Loire Valley Lodges
Tree-dwelling has never been so tranquil, or so glam, than at these 18 perched wooden cabins set among the branches of towering oak and chestnut trees in the heart of a 750-acre forest. Wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows immerse you in nature, but you’re close enough to your neighbors to feel more secluded than stranded. Each cabin has a unique theme (you can choose when booking) but all have spacious outdoor terraces, hot tubs, and all the modern amenities. Breakfasts are delivered picnic-style to your cabin and for lunch and dinner you can opt for the gourmet restaurant (focusing on healthy seasonal dishes) in the main building, a restored farmhouse. There’s no fitness room or spa but you have the great outdoors and a massive outdoor pool with plenty of lounging space (and massages can be booked in your room or at the Bee Lodge in the garden). Bikes are available to enjoy the nearby walking trails or for visits to the Villandry or Chenonceau châteaux, both an hour ride away.
