Torfhús Retreat
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- Registration number
- 540311-1450
Source · 2026-10-13T18:40:28.209421+00:00Company info Torfhús Hótel Ehf. Company-ID: 540311-1450 VAT-Nr.: 133580
- Register
- Torfhús Hótel Ehf.
Source · 2026-10-13T18:40:28.209421+00:00Company info Torfhús Hótel Ehf. Company-ID: 540311-1450 VAT-Nr.: 133580
- Registration country
- Iceland
Source · 2026-10-13T18:40:28.209421+00:00Location Dalsholt 806 Selfoss, Iceland Company info Torfhús Hótel Ehf.
- Registered office
- Dalsholt 806 Selfoss, Iceland
Source · 2026-10-13T18:40:28.209421+00:00Contact us Tel: +354 788 8868 Email: booking@torfhus.is Location Dalsholt 806 Selfoss, Iceland
- Corroboration
- Company info Torfhús Hótel Ehf. Company-ID: 540311-1450 VAT-Nr.: 133580
Source · 2026-10-13T18:40:28.209421+00:00Company info Torfhús Hótel Ehf. Company-ID: 540311-1450 VAT-Nr.: 133580
A Golden Circle retreat of turf-roofed cottages and suites built from local stone, reclaimed wood and turf, with geothermal hot pools and all its electricity from a local hydroelectric plant.
Google reviews
Google rating · 4.9/5 · 112 reviews
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
2.8/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 45%
Green flags
- Energy and climate, level 3/4.
The retreat runs on geothermal heat and hydroelectric power, buying all its electricity from the local Brúarvirkjun hydro plant, with geothermally heated pools and electric housekeeping cars (philosophy page, current).
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Buildings, heritage reuse and land use, level 3/4.
The residences are modelled on the Viking farm at Stöng and built from local stone, reclaimed wood and turf with living turf roofs, and furniture is made in the retreat's own workshop or reclaimed (philosophy page, current).
Source · 2026-10-29
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as being surrounded by nature | 7.5 / 30 points | The philosophy page describes the setting as surrounded by natural beauty but names no habitat or conservation activity. “Surrounded by natural beauty and iconic sights, wilderness adventures and action packed activities are all within easy reach.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as on site renewables plus at least 80% LED lighting, natural ventilation and metered monitoring; the stay's own vehicles and boats count here | 11.25 / 15 points | The retreat runs on geothermal heat and hydroelectric power, buying all its electricity from the local Brúarvirkjun hydro plant, with geothermally heated pools and electric housekeeping cars (philosophy page, current). Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Water | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as composting all organic waste or sorted recycling | 5 / 10 points | Plastic bottles and bottled water are banned on site (philosophy page, current). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 2/4 · A named own garden or named local farms supply part of the menu | 7.5 / 15 points | The chef sources most ingredients from within about 10 miles, including river salmon and char, coastal seafood and local lamb and beef, with produce from geothermal greenhouses (dining page, current). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 3/4 · Several practices, such as reuse of existing structures, local natural materials, passive design and a small footprint on the land | 11.25 / 15 points | The residences are modelled on the Viking farm at Stöng and built from local stone, reclaimed wood and turf with living turf roofs, and furniture is made in the retreat's own workshop or reclaimed (philosophy page, current). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 2/4 · Specific practices, systems and named suppliers published | 2.5 / 5 points | Member of the SLH Considerate Collection, which selects hotels on sustainability criteria aligned with the GSTC framework; this is a curated membership rather than an audited certification. Source · 2026-10-29 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
1.5/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 11.3%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as pure water | 6.25 / 25 points | The philosophy page says bottled water is banned but does not describe the drinking water source or treatment. “electric housekeeping cars, a ban on plastic bottles and bottled water.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as fresh or organic with no named source | 5 / 20 points | The dining page says ingredients come mostly from within 10 miles and some are grown in geothermal greenhouses, with no organic claim or named farm. “Our chef uses the freshest of Icelandic ingredients mostly sourced from within a 10-mile radius.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 5 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
1.4/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 10%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 1/4 · Ownership stated without detail | 7.5 / 30 points | The philosophy page gives the operating company name and registration number without ownership detail. “Company info Torfhús Hótel Ehf. Company-ID: 540311-1450 VAT-Nr.: 133580” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 25 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Community benefit | 20% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 20 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The philosophy page says the buildings are inspired by a nearby Viking farm, with no named makers. “Inspired by the architecture of the Icelandic Viking farm at nearby Stöng, our traditional Torfhús residences and Torfbaer suites are crafted from local stone, reclaimed wood and turf.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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