Description
Summary
Description
South Central Country Apartment pairs an outdoor hot tub with views of Hekla Volcano, on a quiet farm in the Skeid district of South Iceland. Soak by the kitchen window as the light fades over open fields and the dark country sky comes out. It's ideal for families and small groups exploring the south by car.
Location & Nearby
The apartment stands on the Blesastadir Farm, in a farming district between the Thjorsa and Hvita rivers. It's a short drive from the Ring Road at Selfoss, with the Golden Circle to the north and the South Coast to the south.
For supplies, Selfoss is the nearest full-service town, 14 miles (23 kilometers) away. You'll find grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and a pharmacy there, so stock up on your way in.
Once you're settled, several sights make easy morning outings. Skalholt Cathedral, Iceland's seat of learning for seven centuries, is 9 miles (14 kilometers) away. Kerid Crater, a red volcanic bowl with a lake, is 11 miles (17 kilometers) west.
Around midday, Fridheimar Greenhouse serves lunch among its tomato vines, 11 miles (18 kilometers) north. Afterward, the Secret Lagoon Hot Spring at Fludir, the country's oldest swimming pool, is 12 miles (20 kilometers) away.
Drive a little further, and you're on the classic Golden Circle. Geysir Geothermal Area and Strokkur Geyser are 23 miles (37 kilometers) off, Thingvellir National Park is 25 miles (40 kilometers), and Gullfoss Waterfall is 26 miles (42 kilometers).
Head inland instead, and you reach Hjalparfoss Waterfall at 23 miles (37 kilometers) and Haifoss Waterfall at 30 miles (48 kilometers). Hekla Volcano is 27 miles (43 kilometers) east.
Heading the other way, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on the South Coast is 32 miles (51 kilometers) south. Reykjavik is 43 miles (69 kilometers) away, and Keflavik International Airport is 62 miles (100 kilometers).
Facilities & Amenities
Inside, the 2017 renovation brings modern fittings with a country feel. Two double beds and a roomy closet sleep up to four, and a sofa bed and flat-screen TV in the living room give everyone space to unwind.
When it's time to eat, the kitchen has a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, toaster, kettle, and coffee maker. Pick up groceries in Selfoss and eat at the dining table without driving back to town.
After a day of waterfalls, the large shower in the shared bathroom warms you up fast. The bathroom is bright and roomy, with towels and a hairdryer provided.
The real treat waits outside. The hot tub sits by the kitchen window and is open from 07:00 until 23:00. With no town lights nearby, clear winter nights give you a chance to see the northern lights from the water, though sightings are never guaranteed.
In summer, the garden, patio, picnic area, and barbecue make the most of the long evenings. Free parking and high-speed Wi-Fi are included.
Getting in is easy, even late at night. A PIN code arrives two days before your stay, so there's no key handover. Check-in starts at 14:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
Why Choose South Central Country Apartment?
Split your days between the Golden Circle and the South Coast while staying at South Central Country Apartment. Most visitors pick one and drive back to Reykjavik each evening, but this address sits between the two, turning both into short outings rather than long days.
Your own kitchen saves the cost of eating out in a country where that adds up fast, and the hot tub waits at the end of each day. It suits families of up to four, friends sharing the driving, and anyone who would rather wake up in farm country. Check availability now by choosing a date.
