Treehouse stays within 2 hours of London

Just ninety minutes from London, Happenoak Treehouse is an octagonal design masterclass hidden in the woods. The space is open and light with every mod-con a city dweller could wish for, including a spacious kitchen and sleek bathroom. There’s even an elevated sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows to sweat out any lingering stress as you watch the trees sway. The vast deck is the highlight, boasting an outdoor tub for long soaks under the stars, a hanging chair for two and spectacular views of the endless countryside.   

As you sip your sundowner of choice in the peace and quiet of nature, you might spot owls, woodpeckers, moorhens and tiny muntjac deer. Cambridge is only nine miles away for punting and culture, and the charming Black Bull pub in Balsham serves superb locally sourced food.

You can pack the children as well as the wine for this one. The gorgeous kids’ room is like something from a children’s story book with a branch ladder and birdbox hangers that turn the bunk beds into another mini treehouse. There’ll be no time for moaning in the car either, as it’s less than two hours from the bustle of London to your peaceful perch. The vibe inside is Scandi-chic, with huge windows that welcome in the views and a spacious deck for al fresco dinners.   

The woodland paths at Downash Wood take you to the beautiful Bewl Water reservoir where you can book water sports and hire bikes. Plus, there’s a great café. The quintessentially English village of Ticehurst is within walking distance, as well as a couple of lovely pubs.

Set among soaring pines on the northeastern edge of the Cotswolds, Agar is part of the TreeDwellers collective, an architecturally striking escape that brings instant forest calm. You'll receive a welcome hamper filled with local treats on arrival as you step into your treetop pod. 

Walk woodland trails, gather around the communal glade with firepits and a feasting table, or visit the UK's first forest megaphone to hear nature amplified. Easily accessible on a direct line from London Paddington via Charlbury station, Agar also offers parking and EV charging on site. It’s a haven for couples or solo adventurers looking to switch off and tune in to nature.

In a rewilded 90-acre nature reserve, Two Pines is a treehouse that blends wilderness with luxury. Spend your days stargazing from the outdoor copper bath, wandering the woodland sculpture trail, or joining a guided nature walk with one of the owners, both of whom are ecologists, so you know you’re in good hands. 

Inside, you’ve got floor-to-ceiling windows, a private sauna, and a velvet seated mini cinema to keep you entertained. Outdoors, there's a firepit, pizza oven, and al fresco dining veranda. A complimentary breakfast hamper with locally sourced produce will be waiting for you, and bespoke welcome packs can be pre-ordered. Whether you’re here to hike, relax, or simply reconnect, this creatively designed treehouse promises a soulful retreat just a couple of hours from London.

If you’re fed up with Londoners avoiding eye contact on the tube, it’s time for a trip to Wilderness Wood, where you’ll find a thriving working community of artists, gardeners and woodworkers in East Sussex. You can rest your weary heads in Yaffle, one of our most beautifully handcrafted spaces that sleeps two adults and up to three kids. The treehouse is a work of art, elevated on stilts and made from individually carved beams. 

All visitors are asked to contribute to the care of the woodland by choosing from activities like chopping logs, carpentry, building and green woodworking. After a couple of hours of wholesome exertion, scamper off into the woods to play, making sure you try the enormous high-flying swing.

Leave the big smoke behind and tick several glamping boxes in one getaway with a treehouse stay in the canopy, an outdoor and indoor tub, and a veranda overlooking a pond. If you’re something of an amateur photographer, you won’t know where to start. Treehouse at Beneath the Branches is somewhere to switch off completely and let stress melt away as you head out on gentle nature walks, say hello to the horses in the field next door, play board games, and whip up tasty feasts on the BBQ. All in between leisurely soaks in those two tubs.  

If you’ve brought your four-legged friend, there’s a dog-friendly pub, The Fountain in Ashurst, within walking distance and five miles away, the pretty historic town of Steyning is well worth a visit.

The majestic Buzzardry treehouse is bigger than some urban flats and the views are infinitely superior. As you stand on the wrap-around deck, rolling Sussex countryside stretches into the distance taking in bluebell woods and a babbling stream. Inside you’ll find two luxurious en suites, high beamed ceilings and a modern kitchen, but your ultimate happy place is likely to be reading a book with a glass of wine in the copper bathtub at the foot of the bed.   

If you like to earn your chill out time, the High Weald AONB is bursting with day trips, including over thirty small manor houses as well as castles, steam railways and sandstone climbing crags. The coast is just half an hour away and there are gastronomic pit stops at every turn, including The Horse and Groom ten minutes’ walk away.

Deep in peaceful Downash Wood, Tinkers Treehouse is a secluded escape where nature reigns supreme. As you follow the woodchip path, deer and badgers might cross your trail, and evenings around the firebowl feel far away from the city. Inside, you’ll find a luxurious king-sized bed, stylish leather sofa, a modern kitchen and a waterfall shower to wash off the London dust.  

The wraparound balcony overlooks the treetops, and it’s a short walk to scenic Bewl Water, where you can paddleboard, fish or hike. Artisan shops and pubs in nearby Ticehurst complete the countryside charm. Pre-order a locally sourced hamper from the award-winning Eggs to Apples farm shop to make your stay extra special.

Escape the city in this luxurious treetop hideaway set on a working vineyard in Hampshire’s stunning Test Valley, just 90 minutes from London. With a complimentary bottle of award-winning Black Chalk Classic waiting for you on arrival, this is one of the best treehouse stays near London for wine lovers and wilderness seekers alike. 

Stroll to the vineyard for a wine tasting, dip in the wild swimming lake, book a private yoga session in your treehouse, or explore the scenic chalk hills on foot. For a truly memorable experience, try fly fishing on the legendary River Test. You can even have your catch smoked at a hidden Chilbolton smokehouse. Whether you're planning a romantic escape or a peaceful solo retreat, The Fallow Treehouse proves you don’t have to travel far from London to feel a world away.