Forget the traditional four-walled hotel room getaway this autumn and branch out on something extra special. From luxurious eco-lodges to awe-inspiring timber hideaways, discover ten of the best and most memorable UK treehouse luxury stays
1 The Looking Glass, East Sussex
Featured on Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, soak up nature in an award-winning lodge and your own exclusive woodland oasis in this East Sussex hideaway. Located just an hour away from London, set within an ancient woodland in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, ditch reality and discover the biophilically designed eco-lodge instead.
Christened the Looking Glass Lodge due to the full height electrochromic panoramic windows, guests can immerse themselves in nature, reduce stress levels and increase wellbeing in luxurious surroundings. It’s a perfect hideout for couples seeking a unique space to unwind, or a solo traveller seeking peaceful seclusion. Enjoy wildlife spotting as you walk through surrounding woodland, discover the local area, or simply relax on the deck and snuggle up by the wood burner.
For the wellness worshippers, optional extras include personalised woodland yoga session with yogamakesyouhappy as well a Hastings Home Spa masseuse, who will deliver treatments in the comfort of the lodge for total relaxation.
How: Find out more and make a booking via lookingglasslodge.co.uk
Sleeps: 2
Where: East Sussex
2 Wolf Wood Spa Treehouse, Devon
Stylishly curated and designed to connect you to nature in five-star comfort, experience life in the treetops as this slice of Devon-based paradise. Enjoy the luxe benefits of a luxury outdoor sauna and hot tub, where you can stargaze from your lofty nest. Expansive windows throughout offer amazing views over the woodland valley, where you can survey your surrounding kingdom, cuppa’ in hand.
Situated at the far end of Wolf Wood and accessed by a private track, the treehouse has sensational views over the woodland valley and on to the tors of Dartmoor. Laid out over three interlinked living spaces, this unique treehouse is designed to give you a fully immersive experience of this tranquil environment, with all the comforts of a five-star hotel. Switch off and soak up the ambience instead – by the time you return home, it’ll be impossible to remember what an email even looks like.
Where: Devon
Sleeps: 2
Wallet: From £375 per night
How: Find out more and make a booking via coolstays.com
3 Leckie Treehouses, Scotland
Pack the kilt and head to Stirling, Scotland for a sensational break amongst some of the UK’s most beautiful nature. Stylishly furnished in materials and colours sympathetic to your surroundings, this treehouse stay comes complete with a outdoor dining area and a luxurious copper bathtub where you can soak amongst the treetops.
Ideal for settling you in, guests can enjoy a welcome pack from the local farm shop filled with fresh bread, milk, eggs, butter, jam and teabags. Situated at the foot of the Gargunnock Hills in Stirlingshire, Leckie Estate is one of the few spots in Scotland from which you can grab an eyeful of Loch Lomond, Edinburgh and Stirling in one place. Made largely from timber grown on the estate and meticulously designed to be of minimum impact on the environment, each of the treehouses has a unique design and concept to offer four individual hideaways with something to suit everyone. Nature has never looked so sophisticated.
Where: Stirling, Scotland
Sleeps: 2-6
Wallet: From £240 per night
How: Find out more and make a booking via coolstays.com
4 Black Cap at Nymetwood Treehouse, Devon
Style meets serenity with this inspiring getaway. When it’s time to press the escape button on busy lives, head to these spectacular timber treehouses for a relaxing and luxurious trip to recharge and refresh. They are found at the end of a private track which winds through pretty Devon countryside and leads visitors to the spectacular wooden treehouses which sit organically amongst a wooded copse.
Beautifully designed to compliment the surrounding environment these delightful houses will instantly delight and inspire. The houses are reached via a decked walkway which climbs through the trees to the entrance. Built entirely from timber, jaws will drop when guests step inside the double height open plan kitchen and living area. Light streams in through the wall of windows which offer views of the tree canopy and across the fields beyond whilst illuminating this spacious area with natural light. Oh, and did we mention the beautiful outdoor copper bathtub?
Where: Devon
Sleeps: 4
Wallet: From £250 per night
How: Find out more and make a booking via coolstays.com
5 Henlle Hall Woodland Lodges, Shropshire
Ideal for a base when exploring the local area’s array of beautiful attractions, Henlle Hall Woodland Lodges is a cluster of superior lodges and treehouses tucked away in 17 acres of glorious parkland surrounding historic Henlle Hall.
Nestling in secluded woodland, each super-stylish lodge boasts a luxurious, contemporary interior that unites exquisite traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to create an indulgent home-from-home completed by spacious tree-lined decking hosting hot tubs.
On your doorstep, various National Trust properties, Ironbridge Gorge, Ludlow’s Michelin-starred eateries and Welshpool are all easily accessible.
How: Find out more and make a booking via visiting hoseasons.co.uk or calling 0345 498 6060
Sleeps: 2 – 8
Where: Shropshire
6 The Tree House, Devon
When it comes to unique bolthouse, The Tree House in Devon is a real-life tree house hidden in the treetops within the grounds of a 17th-century country house – complete with a hand–carved spiral staircase that wraps around a tree trunk.
Handcrafted by artisan carpenters in oak and cedar wood, this exceptional hideaway is spread across two floors and overlooks a secluded valley in an Area of Outstanding Beauty. With its outdoor shower, exceptional views and abundant birdsong, The Tree House takes wild luxury to a new level. Four-legged friends are also welcome, so pack the pooch for a small additional fee and explore all that the area has to offer. One word – sublime.
Where: Devon
How: Find out more and make a booking via sandandstoneescapes.com
Sleeps: 2 (adults-only)
7 Wildhive Callow Hall, Derbyshire
In rural Derbyshire, surrounded by 35 acres of wild open space, Wildhive Callow Hall offers a staycation that blends adventure and relaxation, inviting guests to slow down and reconnect with nature. A short walk from the main house, Callow Hall’s woodland Treehouses offer a cosy escape that feels a world away.
Sleeping up to 5 guests, and complete with wrap-around balconies overlooking the grounds, the treehouses mix comfort and adventure. Wildhive can even arrange pizza and popcorn to be delivered to your door, for a cosy film night, and a breakfast hamper for a lazy morning before exploring the countryside.
Encouraged to discover the Derbyshire hills and nearby Peak District, guests can embark on a restorative rural walk or cycle an e-bike along the Tissington Trail. A beautifully renovated Coach House is home to the unique map room for plotting adventures through the Peak District. After embracing the outdoors, sink into the raft of sofas in one of Wildhive’s charming sitting rooms or cosy up by the crackling log fires with a board game.
For those with an allergy to washing up, comforts continue in the Garden Room restaurant, where the menu invites guests to dine as they please, be it a selection of small plates and snacks, or a more formal three-course dinner. The eclectic and intriguing menu showcases the best in seasonal British ingredients.
Wallet: Treehouses start from £548 per night.
Where: Peak District
How: Find out more and make a booking via wildhive.uk
8 The Fish, Cotswolds
Nestled at the heart of the sprawling 500-acre Farncombe Estate, The Fish offers a unique collection of quirky treehouses, shepherds’ huts, and hotel rooms, decked in country chic. This family-friendly haven is perfect for those seeking a woodland adventure or serene romantic retreat.
The Fish Hotel’s treehouses are luxurious treetop hideaways in the Cotswolds, designed for both adventure and comfort: each sleeps 2 adults and up to 2 children, with a main double bed, a separate bunk room, underfloor heating, and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower.
Wrapped around oak trees (with two reached via rope bridges), they feature spacious decks with seating, two heated outdoor baths, and even room-service intercoms. Inside, you’ll find a lounge area, Nespresso machine, minibar, robes, and slippers – plus one Treehouseis dog-friendly making them the perfect mix of woodland magic and modern indulgence.
Wallet: From £550
Sleeps: 2 people
Where: Cotswolds
How: Find out more and make a booking via thefishhotel.co.uk
9 Verte, Devon
A spectacularly grown-up treehouse hidden within Devon’s Chevithorne Barton estate, Verte blends into its sylvan glade setting with simple modern elegance. Sweeping into view on approach, yet tall and broad when looking back from the front, this RIBA award winner holds a unique shape all of its own; filled with light and at one with the birds singing from the surrounding branches. Here lies a luxury self-catering escape that will reset the soul.
The open-plan living space is the hub of this magnificent dwelling, with wraparound windows peering into the nests which too have made home within the tangle of leaves.
Gentle, dappled sunshine floods through on spring mornings, tempting long breakfasts on the large dining table carved from timber found on the estate. In brisker months, the modern, circular fireplace takes centre stage, crackling with comfort as the early evening darkness envelops and hoot of owls echoes between the trees. Even better, two well-behaved dogs are welcomed with open arms ( or three, if you ask nicely in advance). Big kid adventures await.
Sleeps: 10
How: Find out more and make a booking via uniquehomestays.com
Where: Devon
10 Elmore Court’s Luxury Treehouses, Gloucestershire
Rewild Things treehouses are set on the Elmore Court estate, which also operates as a wedding and events venue. Choose to stay in one of six bespoke crafted cabins named after the wild spirits Adder, Wild Cat, Sky, Earth and Kite, set high in the canopy of Park Covert Woods, with winding boardwalks leading to each British cedar clad cabin. Sky is accessible to all including wheelchairs and prams, and Adder and Earth are dog friendly.
The Elmore Court estate is in its fifth year of a nature recovery programme which has seen 500 acres of land being entered into a rewilding programme and the land in front of the cabins gently return to wetland status.
Each treehouse has a deck with a brazier/ firepit as well as snooze chairs and blankets to cuddle up in. The stylish Roshults outdoor kitchens with combi-oven, fridge and dinner set sits under shelter, aimed to maximise time spent outside with heating if required.
The treehouses feature a William & Holland tin and copper bath – perfect for soaking up those incredible views. There are thoughtful details such as home-made dandelion cordials and spoiling bath products, as well as Bluetooth speaker with DAB radio and super-fast fibre Wi-Fi.
There are walks around the estate to explore and even a spring fed pond for private wild swimming and sauna sessions (sorry adults only). Additional experiences can be arranged including massage from the Cotswold Spa, foraging and walking safaris to explore the diverse flora and fauna that inhabits the area in greater detail.
Heading off the estate, guests can discover cultural and natural attractions like Berkeley Castle, an ancient fortress dating back to the 12th century, Slimbridge Wetland Centre for bird and wildlife encounters and Westonbirt Arboretum, to wander through stunning plant collections.
Where: Gloucestershire
Wallet: Minimum 2 night stay – from £250 a night.
How: Find out more and make a booking via rewildthings.com
