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About this property

Located on a goat farm, Skálatjörn Guesthouse offers homestay rooms and self-catering apartment options in Skálatjörn. This property is located 20 km from Selfoss, while Lake Kerid is 35 km away. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a coffee machine and a kettle in the room. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available. Hella town centre is 30 km way from Skálatjörn Guesthouse, while Keldur is 47 km away. Reykjavik is 70 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
4 single beds
or
2 extra-large double beds
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Philip
    Germany Germany
    Skálatjörn Guesthouse exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we felt at home. The guesthouse is set in a beautiful rural location, surrounded by stunning views – on a clear day, you can even spot glaciers on the horizon. It is...
  • Youri
    Belgium Belgium
    Fantastic host and great location. Super clean and calm.
  • Adrianus
    France France
    The room was of descent size, clean and beds were good too. The small (expected) kitchenette was surprisingly well equiped and even had coffee/tea so we settled right in. We did the goat tour which was lovely too. We came well prepared knowing of...
  • Kristaps
    Latvia Latvia
    We spent 5 nights in the guest house. Nice, cozy place in quiet area with farms all around, yet close to the main road. Super comfortable beds, we had a perfect sleep every night after the long days exploring Iceland. In the room we had also a...
  • Yehudah
    Israel Israel
    The apartment was very nice. We were two couples in the apartment and it was perfect. The kitchen had everything we needed. We were only disappointed we didn't have time to join the goat tour.
  • Nicola
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfortable accomodation Location good.Not that far away from Selfoss as long as you have a car. Friendly hosts. Enjoyed visiting the goats with host. Spectacular northern lights while we were there
  • Gaia
    Italy Italy
    Very nice place to stay! big room and bathroom . Kitchen well equiped. Nice position. Helena has been a very kind host. We needed a can opener, which was not in the kitchen, and Stefan was happy to help. We missed the goat tour, but we had the...
  • Jaeeun
    South Korea South Korea
    The room was large and clean, which was nice. The bathroom was also clean and felt new. The host was friendly. The kitchen was well-equipped with everything I needed. The bed was comfortable. I had a chance to see aurora.
  • Dina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The kids loved to interact with the goats which was definitely the highlight at Skálatjörn. The room was basic and not too big but just right for what we paid for and what we needed for 2 nights. Quiet location. Helpful to have a kitchenette in...
  • Antoine
    France France
    The room was perfect and well équiped. The location is very peaceful and the goats so cute.

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 Helena is welcoming you and are in love with the goats and Stefán the viking

Company review score: 9.5Based on 255 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Your hosts, Helena and Stefan, are proud goats farmers that moved from Reykjavik city in 2014 after living there for the past 30 years before deciding to move to the countryside. Helena worked as a teacher and hairdresser with her own salon. Stefán worked as a carpenter and bricklayer. They look forward to welcoming their guests and give them a touch of what it is like to live in the countryside. Your hosts will make you feel at home, comfortable and safe. We’d love to have you visit us. Skalatjorn works towards protecting the population of goats in Iceland and has the am

Property information

Welcome to Skalatjörn Guesthouse Experience the real Icelandic countryside with Skálatjörn , little family hotel located on a serene and quiet goat farm in Skálatjörn, Iceland. This farmstay offer comfortable accommodations complete with free Wi-Fi, views of the most famous volcanoes in Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla and close to attractions. Skálatjörn is perfect for travellers who love nature, animals and the calming countryside. Your lovely and welcoming hosts, Helena and Stefan, will make you feel at home and will tend to your needs to make your stay the best possible. Meet their friendly goats and furry friends that live on the farm, it is truly a great place to stay for your Icelandic vacation.Accommodation . They enjoy having people at their own house and offer 3 bedrooms equipped with two single beds and free Wi-Fi is also available. If you want to stay in a cozy apartment they also offer one apartment above the stable with stunning views of Hekla volcano Eyjafjallajökull volcano, equipped with 2 double beds, 1 sofa bed. They also have six studio apartments equipped with a private bathroom, kitchenette with microwave, stovetop, and beautiful views of the mountain

Neighbourhood information

Skalatjorn is strategially located for travellers that want to explore Iceland and see the magnificent attractions. The famous Golden Circle which entails natural wonders such as Gullfoss and Geysir is close by. Furthermore the crater Kerið, the old parliament site Þingvellir and the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss are close by. A wonderful black beach is near the farm. Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is only 60 minutes driving away. The jeep – mountain tracks of Fjallabaksleið lie a few kilometres away. Take a day trip to the islands of Vestmannaeyjar or drive 15 minutes to Selfoss, the fifth largest urban area in Iceland to go swimming, golfing or dining. If you want to go horseback riding, there are several horse stables in the neighbourhood. From the farm, you can get lucky enough to see the mesmerizing northern lights in the sky during wintertime.

Languages spoken

English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:30
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Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Skálatjörn Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.