Geodesic Dome for a Glamping Getaway near Foret de Chabrieres, France

This geodesic dome is located on an idyllic smallholding near Foret de Chabrieres, France, and can accommodate four guests for a glamping getaway to the countryside of La Creuse. Shaded by chestnut trees, the dome contains an open-plan living and sleeping space in which guests will find a king-size bed, two twin-size beds, a sofa, and an armchair. Crisp cotton sheets are provided, along with plenty of pillows and blankets. A wall full of windows allows guests to enjoy panoramic views of their bucolic surroundings, while a wood-burning stove enables them to stay warm and cozy in the winter.

Outside, guests will find a private deck with a pair of canvas chairs and a wood-burning, Japanese-style hot tub filled with chemical-free water, shaded by a boulder, and positioned to allow guests to enjoy views of the sunset across the surrounding valley.

Along with the dome, guests will enjoy private access to a full bathroom in which they will find a shower, a toilet, and a sink, along with towels, toiletries, and a hairdryer. Guests will also enjoy shared access to the site's hammocks, a parking area, a west-facing dining area, a summer kitchen with a Kadia (a traditional Indian cooking bowl), and a communal kitchen. The latter is fully equipped with a double oven with a grill, a microwave, a four-burner stove, and an integrated fridge/freezer, along with a dining table with chairs, a television/radio, and Wi-Fi.

At the dome, guests will find a private deck with a wood-fired hot tub that is made out of natural materials and filled with chemical-free water. Guests will also enjoy access to full, private bathroom in which they will find a shower, a toilet, and a sink, along with towels, toiletries, and a hairdryer.

With one other dome, guests will enjoy shared access to the site's hammocks, a parking area, and a communal kitchen, which is fully equipped with a double oven with a grill, a microwave, a four-burner stove, and an integrated fridge/freezer. In the kitchen, guests will also find a dining table with chairs, a television/radio, and Wi-Fi. The kitchen is stocked with basic condiments, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and cleaning implements, and each dome comes with its own crockery, cutlery, and glassware.

In addition to the communal kitchen and dining table mentioned above, there is also an additional summer kitchen and a west-facing dining area from which guests can enjoy views of the sunset and a summer kitchen. Shaded by three stone walls, the kitchen features reclaimed granite worktops, a cool box, a drinks area, a small sink, compost bins, a four-burner stove, and a Kadia (a traditional Indian cooking bowl), which includes a tripod and grills for open-flame cooking.

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