Treehouse stays within 2 hours of Birmingham

Glamping grandeur awaits at Orchard Treehouse in Worcestershire, wrapped stylishly around a magnificent Cypriot pine tree in the grounds of a medieval Manor house. Inside, the ceilings soar and, most impressively, there are two bathrooms. Which frankly, for a treehouse, is just showing off. There are secret cabin beds tucked into the walls, sure to excite children and fully grown adults who still remember the joy of making a bed into a fort. 

A secret spiral staircase leads to a mezzanine with a bath positioned under the eaves, set up perfectly for watching the sunset over the Malvern Hills. Outside on the deck, the private hot tub has uninterrupted views of the rolling Cotswolds beyond. It’s impossible not to slow down here and fall into the rhythm of the countryside. You’re on the edge of the lovely village of Little Comberton with a network of footpaths, a 17-mile cycle route and country pubs close by.

The Rook’s View treehouse in Herefordshire has a bathtub to write home about. Set beneath a canopy of trailing ivy, illuminated by flickering lanterns, it’s the kind of place that makes you forget whatever it was you were worrying about ten minutes ago. With a hot tub, outdoor pizza oven, chiminea and two BBQs, you’ll barely need to venture inside but when you do, you’ll find a spacious, light-filled sanctuary.  

Cuddle up on the big sofa in front of a huge glass wall framing the sunset, play board games in front of the wood burner and embrace leisurely lie-ins in the king-size bed. Spend your days exploring the woodland (bought by the owners at a pub auction) and spotting the resident birds and badgers. Should you wish to re-enter society, then head to Green Cow Kitchen or Native for a special meal out. Both are fine dining gems that attract foodies from miles around.

The Owl House rests high on stilts in a secluded dingle, burrowed so perfectly in the landscape that it feels like it grew out of the land itself. Inside, there’s a picture-perfect roll-top wooden bath positioned right at the foot of the bed, a bubbling tin tub outside, and a reading nook so perfect – cushioned, window-facing, begging for an afternoon lost to a novel – that it might actually make you put your phone down. 

Come nightfall, the stargazing here is so epic that the owners have left a book to help you identify the constellation patterns above you. The Shropshire Hills AONB is your back garden, with fantastic walking trails and wild swimming spots. Historic Ludlow is also close by, an old market town where the cheese is exceptional, the pubs are warm, and the shops sell things you never knew you needed.

The best thing about Adder Treehouse is the view. Sweeping, uninterrupted, stretching across the wetlands like a landscape painting. It’s visible from almost everywhere – the huge outdoor bath, the king-size bed, the floor-to-ceiling windows.  

It’s also one of the most accessible treehouses around, with step free access and beautifully considered, eco-conscious interiors. Food is taken seriously here too. The kitchen is a dream (indoors and out), but if cooking feels like too much effort, you can order hampers filled with spectacular local produce from Elmore Court’s talented chefs or even try a foraging session with the estate’s expert guide. 

And if you’re the kind of person who struggles to sit still, there’s water sports at West Country Water Park and Cotswold Water Park. Either way, by the time night falls, you’ll sleep like you haven’t in years.

Two Pines is set on a rewilded ninety-acre ex-WW2 airfield, now reclaimed by nature and teeming with life. The owner’s mum, an amateur ecologist with a knowledge of the land that borders on encyclopaedic, offers guided walks where you’ll learn the names of the rare fungi, spot butterflies you didn’t know existed, and learn secrets about the land you’d never have noticed on your own.  

As dusk falls, Two Pines transforms. Lights glow softly among the trees, the outdoor bath steams invitingly, and the deck becomes the perfect spot for long, wine-fuelled conversations beneath the stars. If you do feel like venturing out, the nearby town of Oundle is known for its bustling markets, and the Nene Valley Steam Railway offers an old-world adventure of its own.

A treehouse called Mistletoe? Of course it’s romantic. Perched on the banks of the gorgeous River Wye, this is a place made for canoeing with your favourite person through misty waters and hiking woodland trails that smell of damp leaves and adventure. Medhope Organic Garden is just two minutes' walk from the cabin and sells eggs and a range of seasonal produce, so if you’ve come away for a special occasion, why not wake early one morning and surprise your loved one with a brunch for the ages.  

In the evenings, it’s all about the fire. Build one, watch the sparks spiral upwards, and stargaze to your heart’s content. There are a multitude of activities locally to suit every taste whether you want high-speed zip wiring in Chepstow, a gentle ramble around Tintern Abbey or a few local ales at Kingstone Brewery. Or you could just stay put, wander through Gemma’s beautiful sculpture garden, and try to work out how to extend your stay indefinitely.

You know a place is special when even the local cat wants to be part of the experience. The Oak House is a sanctuary of wood and glass on a hillside among ancient trees of a 17-acre bluebell wood. The Cotswold escarpment unfurls in the distance, while the relentlessly charming Bath is just ten minutes away.  

From the octagonal deck, you’re interrupted only by the occasional arrival of Jimmy, the resident ginger tom, who appears like an adorable, fluffy welcome committee. Indoors, a wood burner throws out golden warmth over an eclectic mix of furniture and treasures – an Ingmar Relling leather armchair here, an Austrian hand-painted dining table there. It’s the kind of place where you could spend hours simply looking around, discovering new details, feeling a quiet sense of satisfaction that places like this exist.  

After a long walk on the Cotswold Way, sinking into the oak-framed king-sized bed feels like an event in itself. You'll return home just a little bit lighter, a little more at ease, a little closer to the version of yourself that knows how to slow down.