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Yurt |1 bedroom |Sleeps 5

Helston in West Country

From £260 per week |  From £60 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

The Yurt is nineteen feet across with standing room all round the inside of the yurt and sits on a wooden floor platform with rugs and carpets. It sleeps 5. If you have a bigger party or friends sharing we have another bigger yurt which sleeps 6 and for very large parties or 2 families sharing we can put them both up for you.

We never let the two Yurts out to separate parties so your holiday will always be private and exclusive

The Yurt is a genuine Mongolian Yurt made in Mongolia, but built to specifications adapted to the UK climate. It has painted orange poles reaching up to the overhead wheel with a clear window to the sky and a proper wooden door. It is lined with 3 layers of covering including felt for warmth and noise insulation and finished with Mongolian embroideries around the walls.

There is a double bed, a double futon, a single Mongolian bench bed and a put 'u' up bed for an extra guest, plus a travel cot if needed. We supply all linen and a basic set of towels.
The Yurt also has a cloth covered wardrobe, a storage chest, coffee table, a 12 volt table lamp, cushions if you wish to sit on the floor and you can also sit on the futon and Mongolian bench single bed. It is equipped with board games and books for nights in.

It is equipped with a wood burning stove which provides heat.

However there is a separate kitchen cabin for cooking with a full sized a cooker with oven and grill, a sink, food storage cool box & 12 volt mini fridge. There is a sink and water in the kitchen but no hot water on tap. You can either boil the kettles supplied for hot water or fetch hot water for washing up from the washroom.

The kitchen, washroom and toilet have 12 volt lighting run via solar powered batteries. All cooking and eating equipment is supplied as are solar, battery or wind up lanterns for extra light and walking between areas at night time.

If you want to cook and eat alfresco, there are benches and a chimera (which can also be used as a barbeque) plus a fire pit .


**Electricity in the Yurt
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**Please note - There is no 240 volt electricity in the Yurt!

Therefore there are no electric kettles, hairdryers, TVs, DVD players, game consoles (except portable if you wish to bring them) irons, microwaves etc ion the Yurt or anywhere in the Yurt area.

All electricity in the Yurt and in the kitchen and bathroom is 12 volt and runs off of 12 volt batteries charged by solar panels or topped up by us if they run down during your stay.
Items that require high power such as an electric kettle, iron, microwave, hairdryers etc cannot be plugged into the 12 volt electricity supply.

There is a cool box and a 12 volt fridge in the Yurt for your use that can both be plugged into your car socket to cool food down or into a 12 volt to 240 volt inverter we supply that runs off of the battery connected to solar panels and as long as there is enough sunlight you can use the inverter to run the cool box the fridge and recharge mobile phones and other batteries.

If the sun is not sufficient to charge the batteries or run the cool box or fridge and you do not wish to plug them into your car just ask us to plug either into the house when needed.

We have solar panels for our house that generate 240 volt green electricity so there is a large chest freezer in an outbuilding we can put your frozen items into if required, just ask, and a small fridge in the house conservatory for your exclusive use should you need more fridge space than the cool box and 12 volt fridge supplies or if there is not enough sun to recharge the solar powered batteries. You may also use the sockets in the conservatory to use a hairdryer etc.

You can also plug mobile phones portable game, music, TV and DVD systems to recharge into the inverter or if the sun fails us in the conservatory sockets if you so wish.

In a nearby wood cabin, is a shower and hand basin which has constant hot water plus a luxury eco composting toilet imported from Canada, and run by solar power.
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You have sole use of these facilities. But if your party is greater than 5 we can put up a second Yurt just for you and your party - for a reduced price from the first Yurt

Facilities

Further details indoors:
If you require a separate sleeping facility for anyone in your group - a teenager perhaps? we are happy to supply you with up to two 2 men tents that you can pitch outside and sleeping bags - or you are welcome to bring your own.

We can also put up a second Yurt for your party if your party is more than 5 or you wish only to have 2 or 3 persons in each Yurt

We can also supply body boards for the beach so you do not have to bring your own and we loan out bicycles for no charge, but at your own risk.

Further details outdoors:
Unlike many Yurts available for holidays this Yurt is set on its own in its own 1 acre field that you will have exclusive use of during your stay.

You will not share the area with other holiday visitors and this is something that is priceless and rarely found in the UK in the holiday season.

However if your party is over 5 persons or you wish to holiday in a group or with relatives of another family you know, we can put up another Yurt just for your extended party. So you have two Yurts with shared facilities i.e kitchen, bathroom and the field and outdoor tables and fire pit etc.

The Yurt is on a wooden deck in a field on its own but with a car parking area reserved to guests of the Yurt.

The situation is very secluded and surrounded on two sides by Cornish hedgerows and trees with an open view to the south that stretches out across Cornwall to the sea and at least 300 meters from the nearest road up a private lane to the smallholding.

Therefore it is a very safe area for children and dogs away from any traffic.

Further details

Internet access ( Ethernet or wireless) is available - although you may have to sit outside the farmhouse to get it!!

However this is slow compared to urban places so do not expect fast speeds. To access our internet you need to be a member of BT Fon or Openzone

If you do not wish to cook every night, there is a local pub that does very good food, within an easy walking distance and many other places to eat nearby.

We supply a cool box for milk and other essentials that you can plug into your car to cool down but if you have frozen food or require to refrigerate food we have a fridge for your exclusive use in a building off our the main farmhouse and a freezer in an outbuilding nearby that you can use.

Of course there is no washing machine in the Yurt but we are happy to do a service wash and dry at any time for visitors for less than the cost of a launderette.

Yurt Tee Shirts and gifts available from: http://www.cafepress.com/YurtsUK

Conditions

If you wish to bring dogs, please note many beaches and tourist attractions do allow dogs but there is a dog ban on some beaches from Easter to October. However there is a list of dog friendly beaches here:

http://www.thecornishcoast.co.uk/
http://www.cornishlight.co.uk/dog-friendly-beaches.htm

If you want to know about individual tourist attractions please contact them directly.

However the Yurt is situated in a field where you can walk your dogs with many foot path and bridal ways nearby.

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The West Country / Cornwall region

Cornwall is a wonderful place for a holiday. Famous for its beaches, countryside, surfing, walking, fishing, mining and ancient heritage, and more recently seafood restaurants and other local produce.

To find out more about Cornwall please try theses websites:
http://www.visitcornwall.com/site/about-cornwall
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornwall
http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/food-in-cornwall.htm
http://www.cornwall-calling.co.uk/

The Helston area

Porkellis a village in West Cornwall about 4 miles from Helston.

While Porkellis is an un-spoilt farming village has much of interest within easy distance. It is situated in the world heritage area of mining, http://www.worldheritagecornwall.com/mines/porkellis-moor.htm. There is a local pub called the Star Inn which is children and people friendly and is a free house so serves good real ale, http://www.thingstodoincornwall.co.uk/far_west/pubs_2.html

Porkellis is not on the coast but is ideally situated for exploring the lovely Peninsular of the Lizard and all the West Cornwall beaches and visiting the many tourist attractions of Cornwall.

Porthleven harbour is our nearest fishing port. It is a very big harbour as it was originally a harbour where local tin was shipped to all parts of the world. Now, it is a lovely fishing harbour with lovely picturesque pubs such as the Ship Inn that also does wonderful family meals, many acclaimed restaurants and lovely views (I can supply pictures of Porthleven via email if requested).

Poldark Mine, http://www.poldark-mine.co.uk/ is just down the road within walking distance if you like walking. Flambards Theme Park http://www.flambards.co.uk/ is only a 10 minute car drive away.

Other attractions nearby include the National Maritime Museum – in Falmouth about 5 miles, National Seal Sanctuary and Goonhilly Earth Station – both on the Lizard see map. Further a field are the Eden Project, Lands End, Newquay Zoo, Tintagel Castle, Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre, Geevor Tin Mine, Blue Reef Aquarium and St. Michael’s Mount to name but a few.

Sports:

Cycling - We are on the Lands End to John O'Groats cycle route, so there are many back lanes for cycling and bridal paths for mountain biking - we can supply a range of bicycles plus maps of routes for different age groups. The bikes are not new but are maintained and useful for the occasional family cycle

Water sports - Many water sports are offered at our local reservoir at Stithians Lake http://www.itsadventuresouthwest.co.uk/main/en/provider-12172.html http://www.itsadventuresouthwest.co.uk/main/EN/weblink-12172.cfm

Cycling and surfing
We can offer you use of a variety of cycles, and body boards so you do not have to pack your own.
For bicycle use just let me know your approximate height and I will see if I have one to suit. However while well maintained please understand the bicycles are not new so are for short leisurely local rides and not sport biking and you ride them at your own risk.
We do not supply safety equipment, therefore the provision of helmets etc would be up to you.

Riding
There are several local riding stables, list supplied on request. You are also welcome to bring a horse or pony for a DIY riding holiday as there are many wonderful rides in the area. We can provide stabling and grazing but there would be an extra charge for this.

You are welcome to bring a horse or pony for a DIY riding holiday as there are many wonderful rides in the area. We can provide stabling and grazing but there would be an extra charge for this.
Otherwise riding can be found nearby at Wheal Buller, http://www.cornish-riding-holidays.co.uk/ , Newton equestrian, http://www.newtonequestrian-leisurecentre.co.uk/Chiverton riding stables who specialise in Riding for the Disabled, http://www.newrider.com/Riding_Schools/schooldetails.php/746.html

For those who like fishing -
Porkellis is just down the road from the Stithians reservoir, which provides fishing http://www.chycor.co.uk/general/fishing/peninsla/peninsla.htm There is also a coarse fishery just a short walk down the village lanes at Middle Boswin: http://www.ukfisherman.com/venues_cornwall.htm http://www.cornwall-online.co.uk/waterside/fishing.htm

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To decrease your carbon footprint it is difficult but possible to holiday here without a car. You would get a train to Redruth and bus or taxi to Porkellis.

You are welcome to stay around the smallholding and village and if you are fit it is possible to get around locally by bike, which we can supply.

This may be a welcome change for those who live in the town, but bear in mind while there is a pub within walking distance there is no where within 5 miles to buy food supplies or for other entertainment.

Therefore if you wish to go further afield without difficulty, it is advisable for guests to have transport. There is a local bus service but it does not go to all routes and stops early evening. There are many wonderful local places of interest to visit, by car, including the many local beaches.

If you use a car the most carbon friendly option would be to come by train and hire one down here. At the very least, even bringing or hiring a car you have avoided flying and you will be in a wonderful rural UK location.

Activities near Helston

Reviews

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16 Jun 2011

“Great place. Great location. Loved every moment!” As camping goes it was top notch. I loved the fire pit and the fact you had the whole field to yourself. You had everything you needed hot shower, gas cooker, fridge, cool box and views to kill for.... more

26 May 2011

“An amazing experience in a stunning location with all the amenities and great hospitality - what mor” Having never camped before we did not know what to expect - but our stay lived up to our expectations and more. This was definitely Glamping at its best! The owners were so welcoming and... more

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'The Yurt is fantastic. And has a luxury facilities and we were so very surprised at how low the cost was considering what is offered'
'This Yurt Holiday lives up to expectations. Also you will never be cold in this Yurt, we lit the log burner and it got to 90 degrees so we had to put it out!'
No traffic noise, wonderful views, total peace, lovely facilities, dogs welcome, friendly owners - what more could you ask?'
The joy of this Yurt is it is exclusively yours, for you and your family alone. There are no other Yurts, no other tourists and it is wonderful to get back to the peace of the Yurt after a day sightseeing or the beach

My children and dogs could be free range - perfect and so much more luxurious than a camping holiday.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter Special arrangment	16 Oct 11	29 Mar 12	400£ 400	6060	6060	5 Nights
April inc Easter	29 Mar 12	1 May 12	260£ 260	0-	0-	1 Week
May	1 May 12	1 Jun 12	270£ 270	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Summer	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	280£ 280	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	1 Jul 12	21 Jul 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer School Holidays	21 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	390£ 390	0-	0-	1 Week
Autum Breaks	2 Sep 12	21 Oct 12	280£ 280	6565	6565	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The above prices are a guide only and we reserve the right to change and alter our rates.

Reductions are made if you are staying for 2 weeks - 14 nights

The Yurt will sleep 2 to 6 but we quote for 5 as the Yurt will be more comfortable 4 to up to 5. If you wish to book for 6 please ask

If your party is more than 5 or you want to come with two families we can put up a second larger 22ft Yurt which will also sleep 5 to 6. This will be up anyway in for the whole of August - for a group who wish to hire it for two families for two weeks but for the rest of August it will be empty and available or we will take it down. So you can book two for a larger party. Therefore if you wish to book the two in August or any other time please let us know?

The cost for a second Yurt for the same family will be cheaper for the second Yurt, so it will not cost double for two Yurts for the same party. It will not be on a wooden platform but on a ply platform on the ground, and the second Yurt is slightly older. But it will have the same facilities as the first Yurt including a wood burner, rugs, double beds and futon etc and just as comfortable.

However you can not book the second Yurt independently of the first. As you will share facilities with the main Yurt but also the same as if you book the main Yurt only you will have the joy of your party having the Yurts and the Yurt field exclusively to yourselves and not having to share - as all other Yurt holiday vendors expect you to do - with other visitors outside your own party..

Dogs £10 each per week

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4 years listed You are contacting Veritee Reed Hall Landline +44 01326 340360 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This yurt has received 2 reviews from previous guests.

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