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Located in Neskaupstaður in the East Iceland region, Skorrahestar provides accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. The property has mountain and garden views. The farm stay features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. Certain units in the farm stay have private entrance and are equipped with desk and outdoor furniture. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the farm stay also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace. At the farm stay, all units have bed linen and towels. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and juice are available daily at the farm stay. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. For guests with children, Skorrahestar features an indoor play area. Skiing and hiking are possible within the area, and the accommodation offers ski storage space. Egilsstaðir Airport is 67 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
6 bunk beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.1
High score for Neskaupstaður
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I was welcomed like family, the house was cosy and clean, the surroundings were beautiful.
  • Alessandro
    Italy Italy
    All was great but the Host have been the Most Amazing people
  • Anne
    United States United States
    Breakfast was great, room was quite comfortable. We booked a quad with private bathroom. The proprietors are very nice people and we enjoyed our stay!
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place, had not realised that it is a working farm, but it was great for us for a night. The hosts were very kind and we even had a show during breakfast, with a bit on icelandic history, the vikings and genetics... most entertaining.
  • Victor
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Facilities are great, owners are very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our stay a lot
  • Douette
    South Africa South Africa
    Very cosy unit, private and great location. Very nice restaurant and excellent breakfast. Comfortable beds and exceptionally clean facilities.
  • Richard
    Australia Australia
    The guesthouse is in a beautiful setting overlooking the farms and mountains. Our hosts were very helpful and lovely to chat with and overall perfect hosts. The shared kitchen is really well equipped and the dining room is fantastic with plenty of...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and the owners are very engaging. Good breakfast and comfy room. The rescued Arctic fox cub was unexpected addition - whilst very cute it was also sad to reflect on the fact that some people still think it is OK to hunt these...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners / hosts were very welcoming and lovely people. It is in a very quiet countryside location but not to far from the local village where there are restaurants and other facilities. There is plenty of kitchen space where you can cook your...
  • Annemiek
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The owners were such incredibly nice people! They made time to talk with all the guests and gave some useful tips for the rest of our journey. The (bath)room was clean and tidy, breakfast offered lots of choices.

Managed by Þórður and Theodóra

Company review score: 9.8Based on 354 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Skorrahestar offers a joyful stay in East Iceland. The fjord is surrounded by steep mountains where there are ample opportunities for guided hikes or rides which depart daily from the farm during the summer months. The fjord and the folklore of the area comes alive through storytelling with an experienced farmer/teacher as your guide.

Property information

The guesthouse at Skorrahestar farm is in a renovated barn and cow stable. Outside the guesthouse there is a patio to sit and enjoy the summer air.

Neighbourhood information

You'll find it easy to enjoy yourself in Neskaupstaður - the town closest to Skorrahestar. Walking up above town in Neskaupstaður, you can take in the panorama from on top of the avalanche defense structures. On a nice day it is a splendid idea to fish by the pier, have a picnic at the botanic park or go horseback riding at Skorrahestar. You could also go boating into the bays of Norðfjörður or visit the area's artists by going to Listasmiðja Norðfjarðar or Thea's Gallery in Skorrastaður.

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

Facilities of Skorrahestar
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages spoken

  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules
Skorrahestar takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 3 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 allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

After booking, you will receive check-in instructions from the property via email.

Please inform Skorrahestar 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.

FAQs about Skorrahestar

  • Room options at Skorrahestar include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Skorrahestar on this page.

  • Check-in at Skorrahestar is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Skorrahestar is 3.1 miles from the centre of Neskaupstaður. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Skorrahestar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
  • Skorrahestar offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
  • Yes, Skorrahestar is popular with guests booking family stays.

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