Set on the most eastern fjord, Nordfjördur, this family-run farm stay is 7 km from Neskaupstadur town centre. It provides free WiFi, scenic country views, as well as horse riding tours on site. Spread over 2 buildings, Skorrahestar offers basic guest room accommodation with shared or private bathroom facilities. All have access to a communal kitchen, dining area and lounge area. Local and homemade products are served for Skorrahestar’s daily breakfast. BBQ facilities and laundry facilities are available on site. Guests can also pet the farm animals. A public swimming pool can be found in Neskaupstadur, while the Neskaupstadur Golf Course is less than 2 km away. The town and airport in Egilsstadir are 50 minutes’ drive from the property.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.9
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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!

Managed by Þórður and Theodóra

Company review score: 9.8Based on 365 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, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • 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

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
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
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
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

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian

  • 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.

  • Room options at Skorrahestar include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple

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

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

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

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

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