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Cora´s House & Horses

Cora's House & Horses operates as a working farm hotel in Iceland's volcanic heartland, meaning your guests can actually interact with horses and the landscape between ceremonies, a rare logistical advantage for multi-day celebrations.

Cora´s House & Horses is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ölfus, Iceland, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about ISK 4,020,000 (our estimate), reached from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 90 minutes by car.

Guests
Up to 150 guests
Aisle estimate
Cost
About ISK 4,020,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Getting there
KEF · about 1 h 30 by car
Aisle estimate

About Cora´s House & Horses

Cora's House & Horses operates as a working farm hotel in Iceland's volcanic heartland, meaning your guests can actually interact with horses and the landscape between ceremonies, a rare logistical advantage for multi-day celebrations.

Located in Ölfus municipality, the venue offers authentic Icelandic hospitality with on-site accommodation, eliminating the need to coordinate shuttles between scattered hotels.

The property's rural setting provides genuine privacy while remaining accessible from Keflavik International Airport.

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My friends and I LOVED staying at Cora’s for a week. It was idyllic. Beautiful. Clean. Quiet. We also went on a trail ride with Cora, and all of us and the best time. Great riding experience for all levels of riding ability.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About ISK 4,020,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
ISK 400,000 to ISK 1,200,000 venue feeAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport
KEF, 90 min by carAisle estimate

Venue highlights

  • Working horse farm with 20+ equestrian animals available for guest activities and wedding day photography
  • On-site hotel accommodation reduces guest coordination and extends celebration duration
  • 5.0 Google rating based on verified guest reviews
  • Located 45 minutes from Iceland's Golden Circle route for rehearsal activities

A sample wedding weekend

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Friday (Arrival) · day 01
  • 3:00 PMGuest arrival, check-in, farm orientation and horse introduction
Friday · day 02
  • 6:00 PMWelcome dinner at the farm (optional)
Saturday (Wedding Day) · day 03
  • 10:00 AMPreparation at farm; couple and wedding party photos with horses/landscape

Costs and booking details

Getting there
KEF · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into Keflavik International Airport.

Direct line
844 6967

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Questions about the venue

Can we incorporate horses into our ceremony or photos?
Yes. Cora's House operates as an active horse farm, and the team can arrange equestrian elements including ceremonial participation, portrait sessions, and guest rides depending on your vision and group size.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?
The property hosts 20-150 guests. Smaller ceremonies use the main house and gardens; larger events utilize the surrounding landscape and farm buildings.
Is accommodation included with venue rental?
Accommodation is available on-site but priced separately. This allows flexibility, some guests can stay at the farm while others arrange alternative lodging in nearby towns like Selfoss (15km away).
What's the nearest major airport?
Keflavik International Airport is approximately 80km away with a 90-minute drive. Most guests rent vehicles for multi-day Icelandic stays.
What months are best for a wedding?
June through August offer the longest daylight hours (nearly 24 hours in midsummer) and most stable weather. May and September provide good conditions with fewer crowds and more dramatic lighting.
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