Cora´s House & Horses

Bjarnastaðir, 816 Ölfus, Iceland – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>197</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
197 reviews

Went for the horse riding trip even though it was raining and misty that day but 100% worth it! Budget friendly place to stay!

Quan United Kingdom
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Situated within 47 km of The Pearl and 47 km of Hallgrímskirkja Church in Ölfus, Cora´s House & Horses features accommodation with seating area and a kitchen. It is located 48 km from Solfar Sun Voyager and provides a shared kitchen. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All units in the farm stay are equipped with a coffee machine. The shared bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower. At the farm stay, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the farm stay can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Reykjavik Art Museum: Kjarvalsstadir is 46 km from Cora´s House & Horses, while Laugavegur Shopping Street is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

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Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.6
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  • Quan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Went for the horse riding trip even though it was raining and misty that day but 100% worth it! Budget friendly place to stay!”
  • Gerard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Room was very warm and beds were comfortable. A fully functional kitchen was really a godsend allowing for cooking our own food. Horse riding from fully trained staff was a great addition.”
  • Linda
    Germany Germany
    “Cora's place was wonderful and comfortable! Everything was exceptionally clean, the room was bright and cozy, the kitchen extremely well-equipped and well-organised with a large window. And even though it's close to Reykjavik (40m by car), we...”

Hosted by Cora

9.7
9.7
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Cora
Cora´s House & Horses is a small, cosy family run guesthouse and horserental on the farm Bjarnastaðir in Ölfus which emphasizes a peaceful family friendly environment, relaxed atmosphere and personal services, where guests can get to know the horses, dogs and chicken. Our house is the last on a dead end road and we are approximately 200 m from the main road and for that our location is children friendly. Being on a farm, there is very little light pollution during the wintertime, which makes our place ideal for watching the northern lights (Aurora Borealis) when they are visible. Both for non riders and riders we offer riding trips from 1h up to day tours and riding lessons in small groups under the lead of Cora Claas, horse trainer and riding teacher from the University of Hólar. Don´t hesitate to contact us about the riding or anything else.
We, a family of 4, live on our farm Bjarnastaðir in Ölfus, South Iceland with our 3 dogs, 15 horses and 13 chicken and run here the guesthouse and horserental Cora´s House and Horses.
Cora´s House & Horses is located in the heart of south Iceland, which makes it an ideal location for day trips. By car you can reach many places quickly, such as: • 0 minutes: horseback riding • 10 minutes: Supermarket, swimming pool, golf courses, hospital, pharmacy, restaurants, bakery, liquor stores, museums, hot springs and all kinds of other activities • 15 minutes: Reykjadalur (hot river), surfing beach in Þorlákshöfn • 40 minutes: Reykjavik • 40 minutes: þjórárdalur, Hjálpafoss, Háifoss, Fontana Spa, Fríðheimar Tómatosoup • 60 minutes: Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir, Hvalfjöður, Glymur, Secret Lagoon, mushroom soup in Flúðir • 60 minutes: Reykjanes, Kleifarvatn, Gunnuhver, the bridge between the continents • 120 minutes: Seljalandsfoss, Skógarfoss and the Westmen Islands (the home of the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica)) and so much more.
Languages spoken: German,English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cora´s House & Horses
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Internet
Fast free WiFi 89 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Icelandic

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cora´s House & Horses 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

License number: HG-00004170

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Cora´s House & Horses

  • Cora´s House & Horses offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Horse riding

  • Room options at Cora´s House & Horses include:

    • Double

  • The prices at Cora´s House & Horses may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Cora´s House & Horses is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Cora´s House & Horses is 6.2 miles from the centre of Ölfus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.