Yurt camping in the Wye Valley? Yes please. The combination of a comfy pre-erected tent and one of the most unspoilt areas of natural beauty in the UK will be enough to pique the interest of many but if you need a little more information to be persuaded by Heart of the Wye, how about the following? The yurts offer spectacular countryside views, there’s a highly-rated off-grid dining experience on the doorstep and a cider orchard just down the road. On top of all that, the river flows by less than a mile away and the charming riverside town of Hay-on-Wye is only a couple further.
Each of the four modern yurts at Heart of the wye, is named and individually styled to highlight the natural features of the area: the oak trees, the apples, the night sky and the river. They’ve been sited here by Anne and Sam, who host chickens, sheep and bees alongside glamping guests. Their yurts occupy a sloping three-acre meadow and each has its own deck, fire pit and tarp-covered picnic bench. Inside, a made-up double bed makes them perfect for two but they are also perfectly easy to adapt for four, through the addition of two singles. Shared facilities include eco-friendly waterless toilets, hot-water showers and a lovely kitchen shed which offers undercover space to eat, dine and relax.
You’ll want to give yourself a break from cooking for at least one night, though, to visit supper club Off Grid Gourmet, which operates from within the smallholding. Book in and you can expect a sociable feast cooked on wood or charcoal – with a BYO policy on drinks. We’d suggest bringing a bottle of Artistraw cider, which is made within walking distance of the site. For a longer stroll, the Wye Valley Walk passes close by and offers a route to Hay-on-Wye, about three miles away. This well-signposted footpath skirts the banks of the biggest attraction of all: the Wye itself with all the wild swimming, kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding you could wish for.
