The Old School House (Iceland) - accommodation for up to 25 people in 8 bedrooms - Selfoss

8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 27400 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Selfoss, Southern Region

Knarraros Lighthouse5 min drive
Turf House7 min drive
Urridafoss Waterfall27 min drive
Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)92 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 27)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

+1

4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 8

+2

1 Double Bed and 5 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Old School House (Iceland) - accommodation for up to 25 people in 8 bedrooms

Our house is a magnificent converted old school house in the southern lowlands of Iceland.
The Old School House is the perfect base to explore the many attractions of southern Iceland - Gullfoss, Geysir, The Black Beach or walk in the divide between the North-American and Eurasian continental plates at Þingvellir.

Our cozy guest kitchen is fully equipped for all your culinary adventures with seating for 30+ people. Most groups self cater; however, we can provide tray bakes or a dedicated caterer if you require. Please contact us for details.
Supermarkets and other amenities are a 10 min drive away in the town of Selfoss.

We have a beautiful atrium garden (fully protected from the elements), which provides the perfect place to sit (or swing in a hammock) and marvel at the stunning Icelandic countryside. There are many breakout spaces at The Old School House - so even in a larger group there will be always be somewhere for you to get away for some 'me time'.

We have recently added an outside hot tub which, of course, provides a perfect spot for stargazing and admiring the Northern Lights.

We have become very popular with groups organising their wedding or retreat (yoga, wellness etc). We are able to provide many facilities/amenities to make such stays go smoothly - please contact us directly for details.

Please note price is for 15 people (or less), adding additional guests will incur an extra charge pp/pn.

Property manager

Magnea

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Selfoss

Located in Selfoss, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Geothermal park and Kerid Crater, while Turf House and Veiðisafnið are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

Selfoss, Southern Region

What's nearby

Knarraros Lighthouse - 5 min drive
Turf House - 7 min drive
Selfoss Church - 16 min drive
Urridafoss Waterfall - 27 min drive
Kerid Crater - 27 min drive

Getting around

Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

Við fjöruborðið - 11 min drive
Kaffi Vöðlakot - 7 min drive
Skálinn - 11 min drive
krían sveitakrá - 11 min drive
Kaffigott - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old School House (Iceland) - accommodation for up to 25 people in 8 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old School House (Iceland) - accommodation for up to 25 people in 8 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old School House (Iceland) - accommodation for up to 25 people in 8 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old School House (Iceland) - accommodation for up to 25 people in 8 bedrooms located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Knarraros Lighthouse, Turf House, and Veiðisafnið. Old Dairy Food Hall and Skyrland Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Q.

15 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property close to Selfoss

We celebrated our wedding in Iceland and chose this amazing house to stay with our friends and family. There was plenty of space for all of us and we really enjoyed the fully enclosed atrium as well as the hot tub. It was also nice that the kitchen was separate from the area with all the bedrooms because we didn't need to worry about walking people up. Greg and Magnea were excellent hosts that were attentive to anything we needed and made sure we were well taken care of. The location is close to Selfoss when there's plenty of options for food as well as 2 grocery stores and a liquor store. Rt 1 is all about 10 minutes from the house where you can stop and see many popular attractions on the way to Vik.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolgene W.

28 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Beautiful place to stay as we explored Iceland with day trips. The Garden room was a hit as we gathered at night to share our experiences. Magnea and Greg were very accommodating for our 50 year reunion.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ole R.

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Iceland wedding with extended family

We were so fortunate to find this rental as we had planned an Iceland wedding with visitors from Norway and the US. We had a large group of 22 people, and the eight bedrooms worked perfect. The beds were very comfortable, the linens were clean, and rooms were private with very little noise transmitting through the walls. The absolute best part of the property is the covered patio between the main house and the kitchen. It was a beautiful space full of comfortable seating, beautiful flowers, very well-kept, and heating lamps when needed. We spent most of our time in this space, because the weather was rather cloudy and windy. The hot tub is a fantastic addition, and we spent time in the hot tub every single day. The kitchen is large, two refrigerators, they have plenty of equipment and a dishwasher that makes eating with the big group very easy. There are lots of leftover spices, and also coffee filters. It was an absolute pleasure to stay in this space for all of us, all our guests were very happy with the experience. Thumbs up all the way.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

14 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is an amazing property

This School House was perfect for our group. It was strategically located for all the photo assignments we were there to shoot. It was well accommodated for our group of 20 and was well outfitted for everything we needed. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Great hosts that made the stay special. They even found a guitar string for us since we broke one and we needed it for our shoot.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023