Reviews of The Old School House - Gaulverjaskoli

The owners have created a home with a lovely, warm, welcoming vibe - it feels like you're an honored guest at a special hidden villa. The rooms are small, but scrupulously clean and cleverly laid out so there's plenty of room to relax. Beds are very cozy and comfortable, and the views across the field in the morning is stunning. By far the most magical place is the garden "room" - really a huge greenhouse linking the main house to the kitchen. It's just gorgeous, with flowers and vines and greenery everywhere you look, little twinkly lights, and sitting areas for eating, gathering with a big group, or just curling up with a book.

(really this was my own fault for being unprepared) There is a large communal kitchen which is currently meant for self-catering, ie, bring and prepare your own food. I didn't realize this until it was too late (in Selfoss, a traditional small town, things close on the early side) so we had morning tea and went to a bakery in town for breakfast (GK Bakeri, btw, was great). Next time I'll take better advantage of the kitchen and really enjoy the morning light and plants and farm life in the distance...

Beautiful greenhouse area for lounging around

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The property is really beautiful - the decor is tasteful,warm and friendly. It has a hot tub and a cold plunge and a huge kitchen. There is a garden/conservatory linking the kitchen to the house which is simply wonderful filled with amazing plants with lots of seating. It is nothing like anywhere else we have stayed and stands out from the rest of the accommodation available in Iceland.

Nothing it was all great

Such a lovely, cozy place with welcoming hosts.

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I’m sorry to say that my experience at this property was disappointing. The atmosphere felt restrictive rather than welcoming, and I did not feel the stay was worth the money. The room itself felt claustrophobic—almost like being in a prison. The mattress was extremely uncomfortable, and the bed made loud noises every time I moved. Bathrooms lacked any space for toiletries or cosmetics, and the rooms were poorly refurbished. We were asked to take off our shoes as soon as we entered, which felt inappropriate for paying guests in a guest house. Every door was labelled with reminders to close them quietly. While I understand the intention behind these policies, they collectively made us feel quite unwelcome and uncomfortable. My parents even felt they had to whisper during their stay. When we left, we all felt relieved to get back to the car and drive away. I genuinely dislike leaving negative reviews, but in this case, I feel it’s necessary for the benefit of future guests and for the host to be aware of these issues

The rooms are cozy, well maintained and equipped. Beds are superb. The kitchen and sitting area offer room for homely interaction with other guests. No dinner or breakfast but this is known beforehand. A very relaxed place to start your golden circle adventure! Take some supplies with you. There are fridges at the hotel and a supermarket 15 minutes away.

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The staff was incredibly friendly, the garden was breathtaking, and the kitchen was very clean and spacious.

A beautifully charming remodeled old building with perfectly decorated rooms at a peaceful location. The owners are very welcoming and helpful. We also appreciated the kitchen we could use despite a late arrival .

Very well appointed . Roomy. Owners personable and helpful.Good, typically Icelandic building.Reasonable distance from Keflavik airport.

No issues.

An amazing bed and breakfast self breakfast not a host breakfast.

The cleanliness her plans it was just amazing

Remodeled comfortable and unique included patio space.

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The house is so unique and beautifully designed. I felt at home and relaxed. The garden and kitchen are the main attractions. I love having the huge kitchen space and dining area to use. It was very surreal siting in the garden with the midnight light and contemplated on life. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful.

If there is an improvement, the mattress is very soft and the bed makes lots of noise with the slightest move. Other than that, everything is perfect.

We had such a wonderful stay at the Old School House. Honestly, part of me wants to gatekeep this place – but of course I won’t. As a half-Icelandic person, this has definitely become one of my new favorite spots to stay in the countryside. We loved the garden, which was open for everyone to use. We actually ended up staying in for both dinner and breakfast, even though we had plans to go out and eat at restaurants. But the garden was just too cozy – we couldn’t resist. We also really enjoyed the hot tub and had an amazing evening watching the sunset. The kitchen and bedrooms were super clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone traveling to Iceland. Magnea and Greg were so lovely and welcoming. You can really feel that they care and want you to have the best stay possible. 10/10, would recommend!:))

The Wifi was a bit slow at times, but nothing major.

Lovely owners and absolutely charming little hotel/hostel with much attention to detail and a personal touch to everything. Our kids loved the hot and cold tub. The Old School House features a stunning greenhouse sitting area, perfect for relaxing, reading and chatting (under a heating lamp when it gets too cool). Beds were very comfy. Good distance from sweet little town of Selfoss and good location for exploring the Golden Triangle on your way back to Reykjavik if that's were you are heading.

Shampoo in the bathrooms would be nice

The place was clearly very thoughtfully designed, decorated, and well cared for. The plants in the greenhouse porch area were amazing!! That whole space was so calming and beautiful. The kitchen was very spacious and impeccably cleaned. Hosts were very friendly and kind. We didn’t get a chance to try the hot tub and cold plunge but I was happy they were there.

Very good location for doing the golden circle route. The property is well maintained and nicely decorated. The owners stay at the property. They were very welcoming and helped us settle down. Our room had one queen bed and two built in bunk beds for the kids. The kids loved their bunk beds. They have a nice glass house, hot tub and a big kitchen to accommodate the guests. Overall a fantastic stay.

No complaints.

Area was beautiful, the house was lovely and so nicely decorated. The outdoor area especially was really nice and the kitchen large and very well equipped!

The location is amazing out in the peaceful country side but close to a lot of day trip potentials including Selfoss, Reykjavik, lava tunnels and more. The use of the beautiful kitchen is a bonus to save from eating out all the time. The garden/courtyard and hot tub/cold plunge areas are soothing after a long day of activities. This would be an amazing place to hold a retreat or group. When I checked in the Icelandic Roots database I’m related to Magnea, but she and Greg treated me like family before knowing that. Love this place!

There was nothing I didn’t like…

We had a wonderful stay at Gaulverjaskoli. Magnea and Greg are very warm hosts and have created a charming place to stay. The rooms are very cozy and clean and have everything you need. The shared kitchen and the charming winter garden were also great. It was a wonderful place to linger and chat with the other guests. The kitchen itself is well equipped for cooking. Magnea and Greg had very good recommendations for activities in the area and selfoss was a great base for horse riding, driving to the golden circle and hiking to hot springs. We can highly recommend this accommodation.

Beautiful house inside and outside. It really feels that the hosts love their house and everything is done with love and care. There’s an awesome garden with many plants. Everything is fresh new and we would really recommend this place for our friends who visit Iceland.

I know it’s not the Airbnb, but it would be really nice to have a shampoo for visitors and 2 towels for each person. Also there was a coffee but it would be great to have tea also.

Super clean and excellent facilities. The kitchen was large and very well stocked. The house was so lovely and charming with such a soulful vibe. The hosts put a lot of love into it and you can feel and see it in the details making it a very enjoyable and comfortable place to stay. The hot tub and cold plunge was such a treat. The oasis/ garden in the house a perfectly relaxing place to unwind. The hosts were so friendly, super informative, accommodating and welcoming… thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us!