Curlew

Features & Facilities

WITH THE CURRENT UNCERTAINTY AROUND WHEN WE MAY BE ABLE TO OPEN WE ARE NOT TAKING BOOKINGS/PAYMENTS AT THE MOMENT. BUT IF YOU’D LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR DATES WE ARE VERY HAPPY TO PENCIL YOU IN AND GIVE YOU FIRST REFUSAL ON THEM WHEN BOOKINGS OPEN. CONTACT US ON info@kitehillyurts.co.uk.

The yurts, lit by tea lights and lanterns, have wood-burning stoves, armchairs, beds and bedside tables, outdoor decks with seating and picnic table, a fire pit and a Weber BBQ. The Cabin, shared by both yurts, has a kitchen including a sink with hot water for washing up, a fridge for each yurt, a combi oven/ microwave/ grill, a kettle and toaster. Each yurt also has its own fully equipped kitchen hut with gas hob, table and chairs. Private composting toilet for each yurt. Excellent shower room and shower (big enough to share), also with a basin and hairdryer. Biodegradable shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and handwash all provided. There is a selection of games for inside and out, plenty of tourist information and OS maps to plan your day, and a small honesty shop.

Activities

Take a picnic up to the farm's top meadow and enjoy the stunning views out over the Black Mountains and Wye Valley. Or explore the 5000 acres of moorland that adjoin the farm, listen for the curlews, look out for wild ponies or sit and ponder on the shores of the beautiful hilltop lake. Visit the beautiful Elan Valley and hire bikes to ride round the numerous lakes, then watch the red kites being fed at Gigrin Farm. Two charming market towns, Brecon and Hay-on-Wye, are around 25 minutes drive away. Brecon hosts the Jazz Festival in August and Hay the Hay Festival in May/June. Builth Wells, a 15 minute drive away, or a 4 mile walk from the site along the Wye Valley Way, is a lovely quirky town with plenty of independent shops and it’s own little cinema and arts centre. For the energetic, horse riding is available from the Ellesmere Riding Centre (01874 658252) at Llangorse, or you can canoe down the Wye from Glasbury with Wye Valley Canoe Centre (01497 847213), plus, of course, there's cycling, mountain biking and hiking to be enjoyed in Brecon Beacons National Park. If you are feeling lazy just sit back and enjoy the views and keep watch for the hares and owls who are regular visitors to the yurt field.

Food & Drink

Lots of great options nearby including the Griffin at Felinfach, a several time winner of Best Dining Pub in Wales, and the Three Horseshoes In Groesfford. There is also a great variety of excellent independent cafés, pubs and restaurants in Brecon and Hay. If you’re cooking for yourself, Builth Wells is handy for restocking with a couple of supermarkets and a prize winning local butchers. Maybe try a 'low ‘n slow’ roast on the Weber BBQ.