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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I didn't want to come home! As we drove up the steep incline to the yurt... My partner, daughter and I could not contain out excitement and we were not disappointed.... The view surrounding the yurt that came into view was spectacular.

We arrived to such a warm welcome from the host Nathan... He made us feel at home instantly. Inside the yurt, we discovered a very comfy double bed and sofa bed.... Already prepared with beautifully clean linen in keeping with the feel of the yurt. The facilities were rustic (compost toilet listening to chickens having a conversation) as I would expect in a glamping yurt.... But the hot electric shower and very useable camping stove made it rather posh really!

Our first evening was spent cooking a meal using stove and fire pit (we managed pulled pork with veg followed but baked banana with chocolate!). Then Nathan invited us for cider at his big fire pit. We spent a pleasant evening setting the world to rights.

My family then spent one of the best weeks of our lives!!!!!! I write that from the heart.

My little girl of 6years learnt to lay and start a fire, cooking toast on it every morning. We explored the local paths with both bikes and on foot. All views were beautiful. One evening, Nathan helpfully explained the best place to see the sunset and as a family we chased the sun! We also went out for many day trips! I can recommend Llangollen as a great day out (steam train, vintage shopping, castle, abbey and canal boats) and the local town of Corwan boasts the best curry house in Wales (we might have tried it one night... You don't want to cook every night!)....to name but one of many many things to do locally! Nathan is very knowledgable of the area and is able to give you tips on the best spots/beaches.

I asked my daughter what her best bits were... She said Nathan's animals (very friendly cats, dogs and chickens) and digging for treasure(bottles and china) out of one of Nathan's banks... Thanks for that Nathan... You made a little archeologist very happy!

The beautiful setting, homely yurt, friendly host and diversity of things to do locally...resulted in my little family having a holiday full of adventure... I can not recommend this wonderful yurt enough!
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Yasmin 26 Jul 2015
Although the weather was cold we had a warm welcome and once the log burner was started the yurt was lovely and cosy.
Lots of space in the kitchen to cook, very clean. I would definitely go back
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Ben 05 Mar 2023
The most beautiful location and set up! Perfect for a chilled weekend away, the big yurt is huge plenty of space! Lovely outside area, was a bit too cold for that in Feb, would be great in the warmer months though, thanks for a great stay 😊
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Olivia 17 Feb 2025
Driving up the narrow road, you can feel a serenity envelope you, letting you let go of daily life, switching off into escape mode. You pull up to hear nature, see glorious greens, and take in the beauty.
check-in was easy, "our Gert" (yert) was all open. Just let yourself in.
inside a rainbow of colours, fabrics, fairy lights, a very zen feeling. we lit the log burner with the wood provided, exolored the amenities, the kitchen is fantastic had everything you need. The same goes for the bathroom. It's a nice hot shower. The bathroom is a little tired in places in comparison to photos, but that is just rustic glamping. Everything works.
we made smores on the wooden decking, enjoyed the view from the hammock, and had a wander into the trees, such a beautiful landscape.
from here, we explored Braunton, and we highly recommend beautiful little costal towns, sandy beaches only an hours drive away. we drove just over an hour to Llandudno, taking a ride on the old tram, up to the sumit.
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Hannah 08 May 2023
What a privilege to have spent 3 days on a White Lion retreat, the 13 Laws of Lionhearted leadership, with Linda Tucker and Julie Lines, in this place...PURE MAGIC .... the love shayne and Nathan have put into creating this very special place is abundant, all feels in harmony with the beauty and deep quiet of nature that surrounds it . The Mongolian yurt is gorgeous, and the round house a wonderful space to work in .........and it's all off grid... the dogs and chickens integrate with whatever is going on as equals , there is no sense of hierarchy here,..... respect and love for all . Thank you for such a memorable time . xxx
And the name, Ty Mam Mawr, House of the Great Mother , is so fitting .
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Tess Ingleby 08 May 2018