USE CASES — YURT HOMES
Yurt homes — live in a handcrafted yurt year-round
Beautiful, sustainable homes you can actually live in, at a fraction of the cost of a conventional build. Built for the Irish climate.
A real home, connected to nature
We’ve been building yurts for full-time living in Ireland for over twenty years. Any of our yurts can be used as permanent homes. If you intend to live in your yurt, we recommend adding sheep’s wool insulation, double-glazed opening windows and a wood-burning stove.
People come to us for a yurt home for different reasons. Some want a low-impact way to own their own place. Some need an affordable home on family land. Some want to step out of the property market entirely and build a life closer to the ground.
A Celtic Yurt is genuinely warm, genuinely dry and built to last. The timber frame will last for decades. The canvas will last at least 5 years. For added longevity you can order a double layered canvas at the time of purchasing which will more than double the lifespan of the canvas.
What makes a yurt liveable year-round
The details that turn a structure into a home you can actually live in through an Irish winter.
Sheep’s wool insulation
100% Irish sheep’s wool — natural, breathable, brilliant thermal performance and fire resistant. Walls and roof are insulated to keep a wood stove warming the space efficiently.
Proper double glazing
Purpose-built timber-framed double glazed window units. Top-opening for ventilation, fixed panels for view and light. Built from Irish Douglas Fir.
Insulated platform options
For full-time living we recommend an insulated timber platform. Keeping the yurt off the ground keeps the whole yurt drier and makes it feel more solid and so much cosier.
Wood-burning stove
We recommend adding a wood-burning stove to your yurt if you intend to live in it. Very easy to install with a custom yurt stove flashing. Electric or gas heating options are also possible.
What size do I need to live in?
Sizes used for full-time yurt homes; it’s really up to individual preference.
6 metre
1-2 people, studio living.
One open space — bed, kitchen corner, sofa, stove. Tight but very liveable for a couple. Often used as a single starter home on family land.
7 metre — most popular
1-2 people, comfortable home.
The sweet spot for full-time living. Room for a proper kitchen, dining area, separate sleeping zone and a cosy living area.
8 metre +
Family living or multi-use.
Big enough for a family home, or pair a 5m as a sleeping yurt with an 8m as a kitchen-living yurt for the full multi-yurt setup.
Real yurt homes
Common questions
Can I get planning permission for a yurt home?
Yes — though it varies by county. Yurts have been approved across Ireland as permanent dwellings, holiday homes and as part of low-impact development applications.
Is it actually warm in winter?
Yes. With our sheep’s wool insulation in the walls, roof and (insulated) floor, plus a wood stove, our yurt homes are very easy to heat even in the middle of winter.
What about condensation?
All of the fabric layers that we use in our yurts are breathable which helps a lot to manage condensation in the colder months. As long as you keep it warm inside, condensation will never be a problem.
How long does it last?
The timber frame easily lasts 25-30 years with normal care. The Regentex canvas typically needs replacing at 5-7 years. Replacement canvas is a fraction of the original cost. You can also start off your yurt journey with a double canvas cover which will more than double the canvas lifespan.
What does a yurt home cost?
A fully-specced 7m yurt home — insulated, double glazing, solid door, insulated platform, installation — typically lands in the €20,000–€28,000 range. Build a transparent quote in about a minute to see your number.
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