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The Old School House (Iceland) - accommodation for up to 18 people in 6 bedrooms

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior
Dining
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 27250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old School House (Iceland) - accommodation for up to 18 people in 6 bedrooms

CHANGES FOR 2025 - ALL ROOMS WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM/SHOWER

Please note the base price is for 12 people (or less), adding additional guests will incur an extra charge pp/pn.

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 (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'.

There is a 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.

Property manager

Magnea

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ideal for any Kind of Groups
Fantastic Place for Northern Lights Stargazing
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About the area

Map
Selfoss, Southern Region

What's nearby

  • Knarraros Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Turf House - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Selfoss Church - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 27 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Kerid Crater - 27 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old School House (Iceland) - accommodation for up to 18 people in 6 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 18 people in 6 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old School House (Iceland) - accommodation for up to 18 people in 6 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old School House (Iceland) - accommodation for up to 18 people in 6 bedrooms located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Knarraros Lighthouse, Turf House and Veiðisafnið. The Ghost Centre and Old Dairy Food Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The Old School House (Iceland) - accommodation for up to 18 people in 6 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredibly friendly
Greg and Magnea were amazing hosts. Their property is absolutely perfect for a big group like ours were. Plenty of rooms so you can spread the group out while also having big community areas to all hang out in. You could also spread out and have smaller group hangs outs as well. I could go on and on about how amazing this place was!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old School House adventures
Great place to stay! What a special home with great hosts. It is very centrally located to a lot of amazing adventure stops. We had a group coming for yoga and there was a HUGE space to practice in and they even provided yoga mats, blankets, blocks. They really thought of everything. The kitchen is well stocked with two fridges and plenty of tables, dishes, etc. We really enjoyed our trip and would totally come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joerg R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic time in the spacious schoolhouse
The schoolhouse was exactly what we were looking for with our large group with kids 2-6. Lots of space to play inside and outside. Good spot to explore the South of Iceland, close to the ocean as well as Selfoss. Fantastic smelling hand soap and a great Kitchen and dining hall to have meals in. The hosts were very helpful and responsive when we had questions.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ole R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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