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The Hobbit Yurt is a handmade 12-foot yurt available for rental at Wowo Campsite in Essex, England. This cozy structure was hand-built by a local craftsman and features a double bed, making it suitable for one couple seeking a romantic getaway.

Design Details

  • Location: Wowo Campsite, Essex, England
  • Size: 12 feet diameter
  • Construction: Handmade by local craftsman
  • Capacity: One couple (double bed only)
  • Setting: Secluded wooded area called Tipi Trail
  • Amenities: Private fire pit next to river, adjacent open field
  • Season: Available year-round, heats quickly for winter camping

Exterior View

Hobbit Yurt exterior at Wowo Campsite

Rustic Construction Details

Handmade yurt construction details

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Mindful Living has been building unique round homes since 1982, evolving the ancient yurt concept into modern wooden structures with state-of-the-art craftsmanship. Their designs range from compact 158 square foot structures to larger family homes approaching 1,000 square feet.

Design Details

  • Builder: Mindful Living (Yurtworks)
  • Established: 1982
  • Construction: Wooden yurt structures
  • Smallest Model: Wolf Creek 1 (158 sq ft, 13′ diameter)
  • McKenzie Series: 669-912 sq ft (24′-29′ diameter)
  • Delivery: Shipped as finished product

About Mindful Living’s Approach

From their company description:

Mindful Living began the business of building unique round homes in 1982. Now, a quarter century later, it has expanded and evolved to become the established business it is today. The conception, implementation and achievement of our homes depends on each individual in the team, and because our homes are essentially shipped as a finished product, we have exact standards of quality and excellence. We’ve adapted our business practice to accommodate the needs of our clients, so that what Genghis Khan started hundreds of years ago Mindful Living has refined into state-of-the-art craftsmanship; efficient, affordable and exceptional.

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