Yurt Workshop Yurts - Authentic Mongolian Yurts Made In Europe and Specialised for the European Climate

We have studied the real yurts of Mongolia and Central Asia.  We have understood why they were made the way they are. With a passion for quality, aesthetics and tradition we have crafted our yurts accordingly.

As it stands we are the only yurt makers making authentic and traditional yurts in Europe.  

Our yurts offer all the advantages of the authentic yurt without all the disadvantages of the cheap poorly made imported yurts we often find Europe. 

 

One of the most important aspects of a yurt is the canvas cover - this is what keeps the yurt dry and allows moisture out (breathing).  We have our canvas specially made to order.  We have the canvas proofed to a very high standard to ensure the canvas will not leak whatever the climate.  We go the extra mile with proofing so you can relax knowing you have the best proofed canvas available.

Our aim is to create a high quality authentic yurt, sensitive to the original design and heritage but made to last.  In addition, we offer our customers the opportunity to fully customise their yurts.  We offer a vast range of doors and windows, we join yurts to make yurt complexes, we offer different wall heights up to 6 feet, natural wood crowns or painted to your specification, different stove positions, wooden floors, different coloured felt, braided tension bands and much more.  Whatever you want we can do it. 

We choose the best materials for the job. Good wood, quality fabrics, made with traditional joinery and made to last.

The most beautiful and important part of a yurt is the crown. Our eight spoke crowns are crafted from 26 individually cut pieces of solid oak. Unlike the cheap alternatives found on most other European yurts these crowns are exceptionally strong and stunningly beautiful and will last many years.  Oak is the best wood by far for the crown and just because a real crown takes longer to make it must not be substituted for a cheaper alternative. Each crown is treated with no less than 6 costs of a special mix of oils to enhance its natural beauty. 

Crown Storm Rope
On the underside of crowns, as in a Mongol yurt, we attach a rope. In the event of a storm this is attached to a large stone beneath the crown to prevent the crown lifting.  Again we have never seen this important feature on other UK or European made yurts.

The three rings and door hinges, door handles and scratch plate  ironwork are hand made in a local forge to our specification. Not only are these pieces works of art but strong and reliable to compliment the rest of the structure.    

 

Wall Expansion Guide
To make it easier to pitch your yurt, a speciality of our yurt walls is an expansion guide at the top of the wall so it is absolutely clear how far to expand the wall. It makes putting the yurt up much quicker.

 

 

Clear Vinyl Crown Cover
Now standard with every yurt comes a clear vinyl crown cover that allows lots of light to enter from above. We offer this free as we feel it is a very special addition that will enhance the usefulness and the enjoyment of your yurt.

 

Crown Mosquito Net

As standard all our yurts come with a crown mosquito net for added comfort in the summer.

On a Mongolian yurt there is always felt and canvas. These covers are always adjustable because if they are not its very hard to put the yurt up if it has a felt insulation cover fitted. We know of no other European made yurts who offer adjustable covers.  

We offer the cover combination of your choice. Made from top quality materials and designed for ease of use our covers are excellent. 

Felt Cover - Insulation
We are the only yurt makers in Europe who routinely make, use and sell felt covered yurts. We know what works and what doesn't so know when you buy one of our yurts it will perform optimally. Felt is the traditional method of insulating and covering a yurt. A felt layer adds insulation and character. Felt transforms a tent into a home. 

 

We offer 100% wool, 10mm thick and trated with natural salts to give a fire resistance. Once we are unique in offering thick hiqh quality felt. If you need advice about what covers are suitable for your intended usage please get in touch. 

Cotton Liner
In Mongolia felt is combined with an outer canvas cover. Between the felt and frame a cotton liner is used to brighten the ger. We now supply felt inner cotton covers made from 100% cotton with all felt insualted yurts.

Outer Cover*
An outer cover is positioned on top of the canvas. It stops the sun damaging the canvas and can be embellished with a colourful design.  In Mongolia, all yurts have an outer cover over the canvas.   We offer this as an extra for those who need it. 

*optional extra

Design Enhancements for the European market
While the climate of central Asia is one of temperature extremes, rain is not much of an issue as it rarely stays damp for long periods.  However, given the European climate may at times be exceedingly wet we have incoporated some design changes to ensure the yurts last as long as possible while keeping you warm and dry. 

1) Steeper roof pitch for shedding rain (and more head room)
2) 20 cm of pvc skirt to prevent damage to bottom of canvas wall

3) Mixed fibre canvas for quick drying
4) Canvas waterproofed to highest levels available
5) Frame treated to resist water damage
6) Doors and windows designed to prevent water entering

Authentic Look.
The overall look is a result of the steam bent curved wall, door frame, door height, felt, cover design.  Our ger look and feel like a Mongolian ger.  We do not make our ger like the original just for looks and beauty each part needs to function optimally too. This design evolved through many generations – we believe it works.