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) in the $$$ price range, reached from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 90 minutes by car. Best months: April, June, August, September.
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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Money
- 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
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrival, check-in, farm orientation and horse introduction
- 6:00 PMWelcome dinner at the farm (optional)
- 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.
- Typical total
- $18,000-45,000Aisle estimate
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$18,000-45,000 for 50 guests (2-night celebration with ceremony, reception, and accommodations)
- Ceremony fee
- $800-1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $150-300 a headAisle estimate
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$150-300 (catering, bar, tables, farm sources local ingredients)
- Room rate
- $120-200 a nightAisle estimate
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$120-200 per room (double occupancy, on-site hotel rooms)
- Weather window
- August – September
The months the weather is kindest, with April and June mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 844 6967
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Alcohol, decoration rentals, and photography are additional. Farm can connect couples with local Icelandic vendors for catering, flowers, and music. Multi-day packages offer per-night discounts.
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?+
May and September provide good conditions with fewer crowds and more dramatic lighting.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about pricing and availability for the month you have in mind. You do not need a fixed date.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.