About this property
Accommodations Features: Skorrahestar in Neskaupstadur offers a farm stay with a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Family rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers and parquet floors. Amenities and Services: Guests enjoy a lounge, hot tub, indoor play area, and electric vehicle charging station. The property provides free on-site private parking, a shared kitchen, and barbecue facilities. Dining and Activities: A continental breakfast with local specialties, juice, cheese, and fruits is served daily. Activities include skiing and hiking. Egilsstaðir Airport is 42 mi away. Guest Highlights: Highly rated for its friendly host, delicious breakfast, and family-friendly environment.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
- Free crib available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Karen
Switzerland“Skorrahestar is a gem. From the warm greeting by the owners who treat you like family to the excellent beds and showers to the exceptional breakfast (mostly home made from scratch) we had the most wonderful time. You also get full access to the...” - Sarah
United States“Best stay in Iceland. Welcoming and generous hosts who share stories and music, sitting areas and nooks to relax in, a hot tub to soak in, and animals (horses, sheep, dog, cat etc.) to pat and admire. Beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was an...” - Chunling United States“The owners were very welcoming and the homemade breakfast was delicious. They also let us pet their sheep and goats, which was the highlight of our trip! The rooms are very mindfully designed and had all the amenities we needed. Would highly...”
Yiquan United States“The breakfast was good. The room was clean. The staff were very friendly.”- Mario
Brazil“Great location! Complete silent and peaceful place! Lovely reception from Esther and her husband.” - Megan United States“Of all the places we stayed in Iceland, this was our favorite. From the sweet baby sheep that greeted us at check-in, to letting the horses out to graze in the evening, to the beautiful breakfast spread, we loved every minute of it.”
- Staci United States“We stayed in a lovely family room with a private bathroom and 6 beds. The kitchen/dining area was beautiful and comfortable. The hosts were kind and generous and helped my son with ice for his sprained ankle. In the morning, we got to feed the...”
- Ronnie United States“Delicious breakfast, nice people, clean, comfortable bed”
- Katia United States“Excellent, super friendly and accommodating hosts, delicious home-made breakfast. Beautiful property surrounded by lovely unspoiled nature.”
- Sacha United States“It was on a family run horse farm so it had a very homey feel. We were greeted by a member of the host family right away when we turned into the wrong driveway! She guided us to the right area and gave us a warm welcome, letting us know we could...”
Managed by Þórður and Theodóra
Company review score: 9.8Based on 319 reviews from 1 property
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Company info
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 info
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.
Neighborhood info
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,IcelandicArea info
House rules
Skorrahestar takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
