Greener Glamping

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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Truly amazing. the location is breathtaking, Nathan and Shayne are amazing hosts and the yurt itself was incredible. Super cosy and comfy inside and out, the views in the day and night are stunning and hospitality is second to none! We will definitely be back!
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Nathaniel 12 Feb 2019
We loved our weekend here. Beautiful area and views exactly as described. Nathan was very helpful with any questions that we had. Would recommend.
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Ella 16 Jun 2025
Love love love this place, the is a tangible atmosphere of peace and celebration the water is Devine the air is clear and the people. Are beautiful.
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Ro Greene 29 Nov 2017
Out of this world!

We booked to stay at the yurt as a break from our busy and hectic lives. Needless to say, waking up every morning to the trickling sound of the stream, crackling embers fading from the fire and the smells of the forest made for more of a break than we ever imagined!

We arrived after spending the day bike riding through Coed-Y-Brenin, a forest around 50 minutes from the yurt, which we thoroughly recommend to all riding abilities! Nathan and Shayne were both so helpful and friendly, welcoming us to their home and showing us around the yurt, kitchen and dining areas, bathroom and fire areas and giving us lots of great ideas for our stay. We weren't aware that there is another, larger yurt also on site which can house up to 8 people. Luckily there were only 2 others in the other yurt, otherwise sharing the kitchen and bathroom could've created quite a queue! Hopefully the plans for building an additional kitchen/bathroom will help this.

Inside our yurt, we had a small wood burner that Nathan and Shayne kindly provided the wood for which heated the room perfectly. There was also a large sofa which could've been pulled out into another bed, and one of the comfiest double beds we’ve ever slept in! Memory foam mattress, down quilt and springy pillows! We also had at least 5 extra blankets and throws in a small cupboard which we used for sitting outside.

Outside the yurt we were provided with 2 seated hammocks and a large lie down hammock which 2 of us slept in together very comfortably one evening by the warmth of the fire!

All in all, we had a fabulous time and will definitely be returning! A brilliant place to visit for a quiet, relaxing break.
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James 01 Nov 2017
One of the rare places you stumble across on Airbnb, get super excited about, and it lives up to and even surpasses expectations! A beautiful place in a magical location!!

Nathan and Shayne were both lovely, welcoming and attentive hosts, we had everything we needed and our stay was not only a breeze but also very relaxing and chilled!!

I could easily return time and time again! And hopefully will!

Thanks a bunch and see you soon
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Christopher 21 Oct 2018