High among the trees of the Cotswold countryside, The Treehouses at Calcot Manor bring a new sense of seclusion to one of the region’s best-loved country retreats. Opened earlier this summer, they combine the hotel’s award-winning wellness credentials and connection to nature with the kind of escapism that makes switching off almost inevitable.
Created by specialist treehouse designers Blue Forest, the hideaways sit just beyond the main hotel, surrounded by woodland, oxeye daisies and uninterrupted views across rolling fields. Designed to sit almost unnoticed within the landscape, each treehouse feels completely at home among the surrounding woodland and wildflowers.
Mornings begin with birdsong and sunlight filtering through the canopy; evenings are for retreating to the private deck and sauna as the countryside quietens around you. There’s a wonderful sense of being removed from it all, despite the comforts of Calcot Manor remaining just a short stroll away.
Step inside and the pace immediately slows, with warm timber, natural textures and soft lighting creating a cocoon high among the trees. A serene master bedroom is joined by a cosy loft-style twin room, making the treehouses equally suited to couples seeking privacy, friends escaping for the weekend or families looking to add a little adventure to a Cotswolds stay.
Interiors by Cathy Birtles take their cue from the surrounding countryside, with handcrafted details adding character throughout. Thoughtful touches encourage guests to embrace their setting too, binoculars are provided for birdwatching, rewilding maps tempt you to explore and a carefully curated pantry of local produce brings a taste of the Cotswolds inside.
Dining can be as relaxed as the surroundings. Wander back to the Brasserie for a three-course dinner or stay cocooned among the trees and order one of the hotel’s freshly prepared feasting bakes, hearty lasagne or creamy fish pie, to share in the privacy of your cabin. On cooler evenings, staying in feels less like the easy option and more like the ultimate indulgence.
Should you eventually decide to leave your treetop hideaway, complimentary bikes are waiting for countryside adventures, while Calcot Manor’s award-winning spa and holistic health and fitness facilities offer another very good reason to slow things down.
Part secluded country retreat, part childhood fantasy reimagined for grown-ups, The Treehouses offer the Cotswolds from an altogether more elevated perspective.
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Prices start from £1180.
For more information or to book, visit the treehouses here.
