Stories from the Heart of Yurt Living

Discover tips, inspiration, and real-life stories about living, working, and glamping in yurts. Learn about sustainable living, DIY ideas, and our latest projects.

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Inside a yurt set up as a yoga studio in Ireland

Yurts as Extra Space for Growing Families

A handcrafted yurt at the bottom of the garden — a home office, an art room, a teenager’s den or a yoga space. Five families show how it works.

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Inside a handcrafted yurt in Ireland, furnished as a bedroom

Why Yurts Beat Pods and Shepherd’s Huts for Glamping

Yurts hit the comfort-and-nature sweet spot guests actually book — and they’re cheaper per square metre than pods and shepherd’s huts. Here’s...

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Inside a yurt used as an art studio, with easel and canvases

Yurts & the New Planning Exemption for Back-Garden Buildings

Recent changes to Irish planning rules make it easier than ever to add a permanent structure behind your home. Here’s how yurts fit into the new...

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Yurts as Modular Homes: A Smarter Way to Build in Ireland

Why handcrafted timber yurts are quietly becoming one of the most practical modular housing options in Ireland — beautiful, affordable, and built...

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How to Build a Strong Yurt Base: A Practical Guide

A step-by-step guide to building a level, dry, well-insulated timber platform for your yurt — the foundation that quietly does most of the work.

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Handcrafted yurt built by Celtic Yurts in Ireland

Insulation Tips for a Cozy Yurt

Learn which insulation options keep your yurt warm in winter and cool in summer.

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Handcrafted yurt in Ireland with outdoor timber decking

Living Off the Grid in a Celtic Yurt

Discover how to live comfortably year-round in a Celtic Yurt, blending modern comfort with nature.

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