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The best treehouse hotels around the world

The far-out treehouse hotels that are taking design to new heights, from Tuscany to Trancoso
The best treehouse hotels around the world
  • At the base of the Kaikoura Seaward mountains sits Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses a country hotel in the middle of a deer...

    Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses, New Zealand

    At the base of the Kaikoura Seaward mountains sits Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses, a country hotel in the middle of a deer farm in New Zealand’s South Island. Set above the canopy of a native kanuka grove, the rooms all have wood-burning stoves, enormous bathtubs and wraparound windows giving spectacular views over the mountains and Pacific Ocean beyond.

    From: £600
    Address: Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses, State Highway 1, Kaikoura, New Zealand
    Website: hapukulodge.com

  • Tongabezi Lodge, Zambia

    Upstream of Victoria Falls, on the banks of the Zambezi River, sits Tongabezi Lodge, made up of a series of sophisticated river cottages and garden houses. The best of the bunch is the secluded treehouse, with its open-fronted façade, vast pine deck and canopied four-poster bed. With several trunks growing through the middle of the main room, the space incorporates the surrounding gnarly trees rather than trying to mask them.

    From: £620
    Address: Tongabezi Lodge, Livingstone Way, Livingstone, Zambia
    Website: tongabezi.com

  • Sky Den, Northumberland

    The skies above Kielder Water and Forest Park in Northumberland are some of England's darkest – appropriate, then, that the Sky Den's roof opens up for stargazing. During the day the treehouse overlooks the sweeping river below and is ideal for spotting rare red squirrels in the neighbouring trees, best watched as you picnic on the outdoor deck.

    From: £165
    Address: Sky Den, Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland
    Website: canopyandstars.co.uk

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    Rumah Pohon Tree House, Bali

    Situated high up a mountain at Thousand Island viewpoint, and accessible only by a rickety wooden ladder, this treehouse has proper edge-of-the-world views. Inside the set-up is fairly basic – a simple camp bed and no bathroom – but it’s more than worth it to wake up early, head out to the balcony and watch the sun rise over the craggy coastline.

    From: £30
    Address: Rumah Pohon Tree House, Pejukutan, Nusa Penida, Bali
    Website: airbnb.co.uk

  • Treetop Fiddan, Norway

    Icy fjords and dense woodland surround this treetop cabin hidden deep in the forests of southern Norway. They have been designed to be as sustainable as possible; nights are lit solely by candlelight, drinking water is collected from a nearby farm and the fridge to store supplies is solar-powered. Days are made for foraging for wild berries or splashing around in the lake before returning for an afternoon snooze in the hammock.

    From: £200
    Address: Treetop Fiddan, Vest-Agder, Norway
    Website: canopyandstars.co.uk

  • Arctic Treehouse Hotel, Finland

    With views over snow-dusted pine trees and never-ending skies studded with the brightest stars, these treehouse cabins in Finnish Lapland are the stuff that childhood dreams are made of. Snuggle up in bed under a fur throw and watch nature do its thing – if you’re lucky you might even spot the Northern Lights streaking across the sky.

    From: £795
    Address: Arctic Treehouse Hotel, Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi, Finland
    Website: arctictreehousehotel.com

  • Treehouse at Casa Barthel, Italy

    Hidden away in the grounds of an old stone villa in Tuscany, this sun-filled treehouse hotel has a canopy bed, wood burner, oversized rain shower and chalkboard walls made for scrawling love notes. Climb down from your perch to explore the grounds and use the villa’s tennis court, swimming pool and fragrant garden.

    From: £263
    Address: Treehouse at Casa Barthel, Via Volterrana, Florence, Italy
    Website: canopyandstars.co.uk

  • The Treehouse Suite at La Sultana Oualidia, Morocco

    Set among the palm trees at the edge of Oualidia’s lagoon, this suite – wrapped around the trunk of an enormous eucalyptus tree – makes the most of its natural surroundings. The best spot for taking in the panoramic views is from the claw-foot bathtub, where you can spy flocks of pink flamingos flying over the lagoon.

    From: £365
    Address: Parc à huîtres n° 3, Oualidia, Morocco
    Website: lasultanahotels.com

  • Casa Novogratz in Trancoso, Brazil

  • Casa Barthel in Tuscany

  • The Rainforest Spa at Viceroy Resort, Sugar Beach St Lucia

  • The stairs at Hapuku Lodge in New Zealand

  • Birdhouse in Japan's Nagano Nature Reserve

  • Treehouse Lodge, Peru

    Treehouse Lodge, Peru

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