Yurt holidays and yurt camping

Constructed from a round wooden frame with a cone-shaped top, yurts (or gers) were traditionally used by nomads in Mongolia and Siberia. They have become popular as authentic, sturdy and roomy glamping accommodation in the UK - perfect for families and groups of friends.

With insulating felt sewn into the walls and a heritage that's more than a match for anything the UK's climate might care to throw at them, stay in a yurt and you can guarantee a cosy night. You'll often find a wood burning stove and a chimney poking cheerily from the roof too.

Although smaller yurts are designed for couples, generally glamping yurts are spacious enough to sleep 4-6 on real beds (king size if you're lucky) and futons. They're often exotically furnished too, evoking times gone by and far off places.