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Torfhús Retreat

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
House, 2 Bedrooms (Torfhús) | Natural pool
15 outdoor pools
Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Suite

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

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Dalsholt, Bláskógabyggd, South Iceland, 801
  • Great Geysir
    14 min drive
  • Geysir Hot Springs
    14 min drive
  • Tungufell
    19 min drive

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House, 2 Bedrooms (Torfhús)

House, 2 Bedrooms (Torfhús)

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Kjarnholt

Located in Bláskógabyggd, Torfhús Retreat is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Strokkur and Geysir Hot Springs. .This luxury cabin is 27.4 mi (44.2 km) from Thingvellir National Park and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Tungufell.
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What's nearby

  • Strokkur - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Geysir Hot Springs - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Gullfoss - 18 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Secret Lagoon - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Brúarfoss - 21 min drive - 18.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Geysir Glima - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Arctic Rafting Drumbó - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Skjól Pizza & Matsedill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Réttin - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Geysir Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Torfhús Retreat

Luxury cabin with 15 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Torfhús Retreat offers 25 accommodations with free minibar items and espresso makers. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch Smart televisions come with Netflix. Additionally, rooms include safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

15 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. 42-inch Smart televisions with premium TV channels provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at Torfhús Retreat serving the guests of Torfhús Retreat, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a vending machine. Planning an event in Bláskógabyggd? This cabin has facilities measuring 1076 square feet (100 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Torfhús Retreat - This restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, German, Icelandic

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 15 outdoor pools

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Restaurants on site

  • Torfhús Retreat

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Stocked minibar (free)

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium channels
  • Netflix
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Conference space (1076 square feet)

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Soundproofing
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Vending machine
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Corner/local shop

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 25 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 133580

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Torfhús Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful but overpriced for amenities provided!
Lovely location. Wonderful main area and kitchen. Food was great! Hotel rooms (turf houses) are teeny - 1 bedroom house had nowhere to put luggage nor any cabinets to unpack. Bathroom had no place for toiletries. Minimal personal items such as no conditioner, no robes, no slippers. The advertised private thermal pools are actually shared with two other units. Since so little needed to be done to upgrade comfort, this could have been a 5-star experience, but didn’t quite feel that way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredible place to stay in Iceland! The team there made us feel welcome and couldn’t do enough to help. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aliya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic chic— lovely farm like area with private historical style houses— love the hot spa, kitchen, comfy beds. Staff is very helpful, dinner was so good. Would have been nice to have more of a choice of hot foods for breakfast— simple eggs but not omelette or any other options than bacon. There is no better place than Torfhus if you are visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place!! We loved everything about it. Rooms are beautiful and comfortable, setting is gorgeous, and the food was some of the best we've had. The heated pools outside each set of rooms is the perfect spot to relax and take in the scenery. Was the perfect spot for us to stay as we explored the golden circle and other areas of southern Iceland. Hope to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing as well as the staff. Cottages were very neat
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are in Iceland, I highly recommend staying here. The people, the food, the accommodations and the view are simply amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Incredible retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place to stay
This is a very comfortable and unusual place to stay: a modern version of an old turf house. Very quiet and peaceful place; excellent dinner available. My wife and I enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

annabelle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A wonderful two night stay.
Fantastic. Wonderful staff who couldn’t do enough to make our stay a memorable one.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is absolutely amazing. We stayed in a 2-bedroom cottage, which included a full kitchen and a private geothermal hot tub. Staff was superb. Breakfast, which is included, was excellent. Dinner, at an additional cost, was fantastic and some of the best meals we have ever had on vacation. I can not say enough good things about this property. Be advised that the nearest grocery store is around 20 minutes and closest town is 30-40 min. We found this property to be the perfect place to base our southern coast exploration. If you are looking for a place in this region, I highly recommend Torfhus Retreat. We will definitely be back to this special property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Go here, eat here, do the wine pairing. It’s fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Everything was excellent! Cabin, staff and the evening meal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've enjoyed some of the best resorts all over North America, Europe and Asia and this place ranks at the top. Magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing experience and service
Amazing accommodations, service and food. I've been to Iceland 6 times and this rates as the best 5 star hotel out of the dozen or so I've stayed at in total.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Absolutely my favorite stay EVER
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Torfus Retreat is an unique luxury experience and a must stay during a trip to Iceland. The owners and entire staff are passionate about making your stay the absolute best. From the dining hall to the basalt soaking pools, the attention to detail throughout the property is fantastic. Jóhannes, the Retreat Manager, even helped us secure our Covid tests prior to leaving the country. Don't miss out on the dinner. We had the tasting menu - full of surprises, even for a vegetarian. So delicious. If you are looking for a centrally located accommodation in the Golden Circle, look no further. You are home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021