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Dyfi Forest tipi & yurt accommodation

country:Wales
location:Machynlleth, Powys
price:From £295 - £329 per tipi (sleeps 2) for 2 nights & £315 - £349 per yurt (sleeps 2) for 2 nights. Extra nights available at £60 - £70 per night
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description
Traditional tipi & yurt experience holidays in the heart of the Welsh Mountains.

We offer a full retreat experience, with organic fare, holistic therapies and a visit to the Centre for Alternative Technology. The tipis are set on a 1300-acre organic farm deep in the Dyfi Forest. We offer a space to restore your heart and soul – with a luxuriously furnished tipi, the solitude of nature, roaring fires and the company of your loved ones. Whatever your need - romance, peace, raising your environmental awareness... we welcome you.
special things to do and see here

  • Reiki
  • Meditation
  • Visits to Centre for Alternative Technology
  • Hill walking
  • Mountain biking
  • Surfing and other beach activities
  • travellers' tales
    The setting of the tipis and surrounding area was absolutely beautiful and we had so much space all around. (more)
    rooms, food and facilities
    bedroom, Tipi accommodationFully-furnished tipi or yurt with cooking facilities and shower/toilet block. Furnished with:
     
  • Very high double quality mattress on a futon bed base
  • Pure cotton white linen.
  • Central chimnea fire
  • Sumptuous bedspreads and cushions
  • Sheepskins
  • Two ring gas hob cooker
  • Full crockery and implements
  • Cool box and chilled cool bricks
  • Camp fire, tipi accommodationComplimentary organic and fair trade goodies
  • Private compost toilet
  • Fresh spring water shower
  • Sink, tap and mirror
  • Environmentally friendly hand soap and washing up liquid
  • Lanterns, wind up torch
  • Fire extinguisher and first aid kit
  • Meditation and welcome tent

    Pets: Sorry, but no dogs allowed
    how to find us

    By train: The nearest train station is Machynlleth. We may be able to pick up from there, otherwise you will need to take a taxi.
  • how this holiday makes a difference
    We are thrilled to have won the 2007 Real Alternative Award at the National Tourism Awards for Wales, a clear validation of what we offer in terms of our eco status and ethical stance as well as the quality we offer.

    Our aim is to ease our clients back into the simplicity of life and the power and rhythms of nature. Our traditional tipis are of the highest standard. We source local organic, fair-trade and recycled products wherever we can and we provide entry to the Centre for Alternative Technology, to widen people’s understanding of living environmentally.

    There is natural spring water on site and we provide freshwater showers and compost toilets. We provide ample recycling on site. We are carbon neutral and offset our footprint. We employ local people and aim to be as socially responsible as possible. We try and outsource any work that is needed to local contractors and bring in income to Wales and the Dyfi Valley. We employ a wide variety of local therapists and by making our clients aware of the simple way that life can be without lecturing or being overbearing, we aim to lead by example in all things.

    Our site offers solitude and tranquility within an organic oasis. There is very little mobile phone reception and no electricity on site. Clients learn to be self sufficient –learning the art of chopping wood, and simple practises that bring them back to the basics of life. This provides an environment where people can get in touch with their loved ones again, revitalise their Spirit and find their place in the grand scheme of things again.

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