Iceland is a nature holiday, not a beach one — and that's exactly the appeal. Around three hours from the UK, it offers waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers and geothermal hot springs, with the northern lights in the dark half of the year and the midnight sun in summer. A cabin or holiday home of your own is the natural way to see it: somewhere warm to return to after a day outdoors, often with big skies and open country on the doorstep, well suited to couples, families and small groups touring at their own pace.
This is a cool-climate destination where the landscape is the star, so plan for weather rather than sunbathing and pack accordingly. A self-catering base gives you the freedom to chase clear skies for the aurora, soak in a hot spring and set out early for the sights without being tied to a hotel. Every villa is supplied by Interhome, a long-established European villa operator, with details and availability direct from the source.
