Mongolian Ger

In Mongolia the word 'ger' means 'home' and how wonderfully homely this ger feels! Set a little distance away from the bentwood yurt and log cabin, on the edge of four acres of established woodland and surrounded by beech trees, it's the perfect retreat for a family holiday or a romantic break for two.

The ger has been used by the Mongolians as a nomadic home for hundreds of years and quite understandably so – the design is simple and yet extremely effective. The ger has been made from local ash trees to produce the trellis walls (khana), the roof poles (uni), the crown (tono) and the door. The Mongolians would use felt to cover the framework but we've used a 12 oz canvas which allows plenty of light in and a marquee lining on the inside.  This is anchored down with manilla rope. The ger has larch floorboards and a cast iron woodstove which keeps it warm even in the hardest of winters. We've stayed in the ger when its been -10 degrees and have been toasty warm!

The ger is furnished with four raised pine bed frames, with covered foam mattresses, blankets and pillows. There are two single beds and one double (the double has an amazing cow skin cover!) There is a small chest for storing items, a wicker basket full of extra blankets, shelves, low table, a calor gas two ringed burner (for those extra hot summer days when you don't want the fire going!) soft lighting, sheepskins and cushions. All cooking equipment is supplied – frying pans, saucepans, plates, mugs and cutlery. We supply two baskets of well seasoned hardwood logs for the fire daily but ask a small donation of £3 per basket if you use more than this. There is a picnic table outside of the ger together with an area for an outside log fire, a trivet for cooking over an open fire, and a fantastic recycled tyre table and chair set.

As with all the other structures we will give you guidance when you arrive on the use of the stove, cover all health and safety issues and give you a guided tour of the facilities.