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Torfhús Retreat

Torfhús Retreat

Golden Circle, Iceland

Torfhús Retreat

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The property offers a deluxe experience, with a high attention to detail and focus on sustainability evident throughout the experience — from the geothermally heated basalt stone pools next to each cottage — to the exquisite local cuisine served in the main Viking Longhouse.

OUR OPINION:

We love the combination of authentic Icelandic style and modern luxury at Torhús Retreat. A soak in the hot pools is the perfect way to round off a busy day of exploring.

OUR RATING: First Class

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Rooms

Each of the cottages is decorated in a rustic-chic style, with wooden walls, floors and headboards, muted tones and touches of the local landscape throughout. A fully furnished kitchen, living space and a veranda comes as standard, with the larger cottages also featuring an extra bedroom and exclusive use of their own geothermal basalt pool, rather than a shared one.

Location

Torfhús is situated a short distance from the famous Geysir and enormous Gullfoss waterfall, making it well situated for exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle. Torfhús runs entirely on geothermal and hydroelectric energy, as well as using local materials in the construction and furnishings of each cottage.

Food and drink

Meals in the Viking Longhouse are excellent, with a focus on local ingredients and traditional cuisine. Dining at Torfhús is a culinary experience, with a set menu that changes each night and is seasonally dependent — the chef sources most ingredients from within a ten mile radius of the property.

Tour ideas in Golden Circle

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Torfhús Retreat as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.

Location & places nearby

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    Alternative places to stay nearby

    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.

    • ION Adventure Hotel, Þingvellir National Park
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      ION Adventure Hotel

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    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.

    • Full day privately guided Golden Circle tour
      Strokkur geyser, Golden Circle

      Full day privately guided Golden Circle tour

      Full day privately guided Golden Circle tour

      Discover some of Iceland’s most renowned geological sites on a full-day tour of the Golden Circle with a private guide. Take in the continental rift and original parliament site at Þingvellir, the hot-water blowholes at Haukadalur geothermal valley and thundering Gullfoss waterfall.

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    • Small group snorkel in Þingvellir National Park
      Snorkel at Silfra in Þingvellir National Park

      Small group snorkel in Þingvellir National Park

      Small group snorkel in Þingvellir National Park

      Swim through clear blue waters in a glacial lagoon in Þingvellir National Park, the only place in the world where you can snorkel between two tectonic plates. Take a look at the continents from underwater and learn about Iceland’s geological instability.

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