Imagine a hotel room floating away in a bubble and landing in the Kent countryside and you begin to get the idea of the glamping site, Luna Domes. Its six geodesic domes offer hotel-style comfort inside, with a raised deck and hot tub outside. And it all overlooks the rolling fields and woodland of the High Weald. It’s a perfect backdrop for alfresco breakfasts, invigorating walks, and peaceful time spent outdoors.
Although there are six domes here, you wouldn’t know it. Each enjoys its own setting and a location at least 100 metres from every other. These are very much private getaways and work just as well for couples as they do for a family of four, thanks to clever interior design. The dome is your bedroom, with well-made beds, a toasty log burner, a hairdryer in the dressing area, and a coffee machine in the little kitchenette. Your bathroom is en deck rather than en suite but it’s only a few steps away. It’s private and it’s heated, with toiletries, robes and embroidered towels all provided. There’s even a shaving point.
The domes are nestled in the grounds of Hoath House, an old Kentish manor. It’s an appropriate setting; this area is awash with historic houses, providing plenty of places to visit. Once you’ve finished exploring the gardens and the 20-acre woodland, you could head over to Anne Boleyn’s moated childhood home, Hever Castle. It’s a 30-minute walk or a five-minute drive away. Penshurst Place, once a hunting lodge owned by her husband, King Henry VIII, is only a few minutes’ further. It’s no wonder that one of the nearby pubs is named after the notorious king. It’s not the closest, mind. That one, The Rocks, is just a short walk from the glamping site. Not that you need to leave your dome for good food. A rural version of room service is available: Think fresh produce, straight from the local farm shop, ready and waiting in the dome when you arrive.