Nestled near the village of Coleford in the Forest of Dean is a new concept in camping or even self-catering accommodation – the Dome Garden.
Looking like something akin to mini versions of the Eden Project, the Geodesic domes are designed as self-contained units, each one being 24ft in diameter and fitted with all the facilities you are likely to need. The domes can comfortably take a family of four or five, or even six at a max, or could be simply a romantic retreat for two.
Each dome includes a wood burning stove, chunky beds, linen, solid floors and bean bags. There is a little covered kitchen area outside with a fridge along with an en-suite shower room and toilet. Currently there is only one disabled access dome with wide doorways, flat access, disabled loo and a wheel-in shower.
The term eco-friendly is bounced around a lot these days and can mean anything from organic breakfast cereal to earth toilets, but luckily the Dome Garden have taken a more sensible approach and integrated clever features without compromising the comfort. For example excess heat rising to the top of the dome is captured and funnelled down by solar fans into recycled glass boxes where it will then release overnight keeping the dome warm.
So if you’re looking for a camping or self-catering experience but don’t fancy sitting in a cold tent and running across a field to the showers, then the Dome Garden might be right up your street.
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Attractions around Gloucester (nearby town)
Attractions in Coleford (location of the domes)
Self-catering in Coleford
Campsites in Coleford
