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Phone: 01208 831213
E-mail: stephengelly.farm@btinternet.com
The Yurts
Traditionally used in Asia by nomads these circular domed tents offer a beautiful and comfortable means to experience simple living, close to nature. The ingenious use of basic materials tried and tested for centuries has created a roomy, warm and comfortable space to relax. There are three main types of yurt in use today – the two tiered yurt with a pointed roof, the Mongolian Ger and the bentwood roof and crown. The yurts at Stephen Gelly are of the bentwood variety.
We have been offering Yurt Stays at Stephen Gelly since 2006, gradually improving the facilities as we learn what works for visitors and the farm. We now have two 18ft yurts available for stays from May through to September. Our yurts in the centre of our organic farm offer a secluded and peaceful retreat.
The yurts are situated on the edge of woods in their own small field over looking the Camel Valley. They are pitched on their own elevated ground 30m apart. The yurts are simply furnished with a wood burning stove, futons and gas hob and can sleep 4 adults or a slightly larger family. Just bring your own bed linen/duvets, otherwise each yurt is equipped with pretty much all you will need for a comfortable stay. There is water and a wash-up in the yurt field as well as a place to have an open fire. Nearby the yurts have their own shower and toilet facilities.
The yurts can be rented separately or together; there is a discount for hiring both yurts. Short stays are available in the mid and low season.
Tariff for Yurt Stays 2010 |
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One yurt |
Both Yurts |
High Season:
29th May – 5th June &
17th July – 4th Sept |
£350 per week |
£600 per week |
Mid Season:
5th June – 17th July |
£250 per week
£150 for a 4 night short stay |
£450 per week |
Low Season:
4th Sept – 30 th Sept |
£200 per week
£120 4 night short stay |
£360 per week |
The yurts can be booked with a deposit of 50% of the total tariff. Saturday is the usual changeover day, but this is flexible in the mid and low season.
As Stephen Gelly is a working livestock farm unfortunately dogs are not allowed however well behaved.
Stephen Gelly Farm is ideally located for exploring all that Cornwall has to offer. The farm is close to the Camel Trail (1.5 miles) and Lanhydrock (2 miles), with the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and beaches on both north and south coasts are a short drive away (10 -14 miles).
The farm is a working Organic holding of 120acres rearing cattle, sheep and chickens. We have horse livery, apple orchards and an apiary. We make our own preserves and charcoal from the network of hedgerows and copses that straddle the farm. Three generations of Collinges live on the farm and we are happy to share our knowledge of animal husbandry and living off the land gained in over forty years of farming. |
