If you’re craving nature but don’t want to miss out on the finer things in life, head to Dorset, where an architect has spent £150,000 building a secluded luxury treehouse.
The rustic Woodsman’s Treehouse, which appeared on Channel 4’s show “Amazing Spaces” in September, is an eco-friendly one-bedroom living space with all of the upscale advantages of five-star accommodation.
The small house has a range of extras including a sauna and hot tub on the upper deck, a revolving fireplace, and even a slide.
It was built by London designer Guy Mallinson, who wanted to create a relaxing space for couples who want to get away from the city.
The wooden sanctuary cost £150,000 to build and took Mallinson and his team of 20 craftsmen more than five months to complete. Mallison told Business Insider it is already an incredibly popular place to stay, with just a couple of dates still available for bookings in 2016.
Take a tour of the upscale treehouse below.
This is The Woodsman's Treehouse, built into a 200-year-old oak tree and spread across two levels.
It is accessible via a narrow wooden bridge, which is suspended 30 feet into the air.
Inside, the cosy shelter has all the luxury features of a five-star hotel, including a king-sized bed, copper bathtub and a rotating fireplace for an added wow-factor.
The upper deck features a sauna and outdoor hot tub, as well as an open-air shower.
The alfresco dining area, which has its very own pizza oven, offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Dorset forest.
There's also a hammock you can relax in while you breathe in the fresh air.
According to Mallinson, the treehouse "combines sustainable wood craftsmanship and luxurious interiors with a playful touch."
It costs £660 for two people to spend the night at the Woodman's Treehouse, but Mallinson told Business Insider that there are "only a couple of spaces left this year."
It may have a giant slide, but there's a strict adults-only policy here.
The kitchen is finished to a high standard, featuring an oven, toaster, kettle and utensils.
If that's not enough, Mallinson said the treehouse was built "using local material where possible with no impact to the surrounding tree."
