10 breathtaking treehouse hotels in Europe for foodies

By Editor On May 9, 2025

Best treehouse hotels in Europe

The Treehouses at Lanrick, Scotland

Head deep into the Scottish woodlands for an off-the-grid escape at The Treehouses at Lanrick, just a few miles from Trossachs National Park. Designed by local couple Simon and Louisa Dickson, these five luxury lodges are built from locally sourced timber and shaped by a strong eco ethos. Inside, it’s rustic meets refined: expect log-burning stoves, upcycled furnishings, soft linen bedding and Scandi-style decor. Outside, copper tubs and Weber BBQs sit on private treetop terraces, perfect for slow evenings in nature.

Guests can personalise their stay with a hamper of locally sourced goods from the nearby farm shop, including ready meals like steak pie or butter chicken curry, plus vegetarian and vegan options. For something a little stronger, Deanston Distillery is just a five-minute drive away – ideal for a warming dram after a day in the woods.

Check rates and availability at lanricktreehouses.co.uk

Mallinson’s Woodland Retreat, Dorset

Located in an Area of Outstanding Beauty in the Dorset countryside, Mallinson’s Woodland Retreat is an escape into nature with a luxury twist. Built by founder and trained cabinet maker Guy Mallinson, the retreat features three RIBA-award-winning treehouses, each with its own distinctive charm. We love the unique features such as the circular open-plan design in the Woodsman’s Treehouse, complete with rooftop sauna and outdoor tree shower.

There are no TVs on site, but every treehouse is kitted with amenities including a hammock and outdoor hot tub for proper relaxation and restoration in the woods. Guests can take advantage of the wood-fired pizza oven for an alfresco dinner. There’s a local farmshop for food shopping and takeaway. Or, as a break from self-catering, make the 20-minute drive to River Cottage Kitchen for its seasonal feasts using local, organic and wild ingredients, all served in an 18th-century barn.

Check rates and availability at mallinson.co.uk

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Squirrels Nest Treehouse, Wales

Retreat into the Welsh countryside for a getaway at Squirrels Nest Treehouse. Set on a 130-acre working family farm and enveloped by the 900-acre Maelinaidd Hill, this hideaway exudes rustic charm in an idyllic setting.

Each of the three treehouses has been designed by owner and carpenter John, who’s brought his knowledge of craftsmanship to life with locally sourced timber – oak, larch and western red cedar – colourful interiors and large glass windows that frame the picturesque countryside.

From taking an afternoon siesta on a hammock elevated on stilts, to soaking in a private outdoor hot tub with a view, there does not seem to be a shortage of ways to unwind. In-treehouse massage appointments can also be arranged for those looking to make the most of their countryside escape.

Dining options are just as plentiful here: there’s a curated menu of hampers that showcase the best of Welsh treats, including a generous breakfast option packed with local goodies and homemade bread. Firepits, BBQs and pizza ovens are also available for a bit of alfresco cooking. Or, order in from Llatho Kitchen, which delivers freshly made platters, cakes and bites straight to your treehouse door.

Check rates and availability at squirrels-nest.co.uk

Pella Rocca Spa cabins, France

Just over an hour from Toulouse, Pella Roca Cabanes & Spa is an eco-luxe retreat designed for embracing nature and wellness in the French countryside. Set atop a rocky plateau on a truffle estate, its four cabins are designed with Scandi accents and dressed in neutral linens with bohemian touches. Each cabin comes with its own private Nordic SKARGARDS hot tub, a sauna and hammock, all perfectly positioned to take in the sweeping views of the Quercy region.

Food is a highlight here, too: Pella Roca provides homemade meal baskets to order, made using organic local ingredients and a zero-waste philosophy. The breakfast basket is included in the stay, and is laden with honey from the site’s own hives, plus fresh juice, pastries, house-made jams and muesli with yogurt. Brunch or three-course dinner baskets on the treehouse terrace are available for add-ons for those who simply want to unwind in their cocoon of calm. Otherwise, head to the nearby village farmers’ markets to gather seasonal produce and regional wines for a self-catered feast.

Check rates and availability at en.pella-roca.com

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Treehotel, Sweden

Venture into the Norrland Forest in Swedish Lapland, and you may start to think your eyes are playing tricks on you when you spot a saucer-shaped UFO suspended among the trees. Founded in 2010 by Kent and Britta Landvall and helmed by Jonas Olsson and Hannah Wennebro Olsson since 2022, the Treehotel is an invitation to immerse yourself in nature and connect to the landscape, with eight playful treerooms designed by leading Scandinavian architects.

Each cabin maintains its own architectural identity. Some blend into their surroundings, like the Mirrorcube, which reflects the pine trees in all directions, or the Bird’s Nest, which is camouflaged by twigs. Others stand out boldly, like the Biosphere, which is studded with wooden birdhouses. Interiors are pared-back but very functional, which helps direct the focus outside.

Meals are served at nearby Britta’s Guesthouse – a contrast with its vintage Swedish decor and home-style atmosphere – with a menu that focuses on local delicacies and micro-seasonal ingredients. Dinner might feature just-caught Arctic char or moose fillets, depending on season. There’s also an option to dine under the stars on a frozen lake to fully embrace the surrounding Swedish landscape.

From £511 per night; check availability at booking.com, mrandmrssmith.com or treehotel.se

Conversas de Alpendre, Portugal

For a retreat that offers the best of both coast and countryside, check into Conversas de Alpendre, a family-run boutique hotel tucked away in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve. Just a 10-minute drive from the cobbled streets of historic Tavira, the hotel offers traditional rooms and suites along with a showstopping treehouse that sits over six meters high atop a carob tree. The treehouse boasts two private terraces, with sweeping views of the ocean on one side and the countryside on the other. Inside, the pared-back interiors allow the floor-to-ceiling windows to emphasise the landscape.

The food here leans into its Portuguese roots with hints of neighbouring Spanish influences, and is based on local, seasonal ingredients. Breakfast runs at a gentle pace and is served until late in the day, with fresh bread, regional cheeses, homemade jams and local fruit on offer. Complimentary homemade cake is available daily. Come evening, a set ‘surprise menu’ is an option – a different three-course meal each night, featuring dishes like slow-cooked beef brisket, fresh fish and traditional desserts like arroz doce, a Portuguese rice pudding. Guests can also request special dinners, including private or themed meals, and the hotel can help arrange visits to local producers or food markets to explore the Algarve’s culinary traditions.

Check rates and availability at booking.com, mrandmrssmith.com or en.conversasdealpendre.com

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Loire Valley Lodges, France

Set in Duporterie forest in the heart of France’s Loire Valley, Loire Valley Lodges is a collection of luxury cabins built on stilts among the trees. Each lodge features floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace that opens onto expansive woodland views. Contemporary art plays a central role here, with sculptures scattered across the forest grounds and each cabin individually styled around curated pieces by artists both local and international.

Food is another highlight of the experience at Loire Valley Lodges. A breakfast basket is delivered to the base of the cabin and collected by the guest via a pulley system. Start the morning with fresh croissants and country bread, seasonal jams, forest honey and savoury options like gravlax salmon or cured ham. For dinner, the acclaimed on-site restaurant Ardent offers four- or eight-course tasting menus. Head chef Thomas Besnault prefers to work with hyper-local, forest-foraged ingredients, and sources from the estate’s own organic farm. For something more relaxed, guests can dine alfresco at the wood-fired outdoor kitchen, where a rotating line-up of guest chefs takes over each season.

For the keen foodie traveler, activities like wine tastings, market visits and forest walks with a local forager can be arranged with the hotel.

From £507; check availability at booking.com, mrandmrssmith.com or loirevalleylodges.com

Hiša Raduha, Slovenia

Hiša Raduha, set in the quiet mountain village of Luče in Slovenia, offers a unique stay-and-dine proposition in its two modern treehouses tucked high among the trees (there are also rooms in the old stall and hayrack). The hotel and restaurant have been in the Breznik family since 1929 – Martina Breznik, the fourth generation cook, and husband Matjaž run the kitchen, while son Filip is the sommelier and daughter Kristina tends to guests.

Central to the design at Hiša Raduha is the use of wood elements, both for the construction of the treehouses but also decor throughout the hotel and restaurant. The design is traditional Slovakian architecture paired with modern touches, using natural wood, glass walls and soft, neutral tones that seemingly help keep the guest’s focus on the forest and nature outside.

Breakfast and dinner are served onsite at the highly rated restaurant, just steps from the treehouse. The seasonal tasting menus are built around local ingredients from the nearby forest, meadows and farms. Expect dishes like confit egg on yogurt cream with fried dandelion and buckwheat, as well as Khorason semolina with chicken and savoy cabbage, paired primarily with regional Slovenian wines.

Check rates and availability at booking.com or raduha.com/en

Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park

Look no further than the Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park in the north of Portugal for a unique take on a treehouse experience. Within this protected reserve – also home to a storied thermal spa – are two striking pods built on stilts, designed by Portuguese architect Luís Rebelo de Andrade. Clad in slate and wood sourced from the region, they blend almost invisibly into the park’s landscape. Inside, the minimalist interior with a floor-to-ceiling square window frames the trees like living art, giving an almost futuristic vibe. A skylight above the bed is an invitation to stargaze under the calm Portuguese skies.

Guests are encouraged to take in the park’s natural surroundings – borrow one of the hotel’s bicycles and follow peaceful trails through the woodland, or raise your pulse on the high ropes in the treetop adventure course. Prefer to unwind? Slip into the on-site thermal spa, where massages and a restorative hammam session await. When hunger strikes, head to Casa de Chá, the onsite restaurant helmed by chef Vítor Matos. His menu celebrates Trás-os-Montes’ rich culinary heritage, with local gems like Alheira do Barroso (a rustic smoked sausage of pork, chicken and bread) and Bísaro smoked ham paired with Terrincho PDO cheese. Come evening, the cosy bar pours a curated wine list spotlighting the best bottles from Trás-os-Montes and the Douro Valley – ideal for toasting a day well spent in the trees.

Check rates and availability at booking.com, expedia.co.uk or pedrassalgadaspark.com/en

Arctic Treehouse Hotel, Finland

Perched on a hillside in Rovaniemi, the Arctic Treehouse hotel offers a luxury retreat that is imbued by modern Scandinavian design and the allure of the Arctic wilderness. The rows of cube-shaped suites are raised above the ground on stilts, and angled to make the most of the serene forest views and the oft-sought Northern Lights. The interiors are awash with neutral tones, such as the pale blond wood walls and cream wool throws, that maximises the cosiness factor. The floor-to-ceiling glass wall at the foot of the bed is the central attraction of the room, perfectly framing the Finnish forest.

Food is served at the onsite Rakas Restaurant, where local ingredients take centre stage. The menu highlights Arctic flavours in dishes like reindeer roast with Lappish potatoes, red wine sauce and lingonberry jam. A five-course tasting menu at Rakas Restaurant is also available for those looking for an immersive Finnish dining experience.

The Arctic Circle has plenty to do between meals – the hotel offers complimentary summer and autumn activities, such as guided nature walks and forest yoga. But, with those views, heated floors in the suite and the possibility of spotting the aurora from bed, there’s also every reason to just stay put.

Check rates and availability at booking.com, mrandmrssmith.com or arctictreehousehotel.com