Autumn Eco-Renewal Retreat: Hilltop Mongolian Yurt

A stunningly beautiful, warm, traditionally made, brand new, furnished Mongolian Yurt. Fantastic hilltop location overlooking wooded valleys and hilltops with sunrise and sunset, clear night skies with no light pollution, ideal for stargazing. Immerse yourself in nature in this spacious warm and light, circular hand-painted building insulated with 1" thick yak's-wool felt and lovely woodburning stove for your comfort and cosiness as the autumn falls. Low-impact solar lighting and candle lantern. Settled into the landscape with panoramic views, our Hilltop Yurt has a double bed with high-quality mattress and two sofa-beds, spaciously sleeping up to 5 guests. A brand new wood burning stove has been professionally installed ready for those cosy evenings as autumn draws in. With inch-thick yaks wool felt (designed for living in the cold of the Mongolian desert) the Yurt is spacious warm and comfortable, whatever the weather! Hilltop Yurt has large open grassy spaces in front, traditional Cornish hedges (granite walls with wildflowers and trees growing from them) behind, and is on the edge of self-wilded young oak, ash and sycamore mixed woodland. Facilities for your exclusive use: - spacious furnished authentic Mongolian Yurt, 5.8m diameter - professionally fitted woodburning stove inside the Yurt - first basket of firewood provided free, fire wood is available to purchase - outdoor kitchen sink with cold drinking water - private seating area with picnic bench - treehouse toilet with compost loo - two solar shower bags for outdoors showering - washing up liquid, soap/bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, toilet rolls, sanitiser - low impact solar lighting inside the yurt, and in the kitchen and toilet areas - beautiful metal and stained glass candle lantern, with nightlights supplied - outdoor fire basket /BBQ with grate for use with wood or charcoal - we will be adding a shared USB charging facility soon - meanwhile this can be arranged at the house This wonderful sanctuary is situated in a magical rural valley adjoining Cornwalls outstanding Area of Natural Beauty of the Helford Estuary, yet connected by a short bus ride to the bubbling town of Falmouth with its 3 train stations, ferries and fabulous variety of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. We have created a space for inspiration, rest, retreat and renewal, immersed in nature with meandering pathways through the woodland, rich in foliage, ferns, lichens, wildflowers, birds, butterflies, owls, bats, toads, and occasional deer passing nearby. The Hilltop Yurt is approached by foot through the woods as a beautiful short walk up a gentle incline and out onto the hilltop vista. This is an exquisite peaceful haven to immerse yourself in the healing ambience of nature, away from stress. Hand-made benches constructed from our own logs are tucked away in restful spaces under the trees and in the granite stone circle at the top of the hill for panoramic views and to watch the sunset across the valley. Soak up the deep peace, joyful birdsong, dark skies and glittering stars. Breathe deep the clear fresh air, taste the salt of the sea when the wind blows that way. Enjoy the company of your group in your own private secluded indoor and outdoor space, or book our other homes: the Woodland Yurt and the Rose Chalet for a larger gathering. (See my other listings). Contact us to enquire about adding a tent or extra camp-bed to your reservation. To keep our environmental footprint low, we ask you to bring your own towels and bedding - sheets, sleeping bags, pillows. If this is really not possible, we can sometimes provide towels and bedding at an extra charge of £12-£15 per person. Please contact us when booking to ask whether we can provide bedding for your stay. The Hilltop Yurt has its own special outdoor space with picnic table, and its own private, beautiful hand-made compost toilet with a clear roof so you can gaze up at the trees, and a hand-crafted wooden kitchen bench with sink and fresh drinking water tap. We provide 2 solar shower bags for the yurt, which you can fill with water and leave in the sunshine to warm up ready for a natural no-carbon outdoor shower experience, surrounded by trees. The best time for a warm shower is in the afternoon or early evening, before the bag cools down overnight. Alternatively, arrange to bring the shower bag to the house for us to fill up with hot water for your use if the skies are cloudy. Please only use the natural biodegradable washing up liquid, hand-soap and shower wash that we provide, as all water drains into the woods and we want to keep the plants and tress safe and free from chemicals, thankyou. We have our own sustainable fire-wood for you to use in the BBQ fire-baskets. Your first basket of wood is provided free. More wood can be purchased. You are welcome to bring your own camping stove, eating utensils, pots and pans. We can provide an evening experience of campfire in the Stone Circle or the North Wood, with foraged foods and toasted marshmallows, or a 1:1 session for Reiki, Holistic Massage, Voice-work or Creative Clean Coaching. We are happy to work with you to create a bespoke retreat, for example, with morning yoga, voice-workshops, creative activities, coaching, foraging, traditional hedgerow wine-and beer-making, or local guided visits. Contact us for bespoke creative wellbeing retreats, artist & writers residencies, and other kinds of occasion. We are equally happy for you to come and stay without needing our interaction! By foot, a short walk along footpaths over 3 fields, our closest treasure is the Potager gardens and cafe - fabulous high quality food served in a restored giant greenhouse, open Thursday to Sunday for advance bookings. Another mile and you will arrive in the village of Constantine with two local shops, one of which is famous for its enormous collection of whiskeys and spirits. The village has a church, school, doctor's surgery and community centre, pop-up food, and the popular creek-side pub at Trengilly Wartha. On-site parking. Bus stop 3 minute walk away at High Cross Garage. Services via Constantine, Helston, Falmouth, Mawnan Smith. Nearest stations: Falmouth Town and Penryn. Nearest airport: Newquay. We are happy to welcome you and show you around, and to provide additional 1:1 and group sessions or activities by prior arrangement. We live here and are available if needed during your stay. Equally happy for you to enjoy this peaceful location without our involvement! This is a wonderful base for exploring SW Cornwall, with the famous gardens of Trelissick, Trebah and Glendurgan all within a 10 -20 minute drive. We are just over a mile from Port Navas, a charming creek into the Helford, and within easy range of some great beaches with sand, rock-pooling, swimming, water-sports or just a BBQ or cafe on the beach... within a 15 minute drive or short bus ride you can visit hidden coves on the estuary, walk the South West coastal path, or enjoy the sands of Maenporth , Swanpool and Gillyngvase (known locally as 'Gilly') beach. The Cornwall Beaches website is a good local guide to facilities, tides, parking etc for the 43 beautiful beaches of the Helford area (from Falmouth to the Lizard, ie within 10-40 minutes drive on the South Coast) - and many more if you want to go further afield in Cornwall... The unique geology, moorland and rocky coves of the Lizard Peninsula, the Southernmost part of the Uk, famous for its green-red Serpentine rock (and scrumptious Cornish ice cream!) is just over the Helford river, a quarter to half hour drive by car or bus. Further afield, in an hour you can explore Penzance, St Ives, St Agnes heritage coast, and the surfing destination of Newquay (complete with airport...) On-site parking for one vehicle per Yurt. (Please be sure to contact me in advance if you want to bring more than one vehicle as we have limited hard-standing parking). Bus stop 3 minute walk away at High Cross Garage. Services via Constantine, Helston, Falmouth, Mawnan Smith. Nearest stations: Falmouth Town and Penryn. Nearest airport: Newquay. Please note for your stay: Please remember to: *bring your own towels and bedding (unless this is not possible and you've made arrangements in advance for us to supply) *bring your own cups, plates, cutlery, and any cooking equipment you require (camping stove, pans) You may also want to: *bring a torch *bring suitable footwear for walking through the woods on uneven paths (old trainers, walking boots or wellington boots) *bring slippers or other indoor footwear for inside the yurt as shoes are removed before entering this beautiful space *bring bags that are easy to carry (or borrow our wheel-barrow to push your bags) as the woodland path is not suitable for dragging a suitcase, and the Yurt is a little walk away from the parking area. The yurt is insulated with thick yaks-wool felt, and heats up with the sunshine, but may be cooler at night (think camping but with an enormous warm wooly tent!). If you are someone who easily feels the cold, please bring warm clothes, extra blankets, and maybe a wooly hat and gloves for sitting out under the stars! Also bring your sunhat, sunscreen and sunglasses... and a light raincoat...the weather in Cornwall changes quickly, sometimes with many magical seasons appearing in one day! To support your eco-retreat stay we will supply: *toilet roll and sawdust for use in the compost toilets (please put anything else in the rubbish bins provided in your toilet treehouse) *hand sanitiser outside your toilet treehouse *eco-biodegradable washing up liquid, pot-scrubbers and cloths for use at the kitchen sink water tap area *eco-biodegradable shower body, hair wash for use with your solar shower *BBQ, fire bowl with cooking grate and spark cover for use in designated fire-safe areas Thankyou for looking after the land and the Yurt, here at our beautiful home. *Please do not use any chemical products in the toilets, sinks or showers. *Please take extra care when using fire-bowls, stoves, candle lanterns, and check you know where the fire extinguisher and nearest water source is. .............. General booking information: Please add Government ID to your verified profile on airbnb and be willing to show ID of main guest and provide full names of each guest when you arrive, so that I know who is staying in the property for my insurance records etc. Please do not try to book for other people as Airbnb does not allow this - see the help page 'can-i-book-on-behalf-of-a-friend-or-family-member' The number of people staying must not exceed the number confirmed at the time of booking, unless agreed and the booking is subsequently amended by you through Airbnb with any extra fees paid. We hope you find the Yurt comfortable and homely. Please respect it as such and leave it in the same clean and tidy state in which you found it. An Airbnb damage deposit is confirmed at time of booking and covers loss, breakage, damage and any extra cleaning costs incurred by your stay. The deposit will be released asap after your departure, provided the property has been left in good order throughout. We can also provide a mid-stay cleaning service for you at an additional charge of £12/hour by arrangement. Basic cleaning materials and equipment are provided for your use. The Hilltop Yurt is provided for your private use during your booked stay, however we reserve the right to enter the property for maintenance, to address any concerns, or in an emergency, and will provide you with reasonable notice of this wherever possible. Please be aware of uneven ground, tree roots, stumps and other potential trip hazards when walking in the woods, and wear appropriate footwear. We accept no liability for any injury, loss or damage of your personal belongings, so please make sure you have adequate holiday insurance cover.