Inspired by the forest

I was chatting recently with my Dad about the feeling of awe, and we agreed that it’s not a very common emotion these days. Sadly, many people live their day-to-day

March 8, 2019

Wintertime upgrades

Eco Retreats closes its doors in late October or early November every year – all the tents are taken down and interiors lovingly packed away for the winter. The land

March 1, 2019

Not your ordinary glamping experience

The trends Since I moved back to the UK, I have been following glamping trends with interest. It’s really great that so many people want to get out into nature

February 23, 2019

Hot bath under the stars!

All of our tipis and yurts now have their own wood-fired bath just outside. Light the fire in the stove underneath and in about an hour and a half (quicker

January 20, 2017

Birds at Esgair Llewellyn

Thank you so much to Mike who stayed with us recently and has sent us a list of the birds he spotted during his stay in the Forest tipi, together

June 11, 2015

Cool Coolers – The Wonders of Ancient Technology!

We’re delighted with the most recent arrivals in the tipis and yurts – our new Clay Pot Coolers (also known as zeers). Inside each large clay pot there’s a 15 litre

May 26, 2015

Winter wonderland

When winter comes we feel so lucky that part of our job involves going to check on the site on days like today! …just a sprinkling of snow, frost and

December 28, 2014

Golden beauty of the Welsh hills

Golden autumn beauty at the Eco Retreats site.

October 23, 2014

Autumn is here at Eco Retreats!

Autumn is here! After a busy summer we’re now settling into the autumn with some beautiful sunshine and clear night skies. The rivers are flowing strong again and the rowan

September 15, 2014

Eco Retreats Named in Greentraveller’s Top 5 Yurts For 2014

Eco Retreats Named in Greentraveller’s Top 5 Yurts For 2014 It has been all go here at Eco Retreats this summer with the season providing an abundance of visitors both

September 5, 2014