General

Our yurts are real Mongolian gers that we import from Mongolia. They are hand painted with decoration similar to canal boats. We aim to furnish each yurt as individually as possible - and we are constantly adding things - large pots of night scented stock on the decks, some new books, a pretty lamp from one of Amanda's car boot excursions. The style of the yurts is an eclectic mix of Mongolian, ethnic......and good old Ikea - but the emphasis is always on comfort so you will find lots of cushions and throws to snuggle into, a communal basket of ponchos for chilly evenings and a large box of spare wellies and coats in case you've forgotten yours.

 

The yurts sit on large wooden decks furnished with chairs, tables, benches, bbq's and some have chimineas and fire pits. They are waterproof and have a thick white felt lining so they are amazingly warm and the large crowns let in masses of light and are covered with a removable rain cap so you can see the stars on fine evenings. All the yurts have two doors - this has several advantages - you get two views, you can always enter and exit the yurt away from any prevailing weather and it's a good fire escape (not that we hope you will ever need to!).

On the floor of the yurt is coir matting with decorative rugs on top and they all have wood burning stoves, with fire guards if you want one - these completely surround the stove and we have 2 cots available at a hire charge of £5. There is a highchair in each kitchen. Each yurt has a kingsize bed and a mix of day beds, cabin beds and futons. We take safety seriously so there is a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher in each yurt.

 

As well as the campfire (wood supplied) a boules (pétanque) pitch has just been put in, a wood burning pizza oven is at the planning (and collecting old bricks) stage and we recently milled lots of big chunky lengths of timber so the collection of benches and tables will increase very soon. In time we would like to sponsor local artists to create a sculpture trail and long term we'd like to replace all the Ikea items with locally made furniture and fittings.....but now I'm getting ahead of myself.

 

Extra people - the yurts have beds for 5 or 6 though some have double futons or 4' wide day beds so can fit two children, but we tend to count them as singles because they are too small to be comfortable for two adults. We are reasonably flexible on extra children - although with the proviso that if you squash in some extras on the floor then it may mean that you can't use the woodburning stove as bedding near the stove would present a fire risk - best thing is to give a ring to discuss.

We don't mind if you have day visitors - especially if you are under occupying your yurt - but our car park takes only 10 cars and because the facilities are shared then it isn't fair on other guests if one yurt brings in too many guests. Each yurt has car park space for 2 cars - if you need to bring more cars please let us know in advance so that we can make sure we have space.

Yurt No 1 - 6 person - green woodwork (and a few showing an orange or dark green yurt - same site, previous year's yurt)

 

This yurt is slightly separated from the rest by a line of trees - it is the nearest one to the stream crossing and has its own kitchen and the compost loos are situated at the top of the field. However there is no hot water to this kitchen so you need to boil the kettle for washing up.

It has a large deck with a quirky table made from an old sewing machine base, a bench seat, bbq and a shed.  Behind the yurt is a private 'mini garden' - complete with hammock. This yurt would suit those that would prefer their own kitchen space - although of course you are still welcome to use the main kitchen. There is a separate small camp fire site so this yurt is perfect for those who want a quiet retreat.

Inside the yurt has a Kingsize bed, 1 double and 3 single futons. It has a Mongolian coffee table and stools and an original Mongolian wall hanging. From the front door of this yurt you can look down the length of the yurt field while the view from the back door overlooks the stream - a great place to watch out for the herons, wagtails and kingfishers that fish the stream. If you have young children to supervise then this offers the safest place for the stream.

 

Yurt No 2 - 6 person - blue woodwork

This yurt is opposite the footbridge which crosses the stream (so very handy if you want to take a hardy shower in the mini waterfall) and is next door to another 6 person yurt so may appeal to those booking with friends/family. This yurt has its own shed and a rustic bench and table outside and is near to the huge banqueting table which seats 16 - so large groups can dine in style. The deck is not as large as number 1 yurt but it still has room for a table, bench seat and bbq and its own firepit.

Inside this yurt has a kingsize bed, a single wooden cabin bed, 3 futons and a wooden table and 4 chairs. The style is more contemporary than yurt no 1 - no Mongolian furnishings although the yurt has the same traditional decoration on the woodwork.

 

Yurt No 3 - 6 person - orange woodwork

Right next door to the facilities building so handy if you have children. This yurt overlooks the camp fire and boules pitch. There is no shed with this yurt but there is plenty of room in the facilities building to store coats, wellies and buggies.

Inside this yurt has a kingsize bed, a 4' wide wooden bed and 3 single futons. The style is contemporary though it does have an original Mongolian wall hanging.

 

Yurt No 4 - 5 person - blue woodwork

The other end of the facilities building, so again near to the kitchen and loos. A large deck with no balcony rails as it is on a slightly more level part of the field. This yurt has it's front door overlooking the facilities building and the back door opening onto the decked area which has a chiminea, bench and table. Perfect for those who want their own space and very sunny and open.

Inside there is a kingsize bed, a single Mongolian day bed and two single futons. There is also a Mongolian chest.

 

Yurt No 5 - 5 person - orange woodwork

The last yurt in the field - so the most private - this yurt has a lovely large deck looking out towards the reed bed - it has a chiminea and a large table and chairs as well as a bench seat. The second door overlooks the back of Yurt 4 so these two yurts are ideal for two family/friend groups.

Inside, like no. 4 it has a Mongolian day bed, chest and dresser - and the usual king size bed plus 2 single futons.

The lovely orange paintwork makes this a very warm feeling yurt. Worth the extra few yards to the facilities block.

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