Sapperton Yurt | Yurt in Gloucestershire | Canopy & Stars
It looks like you're using an old web browser that we no longer support, so some parts of the site may not work as well as they should and you won't be able to make a booking. Please update your browser (view more details) to make sure you get the best experience.
Follow a winding farm track and a footpath across a meadow through 30 acres of ancient woodland to magical Sapperton Yurt. The spectacular yurt is a dream in cream canvas, a traditional Kyrgyz design handmade in Devon by Yurts for Life. Sink into the supremely comfortable double bed, lounge on the bean bags surrounded by rugs and throws in the cosy space warmed by the wood-burning stove. Outside you have your hot tub, the large deck invites loafing, while the outdoor kitchen has everything you could need to cook up a storm. What more could you want? How about a roll-top bath tub in a horsebox? Well, that’s lucky. Just lower the tailgate, fill the tub, soak in the hot water and enjoy the view of the woods. There’s even bubble bath. A few steps away is a fire pit with log seating and a hammock for those lazy summer days. And when the call of nature comes, visit the loo with a view!
Westley Farm is at the head of the Golden Valley, inside the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – and only 90 minutes from London. The farm has long valued its natural environment and the owners manage its 70 acres sensitively to encourage wildlife habitats. You may well see kestrels, buzzards, owls, badgers, rare butterflies, foxes and deer as well as the sheep and cattle that graze the fields. Orchids, red cowslips, wild poppies and mallow grow in the meadows and woods on the farm. If you time your visit right, you’ll find wild blackberries and even wild raspberries growing at your yurt door. Strings of solar lights illuminate the deck and surrounding area, but on clear nights switch them off for the some incredible stargazing.
Read more
Essentials
The important stuff
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 10 am
A sack of logs is provided. Extras are available at £8 per bag.
There is no WiFi but there is excellent 4G phone signal.
The occasional glider from the local airfield may pass overhead, while a railway line runs along the bottom of the woods. You’ll hear a distant hoot twice an hour!
All electricity used on site is generated by the solar panel array, 100% off grid.
This space is accessible by public transport.
Bike storage is available.
The owners have 2 dogs that live at Westley Farm but it is unlikely you will see them during your visit!
Sleeping arrangements
One double and two single futon beds
Extra space available
Space
for 1 baby
no charge.
please bring your own travel cot and equipment
Space
for 2 children
no charge.
One double bed and two single futon beds
Kids & Pets
Sorry, but no pets are allowed at Sapperton Yurt.
Cooking
Fully-equipped field kitchen with 2 ring gas burner
Fridge
Fire pit
Washing
Horsebox bathroom with a roll-top bath
Compost loo
Running water to the kitchen sink and bath
Heating, lighting & bedding
Wood-burner
Bed linen provided, including towels
Solar powered lights
Limited plug sockets, with power sufficient to charge a laptop/phone or run a light
Entertainment
Books and board games
Read more
Getting there
Westley Farm, Cowcombe Hill, Frampton Mansell, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 8HP
The nearest train station is Stroud (5 miles). From here, you can book a taxi to the space (15-minute drive) ) or catch the number 54 bus to Westley Farm where you will be dropped off at the end of the farm drive. There is a 3-minute walk to the space from here.
By car
Westley Farm is just off the A419, half way between Cirencester and Stroud, easily accessible from the M4 and the M5.
Read more
Food & Drink
At Westley Farm
Salt, pepper, oil, and (chickens permitting) eggs are provided.
There is a small honesty shop on-site selling logs, firelighters, charcoal plus essentials. Open 24/7, pay with cash or transfer.
Guests can order a selection of hampers such as BBQ, Breakfast, Grazing, Special Occasion and Afternoon Tea . Please contact your hosts for more information upon booking.
Local shops
The nearest shop is Jolly Nice Farmshop and Deli which is a 15-minute walk away.
Places to eat
The Crown Inn (20 minute walk) - The closest pub to Westley Farm. Serves good pub food, excellent beer and has lovely views.
The Daneway (3.4 miles) - A lovely canalside pub made from a row of cottages originally built for canal workers.
Cirencester (8 miles) - Visit the church and array of boutiques and delis.
Stroud (5.2 miles) - Visit the nation’s premier farmers’ market, as well as a vibrant cultural scene, bars, a cinema and the truly fab Stroud Brewery, organic, local and serving pizza and music at weekends.
Outdoor & Active
At Westley Farm, you can meet their three ponies – Carrot, Sailor and Rolo – to give them a feed and a brush, sit your little one on them for a gentle meander around the farmyard before checking in with the chickens, collect eggs and give them some food too. This can be booked in advance directly with the owners and costs £20 per child.
Hire an electric bike – They deliver and collect bikes from the farm. Follow one of their Cotswold Treasure Trails for a memorable day.
Cotswold Water Park (10.4 miles) - Indulge in activities from wakeboarding to angling.
Slimbridge Wetland Centre (15 miles) - See and learn about wetland species such as ducks, geese and swans.
Read more
Meet your hosts
Meet Ali & Dan
Ali and Dan bought Westley Farm in 2017, having spent years searching for the most beautiful place to live with their family while being close to nature and far away from just about everything else. The previous owners set up the 16-foot Sapperton Yurt and after a break of a couple of years Ali and Dan have decided to bring the site back to life, infusing it with their own sense of style and adventure.
In 2018, they added Gold Rush Cabin to Westley Farm, inspired by their time living in the American West and stories of the crazyhearts and dreamers who sped west in search of gold. The result is a little piece of Americana in the heart of the Cotswolds.
In 2019, they added another space, the Zen Den to Westley Farm, a unique cedar cabin in the woods. A year later, they added Yurt Reynolds, a gorgeous yurt with a cool camp kitchen and a canvas bathhouse.
In 2023, they added the Arcadia to Westley Farm, a stunning cabin tucked away in the woods with a beautiful handmade swing seat for guests to enjoy.
Wildlife & Environment
The woods at Westly Farm are teeming with wildlife and part of the charm of staying is simply walking around the fields and forest. 80 acres of nature on the farm (which is available for guests to explore) is under Natural England Higher Stewardship scheme, so maintained in low impact, species friendly manner.
Everyone there is doing their best to encourage rare butterfly breeds here with the help of Natural England. Though not overly impressive to look at, its success here is important as it only breeds on one other site in Gloucestershire, which happens to be nearby. As part of their Higher Level Stewardship, they commissioned a professional survey of their flora and fauna and discovered, among other things, that they have dormice in the woods. Rabbits are everywhere and the scrub is a refuge for many small mammals, beetles and plenty of nectar for bees and butterflies. You are bound to see deer, buzzards, hawks and bats, and hear the hoot of owls and the bark of foxes. In summer, orchids thrive in the wildflower meadow.
Follow a winding farm track and a footpath across a meadow through 30 acres of ancient woodland to magical Sapperton Yurt. The spectacular yurt is a dream in cream canvas, a traditional Kyrgyz design handmade in Devon by Yurts for Life. Sink into the supremely comfortable double bed, lounge on the bean bags surrounded by rugs and throws in the cosy space warmed by the wood-burning stove. Outside you have your hot tub, the large deck invites loafing, while the outdoor kitchen has everything you could need to cook up a storm. What more could you want? How about a roll-top bath tub in a horsebox? Well, that’s lucky. Just lower the tailgate, fill the tub, soak in the hot water and enjoy the view of the woods. There’s even bubble bath. A few steps away is a fire pit with log seating and a hammock for those lazy summer days. And when the call of nature comes, visit the loo with a view!
Westley Farm is at the head of the Golden Valley, inside the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – and only 90 minutes from London. The farm has long valued its natural environment and the owners manage its 70 acres sensitively to encourage wildlife habitats. You may well see kestrels, buzzards, owls, badgers, rare butterflies, foxes and deer as well as the sheep and cattle that graze the fields. Orchids, red cowslips, wild poppies and mallow grow in the meadows and woods on the farm. If you time your visit right, you’ll find wild blackberries and even wild raspberries growing at your yurt door. Strings of solar lights illuminate the deck and surrounding area, but on clear nights switch them off for the some incredible stargazing.
A sack of logs is provided. Extras are available at £8 per bag.
There is no WiFi but there is excellent 4G phone signal.
The occasional glider from the local airfield may pass overhead, while a railway line runs along the bottom of the woods. You’ll hear a distant hoot twice an hour!
All electricity used on site is generated by the solar panel array, 100% off grid.
This space is accessible by public transport.
Bike storage is available.
The owners have 2 dogs that live at Westley Farm but it is unlikely you will see them during your visit!
Sleeping arrangements
One double and two single futon beds
Extra space available
Space
for 1 baby
no charge.
please bring your own travel cot and equipment
Space
for 2 children
no charge.
One double bed and two single futon beds
Kids & Pets
Sorry, but no pets are allowed at Sapperton Yurt.
Cooking
Fully-equipped field kitchen with 2 ring gas burner
Fridge
Fire pit
Washing
Horsebox bathroom with a roll-top bath
Compost loo
Running water to the kitchen sink and bath
Heating, lighting & bedding
Wood-burner
Bed linen provided, including towels
Solar powered lights
Limited plug sockets, with power sufficient to charge a laptop/phone or run a light
The nearest train station is Stroud (5 miles). From here, you can book a taxi to the space (15-minute drive) ) or catch the number 54 bus to Westley Farm where you will be dropped off at the end of the farm drive. There is a 3-minute walk to the space from here.
By car
Westley Farm is just off the A419, half way between Cirencester and Stroud, easily accessible from the M4 and the M5.
Salt, pepper, oil, and (chickens permitting) eggs are provided.
There is a small honesty shop on-site selling logs, firelighters, charcoal plus essentials. Open 24/7, pay with cash or transfer.
Guests can order a selection of hampers such as BBQ, Breakfast, Grazing, Special Occasion and Afternoon Tea . Please contact your hosts for more information upon booking.
Local shops
The nearest shop is Jolly Nice Farmshop and Deli which is a 15-minute walk away.
Places to eat
The Crown Inn (20 minute walk) - The closest pub to Westley Farm. Serves good pub food, excellent beer and has lovely views.
The Daneway (3.4 miles) - A lovely canalside pub made from a row of cottages originally built for canal workers.
Cirencester (8 miles) - Visit the church and array of boutiques and delis.
Stroud (5.2 miles) - Visit the nation’s premier farmers’ market, as well as a vibrant cultural scene, bars, a cinema and the truly fab Stroud Brewery, organic, local and serving pizza and music at weekends.
Outdoor & Active
At Westley Farm, you can meet their three ponies – Carrot, Sailor and Rolo – to give them a feed and a brush, sit your little one on them for a gentle meander around the farmyard before checking in with the chickens, collect eggs and give them some food too. This can be booked in advance directly with the owners and costs £20 per child.
Hire an electric bike – They deliver and collect bikes from the farm. Follow one of their Cotswold Treasure Trails for a memorable day.
Cotswold Water Park (10.4 miles) - Indulge in activities from wakeboarding to angling.
Slimbridge Wetland Centre (15 miles) - See and learn about wetland species such as ducks, geese and swans.
Ali and Dan bought Westley Farm in 2017, having spent years searching for the most beautiful place to live with their family while being close to nature and far away from just about everything else. The previous owners set up the 16-foot Sapperton Yurt and after a break of a couple of years Ali and Dan have decided to bring the site back to life, infusing it with their own sense of style and adventure.
In 2018, they added Gold Rush Cabin to Westley Farm, inspired by their time living in the American West and stories of the crazyhearts and dreamers who sped west in search of gold. The result is a little piece of Americana in the heart of the Cotswolds.
In 2019, they added another space, the Zen Den to Westley Farm, a unique cedar cabin in the woods. A year later, they added Yurt Reynolds, a gorgeous yurt with a cool camp kitchen and a canvas bathhouse.
In 2023, they added the Arcadia to Westley Farm, a stunning cabin tucked away in the woods with a beautiful handmade swing seat for guests to enjoy.
Wildlife & Environment
The woods at Westly Farm are teeming with wildlife and part of the charm of staying is simply walking around the fields and forest. 80 acres of nature on the farm (which is available for guests to explore) is under Natural England Higher Stewardship scheme, so maintained in low impact, species friendly manner.
Everyone there is doing their best to encourage rare butterfly breeds here with the help of Natural England. Though not overly impressive to look at, its success here is important as it only breeds on one other site in Gloucestershire, which happens to be nearby. As part of their Higher Level Stewardship, they commissioned a professional survey of their flora and fauna and discovered, among other things, that they have dormice in the woods. Rabbits are everywhere and the scrub is a refuge for many small mammals, beetles and plenty of nectar for bees and butterflies. You are bound to see deer, buzzards, hawks and bats, and hear the hoot of owls and the bark of foxes. In summer, orchids thrive in the wildflower meadow.
Amazing! The yurt is so beautiful, has everything you need for a great glamping experience. The bath & shower were a great touch. So many beautiful walks on your doorstep. Would highly recommend
27/05/2024
Rebecca
A blissful, woodland retreat that offered solitude, peace and natural surroundings. We loved the comfy bed, crisp white bedding, the supplied robes, fresh flowers and.........everything!!
Dan was super helpful when we couldn't get the wooden hot tub to work (it leaked for some strange reason) and when the lock ceased on the yurt (there is an alan key hanging inside).
The huge roll top bath tub open on one side to the woodland became a daily treat as was sitting on the wicker settee to watch the wild deer and listen to the birdsong.
We took a walk directly from the yurt which proved longer than stated and involved quite a steep path, to the Lavender Bakehouse. Don't do what we did and walk back along the main road as the path runs out and it becomes a bit dangerous. There is an amazing walk along the canal path which is SO picturesque we'd recommend it.
I suffer with back issues but if I'd have been fitter we'd definitely have done more of the walks.
So idyllic, romantic and secluded we'd recommend it to any couple.
29/04/2024
Karen
Enjoyable, comfortable, well equipped yurt in beautiful peaceful and quiet surroundings
21/08/2023
Cheryl
The Yurt was set on a platform high in the forest. It was a beautiful peaceful setting but relatively easy to walk down through the valley to access the extensive network of walks. Very comfortable and cosy Yurt with a nice hot outdoor shower and great mood lighting. Cooking facilities great and I had everything I could possibly need
03/10/2022
Yvonne
What a fantastic weekend spent at Sapperton yurt! Really beautiful place nestled at the edge of the forest. Such a peaceful experience. We enjoyed the outdoor bathtub looking out into the forest, cooking on the fire, lying in the hammock, sitting in the hot tub under the stars and our regular fox visitor each evening.
Really sustainable way to holiday with lots of green products and very little energy/ water use.
Ali and Dan were super helpful and had thought of everything to ensure we had a relaxing stay.
Highly recommend the hampers and the granola is scrumptious.
Kids really loved being there too and we can’t wait to return!
05/08/2022
Kirsty
Our stay at Westley Farm was wonderful. Sapperton Yurt was tucked away in the trees, secluded from anyone else, a really peaceful little hideaway. The yurt itself was very comfortable and surprisingly big! The running hot and cold water was a treat and the horse box shower was amazing. It’s not often you get the chance to bathe in the woods too! The hot tub took a while to heat up but it was worth the wait. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and offered some good walks and country pubs. Ali and Dan were very helpful and our son was very excited to collect the eggs with Ali one morning. We had a lovely peaceful holiday and would highly recommend a stay at Westley Farm.
30/05/2022
Nina
A lovely glamming experience. Friendly host. Great location. Very peaceful. Great walks to a local pub and deli food shop. Very accessible.
27/05/2022
Clare
I stayed for four nights by myself at Sapperton Yurt. The instructions ahead of time from the owners were really clear and easy to follow. When I arrived the place was spotless and welcoming with all the outside lights making it look magical. The site was incredibly well appointed and very comfortable. Lots of great details that really made it special eg: fresh flowers, fresh herbs in the kitchen, lots of organic products, towels and robes - it was lovely.
11/10/2021
Alex
We had a wonderful, peaceful stay at Westley Farm.
04/10/2021
Tyler
beautiful secluded yurt, hidden in the trees. We LOVED the horse box bath, it was huge so we soaked ourselves together with views of the woodland with lots of wonderful smelling bubble bath. It was such a luxurious treat!
The yurt was beautiful as well, with rugs and blankets and very comfy bed and wood burner that kept us warm in the chilly evenings and mornings.
Also had a great kitchen with good selection of pots/pans/plates/cutlery etc and although it rained too much to eat outside or cook on the outside fire, we were able to create some delicious meals on the gas burners. Little extras such as a cup of beautiful fresh herbs, and a game of dominoes made the stay even more enjoyable.
27/09/2021
suzy
Had a lovely break here, the location was fantastic! secluded woodland with everything we needed in the kitchen and yurt. There was such attention to detail, fresh flowers, fresh herbs by the kitchen. The open air woodland bath was liberating!
A very special place.
Ali and Dan were fabulously warm hosts. Very much looking forward to our next visit.
27/08/2021
Zhenya
Fantastic stay in a very tranquil setting. We were concerned about having booked in a heatwave but the yurt was wonderfully placed under the trees with both sun and shade. The yurt was cool to sleep in and we slept soundly.
19/07/2021
Mrs
Sapperton yurt was an absolute gem, it was our first experience glamping and it exceed the expectation in every way! The yurt was bright and cosy, comfy beddings were provided for kids. Outdoor kitchen & decking area were my favourite, we managed to have our breakfast/dinner everyday outdoor during the stay and it was so nice & able to watch stars in comfy deck chairs at night. It's so close to Cotswold water park/nice farm shops which was a bonus and really nice food in the nearby pubs (2-5 min drive). Ali & Dan were really pleasant and informative, and thanks for Freshly laid eggs!
16/07/2021
Kelly
What a truly beautiful place. We absolutely loved it and will definitely be coming back. Being at one with nature - so so special especially after lockdown.
18/06/2021
Nicola
Lovely woodland break over half term. The kids attended Forest School in the nearby woodland and loved it so much they went back the next day! Lots of attention to detail in making the yurt special - fresh wild flowers, sheepskin rugs, fairy lights, equipment for cooking on an open fire, as well as on the gas hob.
31/05/2021
Debs
Awesome weekend break in a beautiful spot with brilliant facilities for yurt glamping!
30/04/2021
John
Great location, yurt was very comfortable and well equipped.
26/04/2021
Christine
We had the most wonderful break in this magical and tranquil setting, the perfect place to unwind after an incredibly stressful year. This is glamping at its best - the perfect place in a perfect space, and plenty of that - the yurt is warm and comfy, and we had our own private area of woods with massive deck, fire pit, hammock and the roll top bath in the horsebox is the ultimate in luxury. Loved every moment
23/04/2021
Pauline
We had an amazing time. The yurt, the location and the surrounding area were all beautiful.
30/09/2019
Nicola
We have just returned from a short break and I honestly cannot recommend this break highly enough!
The little details that Ali and Dan go to make all the difference.
We arrived early but that was no issue, we were welcomed to wonder the farm and admire the views and then shortly after we were shown to Sapperton Yurt where we were staying.
The Yurt is amazing; it’s equipped with everything you can think of and those little touches like flowers on the table and eggs, milk, sugar, coffee, tea all waiting along with the games and cards that are in the yurt, toiletries for the outside shower and bath, towels... there wasn’t anything that we needed to bring!
Waking up and sitting on the decking or listening to the birds and wildlife along with your morning coffee in the outside bath was just complete bliss!
Thank you so much Ali and Dan for just a wonderful break, we can’t wait to book again!
13/05/2019
Natasha
I had a wonderful time in the Sapperton yurt. I stayed 4nights ,the first 2 on my own which was so relaxing then was joined by my brother and daughter. The yurt was beautiful and the bath in the horse box a real treat. I would love to return one day.
17/09/2018
Anne
As a family of 4 with 2 boys aged 12 and 8 we had a fabulous time at Sapperton Yurt, we had so many new and lovly experiences and the yurt was so well equipped, better than our holiday lodge we stayed afterwards. It was so clean and the fact you almost have your own woodland, it was the best thing the boys had experienced, especially at night. A very comforting stay and we would highly recommend. Trek to and from the car with your stuff can be a bit hard going so make sure you have sensible footwear
10/08/2018
Christine
My happy place. Interesting and charming yurt set on a hill in a forest on a farm. Friendly hosts. Very cool outdoor kitchen. Memorable outdoor bath experience. Inside of yurt warm, cozy.
20/07/2018
Ian
Magical weekend for our family of 5. The yurt is beautifully presented and exceptionally well equipped. The setting is wonderful and the horsebox bath is such a fun feature... we couldn't get the children out of it!
29/06/2018
Sarsh
It was perfect. Complete privacy and time to ourselves. Ali and Dan were the perfect hosts.
18/06/2018
Valerie
We had a wonderful and relaxing break at the Sapperton Yurt. A wonderful mix of feeling off grid yet also luxurious
06/04/2018
Kylie
We're super excited to see the return of Westley Farm and welcoming Dan and Ali to the Canopy & Stars family. This beautiful new yurt is a great addition to the collection, with its wild wash experience!
21/12/2017
The Canopy & Stars Team
Reviews
Amazing! The yurt is so beautiful, has everything you need for a great glamping experience. The bath & shower were a great touch. So many beautiful walks on your doorstep. Would highly recommend
27/05/2024
Rebecca
A blissful, woodland retreat that offered solitude, peace and natural surroundings. We loved the comfy bed, crisp white bedding, the supplied robes, fresh flowers and.........everything!!
Dan was super helpful when we couldn't get the wooden hot tub to work (it leaked for some strange reason) and when the lock ceased on the yurt (there is an alan key hanging inside).
The huge roll top bath tub open on one side to the woodland became a daily treat as was sitting on the wicker settee to watch the wild deer and listen to the birdsong.
We took a walk directly from the yurt which proved longer than stated and involved quite a steep path, to the Lavender Bakehouse. Don't do what we did and walk back along the main road as the path runs out and it becomes a bit dangerous. There is an amazing walk along the canal path which is SO picturesque we'd recommend it.
I suffer with back issues but if I'd have been fitter we'd definitely have done more of the walks.
So idyllic, romantic and secluded we'd recommend it to any couple.
29/04/2024
Karen
Enjoyable, comfortable, well equipped yurt in beautiful peaceful and quiet surroundings
21/08/2023
Cheryl
The Yurt was set on a platform high in the forest. It was a beautiful peaceful setting but relatively easy to walk down through the valley to access the extensive network of walks. Very comfortable and cosy Yurt with a nice hot outdoor shower and great mood lighting. Cooking facilities great and I had everything I could possibly need
03/10/2022
Yvonne
What a fantastic weekend spent at Sapperton yurt! Really beautiful place nestled at the edge of the forest. Such a peaceful experience. We enjoyed the outdoor bathtub looking out into the forest, cooking on the fire, lying in the hammock, sitting in the hot tub under the stars and our regular fox visitor each evening.
Really sustainable way to holiday with lots of green products and very little energy/ water use.
Ali and Dan were super helpful and had thought of everything to ensure we had a relaxing stay.
Highly recommend the hampers and the granola is scrumptious.
Kids really loved being there too and we can’t wait to return!
05/08/2022
Kirsty
Our stay at Westley Farm was wonderful. Sapperton Yurt was tucked away in the trees, secluded from anyone else, a really peaceful little hideaway. The yurt itself was very comfortable and surprisingly big! The running hot and cold water was a treat and the horse box shower was amazing. It’s not often you get the chance to bathe in the woods too! The hot tub took a while to heat up but it was worth the wait. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and offered some good walks and country pubs. Ali and Dan were very helpful and our son was very excited to collect the eggs with Ali one morning. We had a lovely peaceful holiday and would highly recommend a stay at Westley Farm.
30/05/2022
Nina
A lovely glamming experience. Friendly host. Great location. Very peaceful. Great walks to a local pub and deli food shop. Very accessible.
27/05/2022
Clare
I stayed for four nights by myself at Sapperton Yurt. The instructions ahead of time from the owners were really clear and easy to follow. When I arrived the place was spotless and welcoming with all the outside lights making it look magical. The site was incredibly well appointed and very comfortable. Lots of great details that really made it special eg: fresh flowers, fresh herbs in the kitchen, lots of organic products, towels and robes - it was lovely.
11/10/2021
Alex
We had a wonderful, peaceful stay at Westley Farm.
04/10/2021
Tyler
beautiful secluded yurt, hidden in the trees. We LOVED the horse box bath, it was huge so we soaked ourselves together with views of the woodland with lots of wonderful smelling bubble bath. It was such a luxurious treat!
The yurt was beautiful as well, with rugs and blankets and very comfy bed and wood burner that kept us warm in the chilly evenings and mornings.
Also had a great kitchen with good selection of pots/pans/plates/cutlery etc and although it rained too much to eat outside or cook on the outside fire, we were able to create some delicious meals on the gas burners. Little extras such as a cup of beautiful fresh herbs, and a game of dominoes made the stay even more enjoyable.
27/09/2021
suzy
Had a lovely break here, the location was fantastic! secluded woodland with everything we needed in the kitchen and yurt. There was such attention to detail, fresh flowers, fresh herbs by the kitchen. The open air woodland bath was liberating!
A very special place.
Ali and Dan were fabulously warm hosts. Very much looking forward to our next visit.
27/08/2021
Zhenya
Fantastic stay in a very tranquil setting. We were concerned about having booked in a heatwave but the yurt was wonderfully placed under the trees with both sun and shade. The yurt was cool to sleep in and we slept soundly.
19/07/2021
Mrs
Sapperton yurt was an absolute gem, it was our first experience glamping and it exceed the expectation in every way! The yurt was bright and cosy, comfy beddings were provided for kids. Outdoor kitchen & decking area were my favourite, we managed to have our breakfast/dinner everyday outdoor during the stay and it was so nice & able to watch stars in comfy deck chairs at night. It's so close to Cotswold water park/nice farm shops which was a bonus and really nice food in the nearby pubs (2-5 min drive). Ali & Dan were really pleasant and informative, and thanks for Freshly laid eggs!
16/07/2021
Kelly
What a truly beautiful place. We absolutely loved it and will definitely be coming back. Being at one with nature - so so special especially after lockdown.
18/06/2021
Nicola
Lovely woodland break over half term. The kids attended Forest School in the nearby woodland and loved it so much they went back the next day! Lots of attention to detail in making the yurt special - fresh wild flowers, sheepskin rugs, fairy lights, equipment for cooking on an open fire, as well as on the gas hob.
31/05/2021
Debs
Awesome weekend break in a beautiful spot with brilliant facilities for yurt glamping!
30/04/2021
John
Great location, yurt was very comfortable and well equipped.
26/04/2021
Christine
We had the most wonderful break in this magical and tranquil setting, the perfect place to unwind after an incredibly stressful year. This is glamping at its best - the perfect place in a perfect space, and plenty of that - the yurt is warm and comfy, and we had our own private area of woods with massive deck, fire pit, hammock and the roll top bath in the horsebox is the ultimate in luxury. Loved every moment
23/04/2021
Pauline
We had an amazing time. The yurt, the location and the surrounding area were all beautiful.
30/09/2019
Nicola
We have just returned from a short break and I honestly cannot recommend this break highly enough!
The little details that Ali and Dan go to make all the difference.
We arrived early but that was no issue, we were welcomed to wonder the farm and admire the views and then shortly after we were shown to Sapperton Yurt where we were staying.
The Yurt is amazing; it’s equipped with everything you can think of and those little touches like flowers on the table and eggs, milk, sugar, coffee, tea all waiting along with the games and cards that are in the yurt, toiletries for the outside shower and bath, towels... there wasn’t anything that we needed to bring!
Waking up and sitting on the decking or listening to the birds and wildlife along with your morning coffee in the outside bath was just complete bliss!
Thank you so much Ali and Dan for just a wonderful break, we can’t wait to book again!
13/05/2019
Natasha
I had a wonderful time in the Sapperton yurt. I stayed 4nights ,the first 2 on my own which was so relaxing then was joined by my brother and daughter. The yurt was beautiful and the bath in the horse box a real treat. I would love to return one day.
17/09/2018
Anne
As a family of 4 with 2 boys aged 12 and 8 we had a fabulous time at Sapperton Yurt, we had so many new and lovly experiences and the yurt was so well equipped, better than our holiday lodge we stayed afterwards. It was so clean and the fact you almost have your own woodland, it was the best thing the boys had experienced, especially at night. A very comforting stay and we would highly recommend. Trek to and from the car with your stuff can be a bit hard going so make sure you have sensible footwear
10/08/2018
Christine
My happy place. Interesting and charming yurt set on a hill in a forest on a farm. Friendly hosts. Very cool outdoor kitchen. Memorable outdoor bath experience. Inside of yurt warm, cozy.
20/07/2018
Ian
Magical weekend for our family of 5. The yurt is beautifully presented and exceptionally well equipped. The setting is wonderful and the horsebox bath is such a fun feature... we couldn't get the children out of it!
29/06/2018
Sarsh
It was perfect. Complete privacy and time to ourselves. Ali and Dan were the perfect hosts.
18/06/2018
Valerie
We had a wonderful and relaxing break at the Sapperton Yurt. A wonderful mix of feeling off grid yet also luxurious
06/04/2018
Kylie
We're super excited to see the return of Westley Farm and welcoming Dan and Ali to the Canopy & Stars family. This beautiful new yurt is a great addition to the collection, with its wild wash experience!
Our weekly newsletter delivers a burst of green to your inbox. You'll be the first to find out about our hand-picked places to stay, receive some fantastic offers and gain an insight into the inner-workings of the collective Canopy & Stars brain (don't say we didn't warn you).
And, as ever, we promise never to share your details with anyone else.
We will never pass your personal information on to any third parties, which is why we don't ask you whether or not we need your permission to do so! Find out more about our Privacy Policy.
Thank you for signing up
One more thing, we need to confirm your email address just to make sure we only send our newsletter out to those who really want it.
To do this, please click the link in the confirmation email we just sent you.
Book with us in confidence knowing you won’t find that place cheaper elsewhere. All of the prices we display are set and matched by our Owners. (In this world of foreign currency, we do have to say 'subject to exchange rates' for some of our European places.)
What does ‘from price’ mean?
Our ‘from price’ is based on a four night stay in low season and designed to help you to compare different prices across our collection. Some of our Owners vary their nightly rates and check in days throughout the year, so it may differ from the rate quoted below the calendar. It is quite common (although by no means universal) for places to charge a little more in peak season or for shorter stays, to cover changeover costs. Consider booking longer stays during the cooler months if you’re looking for the lowest nightly rates.
Agency Terms & Conditions
Except where otherwise specified, we Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Company No 09088366) of Merchants House, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RW act only as an Agent in respect of all bookings we take and/or make on your behalf. As an Agent we act as an intermediary between you and the owner (‘’Owner’’) of the holiday accommodation (‘’Property’’) you will be staying in. We help to arrange reservations and bookings between you and the Owner and take payments from you on behalf of the Owner.
We are only arranging a contract between you and the Owner for hire of the Property and for any other services or arrangement you purchase from the Owner (the “Booking”). This means the legal contract for the Booking is between you and the Owner despite the fact that a payment for the Booking has been made to the Agent. Your contract for the Booking is not with Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Canopy & Stars).
Canopy & Stars is part of the Sawday’s family of companies, a majority employee owned business, 24% owned by a charitable trust and a B Corp. We accept no liability in relation to any contract you enter into in relation to Bookings or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with any Booking.
When making your Booking we will arrange for you to enter into a contract with the Owner, as detailed in clause 1.2 below. Your Booking is subject to these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other specific booking conditions of the relevant Owner(s) you contract with. The Owner’s booking conditions may limit and/or exclude the Owner’s liability to you.
You may decide to make more than one Booking at the same time. The price charged in total for more than one Booking will always equal the prices charged separately for each individual Booking. All Bookings are available to be purchased separately at the same price as they are when more than one Booking is made. This means that any multiple Bookings do not constitute a package as defined in the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.
By making a booking, you agree that:
- You have read these Agency Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them;
- The lead name on the Booking will be the person responsible for the Booking and shall be responsible for paying the deposit and the full price, for making any amendment and cancellation requests and for the payment of any additional charges. The lead name accepts these Terms & Conditions on behalf of all persons in the Booking;
- You consent to our use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy;
- You are over 18 years of age and where there may be age restrictions in place, you declare that you and all members of your party are of the appropriate age
The Canopy & Stars online booking system enables Guests to make Bookings 24 hours a day. To confirm your booking, you must pay a 25% deposit (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of your check in date) and the entire Booking will be subject to the cancellation policy as outlined in clause 2 below. The Canopy & Stars telephone booking line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. When using the online enquiry form, for those Properties without online booking, please allow 24 working hours for us to contact you by telephone to confirm the Booking. If we are unable to reach you by phone, we will attempt to contact you by email. We will contact you during Canopy & Stars working hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm). Online or email enquiries will be dealt with in the order they are received, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee reservation of your selected dates until the receipt of suitable payment. Therefore, if possible, we do recommend that you book on the Canopy & Stars website using the online booking system.
1. Booking and payments
1.1 In order to confirm your chosen Booking, you must pay a 25% non-refundable deposit as required (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of the date of your check-in). The deposit is non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.
1.2 Your Booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the Owner will exist when we receive payment of the deposit and send you a booking confirmation on the Owner’s behalf. This Booking confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours and will contain the details of your Booking and of payments made and due. If you have not received your Booking confirmation email within the specified time, please notify us as soon as possible by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk). Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. As we act only as booking Agent, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us.
1.3 Once the 25% deposit has been paid, the full balance payment will be due 10 weeks in advance of your check in. A reminder to pay your balance will be sent to you one week prior to this 10 week date, where applicable, by email. We automatically take the balance payment using the same card as used to make the deposit payment. It is your responsibility to advise us if we should use a different card and to contact us by telephone (0117 204 7830) to arrange for alternative payment method. If the automated balance payment does not successfully go through as there is a problem with your card, such as it is expiring, then we will contact you to try and take alternative payment. If you do not make any payment due to Canopy & Stars by the due date for payment and at the latest within 5 days of this date, then with regret, we will notify the Owner who will cancel your Booking and terminate their contract with you. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 2.3 and 2.4 below. Please note that if you have paid in a currency that is different to the original pricing, we will not be able to guarantee the same conversion rate that was used to convert the deposit payment.
1.4 Except where otherwise advised or stated in the booking conditions of the Owner concerned, all monies you pay to us for a Booking will be held on behalf of the Owner(s) concerned.
1.5 Credit Card payments are processed via Elavon who provide merchants services facilities to Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd.
2. Cancellation by You
2.1 If you have to, or want to cancel or amend your Booking, this request must be sent to us by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk) and will be considered and responded to within two working days of receipt. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your Booking prior to travel. Whilst we will always try to help, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met.
2.2 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your 25% deposit being forfeited. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking.
2.3 All bookings are non-amendable and non-refundable within 10 weeks of your check in date. If you need to cancel your booking within 10 weeks, the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellation should always be in writing to bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk.
2.4 If you need to cancel your booking at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, the 25% deposit will be forfeited. If the booking has been paid in full the balance will be returned to you, minus the 25% deposit. Refunds will be issued in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to book your stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used. Alternatively, if you paid in cash, your refund will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.
2.5 Cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.
2.6 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking, or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.3 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.
2.7 Cancellation insurance is available to purchase from many providers, but will be a third-party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for UK holidays and you must take out personal travel insurance for international holidays, including for illness and cancellation due to Covid-19. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment.
2.8 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.
3. Amendments to your booking, requested by you
3.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.3 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a £50 admin fee detailed in clause 2.5 above.
3.2 If we can fulfil your request to amend your booking, any differences in price as a result of the amendment, will be paid by you in the case of an increase and refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price, e.g. amending your booking from low season to high season.
3.3 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered. The credit can only apply to a stay at the same space as originally booked.
3.3.1 If a date swap is offered, then the Agency Booking Terms and Conditions applied at the time of your original booking will still apply. Therefore, if your date was swapped within 10 weeks of the original check in date, the 10 week cancellation policy set out in clause 2.3 applies to your new stay, even if the new check in date is beyond 10 weeks.
4. Refunds
If a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.
5. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment for any reason. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.
6. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner
We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
7. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control
An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 22). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
8. Complaints & Procedure
We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, if you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the problem at the time. If you do not follow this procedure, there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that the amount of compensation you may be entitled to, may be reduced or negated.
Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk. We will aim to respond within 1 working day to acknowledge your email. We will then review your feedback and investigate the complaint. This may involve discussing your concerns with the owner, revising the website listing for inaccuracies, and reviewing previous guest feedback and internal inspection notes. This process can take time to complete, so please allow approx. 7 working days for a final response.
We also welcome you to fill in our feedback survey which will be sent to you via email the day after you check out. It is important for us to gather as much information as possible about the experiences our guests are having. This is what helps us support our Owner in fulfilling their potential and identifying if anything could be improved.
9. Our Responsibility for your Booking
Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.
10. Your Responsibilities
10.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.
10.2 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners may also require a damage deposit. If so, this information will be provided on the website place page under ‘essentials’.
10.3 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11. Pets
11.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.
11.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.
11.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a property.
11.5 We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property, livestock or vegetation during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
13.1 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
13.2 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, you must contact Canopy & Stars prior to confirming your booking.
14. Group Bookings
Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.
15. Pricing
15.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.
15.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.
16. Information & Accuracy
The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:
(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you
OR
(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded
OR
(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.
17. VAT
Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars may adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
18. Visa, passport and health requirements
Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the international Booking. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
20. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
21. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
22. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control
If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.
Thank you for wading through all the very boring, but very important stuff above.
Now the outdoors is calling, so go and get wild in nature!
Amazing! The yurt is so beautiful, has everything you need for a great glamping experience. The bath & shower were a great touch. So many beautiful walks on your doorstep. Would highly recommend
27/05/2024