Talk about the high life: These tree-house suites offer special pampering and sweeping views from above.
By: Jenna MahoneyWinvian in Morris, CT
The sprawling property encompasses 113 acres, a main house, a spa, a celebrated restaurant and 28 unique cottages positioned around a pond. In addition to hosting accomodations in a log cabin and a library, the country estate boasts a bi-level tree-house suite. Set 35 feet off the ground and positioned among three large trees, the grown-up version of your old-school clubhouse features separate bed and sitting rooms, two fireplaces, and oversize soaking tub and enormous wraparound deck (room rates for the Treehouse Cottage start at $699 a night and include breakfast; winvian.com).
Photo Credit: Peter Lundstrom
Chewton Glen in Hampshire, England
Upond entering its grounds you may not know that this stately manor home in the English countryside has a playful side. In addition to traditionally styled suites and a celebrated high tea, the pretty propertty is also home to 12 tree-house suites. The elevated hideaways, which are accessed via a footbridge, boast floor-to-ceiling windows and kitchenettes.
Photo courtesy of Chewton Glen
Mornings welcome a glorious vantage from which to view the sunrise and enjoy the "tree-service" breakfast. In addition to luxuriating in the private hot tub on the balcony, guests of the tree-house suites are privy to three exclusive spa treatments, which feature local herbs (room rates start at about $960 a night and include breakfast; chewtonglen.com).
