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The Straw Bale Roundhouse

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The porch on the straw bale roundhouse at ty Mam Mawr eco retreat centre - Nearly ready for painting now

Here she is from the East in her new coat of paint! Ty Mam Mawr straw bale roundhouse

Looking out west we can see Arenig Mawr in the distance - Ty Mam Mawr eco retreat centre

Ready to lay the hearth - thank you Ganesh for helping us overcome all those obstacles

Another lovely day in paradise! Ty Mam Mawr Eco Retreat Centre

Ty Mam Mawr straw bale roundhouse nearly ready for a lick of paint

The eco retreat centre straw bale roundhouse from the south just by the big yurt

Moel y Henfaes and Ty Mam Mawr straw bale roundhouse with the yurt in the background

Rowan berries, Moel y Henfaes and Ty Mam Mawr straw bale roundhouse with the yurt in the background

Rowan berries, Moel y Henfaes and Ty Mam Mawr straw bale roundhouse with the yurt in the background

Ganesh looking after the place at Ty Mam Mawr eco retreat centre and straw bale roundhouse

The roundhouse porch before cladding and painting

Ty Mam Mawr - Straw bale roundhouse and Yurt view to west with Arenig Fawr in sight

An apple offering to Ganesh!

Lovely day to sit by the fire pit at Ty Mam Mawr eco retreat centre

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Myself and my partner spent a few days just after Christmas this place, and it was a wonderful experience. We have strong traditional connections to Yurts and also had the chance to have a look at Shayne & Nathan's cob house. My partner grew up in a cob house, and I fond of history and art, so this place was a perfect choice to reconnect our background, wind down, spend night next to the fire, in a cosy yurt, having a good bottle of wine and wonderful conversations. We truly experienced what it means slowing down (especially it was still in the short, dark winter days) and pay more attention to the details.

The yurt was so cosy, with plenty of spare blankets, lovely light and craftsmanship. The location is beautiful, the spot is nice and private. It was pretty rainy and windy, but the yurt stood these well and felt absolutely safe inside - but not separated from nature.

We came by bus and walked up from the village to the location. It is uphill, so be prepared if you have the same idea, but it is definitely not too much, just a good exercise starting your adventure. Follow the instructions, and when you see the wind turbine and the yurts, you can be sure you are at the right place!

We hope to come back soon again,
Rita & Tamas
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Rita 30 Dec 2021
Beautiful welsh scenery and surrounded by wildlife. Warm and good size Yurt - get the log fire going and you’ll be really toasty.
Nathan and Shayne know the area well and recommended some great walks for dogs. You feel at peace sitting out on the veranda early morning with a cup of coffee listening to the flowing water and birds chirping away.
Me and my wife stayed here for our first wedding Ann and our only regret is not staying long enough.
We’ll be back eventually.
Thank you Nathan & Shayne
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Tom 25 Mar 2019
Beautiful & peaceful stay. Our Yurt was just perfect I wish we could have stayed for longer. Nathan met us for check in and he was very welcoming and helpful. Thanks for a wonderful stay
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Joanne 11 Sep 2019
Nathan and Shayne were very welcoming, the yurt was very comfortable and had a great view. There is plenty to see and do around the yurt. Had all the amenities that we needed. Would recommend a stay at this yurt.
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Ryan 31 May 2018
Great great place. Perfect for our 3 adventurer boys. Very cosy and warm.inside. Thanks for having us.
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Penny 29 Oct 2015