For those looking to escape Christmas crowds this year, The Treehouses at Lanrick in Perthshire and The Treehouses at Leckie in Stirlingshire offer a magical and much slower alternative: a secluded Christmas spent high among the trees, surrounded by private woodland, yet within easy reach of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling.
Still with some availability over the festive period, Lanrick and Leckie offer guests the chance to embrace a peaceful Christmas ensconced in beautifully designed, eco-friendly treehouses, surrounded by a frosted Scottish landscape. Inside are beautiful handcrafted interiors and luxurious linens, as well as underfloor heating for cosy days inside, while outside there are private treetop terraces and alfresco copper baths for soaking up the wintry landscape and starry skies.
With no WiFi, this is an opportunity to swap screens for traditional board games and charades, and to celebrate the festive period without the frenzy of everyday distractions. Beyond the treehouses are many woodland and riverside walks, a stunning woodland sauna and plunge pool at Lanrick, firepits for stargazing, and plenty of opportunities to explore nearby Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
Winter brings a particularly magical atmosphere to the area, with crisp woodland trails, misty lochs, bare trees and dramatic skies creating a wonderfully atmospheric backdrop for a festive escape. Whether heading out for a bracing winter walk or simply taking in the views from a treetop terrace, the surrounding landscape invites guests to slow down and reconnect with nature. As the sun sets, retreat to the warmth of the treehouse to relax, unwind and soak up the peace and tranquillity of the woodland surroundings.
Each treehouse will be decorated with its own Christmas tree, while all Christmas bookings will include a bespoke festive hamper, brimming with local goodies from Blairdrummond Smiddy. There is also the option to pre-order delicious homemade meals and treats from the farm shop, perhaps even a bottle of fizz for Christmas Day, making it easy to enjoy a festive break without the usual cooking and shopping.
The Treehouses at Lanrick and The Treehouses at Leckie offer a three-night stay over Christmas (23–26 December 2026) from £1,065. To book, visit www.lanricktreehouses.co.uk
