Gorgeous yurt in amazing mountain/forest location

A gorgeous yurt with log cabin kitchen/dining room/shower/toilet located high in Cynwyd forest in the beautiful Berwyn mountains in North Wales on our off grid eco retreat centre. Dee Valley AONB on the doorstep, Snowdonia National Park nearby. Deep peace & tranquility, stunning skies and views, no light pollution. Abundant wildlife, nature and trees. Delicious unspoilt mountain spring water. Special, loving and healing vibe. Pets welcome. Experience life 'off-grid'....come glamping! The space Ty Crwn Bach Idris is a very comfortable yurt with spectacular views which can easily accommodate four people. It has a comfy king size bed and a double futon sofa bed. It is beautifully furnished with lovely linens, wall hangings, rugs and fairy lights creating a warm and magical space. The log cabin near the yurt contains a full kitchen (including gas cooker, electric fridge, toaster, sink with hot and cold water), dining area and shower room with power shower, flushing toilet and sink. The log cabin facilities are for the sole use of the guests staying in Ty Crwn Bach Idris and are not shared with any other guests who might be staying in our other yurt. If you'd like to experience real eco living then a compost loo could be made available. There is a wood burning stove which heats up the space very quickly and is perfect for boiling the kettle for a warming cuppa or making a pan of tasty soup/stew. All pots/pans, crockery and cutlery, mugs and glasses are provided. We simply ask that you wash them before you leave. The yurt is light and airy with a clear round glass opening window in the roof and a south facing stable door to help keep things cool on sunny days and hot summer nights. The floor and walls are insulated so it's toasty even in the coldest of winters. There is also a BBQ and a fire pit. So hey....collect some wood from the forest and light a fire....you are glamping after all!!! The covered deck outside the yurt provides somewhere sheltered to sit and enjoy the BBQ or the fire pit, although there are grassy areas to use if you would prefer. In keeping with the ethos of our home, we have tried to use reclaimed/recycled/up cycled materials wherever possible. There are standard electrical sockets in the yurt and low energy lighting there and in the bathroom/kitchen which all run off renewable energy sources. So by staying in Ty Crwn Bach Idris you will be doing your bit to reduce pollution and carbon emissions. The log cabin facilities are NOT usually shared with the guests staying in our larger yurt unless both yurts have been booked together. The other yurt is about 30m away but screened by trees/bushes and with its own kitchen area, shower, seating area, fire pit etc. If you would like to have a larger group come to stay, please check if the larger yurt is also available. See our other listings and contact us for further information. Winter Weather conditions: In the event of very cold (freezing) conditions the water supply to the larger yurt has to be disconnected and drained as it's not possible to winterise it. It is a condition of booking that you then share the log cabin bathroom facilities with the big yurt guests and enable them to get water from the log cabin kitchen if needed. Please note that on the fairly infrequent occasions that the temperature drops below zero for more than a few of days the water supply to the cabin may start to freeze if the taps aren't used frequently and we might then have to drain the system to prevent damage to pipes/fittings and the gas water heater. We have 'winterised' the plumbing as best we can but if the temperature seriously drops below zero for an extended period then there won't be much we can do. We will be able to supply water in containers for drinking, cooking and washing and the compost loo will still be fully functional. We are up at 400m so if there is heavy and persistent snowfall, access to the property from the village one mile away may only be possible on foot or in a 4x4 vehicle. It's all part of the adventure!!! If you need assistance with anything just ask. We are here to help and glad to do so. :-) Guest access The yurt is set well apart from the main house. The log cabin kitchen/dining room and bathroom are a few meters away. You will have your privacy but we are only too happy to chat, help, spend time, advise on places to go, things to do, where to walk etc. Apparently we are very approachable! If you would like to try your hand at chopping your own wood or joining in whilst we work on the vegetable garden you will be most welcome. Feel free to play guitars, drums, or to sing your heart out if you are musically inclined. Enjoy the space and the feeling of freedom but do be mindful of other guests and your hosts in terms of noise levels. You are welcome to quietly enjoy the land, sit by the pond and generally make yourselves at home. If we are enjoying our private spaces in our garden please do be mindful of us in terms of noise levels and our privacy. Especially if you are bringing kids with you!! We are all for having some fun and if you ask us we’ll generally be happy for you to hang out with us but sometimes we like our own space too. Other things to note On the North Berwyn Way walking route. We have OS maps covering the whole of North Wales and along with some walking guidebooks these can be borrowed if you leave us a small returnable deposit. Fresh spring fed water supply Fully powered by renewable energy - 230v in the yurt and cabin Sustainable wood powered heating Hot shower WiFi available Towels and hand soap are provided. Due to everyones requirements being different, we don't provide shampoo or body soap. Washing up liquid, tea towels, dish cloths are provided. Bed linen, pillows and duvets are supplied for all beds as required. There are an abundance of cushions. Eggs from the free range chickens may be available when they are laying and we haven't already eaten them! There is a barbeque as well as a fire pit outside for cooking on and sitting around of an evening. A bucket of logs and kindling suitable for the stove/firepit will be waiting for you. More can be purchased or you can forage in the forest yourselves for wood! Just watch out for the Berwyn big cat..... ;-) Pans, crockery, cutlery, mugs, glasses etc all provided but we do ask that you wash up and leave them clean as you found them on your arrival. Wet wipes and single use plastic bottles (specifically water) are banned on site. Please consider our environment and purchase a multi-use water bottle. Do bring your own torches/lamps for use outside the yurt and matches/lighter to light the stove/bbq/fire pit/gas hob. You will need to supply your own charcoal for the BBQ or if you request it in advance we can arrange that for you. There are low energy lights in the yurt and the kitchen/toilet and 230v power socket for phones or computers. WiFi is provided at no extra cost but due to our very rural location the internet can sometimes be a bit temperamental! A well behaved and fully house trained puppy/dog(s) will be allowed by prior arrangement and agreement only. There will be an extra charge of £5/night/dog which will be taken care of by altering the reservation. There are further terms and conditions that you will need your agreement. DO NOT BOOK UNTIL YOU HAVE OBTAINED OUR EXPRESS AGREEMENT TO BRING YOUR DOG(S). No traditional or noisy ‘stag’ or ‘hen’ parties!! If you are wanting to hold a quiet and respectful ‘hen’, ’stag' or birthday celebration then we will consider that but you will need to inform us and discuss prior to booking. Respectful and considerate use of the spaces is welcomed. Noise levels to be minimised after 11pm. Prior to that, singing, acoustic instruments or a little low level amplified music is fine (small bluetooth speaker etc) providing you OK it with the other guests and with us beforehand. If it’s disturbing anyone then it’ll have to stop. No partying or amplified music in the cabin unless you are renting the whole site (both yurts). Please note that this is a working smallholding and regular work on and maintenance of the structures, buildings, land and gardens is required...particularly in the Summer. Most of this work is not intrusive and you won’t even know we are doing it. We try to do ensure that noisier jobs like strimming and mowing are carried out when no guests are on the property but that isn't always possible. We ask your understanding if we have to carry out this type of unavoidable work whilst you are on site. As well as being a retreat centre, this is our home, and sometimes we like to have a fire outside and play a little bit of music, sing or get the drums out. You are welcome to come and join in or if we are disturbing you, please do come and let us know. There may occasionally be noise coming from our workshop, log shed or forge...but this will be kept to a minimum and we will always warn you when it's about to happen....we all need to make a living don't we! An AirBnB security deposit is required. This is to cover any damage that you might cause during your stay. No monies will be taken from you unless we initiate the process during or after your stay and we will communicate with you to discuss the matter first. In order to comply with countryside planning policy, we operate as a Greener Camping Club members only campsite. The club was established by people with a passion for sustainable, eco-friendly camping holidays. Membership costs just £10 for the calendar year and provides access to some of the greenest campsites in the UK. It also includes participation in the Club's 'Trees for Life' scheme, whereby a tree is planted for every Member we enrol. When you book, we will automatically enroll you as a member of the Greener Camping Club. The cost of this non-optional membership will be covered in the booking charges as the 'Community Fee'. If you are already a GCC member then please let us know after booking and we will refund the £10 membership charge after you check out. When booking you agree to provide us withy your full name and email address in order that we can enroll you as a GCC member. We’ll issue your membership e-card by email before you check-in. If you do not provide your full name and email address after booking and at least 7 days before check-in, then we reserve the right to refuse you entry to the campsite with no refund. Please note that if you cancel your booking, the £10 Greener Camping Club membership fee is not refundable.