Cora´s House & Horses

Bjarnastaðir, 816 Ölfus, Iceland – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>197</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
197 reviews

Cora’s was great! Spotless and well equipped! Plenty of space in the rooms and a great communal kitchen space where we were able to cook our meals in the evening. It’s a short drive from Reykjavík or Keflavik if you’re traveling on from the airport. And close to all the highlights in the beautiful South. There were lovely horses, chickens, and dogs who were very friendly and welcoming! Horse riding was amazing, would definitely recommend.

Emily United Kingdom
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Featuring garden views, Cora´s House & Horses in Ölfus features accommodations and a garden. The property is around 29 miles from The Pearl, 29 miles from Hallgrímskirkja Church, and 30 miles from Solfar Sun Voyager. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the farm stay, the units include a wardrobe. There's a fully equipped kitchen and a shared bathroom. At the farm stay, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the farm stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ölfus, like hiking. Reykjavik Art Museum: Kjarvalsstadir is 29 miles from Cora´s House & Horses, while Laugavegur Shopping Street is 29 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, 30 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.6
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  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Cora’s was great! Spotless and well equipped! Plenty of space in the rooms and a great communal kitchen space where we were able to cook our meals in the evening. It’s a short drive from Reykjavík or Keflavik if you’re traveling on from the...”
  • Farley
    Canada Canada
    “Cora’s was very nice and quiet. The chickens were fun, one chicken cleaned the bugs off the front of our car upon arrival - what service! The shared kitchen was so great, we met a French family with two young kids who were at the start of their...”
  • Katherine
    Taiwan Taiwan
    “Loved watching the horses and other animals right outside our window!”

Hosted by Cora

9.7
9.7
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Cora
Cora´s House & Horses is a small, cosy family run guesthouse and horserental on the farm Bjarnastaðir in Ölfus which emphasizes a peaceful family friendly environment, relaxed atmosphere and personal services, where guests can get to know the horses, dogs and chicken. Our house is the last on a dead end road and we are approximately 200 m from the main road and for that our location is children friendly. Being on a farm, there is very little light pollution during the wintertime, which makes our place ideal for watching the northern lights (Aurora Borealis) when they are visible. Both for non riders and riders we offer riding trips from 1h up to day tours and riding lessons in small groups under the lead of Cora Claas, horse trainer and riding teacher from the University of Hólar. Don´t hesitate to contact us about the riding or anything else.
We, a family of 4, live on our farm Bjarnastaðir in Ölfus, South Iceland with our 3 dogs, 15 horses and 13 chicken and run here the guesthouse and horserental Cora´s House and Horses.
Cora´s House & Horses is located in the heart of south Iceland, which makes it an ideal location for day trips. By car you can reach many places quickly, such as: • 0 minutes: horseback riding • 10 minutes: Supermarket, swimming pool, golf courses, hospital, pharmacy, restaurants, bakery, liquor stores, museums, hot springs and all kinds of other activities • 15 minutes: Reykjadalur (hot river), surfing beach in Þorlákshöfn • 40 minutes: Reykjavik • 40 minutes: þjórárdalur, Hjálpafoss, Háifoss, Fontana Spa, Fríðheimar Tómatosoup • 60 minutes: Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir, Hvalfjöður, Glymur, Secret Lagoon, mushroom soup in Flúðir • 60 minutes: Reykjanes, Kleifarvatn, Gunnuhver, the bridge between the continents • 120 minutes: Seljalandsfoss, Skógarfoss and the Westmen Islands (the home of the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica)) and so much more.
Languages spoken: German,English,Icelandic

Area info

Amenities of Cora´s House & Horses
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Internet
Fast free Wifi 89 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Icelandic

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cora´s House & Horses of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

License number: HG-00004170

FAQs about Cora´s House & Horses

  • Cora´s House & Horses is 6.2 miles from the center of Ölfus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Cora´s House & Horses may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Cora´s House & Horses offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Horseback riding

  • Check-in at Cora´s House & Horses is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Cora´s House & Horses include:

    • Double