Thrilling treehouse hotels around the world for a tip-top stay

Spend a peaceful night sleeping beneath the stars within a canopy of trees at Hotel Chewton Glen. There are four types of treehouse available: studio suites, loft suites, hideaway suites and the Yews – the newest and most private option, tucked away in its own glade. Inside the Yews, 35 feet off the ground, you’ll find rustic interiors defined by an earthy palette of olive greens and charcoal greys. Relax on a chaise lounge beneath a tartan blanket before a crackling wood-burning fire, or watch the sun set from your balcony with a crisp glass of prosecco. Carry your bubbles into your bathroom and soak in the freestanding bath while taking in views of the leafy forest.

Dinner-time can be as social or secluded as you like. A breakfast hamper delivered daily gets mornings off to the right start with warm, flaky pastries, refreshing orange juice and soft bread with preserves. There’s also a kitchen in the treehouse, where you can whip up your own romantic creations like chocolate fondue or make the most of local produce, such as rich venison or creamy Winchester cheese. In the elegant Dining Room restaurant, bold pops of chartreuse mirror the botanical beauty outside. None of the ingredients on offer have travelled more than 100 yards from the hotel’s kitchen garden, and are used to create delectable dishes like tender asparagus served with crispy scotch eggs, complete with runny yolks.

If you’re craving some pampering, make your final stop the award-winning spa. Take a dip in the indoor pool, which has been inspired by a traditional Roman bathhouse with its stately columns and blue sky ceiling fresco. Let your worries melt away in the outdoor hot tub or choose from one of 50 treatments in one of the candlelit couple’s therapy rooms; indulge in a bespoke warm oil massage or Oskia glow facial. Alternatively, why not relax in the serene, lightly scented aromatherapy sauna?

The Fish Hotel takes the ideal of a rustic country retreat and upgrades it with minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired interiors and luxurious features like wood-burning stoves and wraparound decking. Among its selection of houses and huts dotted against a hillside, you’ll find secret treetop havens that look like they’ve sprung straight out of a children’s story – all rustic rope bridges and curved shapes. There are three to choose from, all of which offer spectacular views through the leafy canopy. Oak stretches from floor to ceiling for a cosy and inviting feel, while the decoration keeps things pared back with industrial-inspired copper light features and a palette of taupes and greys.

It’s the luxurious little details that make all of the difference at the Fish Hotel treehouses. Underfloor heating is cosy for chilly toes, especially after a long walk, while Nespresso machines make getting up in the morning just a touch easier. Your bathroom, flooded with natural light, is covered in stylish grey tiles with the contrast of wooden cabinets and ornate metal mirrors creating an eclectic feel. Wrap up in an ultra-soft bathrobe before slipping into your outdoor hot tub, lit by copper lanterns, with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc from the mini bar to watch the sunset over the forest.

Spend your mornings on the outdoor decking, watching warm light filter through the trees and sipping coffee while the birds sing. Take a treetop adventure on the swinging rope bridges, or journey 25 minutes to the lively area of Stratford for a peaceful row along the River Avon, followed by an al-fresco lunch on the scenic banks. Closer to your treetop home, the hotel’s informal restaurant, Hook, showcases the local seafood. Here, you can treat your tastebuds with dishes like fragrant crab risotto, spiced with ginger and balanced with lime leaf or delicate, hand-dived scallops with peppery fennel sausage.

Nestled within the broad branches of a sycamore tree that’s more than 150 years old sits the largest treehouse in Europe. Inside, plenty of luxurious features await – your round living room is decorated with soft textures such as shag rugs and plushly upholstered sofas and armchairs, as well as whimsical woodland touches like rustic high-backed wooden chairs and a table carved straight from a tree trunk. Meanwhile, a circular bath, a fridge and a microwave mean you can be totally self-sufficient. The bedroom offers an unforgettable experience with its seven-foot rounded bed and a glass ceiling that allows you to watch the stars shimmer above your head. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a flicker of the fabled northern lights.

Make time in your itinerary to visit Ackergill Tower‘s restaurant, located in this historic property’s Great Hall – think wood-panelled walls and traditional trestle tables bathed in candlelight. Proceedings are given a distinctly Scottish theme by a Highland pipe band and local ingredients. Begin with fare such as delicate smoked salmon served with bold horseradish cream and fresh greens before moving onto tender striploin of beef with creamy potato fondant and a rich port jus. Round off your meal with a board of classic Scottish cheeses such as Dunsyre Blue and perhaps a wee dram.

Spend an afternoon exploring 15th-century Ackergill Tower and its 3,000 private acres that include intriguing woodlands. After a brisk coastal walk (just steps from the hotel) stop in at the Smuggler’s Inn, the hotel’s very own pub. Tartan wallpaper, a roaring fire and sumptuous leather armchairs create an intimate and cosy atmosphere that’s the ideal antidote for a chilly afternoon. Take the opportunity to sample some local beverages, from Pulteney whisky to Northern Light Ale, which is ripe for enjoying alongside the hearty Smuggler’s beef burger.

Escape to a lake at this selection of luxurious lodges and a 5-star treehouse perched on the banks of the placid Lake Cleveleymere. The relaxing tree-house haven is enveloped by an acre of majestic woodland in the heart of the lush Lancashire countryside. Take a trip out on the peaceful water of the lake with your own private boat – you can also use the hotel kayaks and pedal boats. On your return, take a short stroll back to your treehouse via the rustic rope bridge and unwind by soaking in the large, roll-top bath. Make the most of the evening and grill some salty halloumi and fresh prawns on the brick barbecue for an al-fresco dinner as the sun sets.

The treehouse interiors take their spectacular rural setting as inspiration: expect vivid splashes of green and plenty of natural wood, which makes for a warm and welcoming feel. Similarly, tree prints on cushions and curtains create a magical botanical ambience. Spend evenings exploring a menu of Italian, Chinese and British restaurants in the local market town of Garstang, which is 10 minute drive away. Or, savour a peaceful dinner at home in your treehouse by cooking up Lancashire favourites like satisfying hotpot or traditional black pudding – the bespoke Miele kitchen makes cooking a real pleasure. You’ll also be presented with thoughtful treats on arrival such as fresh eggs from the site’s chickens, prosecco and chocolate to start you off.

There are plenty of outdoor activities to try, too. In the daytime, you can explore the tree-house’s magical rural setting by taking winding woodland walks (don’t worry, there are wellies at the lodge in case of wet days) or hopping on to mountain bikes. There’s also a nine-hole mini golf course if you feel like getting competitive, and a ping pong table for after-dinner games. Embrace a camp-side atmosphere by toasting marshmallows over your own fire pit, and watching the smoke float up to the stars.

At the Treehotel in northern Sweden, one architectural masterpiece tops the next. The pods take the shape of a UFO spaceship and you will definitely feel like you are in a different world, with the forest and the untouched nature on four-sides. The treehouse is reached by a retractable ladder and once in you can pull up the ladder and have complete privacy!

Even in the middle of the forest, the hotel is super luxurious. The spacious tree houses, not only offer a stunning panoramic view, they are all equipped with ultra comfortable beds, toilets and internet. If you can bring yourself to leave your room, walk through the fairytale forests of Swedish Lapland, get the adrenaline kick of water rafting, let yourself be dragged by snow dogs through the romantic winter landscape and marvel at a romantic candle dinner under the open sky the nocturnal Northern Lights.

Check in and look up! Because with an 18-meter-high tower house and cliff houses hovering above the old quarry pond, the Baumhaus Lodge Schrems awaits you with absolute “highlights” – in the truest sense of the word. Whichever accommodation you choose, this is an adults-only hotel and amidst mysterious forests and babbling brooks, you feel infinitely free, relaxed and carefree.

Enjoy undisturbed togetherness with your better half at a freshly served breakfast on your spacious terrace. Even if you leave the spectacular views in and over the treetops with a heavy heart behind you, you should definitely take the time to explore the grounds and moor pond, or visit the Nature Park Center UnterWasserTeich in Schrems.

You’ll feel like Tarzan and Jane as you look out from your tree-house suite, on stilts, high in the treetops to the picturesque jungle surrounding Tsala Treetop Lodge. As the name implies, you live here “on the tops of the trees” and almost have the feeling of floating above the forest. And best of all, not a single tree had to be felled for these magical lodges.

In the mornings, you will not trust your eyes as you look out onto the breathtaking scenery of the Garden Route Nature Park. Between jungles and the golden beaches of the Indian Ocean, you can splash around in the private infinity pool of your luxury lodge, power up for water sports or marvel at South Africa’s longest suspension bridge nearby. For especially relaxing moments for two treat yourself to a soothing massage on your own terrace and let yourself be pampered from head to toe in the treetops. You can also spend the night together in front of an open outdoor fireplace – pure romance!

In the midst of lush forests and with spectacular views of the sea awaits you the Keemala, a luxury resort of idyllic extra class. Here you live in two-storey, nearly 170 square meters large tree houses or in an exclusive villa, which perched like a bird’s nest in the treetops. The wellness offer is also outrageous: Have you ever tried a regent tropic therapy or got new energy with Reiki?

Water enthusiasts get their money’s worth: with rain shower, outdoor shower, free-standing luxury bathtub and private pool you are well equipped in your villa. If that’s still not enough for you, let your soul dangle on one of the paradise sandy beaches near you. Here you can snorkel, surf and splash to your heart’s content. Do you prefer to stay ashore? Then let yourself be enchanted by the smell of fresh spices in local markets and stroll leisurely through the winding streets of Phuket’s old town.