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The UFO at Treehotel, Sweden
Love a treehouse escape? Check out these wacky rooms set in forests around the world for a wonderfully unusual holiday.
Sweden's
Treehotel has a UFO room so you can climb aboard a spaceship in the trees, the Eagles View suite at
Iso-Syöte in Finland boasts floor-to-ceiling windows providing breathtaking views of snow-covered forests, and Thailand's
Soneva Kiri is home to a treetop restaurant.
Check out the world's most unusual treehouse rooms below...
- Eagles View suite at Iso-Syote, Finland
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For out-of-this-world views of Finland's snow-covered forests, <a href="http://www.mightyfinecompany.com/Short+Breaks/Short+Romantic+Winter+Getaway-88-2319.aspx" target="_blank">Eagles View</a> is a spectacular suite with floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass roof surrounded by the Syote National Park. Its name comes from the sightings of eagles soaring against the snow-filled sky and the room offers couples evenings in front of a crackling fire and a front-row seat when the Northern Lights make an appearance.</p>
- The Blue Cone at Treehotel, Sweden
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Based on simplicity and accessibility, this traditional wooden structure gives a sense of height and lightness, while reflecting minimalist Swedish design. The exterior of <a href="http://www.treehotel.se/?pg=bluecone" target="_blank">The Blue Cone </a>consists of laminated birch wood, while the interior of timber. The quirky room is accessed by a bridge from a nearby mountain and once you get inside and check out the breathtaking views from the beautiful room, you'll see that it was worth checking in to this understated treehouse room.</p>
- Tree-top rooms at Tree House Hideaway, India
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Perfectly located next to the Bandhavgarh National Park for a tiger safari, the five tree-top rooms at <a href="http://www.naturalworldsafaris.com/destinations/indian-subcontinent/india/accommodation/tree-house-hideaway.aspx" target="_blank">Tree House Hideaway</a> in India feature air-conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, a living area, minibar, mosquito net and even a writing table - because there's plenty to inspire you during your stay! The private balconies overlook the tiger reserve and the Bandhavgarh Fort, and animals are frequently spotted so you won't want to forget your camera.</p>
- The Cabin at Treehotel, Sweden
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A cabin in the woods might not sound like the most appealing place to spend the night but this cool and quirky tree room makes for a cosy and unique stay. <a href="http://www.treehotel.se/?pg=cabin" target="_blank">The Cabin</a> at Treehotel was based on the idea of creating a platform high up on a sharp hillside overlooking the Lule River valley. The room is reached by a bridge among the trees and resembles a capsule as a foreign body among the trees.</p>
- Treepod Dining at Soneva Kiri, Thailand
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It's not technically a room but we had to tell you about <a href="http://www.soneva.com/soneva-kiri/home" target="_blank">Soneva Kiri's Treepod Dining</a>, which takes haute cuisine to new heights! The treetop restaurant at the Thai hotel on the island of Koh Kood offers a bird's eye view of the ancient rainforest and stunning coastline. Take a seat in the bamboo pod at ground level and be hoisted six metres up into the tropical rainforest before sampling jungle-themed offerings from the menu, such as Canapés in the Canopy and Forager’s Basket.</p>
- The UFO at Treehotel, Sweden
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Ever wanted to climb aboard an alien spaceship? <a href="http://www.treehotel.se/?pg=ufo" target="_blank">The UFO</a> at Sweden's Treehotel offers guests the opportunity to live out their childhood dreams and spend the night in a flying saucer. The room was built for four people and is cast in durable composite material, creating a light and strong place to sleep in the trees. Inside, there are separate bedrooms, a bathroom and a living area, plus space-themed furniture.</p>
- Tree House at Lavender Hill Cottages, Somerset
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Looking for a five-star treehouse holiday? <a href="http://www.premiercottages.co.uk/Cottages/Lavender-Hill-Holidays.aspx" target="_blank">The Tree House by Lavender Hill Cottages</a> resembles a fairytale castle and comes complete with its own outdoor hot tub. The house sleeps five and the master bedroom is entered by climbing a magical, spiral staircase where the starlit Somerset skies can be glimpsed through skylights and the quirky triangular windows. There's under-floor heating, a wood burning stove, a roll-top bath and a bunk room to capture the imagination of children.</p>
- The Mirrorcube at Treehotel, Sweden
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This exciting hideout among the trees in Sweden is camouflaged by its mirrored exterior reflecting the surroundings. And you don't have to worry about the super-cool room confusing birds as the walls have an infrared film that is visible to birds but not humans. Inside <a href="http://www.treehotel.se/?pg=mirrorcube" target="_blank">The Mirrorcube</a>, you'll find windows offering panoramic views, a double bed for two people, a bathroom and a lounge. There's a rooftop terrace too, just in case sleeping in a mirrored cube isn't amazing enough for you!</p>
- Tree House at The BodyHoliday, St Lucia
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Treehouses aren't just for sleeping and at <a href="http://www.thebodyholiday.com/" target="_blank">The BodyHoliday</a> in St Lucia you can keep fit and healthy in one. The unusual Tree House is a new spinning and fitness studio set among the trees with its own Zen Deck for sunset yoga in the forest too. The glass-enclosed structure towers 25 feet above ground and is surrounded by tropical gardens with magnificent views of the Caribbean Sea. Plus it means you don't have to worry about prying eyes outside!</p>
- The Bird's Nest at Treehotel, Sweden
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Nests aren't limited to birds as the Treehotel in Sweden has built <a href="http://www.treehotel.se/?pg=birdsnest" target="_blank">The Bird's Nest</a> fit for humans - and it's super-spacious and stylish. The room is big enough for a family of four with a gigantic bird's nest exterior providing a camouflage so you become part of the forest surroundings. Inside, the walls are clad with wood panels and the windows almost disappear in the outside branches.</p>
- View with a Room at the Bangkok Tree House, Thailand
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Bangkok Tree House's <a href="http://www.ampersandtravel.com/accommodation/Bangkok-Tree-House" target="_blank">View with a Room</a> is a stunning, minimalist room where the sky and stars are the ceiling and the trees and forest are the walls. Perched seven metres in the air, the 'room' is a bamboo platform with a flower strewn futon under a fine canopy, allowing uninterrupted views of the sky and horizon across the tops of the surrounding trees. A night under the stars doesn't get much better than this!</p>
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