We offer only three forest yurts spread across 50 acres, on a farm of over 1300 acres, to maintain your privacy and the beauty and tranquillity of the environment. Our forest yurts in Wales are carefully positioned so that each yurt sits in its own private space, far away from other guests, allowing you to fully relax and enjoy the surrounding woodland.
Each of our forest yurts has its own private eco-loo and outdoor hot shower and bath, fed by a natural spring on site for the purest bathing experience. These forest yurts offer the perfect balance between wilderness and comfort and are well equipped with a wood-burning stove, indoor cooking facilities and an outdoor campfire area.
Our yurt stays are completely off grid. At night the starry skies are free from light pollution, and the forest yurts are softly lit by tealights and the glow of the flickering fire. It creates a peaceful atmosphere that allows guests to fully unwind and reconnect with nature.
Forest yurts in Wales also make a wonderful experience for families and children. The surrounding woodland and open space provide plenty of opportunities for exploring, wildlife spotting and enjoying simple outdoor adventures together.
Select one of our beautiful forest yurts for your eco retreat adventure and discover the magic of staying in one of the most peaceful yurts in Wales.
Yurts in Wales have become increasingly popular in recent years, and the idea of staying in Welsh yurts now feels quite natural. They offer a unique way to experience the countryside and enjoy time close to nature, whether for a short weekend getaway or a family break during the summer holidays.
Of course, yurts do not originate in Wales. These remarkable circular structures have been used for thousands of years. Staying in one of our forest yurts means sleeping in a structure that has been enjoyed by cultures across the world for centuries.
The earliest known depiction of a yurt structure is on a bronze bowl discovered in the Zagros mountains of Iran, dated to around 600 BCE. The Greek historian Herodotus wrote about yurts used by the Scythian people around 440 BCE, and the Italian explorer Marco Polo described the gers used by the Mongols between 1274 and 1291. It is even said that the Mongolian leader Genghis Khan commanded his empire from a large ger.
Fast forward many centuries and travellers across the UK now enjoy peaceful escapes in forest yurts and yurts in Wales, experiencing a similar sense of connection to nature that these structures have offered for generations.
Yurts are made from a beautiful wooden lattice-work structure covered with layers of natural materials. Traditional Mongolian yurts also have two central supporting poles and usually feature a central stove or fire, allowing warmth to spread easily throughout the living space.
Their circular shape allows them to resist winds from all directions, making them remarkably sturdy structures. This design works just as well for the landscapes of Wales as it did for the open steppes of Central Asia, which is why forest yurts in Wales are so comfortable and resilient.
Covering the wooden structure of a traditional yurt are several layers of material. These include a decorative cotton inner layer, a layer of felt which helps regulate temperature by keeping the interior warm in winter and cool in summer, a waterproof layer to keep out rain, and an outer cover that holds everything together. Finally, the crown wheel at the top of the yurt is covered to protect the structure and complete the design.
In Mongolia, people often say a yurt is like a human body, complete with bones (the wooden frame), muscle (canvas), fat (felt insulation) and skin (the outer cover).
Traditionally, nomadic cultures would move their yurts several times a year as they followed grazing land. Today, they are more commonly used as permanent homes, but they remain an important part of Central Asian culture. In fact, more than half of Mongolians still live in yurts today.
We absolutely love our Mongolian forest yurts in Wales and find they are wonderfully cosy and warm even when the weather turns colder. Our beautiful locally made windows, currently installed in our Meadow and Ash Valley yurts, are our own addition, allowing more natural light and those stunning forest views to flow inside.
For our yurts in Wales, this means you can feel close to the forest even when it is too rainy to venture outside. Inside, we aim to provide everything you need and nothing you do not need, allowing you to experience the joy of simple and uncluttered living.
Our forest yurts feel both simple and spacious, surrounded by wide open countryside and peaceful woodland. They are ideal for couples looking for a quiet escape, but also for families with children who want to spend time exploring nature together and enjoying the freedom of the outdoors.
With plenty of space around each yurt and no nearby neighbours, guests can relax completely undisturbed by us or by other visitors, enjoying the calm atmosphere that makes our forest yurts in Wales such a special place to stay.
