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Our Best Luxury Treehouse Stays

19 July 2023

Gone are the days of shimmying up garden trees (ruining our clothes in the process!) to reach the humble, home-made havens we loved as carefree kids.

While the idea of living in a treehouse still feels as fun and freeing as it did back then, when you choose one for a holiday you might find it’s had something of an upgrade. Think sumptuous hot tubs, ‘proper’ flushing loos, and scenic decking that makes you feel at one with nature.

In fact, spending quality time amongst the whispering leaves can be infused with so much luxury, that you may never want to come back down to Earth!

Many luxury treehouses are completely bespoke, such as the adults-only haven crafted by BBC2’s former ‘wood mentor’ and a RIBA award-winner. Decked in a striking camouflage design and nestled in rural Dorset, delights include a wood-fired pizza oven and a comfy day bed in prime viewing-position.

Meanwhile, Scandi-inspired design is the order of the day in the historic Cornish village of Gweek, where you’ll find dog-friendly tree-treats that come with a Dutch loveseat hot tub and a private garden.

Then there’s the Belfast Telegraph-featured whirlpool bathtubs you’ll find at the soaring, glass-fronted lodges set by the pristine golden sands of Benone Strand – a filming location for Game of Thrones, no less!

Browse our full treehouse collection here.

Author: Nina Jervis
Main image: Dazzle Treehouse | Dorset

Dazzle Treehouse

Holditch, Dorset, England
A distinctive, design-led RIBA award-winning treehouse - complete with hot tub - inspired by warship camouflage, expertly crafted and blissfully secluded on an adults-only site in rural Dorset.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£395 /night

Yggdrasil Treehouse

Morebath, Devon, England
A magical Scandi-style treehouse-for-two, complete with its very own fairy-lit hot tub, dreamily surrounded by pure Devon nature that's achingly close to Exmoor.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£315 / night

Ty'r Onnen Treehouse

Talybont, Ceredigion, Wales
A gorgeously grown-up treetop bolthole for two, romantically secluded amongst enchanting Ceredigion countryside.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£176 / night

Pickwell Manor Tree Houses

Georgeham, Devon, England
A romantic, bespoke-crafted Devon treetop retreat, with soothing views from the comfort of your pillow.
Bedrooms: 1 per treehouse
Sleeps: 2 per treehouse
From
£190 / night

Glenshee Treehouses

Glenshee, Perthshire, Scotland
Two sumptuous, architect-designed treehouses secluded on the edge of Scotland's stunning Cairngorms National Park.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 2
From
£220 / night

Pedras Salgadas Park

Trás-os-Montes, North Portugal
Architect-designed treehouses and eco-houses, set within a magical century-old spa and nature park in northern Portugal.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per house
Sleeps: Varies
From
£170 / night

Beacon Hill Farm Luxury Treehouse

Morpeth, Northumberland, England
A sleek, stylish and contemporary retreat set on an award-winning farmland estate, with unspoilt Northumberland country views and an indulgent spa just an amble away.  
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£525

Nymetwood Treehouses

Crediton, Devon, England
Sumptuous Scandi-inspired hideaways with al fresco copper bathtubs, secluded amongst acres of Devon woodland, meadow, and apple orchard, with idyllic views over Dartmoor.
Bedrooms: 1 per treehouse
Sleeps: 2 per treehouse
From
£250 / night

Wolf Wood Treehouses

Bratton Clovelly, Devon, England
Come and live the high life, in a luxury hand-built treehouse, beautifully nestled amongst soothing Devon woodland.
Bedrooms: 1 per treehouse
Sleeps: 2 per treehouse
From
£285 / night

Kosel Treehouses

Helston, Cornwall, England
Two distinctive and lovingly hand-crafted retreats, one dog-friendly and one boasting a sumptuous log-fired hot tub, both gloriously secluded in a picture-perfect Cornish waterside village.
Bedrooms: 1 per treehouse
Sleeps: 2 per treehouse
From
£198/ night

TreeHouse Villas

Koh Yao Noi, Phang Nga, Thailand
One of Thailand's best kept secrets, TreeHouse Villas is a true island paradise. Escape to nature on an unspoiled island and savour every second of this astounding accommodation.
Bedrooms: 1 per villa
Sleeps: 2 per villa
From
£335 / night

Keemala

Kamala, Phuket, Thailand
Escape to paradise at Keemala - a tropical wonderland of magical pool villas, spa indulgences, gastronomic experiences and a total immersion in Thai culture.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per villa
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per villa
From
£360 / night

The Treehouses at Lanrick

Doune, Perthshire, Scotland
Five sumptuous, eco-friendly tree-treats with idyllic riverside views and a woodland sauna, magically nestled on the borders of the Trossachs National Park.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 2 (+2) per treehouse
From
£240 / night

The Quist

Brinsop, Herefordshire, England
A luxurious, off-grid tree-scape with designer interiors and a Swedish wood-fired hot tub, secluded on a scenic hilltop amidst a private, 800-acre estate in rural Herefordshire.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£350 / night

The Hudnalls Hideout

Nr St Briavels, Gloucestershire, England
An ultra-luxurious, design-led and TV-featured treehouse-for-two, deliciously secluded amongst private woodland in the beautiful Wye Valley.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£400 /night

Cedar Hollow@The Oaks

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Relive your favourite childhood fairytales in an enchanting Oxfordshire treehouse with Narnia right on the doorstep.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
From
£150 / night

Clowance Treehouse

Camborne, Cornwall, England
A sumptuous treehouse retreat with outstanding green views, set within an historic Cornish country estate.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£1575 / week

Liberty

Finstock, Oxfordshire, England
A cutting-edge, eco-friendly treehouse where everyone is welcome, nestled amongst the rustling leaves on a friendly, purpose-built site in rural Oxfordshire.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£290 / night

Acre Baja Treehouses

Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Rest your head amongst the Mexican palms in your private, frills-definitely-included jungle oasis.
Bedrooms: 12 Treehouses
Sleeps: 2
From
£225 / night

Robin's Nest

Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, England
The ultimate couple's tree-scape, complete with an outdoor bathtub, luxuriously secluded around a shimmering lake on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£209 / night

Pinwheel Treehouse

Holditch, Dorset, England
An adults-only, master-crafted RIBA award-winning treehouse, complete with an al fresco hot tub and wood-fired pizza oven, beautifully secluded on an exclusive site in rural Dorset.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£395 /night

The Apple Treehouse

Taunton, Somerset, England
Live the high life in an enchanting family holiday home, luxuriously nestled within lush trees on fresh Somerset farmland.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£645 3/4 nts

Will's Tree House

Upper Tysoe, Warwickshire, England
Architect-designed luxury amongst the leaves, set on a working farm in a Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Bedrooms: Studio
Sleeps: 4
From
£255 / night

Tinkers Treehouse

Ticehurst, East Sussex, England
Retreat to Tinkers Treehouse, a luxuriously romantic treetop hideaway, privately nestled in the rustling East Sussex leaves.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£180 /night

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