Treehotel

Item: Treehotel
Rating: 47
Author: Georgia Hopkins

Where:
Why:To sleep in the trees.
When:June 2014
Who:A Swede and I.

Traditional Swedish design in the rooms of Brita's Pensionat.

The little footbridge that joins the forrest with the cabin's rooftop entrance.

Light and bright. The plywood interior of the Mirrorcube.

Can you see the forrest from the trees? Simple, ingenious, semi-invisible mirror-camouflaged exterior of the Mirrorcube.

The UFO: starkly out of harmony with its natural surroundings, the UFO is what all childhood dreams are made of.

Reflections.

Treehotel Relax in The Tree Sauna. Ancient Greek philosopher Plato saw the connection between trees and steam baths - together they provide the stimulus for philosophical thoughts and ideas.

Relax in The Tree Sauna. Ancient Greek philosopher Plato saw the connection between trees and steam baths - together they provide the stimulus for philosophical thoughts and ideas.

Sauna shadows: natural and sensible. In Sauna Veritas - in sauna there is truth.

Britta's breakfast spread.

The Cabin stole our heart. Hanging from the trees, with sweeping views over the Lule River valley, this is our favorite.

Highs & Lows

Setting: peaceful, private and dreamlike setting in the forest.
Hospitality: outstanding hospitality and kindness of owners Kent and Britta.
Design: clean, stylish Scandinavian / treehouse aesthetic.
Respect for nature: admirable eco-credentials and sustainability practices.
Sleeping in the treetops: it doesn’t get much better than that.

Food: we were impressed with every Swedish-driven meal we ate at the guesthouse, but if you are not so fond of Swedish food you might struggle to find other eating options.

The Barometer

Design
Website
Environmental Consciousness
Night's Sleep
Service

Amenities
Takeable Treats
Refer a Friend
Overall Value
Life Changing

Total: 47/50

Important Bits

Type
Your childhood treetop fantasy.
Vibe
Whimsical childhood treetop fantasy meets traditional 30's-style Swedish guest house.
Location
Where the treetops touch the sky.
Rooms
6 tree houses: choose from the Cabin, the Dragon Fly, the Bird’s Nest, the Blue Cone, the Mirror Cube, or the UFO.
Music
Didn’t notice.
Year Opened
2010.
Designed By
Six of Sweden’s leading architects.

Health & Wellness
No.
Restaurant
Yes – a traditional home-style Swedish menu, showcasing dishes from the local region. All meals served in Britta’s Guesthouse.
Bar
No.
Minibar
No.
Children
Leave them at home.
Price
Priceless.