Tailor-made Icelandic farm luxury with volcanic views – designed around you
Torfhús Retreat
Nestled away in southern Iceland you will discover the Torfhús Retreat – a location you can find and enter if you are staying there making it a perfect private experience for their guests.
Why Stay at Torfhús Retreat?
With grass-topped cottages inspired by Viking architecture and natural basalt hot pools outside every door, Torfhús Retreat offers a peaceful, story-rich stay in the heart of Iceland’s Golden Circle. It’s luxury rooted in tradition—crafted for travellers who seek authenticity with comfort.
Your Golden Circle, Your Way
Off the Map Travel turns your stay here into a private expedition. Explore secret waterfalls, fly over volcanoes, or savour farm-to-fork cuisine beside a crackling fire. The land is ancient, but your story will be entirely new.
Expect:
- Hand-built turf houses and private basalt hot tubs
- Eco-conscious luxury with high-end rustic design
- Fine dining on local produce, paired with wine or champagne
- Quiet countryside atmosphere, ideal for slow living
Tailor-Made Experiences May Include:
- Private Golden Circle tours with off-grid detours
- Horseback rides, just like the old Icelanders
- Helicopter excursions over highlands or erupting landscapes
- Wild wellness rituals, blending geothermal heat and Arctic air
Redefining Luxury Through Heritage
At Torfhús, history and hospitality go hand in hand. With Off the Map Travel, we create a retreat that honours Iceland’s roots—and designs each moment around yours.
Itinerary Inspiration for Torfhús Retreat
We can personalise your stay at Torfhús Retreat and craft the perfect itinerary for you. Here are some examples of how we combine this accommodation with local experiences and give you a taste of the best.
Explore More Options in Iceland
Let us create your perfect Icelandic adventure – a land where fire meets ice and every turn reveals a new wonder. Stay in hand-selected countryside retreats or stylish Reykjavik hideaways, then dive into volcanic landscapes, geothermal lagoons, and thundering waterfalls. Whether you’re chasing the Northern Lights or exploring lava caves and glaciers, we’ll build a unique journey that fuses adventure with comfort, always with a touch of the unexpected.
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Shared Experiences
From Our Customers
I used OTMT to organise a holiday to see the Northern Lights for my partner’s 50th birthday. They took the time to understand my priorities, the kinds of places we like to stay and the things we like to do. They recommended a fabulous itinerary in Norway centred around the Lyngen Experience Lodge. The holiday itself lived up to expectations and I have no hesitation in recommending OTMT. They listened carefully during the planning and delivered the perfect present for my partner.
Alex
Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
Karen
The best travel experience ever on every level you can think of during a Lapland expedition (food, activities, timings, accommodation, transport, service, equipment…). I highly recommend Off The Map Travel for their outstanding level of professionalism and detail oriented mindset!
Sophie & Guy
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.
Rosie
We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
Jim & Kris
Off the Map Travel was great! Alex helped us plan the most amazing 10 day honeymoon to Iceland. He gave us great recommendations and was so patient with us during the planning process!
Tori