Best Self Catering Farmstays in Southern Region in 2026

Farmer’s Guest House has self-catering farm cottage accommodation near the towns of Selfoss and Hella, close to Iceland’s famous Golden Circle tourist route. The setting is deeply peaceful and rural, with some lovely views, the cottages are well-equipped, clean, and cosy; the farm owners are friendly and welcoming. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have three one-double-bedroom cottages to rent as well as, for larger groups, a 160 sq meter farmhouse. You’ll find all of them modern, nicely furnished, and very well equipped. The farmhouse has 4 bedrooms on the second floor, each with two single beds, a lounge area, and a bathroom with a… > See All the Details & Book

Ásólfsskáli Farm Cottage is in a beautifully secluded spot along the coastal ring road about two hours south of Reykjavík, Iceland, with easy access to the Westmann Islands ferry. The accommodation is in the form of a two-bedroom cottage on a working dairy farm, with views over the volcanic mountain of Eyjafjöll. The Accommodation: The cottage, close to the main farmhouse, is cosy and comfortable and can fit up to seven people. There’s one double bedroom, one twin with bunk beds, and in the living room there are two convertible futon-type sofa beds. There is a TV too, plus a… > See All the Details & Book

This great farm stay offers horse riding near Iceland’s Golden Circle route and accommodation in the form of a comfortable, modern, self-catering villa beside the main farmhouse that sleeps up to six people. It is located near the village of Hella, about 80km south of Reykjavík airport, in an area that is as peacefully rural and serene as you could ever imagine but within easy reach of a host of beautiful natural sights. THE ACCOMMODATION: The spacious villa (110 sqm) comes with three bedrooms, two doubles and a twin, and a fully equipped kitchen. The lounge and dining area has a TV… > See All the Details & Book

Solheimar Eco-Village is a special kind of farm stay near Reykjavik, Iceland. It is, as the name suggests, not just a farm but an entire community, with strong ecological principles and an artistic, cultured, atmosphere. In terms of farming, they grow organic fruit and vegetables which you can buy in the village shop to cook with or to take home. They also have the distinction of cultivating Iceland’s only organic forestry plantation. But that is only a small part of the story. They organize a huge range of activities and workshops at the village where you can learn about sustainability… > See All the Details & Book