Greener Glamping

The Straw Bale Roundhouse

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Relaxing on the new bowling green...not quite flat though...

That was a seriously hard but rewarding days work...time for a cider now!

The roundhouse before her paint job ready for our first bio energy meditation retreat.

Ty Mam Mawr and the dragons breath in the Dee Valley below

Ty Mam Mawr - Roundhouse - Exterior West Elevation - July 2018

Ty Mam Mawr - Roundhouse and yurt from behind pond

Ty Mam Mawr - Roundhouse and Yurt looking to West - Autumn

Ty Mam Mawr Eco Retreat Centre - Roundhouse and Big Yurt view to Snowdonia

Ty Mam Mawr Off Grid Eco Retreat Centre - Roundhouse and Big Yurt view west to Snowdonia

Dusk inside the roundhouse looking west through the french doors

Night time in the roundhouse by candlelight and a toasty fire

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Fantastic hosts, it was an overall brilliant experience. The yurt was beautiful and very peaceful. The amenities are great too. Nathan was lovely and was very informative with suggestions on what to do in the area/nearby. 100% overall, thanks again look forward to visiting again in the future.
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Monieka 14 Apr 2019
What a wonderful place! When we arrived in Cynwyd we were struggling with baggage and so Nathan very kindly offered to pick us up and take us to the yurts. It was a nice drive up to the yurts and we were greeted with the freshest air I’ve ever tasted.. Nathan showed us around the place and explained everything perfectly, we had nothing to really ask him (other than when we realised we don’t really know how fires work). We stayed in the smaller yurt and it was perfect for the two of us, it heated up really quickly and retained heat well (in late December). The yurt itself was so cosy I still can’t get my head around how at home I felt. We didn’t have a car and luckily that wasn’t even necessary once we had got up to the yurts, there are walks for miles in almost every direction (tall pine forests, beautiful red valleys, the fresh f*cking air!±!!). Despite not seeing Nathan much once we arrived, he was still very responsive and helpful when we messaged him.

So onto the actual site itself that the two yurts (including Nathan & Shaynes house) were on. I could honestly go on forever in describing just how magical it really feels. We felt like we had more than enough privacy whilst still not feeling isolated, and that is due to how well they have designed everything. From the placement of the pond to the view from the yurt (and kitchen) window. You can hear a mixture of running water, singing birds, blowing trees, and pure beauty. Nathan & Shayne have clearly considered being as integrated into the natural landscape as possible whilst still being able to provide comfort and convenience for everyone there. It seems they have also considered the most subtle details in producing a tranquil and truly spiritual space to feel free in.

All in all it was amaaaazing, and I could still go on explaining why, but I want to eat my dinner. Thankyou SO much to Nathan, Shayne & Mother Nature for providing this whole experience!!! :)) ❤️ Xxx
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Sinead 20 Dec 2019
Beautiful location, wonderfully quaint yurt gorgeously laid out and an amazing log burning fire that kept us toasty despite the weather being extremely cold and windy. Nathan was great with comms, providing loads of information about the location and how to work everything. Would definitely go back again.
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Ben 21 Jan 2024
Amazing space with stunning view. We loved every bit of it and it’s so nice and toasty inside once the fire gets going. The view from the deck is amazing and perfect for chilling whether it’s sunny or rainy. Everything is accurate as described.
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Ayesha 01 Jul 2022
Had an absolutely fantastic stay at the yurt over the long weekend with my partner and dog - Have already recommended to friends and will definitely be back!

Shayne welcomed us on arrival and was so friendly and helpful throughout our stay, answering all questions and providing help as and when needed. Nathan helped provide us a list of pubs to book and help when we had a small, fixable issue with our shower. It was seen to straight away.

Everything is exactly as described, and even goes above and beyond. The kitchen area had everything we could have needed, there were extras such as board games for the one rainy day we did have, enough firewood to purchase from at a reasonable price and use throughout the stays, and the lovely chicken, cats, and dogs roaming around the yurts. The place is completely off grid and peaceful, with many beautiful walks nearby.

We also drove to Snowdon which was only an hour away. The yurt is a great location to chill at or explore.

Thank you for a lovely stay!
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Amandeep 09 May 2021