Offering a garden and river view, Skálholt Cottages is located in Selfoss, 38 km from Gullfoss Waterfall and 48 km from Thingvellir National Park. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 28 km from Geysir. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in local cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Barbecue facilities are provided. Ljosifoss is 38 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, 91 km from Skálholt Cottages.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Apoorv
    Singapore Singapore
    Spacious cottage with great views and good furnishing.
  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super location, really spacious and loved the hot tub
  • Mianne
    United States United States
    Very spacious. Very clean. Simple but delightful decorations. All utilities look new and clean. Bedding and towels are very comfortable. Staff super friendly.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Hotel Skálholt

Company review score: 8.8Based on 117,479 reviews from 184 properties
184 managed properties

Company information

Hotel Skálholt is a 3 star hotel that offers various accommodations in the countryside on the Golden Circle route. We manage a 18 bedroom hotel, 2 cottages and a hostel. The location is great since it's near many popular sites in Iceland and easy to take day trips from Skálholt like the Golden Circle, South Coast and the highlands of Iceland. The hotel is situated on a landmark since the area was once the Capital of Iceland. Skálholt is still the main church place for the south of Iceland and the church Skálholtskirkja is a popular site to see. We have a Restaurant at the hotel that offers Icelandic meals. At the Restaurant we work well with growers and food producers in the area and try our best to showcase with our cooking and work the best that the farms have to offer. We want people that come to visit us to feel at home and experience good food, great service and feel the calming energy that Skálholt has. We look forward to you arrival.

Property information

A cozy, two bedroom cottage on the Golden Circle route with a hot tub and a spectacular view of the surrounding area with mountains, rivers and more. Skálholt used to be the Capital of Iceland for centuries and is a historical place to visit in Iceland.

Neighbourhood information

Situated in a great location close to popular sites in the Golden Circle and the South Coast area. Skálholt is a peaceful place in the countryside of Iceland and is situated on a landmark that was once the Capital of Iceland.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Hvönn Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • European
    • Open for
      Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Skálholt Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Hot tub
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Food & Drink
    • Special diet menus (on request)
    • Restaurant
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Live music/performance
      Additional charge
    • Tour or class about local culture
      Additional charge
    • Themed dinner nights
      Additional charge
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge
    • Stand-up comedy
      Additional charge
    • Pub crawls
      Additional charge
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horse riding
      Off-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional charge
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • River view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Skálholt Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 21:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Skálholt Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Skálholt Cottages

    • Yes, Skálholt Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Skálholt Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Skálholt Cottages has 1 restaurant:

      • Hvönn Restaurant

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Skálholt Cottages on this page.

    • Skálholt Cottages can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Skálholt Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Skálholt Cottages is 19.3 miles from the centre of Selfoss. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Skálholt Cottages is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Skálholt Cottages on this page.

    • Skálholt Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Hiking
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Pub crawls
      • Horse riding
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Live music/performance
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Walking tours
      • Stand-up comedy
      • Tour or class about local culture