Torfhus Retreat

The ‘Turf House’ Retreat offers guests the chance to sleep inside a modern version of the grass-roofed houses that were once common across much of Iceland (the turf acted as a form of natural insulation).

Cleverly built from reclaimed timber, volcanic stone and natural materials, the cabins offer understated luxury but also nod to the Icelandic past – you’ll spot old tools, animal skins, vintage sleds, carts and even a sofa made from an old boat as you wander round.

The hotel’s renowned restaurant, in the central ‘meeting house’, serves classy, Neo-Nordic cuisine. There’s also a ‘basalt stone’ hot pool where you can take a soothing dip.

It’s the ultimate luxury cabin experience, and it sits smack bang in the centre of the celebrated ‘Golden Circle’: Geysir is 13km north, Gullfoss 15km northeast, and Thingvellir National Park is 60km west.