A Luxe, Handcrafted Tree House Offers Blissful Escape Into Nature

Nestled among four mature Beech trees, this hexagonal tree house invites visitors to reconnect with nature in a surprisingly luxurious setting.

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Lucy Wang

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Following two years of hard work, Kieran and Helen Fisher are now welcoming guests to the Ravendere Retreat, a handcrafted tree house set amidst 12 acres of pristine forest in Southwest England.

The hexagonal tree house is slightly over 800 square feet in size.

Conceived as an eco-friendly holiday rental, this approximately 800-square-foot, timber-framed tree house was a risk that happily paid off.

Since the property is located in an Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB), obtaining planning permission was a potential problem that was fortunately overcome when the local council granted approval.

Located in the picturesque village of Lee near Ilfracombe, this serene getaway not only sleeps two, but is also dog-friendly.

Spread across two floors, the luxurious retreat comprises of a sumptuous bedroom and bath on the upper level, as well as an open-plan kitchen, dining area, and living room that open to a spacious outdoor terrace.

The domed master bedroom—which has a king-size bed—on the second floor provides an immersive experience in the treetop canopy thanks to the five large windows that punctuate the hexagonal space.

A Bolsover upholstered bed frame is set against a shingle accent wall fitted with Industrial 1 Light Armed sconces.

A team of stylists from Wayfair UK led the interior design and fitted out the unique rental with cozy, modern fixtures that complement reclaimed finds. Keep scrolling to see more of this beautifully styled getaway.

The roll-top freestanding bath overlooks beautiful valley views.

Guests can slip into the plush Emi Velvet Tub Chair while getting ready at the vanity, which is framed by a gorgeous Botanical Fleur Wallpaper Wall Mural. The large mirror is from Adame.

The view from the entry foyer toward the living room. The console table is from Guin.

The downstairs bathroom features a waterfall shower. A glass shower enclosure (not pictured) has also been installed.

An old brass jam pan has been repurposed into the bathroom sink, while the tap is a reclaimed French copper kettle.

A Rotterdam Club Chair and Ottoman anchor this cozy corner of the living space, while an exposed timber wall and pockets of greenery bring the outdoors in.

The Deluxe Chesterfield Sofa is the perfect place to kick back in front of the wood-burning stove. A game of Monopoly rests on a Katherine coffee table.

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