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Torfhús Retreat

5.0 star property

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15 outdoor pools
Exterior
Suite (Torfbær)
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dalsholt, Bláskógabyggd, South Iceland, 801
  • Place, Geysir Hot Springs
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Strokkur
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Secret Lagoon
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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House, 2 Bedrooms (Torfhús)

House, 2 Bedrooms (Torfhús)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite (Torfbær)

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

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includes taxes & fees
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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

  • Geysir Hot Springs - 22 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Strokkur - 22 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Secret Lagoon - 23 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Skalholt Cathedral - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Gullfoss - 29 min drive - 20.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Geysir Glima - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Skjól Pizza & Matsedill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Geysistofa(Service Centre) - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Réttin - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Úthlíð - ‬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

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.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Torfhús Retreat serving guests of Torfhús Retreat. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. 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 10:30 AM.
Torfhús Retreat - This restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 15 outdoor pools

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Restaurants on site

  • Torfhús Retreat

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free stocked minibar

Bedrooms

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 25 units
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

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 at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Torfhus Retreat was great. The location is perfect for exploring the Golden Circle – we could easily visit major sites without exhausting drives. The hospitality was warm and genuine, making us feel completely at home. One of our favorite surprises was the charming Icelandic horses at the fence from the neighboring farm – we got some wonderful photos of these beautiful creatures. The food was wonderful throughout our stay. Breakfast provided everything we needed to start our days of adventure, and the four-course dinners each evening were truly memorable. We can't recommend Torfhus Retreat highly enough for anyone planning to explore Iceland's Golden Circle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique experience. Gorgeous property. Excellent staff. All around lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Norther lights and amazing dinners
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remarkable, outstanding and overall a special experience. The service was nothing short of perfection, food was absolutely delicious and the accommodations were cozy and comfortable. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food, friendly, love the hot spring spa
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Riverside

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

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