Gaukshof

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Free WiFi

8.8

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Gaukshof in Selfoss offers a guest house with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: Each unit includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, refrigerator, and free toiletries. Additional features include a dining area, electric kettle, and soundproofing. Convenient Location: Located 100 km from Reykjavík Domestic Airport, Gaukshof is 46 km from Geysir and 42 km from Haifoss. Guests appreciate the quietness of the area and its suitability for nature trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nantia
Cyprus Cyprus
“Warm, nice location, quiet, gas station close by, many sockets to charge gear, warm water”
Jeremy
France France
“We really enjoyed our stay at Gaukshof! 🌟 The property is full of charm, with a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Our room was clean, comfortable, and cozy , perfect for a relaxing night after exploring the area. The location is...”
Laura
Canada Canada
“The room was spacious and we were able to adjust the temperature through opening windows as well as a little heater when it got cool. Shower was great!”
Piotr
Poland Poland
“Nice place for decent price. Pretty big cottage with everything you need for your stay. We enjoyed the stay and we will come back next time during another Iceland trip.”
Moritz
Germany Germany
“Gaukshof was just perfect for what I needed. I was travelling alone on a little photo-tour, and since the weather was amazing I spent very little time inside and used my time to explore the country. There are a lot of beautyful sights quite close...”
Jonathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We took a photography trip to iceland, our third this year, and our criteria was somewhere clean with a shower and comfy beds, well positioned in terms of locality to the highlands and Vik, but also somewhere that wasn't unnecessarily expensive...”
Wetterauer
United States United States
“It was what I expected. I liked it very much. They need to leave the WIFI password in the room so you can join. I did not have phone capability to call and ask what it was.”
Vanke
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Clean, quite place. Really comfortable bed. Communication with the owner was great.”
Gok
Canada Canada
“Great place, very accommodating, easy and super cute!”
Snyltaren
Sweden Sweden
“The views from the windows (in the two directions) were awesome. I'll attach a picture. Quick access to the Geyser and Gullfoss.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by The brothers Egill and Hannes Ólafur.

7.9
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The brothers Egill and Hannes Ólafur.
Gaukshof is located on the edge of civilszation in the small mountain village of Árnes. From there you are next to the great highland of Þjórsárdalur (BullRiverVallay) the home of the great viking Gaukur. Gaukur lived in Stöng in the valley and was around on the 11. century and was the chief of the area. He was killed by his neighbours and soon after the great Hekla erupted (1104) and left the whole area as wasteland. Stöng was the only acient farm still standing because of its location and has its soroundings still green with spring running just down the hill. The farms remains have been excavated and are open for everyone to see. Not far from Stöng is the oasis of Gjáinn. So Gaukur selected his location for his farm carefully.
The brothers are born and raced in the area and have been working in the travelling buissness for a long time. The area of the highlands wich is next door of Gaukshof is their favorite and Gaukshof is the gateway to those specialle places wich are yours to explore.
In the neighbourhood is a swimming pool, supermarket, bar&restaurant.
Languages spoken: English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gaukshof

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
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Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.