10/10 Excellent
Patrick J.
20 Aug 2024
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Incredibly friendly
Patrick J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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The Old School House (Iceland) - accommodation for up to 18 people in 6 bedrooms
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 18250 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Selfoss, Southern Region
- Knarraros Lighthouse5 min drive
- Turf House7 min drive
- Urridafoss Waterfall27 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6
2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
7 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 6
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 7
Soap · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
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.
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
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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: 50
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Selfoss
Located in Selfoss, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Geothermal park and Kerid Crater, while Turf House and Veiðisafnið are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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
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
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Art S.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old School House adventures
Art S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joerg R.
7 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic time in the spacious schoolhouse
Joerg R.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan Q.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property close to Selfoss
Jonathan Q.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carolgene W.
28 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Carolgene W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ole R.
2 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iceland wedding with extended family
Ole R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
David H.
14 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing property
David H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Magnea
Hello and a warm welcome to our site or even better - in person to Gaulverjaskóli - The Old School House.
Our names are Magnea and Greg. Magnea was born and raised in Reykjavík and Greg is from the south coast of England.
We met in London in 1987 and have been together ever since!!
We have lived in London most of the time and raised a couple of awesome kids.
Since 2017 we have been working our full time jobs in London and running The Old School house alongside it with help from many different people/family and friends. We closed the business as a hostel early on and only took bookings from groups hiring the whole house - this was easier to manage from the UK.
But every vacation and spare time we have had, has been spent improving the place to get it nearer to our vision for it.
We as a family have built, painted and planted something every single vacation we have had here. It is an absolute labour of love.
In 2018 we had the atrium built and in 2021 we laid the courtyard outside and installed the hot-tub.
The exciting news is that we recently left our jobs in London, the kids have kind of left home and at the time of writing (Feb 2024) we are travelling in India and Sri Lanka for two months. Staying in other people's guesthouses, learning yoga and doing the blue sky thinking for the future.
Getting ourselves ready to be spending bigger chunks of our time in Iceland running our business!
Now, this allows us to open the rooms to be booked in between the group bookings.
Our names are Magnea and Greg. Magnea was born and raised in Reykjavík and Greg is from the south coast of England.
We met in London in 1987 and have been together ever since!!
We have lived in London most of the time and raised a couple of awesome kids.
Since 2017 we have been working our full time jobs in London and running The Old School house alongside it with help from many different people/family and friends. We closed the business as a hostel early on and only took bookings from groups hiring the whole house - this was easier to manage from the UK.
But every vacation and spare time we have had, has been spent improving the place to get it nearer to our vision for it.
We as a family have built, painted and planted something every single vacation we have had here. It is an absolute labour of love.
In 2018 we had the atrium built and in 2021 we laid the courtyard outside and installed the hot-tub.
The exciting news is that we recently left our jobs in London, the kids have kind of left home and at the time of writing (Feb 2024) we are travelling in India and Sri Lanka for two months. Staying in other people's guesthouses, learning yoga and doing the blue sky thinking for the future.
Getting ourselves ready to be spending bigger chunks of our time in Iceland running our business!
Now, this allows us to open the rooms to be booked in between the group bookings.
Why they chose this property
We enjoy the rurality of the place and the vastness of the sky here.
We love the fact that we are near all the major natural wonders. We are also in the thick of authentic Iceland with farmlands all around us, with view of major Volcanos in the (safe) distance. We feel like we are in the middle of nowhere but only 12 min drive to Selfoss and an hour to Reykjavik.
We love the fact that we are near all the major natural wonders. We are also in the thick of authentic Iceland with farmlands all around us, with view of major Volcanos in the (safe) distance. We feel like we are in the middle of nowhere but only 12 min drive to Selfoss and an hour to Reykjavik.
What makes this property unique
There is a special vibe in the house that is hard to describe - it feels very homely and gentle in here. Being an Old country school - we have assumed that the happy vibes from the children linger on in here :)
The atrium garden - provides a unique space and extends the summer months a little for us and our guests
The atrium garden - provides a unique space and extends the summer months a little for us and our guests
Languages:
English
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