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.
- Guests
- 20–150
- Nearest airport
- KEF · 90 minutes by car
- Open season
- April – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Google rating
- 5 /5 · 124
Cora´s House & Horses is a hotel destination wedding venue in 816 Ölfus, Iceland, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 90 minutes by car. Best months: April, June, August, September.
Cora´s House & Horses in 816 Ölfus, open April–September.
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.
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.
4 notes on the house.
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
Best held in April, June, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Cora´s House & Horses.
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How the weekend usually runs.
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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
Things worth knowing.
KEF · 90 minutes by car
Guests fly into Keflavik International Airport.
$18,000-45,000
Pricing varies by season (premium June-August). 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.
$800-1,500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
$150-300 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
$120-200 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
April – September
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources — not a quote from the house. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
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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