If your garden needs a spruce, we've got just the thing: an igloo dome.
Garden furniture is one thing, but these stunning domes are true standout pieces guaranteed to make your guests envious – and give you a place to relax and unwind.
The portable domes are made from PVC, and are weatherproof, making them the perfect place to sit and chill with a book or a glass of wine.
At £849, they're more pricey than your average garden buy – but considering they can be used as a conservatory, gazebo, greenhouse, or outdoor storage space, we'd say they're worth every penny.
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Garden Igloo the garden igloo 360 dome with pvc weatherproof cover
Garden Igloo the garden igloo 360 dome with pvc weatherproof cover
The domes can hold up to eight people, and can be used in all seasons. Plus, they're "rust and rot free" as well as "wind resistant, water resistant and snow proof", in case you'd rather leave it up constantly.
The brand explains: "The internal temperature proves a little warm during the heat of the day, simply open the windows and door for a cooling self-ventilating breeze. In the winter, the dome retains heat and is the ideal cosy retreat or protective quarters for your potted plants."
Sounds ideal – and shoppers are convinced, too. The dome has impressive reviews on Amazon, with one buyer writing: "It hasn’t rained yet so I can’t say for how weatherproof it is, but it looks great, I am very happy with it and it wasn’t difficult to erect all on my own either."
Another explained: "This is awesome. Big enough to house our lay z spa , two garden chairs and coffee table."
Anyone else considering investing?
12 brilliant garden games for kids
Giant snakes and ladders game
BUY NOW Wayfair, £47.99
What's better than a game of snakes and ladders? A giant version in the garden, of course. Players become the counters on a 300cm square PVC mat as you work your way around the board, avoiding snakes and trying to get on ladders. Comes with a giant inflatable dice and pegs to keep the mat in place.
Ridley's Hook a Duck
BUY NOW Ruby Blu, £17.95
Have all the fun of the fair with this easy-to-play and fun old-fashioned game. Hook as many ducks as you can and maybe throw in a packet of sweets for the winner. Perfect family fun for all ages.
Beach bats monteverde
BUY NOW Flo and Joe, £25
Shhh! We'll let you into a little secret: you don't have to be at the beach to enjoy 'beach' bat and ball. It's just as fun in the back garden, and kids and adults alike can join in. Bonus? It's perfect for holidays, too, of course.
Traditional garden games tug of war game
BUY NOW Argos, £24.99
A good traditional game of tug of war is a great way to promote communication and teamwork - not to mention brilliant fun when you pull the other team over the line. The best bit? The adults can carry on the game when the kids have gone to bed.
Sack racing game
BUY NOW Wayfair, £35.99
Create your own 'sports day' right at home with this hilarious sack racing game. Get the kids to see if they can beat mum and dad in colourful sacks with funny names like Fireball, Dozy, Mad Dog, Fever and Wired.
Malibu ring toss
BUY NOW Sunnylife, £25
Fun for kids of all ages, this colourful ring toss game tests hand/eye co-ordination by seeing who can get the rope rings over the poles, and whoever gets the most points out of three goes wins. One you can play over and over again.
Chad valley outdoor wooden tension tower game
BUY NOW Argos, £21.50
Test the whole family's nerve with an exciting outdoor building block game. Create the tower and then up to five people can take it in turns to carefully remove a block - all the time trying not to be the one that sends the whole thing tumbling down!
Tin can alley game
BUY NOW Rex London, £19.95
We love a kids' game that actually looks cool, too. This vintage-style tin can alley set is perfect for summer garden fun and kids' parties. The aim of the game? Knock 'em all down. Comes with three bean bags and 1o retro 'shop products' ideal for playing supermarkets with afterwards.
Target toss game set
BUY NOW Wayfair, £22.99
Aim, set and match! This fun throwing game sees the kids using one of three balls to hurl at a giant inflatable target. The balls will stick to the target and whoever gets the most points wins. As well as being brilliant for your own back garden, it's a great game to take away or round to somebody else's party as it's lightweight and compact when deflated.
Giant dominos
BUY NOW Sunnylife, £45
This classic game gets a brightly-coloured, super-sized makeover perfect for the garden. It comes with 28 pretty pieces that'll keep the kids entertained for hours.
Kipsta BA 100 Kids' Baseball Set
BUY NOW Decathlon, £19.99
There's not many kids that don't love a game of rounders. Getting hit with the ball? Not so much. This set is created with a foam bat and balls so there's reduced risk of tears in the event of a strike in the wrong place.
Get knotted game
BUY NOW Wayfair, £45.99
What adult child wouldn't love a giant game of garden Twister? Just throw the giant dice and see what part of your body to place on which flower. It's daft, silly and loads of fun.
