Yurts in Cyprus: A unique off-grid B&B

Set high in the hills in a rural valley just outside Simou village in Paphos sits Yurts in Cyprus; a unique sustainable and off-grid ecological Bed and Breakfast.

The project houses 3 authentic Mongolian Yurts as well as a newly built wooden cabin and is open all year round, popular with families, couples, small groups as well as individual travellers alike. It is also a pet friendly property, one of few in Cyprus and “welcomes well-behaved dogs!”

According to the B&B’s official site, "Yurts in Cyprus" was founded by Pawel Sikorski in 2013 and he has since watched it develop beyond his wildest dreams. "People often ask me how I came up with this idea. When you're a child you're free to create magical places - dens, tree houses, secret hideaways... The Yurts are pretty much about that. I wanted to create a space for people to connect to themselves. I turned that vision into an ecological B&B lifestyle business so people don't think I'm crazy when I go to the village coffee shop," he said.

Pawel, who is originally from Poland and moved to Cyprus in 2009, is committed to ensuring that Yurts in Cyprus is a sustainable, off-grid project that makes travel and living sustainable. He runs it off an ongoing permaculture design, with its own electricity generation and a grey water system in place.

And he said he is working to develop this love of nature further in hopes to be able to translate this knowledge into a creative educational and resource centre in the future.

Yurts in Cyprus has an established event venue space that is regularly used for concerts, workshops, yoga, festivals and seminars, while it also has a host of activities available for guests; included guided dog walks with Shukra. " We have different routes stored on a hand held GPS, but apparently Shukra is more fun to follow."

Shukra, the friendly guide dog

“​However, we find the delight arises from the peace, tranquillity, nature and abundant space that we are surrounded by so that you can pause and take some time out from daily life and enjoy quality time with your loved one(s) or individually - away from the distractions of daily life,” the company says.

Evretou Reservoir, which is right on the site's "doorstep"

​Pawel 's love in running a sustainable business is to hopefully inspire others in making the shift towards a more environmentally friendly home or work area and forging a deeper connection to the healing benefits of nature.

Each yurt is elegantly furnished and has its own private shower and toilet outside. All three Yurts are ethically sourced from workshops in Mongolia which promote Fair Trade Practices and ensure a 'clean' supply chain of all materials. Each Yurt is comprised of authentic materials detailing the original process of construction. ​

Each Yurt is attractively spaced out - approx. 50m-80m apart - to allow maximum privacy for guests to unwind, relax and connect with themselves whilst taking in the breath-taking views across the valley.

​The Yurts have their own private deck or patio with its own hammock, offer tea and coffee making facilities, as well as complimentary water refillable bottles for you. “Please don't bring your plastic to us!”

Every Yurt has its own wood burner and ample wood is stocked, while during the summer months, the "natural" air conditioning is all that’s required. ​

Nearby stream

Accommodation is offered in three yurts: Nasu, Engke and Qadan, as well as “The Wooden Cabin”.

Nasu, which translates to "Long Life" in Mongolian, is the closest to the entrance and has a large wooden balcony facing the sunset. It is one of two family yurts with two single futons available for single use and a king size bed, sleeping four in total.

​Engke, also a family yurt, translates to "Peaceful" and offers the most seclusion in its set back location with a stone patio facing the gorge. A small waterfall nearby creates a soothing sound of cascading water in the winter.

​Qadan, placed at the bottom of the land, means "Cliff", aptly named as it sits right above a ravine which abundantly flows with water in winter. Qadan sleeps two people in its king size bed.

Koliba, which means "Wooden Shelter" in many languages, sits at the highest point on the land and is a self-contained cabin that sleeps up to four. Adults sleep in its king size bed whilst children climb up to a mezzanine level above and share a double bed. Koliba, also benefiting from its private shower and toilet outside, has a large decked patio overlooking the mountains and the Yurts. There is a small kitchenette for light cooking, refrigerator and wood burner. Koliba is a beautifully crafted wooden cabin, 100% hand made on site by us.

For more information, visit https://www.yurtsincyprus.com/