  • Beachfront with sea and mountain views
  • Restaurant on site
  • Free WiFi and private parking

Things to consider

The size is not settled: Booking.com gives the unit as 60 m², while the property has answered a guest question by putting it at about 40 m². Check-in is from 17:00, later than most, and check-out is by 12:00; the property asks for your arrival time ahead. Quiet hours run from 00:00 to 07:00. Pets are not allowed, hen and stag parties are refused, and no extra beds can be added — a cot for a child under two can be requested free. Kvalnes is remote: Henningsvær is about 22 km away in a straight line and Booking.com gives Leknes Airport as 31 km.

The accommodation

One unit with a single bedroom and a double bed, sleeping two, on the ground floor with a private entrance. Booking.com lists it at 60 m²; the property has said about 40 m². A toilet and a bath or shower are listed, with towels, toiletries and a hairdryer, but no bathroom count is given.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
One-Bedroom House21 double bed; 60 m² on Booking.com, about 40 m² according to the property

Accessibility

Booking.com records the entire unit as being on the ground floor, with a private entrance.

Facilities

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

Fireplace, seating area, sofa, heating, a private entrance, a patio, an outdoor dining area, a barbecue, a garden and extra-long beds. Sea and mountain views are recorded, and the property is listed as beachfront. WiFi and private parking are free and the unit is non-smoking.

Self-catering in a kitchenette with an oven, a stovetop, a fridge, kitchenware, a tea and coffee maker and a dining table, plus an outdoor dining area and a barbecue. Booking.com also lists a restaurant at the property; its hours and season are not stated.

Location

968 Haverringen, 8370 Kvalnes, on the north coast of Vestvågøy in Vestvågøy municipality, on the old fishing quay. 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
  • Borga Radarstasjon: 27 km
  • Vestvågøy Rådhus: 32 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 away, Borga Radarstasjon as 27 km, Vestvågøy Rådhus as 32 km and Svolvær Torg as 49 km. A car is the only transport named.

Questions

How many people does Villa Lofoten - The Steamery sleep?
Two. Villa Lofoten's own site lists The Steamery for two guests with one double bed, and Booking.com shows a single bedroom with one double.
Where is Villa Lofoten - The Steamery?
At Kvalnes on the north coast of Vestvågøy, address 968 Haverringen, 8370 Kvalnes. Henningsvær is about 22 km away in a straight line and Booking.com gives Leknes Airport as 31 km.
How do I check availability for Villa Lofoten - The Steamery?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for Villa Lofoten - The Steamery.
What was the building at Villa Lofoten - The Steamery originally?
A cod-liver oil steamery, part of a fish-processing operation on the Kvalnes quay that also had a saltery and a fisherman's cabin. Villa Lofoten restored it and says the fish oil has left traces in the walls.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Lofoten - The Steamery?
Check-in is from 17:00 and check-out is by 12:00, with your arrival time sent in advance. Quiet hours run from midnight to 07:00.
How big is Villa Lofoten - The Steamery?
Accounts differ. Booking.com gives the unit as 60 m², while the property, answering a guest on the same listing, put it at about 40 m². Ask before booking if the floor area matters to you.
Is there anywhere to eat at Villa Lofoten - The Steamery?
The unit has its own kitchenette with an oven, a stovetop and a fridge, plus an outdoor dining area and a barbecue. Booking.com also lists a restaurant at the property, without stating its hours or season.
Can I bring a pet or a baby to Villa Lofoten - The Steamery?
Pets are not allowed. A cot for a child aged up to two can be requested free of charge, subject to availability, and no extra beds can be added.
Which airport is nearest to Villa Lofoten - The Steamery?
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 Steamery have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Villa Lofoten - The Steamery.
Does Villa Lofoten - The Steamery have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Villa Lofoten - The Steamery.
Is there parking at Villa Lofoten - The Steamery?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Villa Lofoten - The Steamery.
What is Villa Lofoten - The Steamery's guest rating?
Villa Lofoten - The Steamery is rated 9.8 out of 10 on Booking.com from 4 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.