Description
Summary
Description
Torfhus Retreat is a hotel located close to Selfoss and near the heart of Iceland's Golden Circle. This unique accommodation option is a Viking-inspired eco-luxury hotel built from reclaimed wood, local stone and turf.
Location and Nearby
Conveniently located just in a centre of Golden Circle, Torfhús Retreat offers the best base to explore the local area. Highlights include Gullfoss waterfall, with magnificent rainbows that form in a water spray, the volcanic Geysir geothermal area, with hot springs shooting boiling water up to 40m into the air. And last but not least, Thingvellir National Park, where Eurasian and North American tectonic plates collide.
If you wish to experience wilderness of the Icelandic Highlands, Landmannalaugar offers memorable hikes with waterfalls, Rhyolite Mountains and volcanic craters at every turn. If you are more action oriented, horse riding, glacier tours, rafting down the Hvítá River, buggy tours and many more are available in the area.
Facilities and Amenities
Torfhús Retreat hotel offers both modern rooms and luxurious houses with spacious and fully equipped private bathrooms. Guests can wind down in comfortable living areas and enjoy the view from their private veranda. The fully equipped house also includes a Nespresso coffee machine and herbal teas, high speed WiFi, a smart TV, a safe deposit box and a daily restocked mini bar.
Right outside, each Torfhús has its own geothermal basalt-stone hot pool, the Torfbær suites share one, and the Villa adds a cold plunge and sauna. Continental breakfast is served daily in the Viking Langhús or in your room, with options for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free diets. The hotel offers an onsite restaurant and bar, where dinner is a nightly chef's set menu of ingredients from within 10 miles, plus themed dinner nights. Guided rides on the resident Icelandic horses are offered, and this Small Luxury Hotels of the World member runs entirely on geothermal and hydroelectric energy. Free parking is available on premises.
Why choose the Torfhus Retreat?
If you've ever dreamed about a luxury Viking experience in Iceland's Golden Circle, there's no better option than the Torfhús Retreat. Book your unique stay now to get the best possible rates!
