Fascinating outdoor accommodation with expandable roof
Created in collaboration with a treehouse designer, Sky Lodge features a gable-shaped sleeping deck with a spectacular convertible roof for automatic opening to admire the darkest night sky of England.
Couples with a sense of romance, nature lovers and hindered astronomers will enjoy themselves under the starry skies of Northumberland National Park, which have been awarded by the International Dark Skies Association.
This fascinating and innovative forest accommodation surpasses all expectations of a conventional tree house and at the same time meets the wishes of many people with disabilities who would like to spend the night in a largely barrier-free tree house.
This unusual tree house consists of three areas: the central' Square', a cleverly designed room with glass doors overlooking the river, the' Circle', a cosy panoramic area with a small wood-burning stove and the' Triangle', a gable-shaped roof floor with a double bed from which you can look up through large windows.
With appropriate weather conditions and no wind, the entire roof can be opened at the push of a button to spend the night under an open starry sky.
Undisturbed by artificial light sources, the overnight guests can expect an impressive nightly spectacle in the sky. Because here the night sky is darker than anywhere else on the British island. Ideal for watching shooting stars, exploring foreign stars or marveling at the white ribbon of the Milky Way.
The lower floor is equipped with multifunctional furniture for folding out or stacking, allowing the central room to be converted from a living area into a bedroom with two single beds in no time at all.
In addition to a compact mini-kitchen, there is also barrier-free access to the outside bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. The wide balcony is accessed via glass doors, from which not only the passing North Tyne can be seen, but also the characteristic red squirrels in the trees.
The outdoor area with its stove and folding table has been placed in a section of a drainage pipe on the motorway and, thanks to its practical roofing, offers a sheltered outdoor area for a barbecue or the obligatory 5 o' clock tea, even in case of light rain or wind. If you like, you can brew your cup of coffee in an old-fashioned way over a wood-burning stove.
At the very top of the gable, the sleeping chamber with convertible roof, which can be reached via an outside staircase, forms the crowning glory of the wooden construction, which has been built in a way that is gentle on nature and resources. In an unusual blend of tree house, art installation and observatory, the functionally conceived Sky Lodge conveys unique natural experiences in a magical place.
Situated in the heart of Northumberland's water and forest park, this wonderfully bizarre accommodation is the perfect starting point for wildlife lovers, stargazers or adventurous families.
As the home of osprey and habitat for almost half of the native red squirrels in England, the artificially created nature park is considered Europe's largest commercial forest. Together with the Lake District, the UK's largest reservoir with a capacity of 200 million litres, which was created in 1982 to supply drinking water, the region has become a popular recreational area.
The wide range of leisure activities on offer provides sailing and water sports, rope courses, climbing parks and orientation trails to horseback riding, paragliding and exploring a copper mine. For wheelchair users and people with limited freedom of movement, tours by hand bike, canoeing or archery are on the programme. Most of the activities are coordinated by an outdoor centre, which is only a few minutes' walk away from Sky Lodge.
In the cooler months it can get a bit cold at Sky Lodge, so if you are planning to make a reservation, don't forget your cardy (and warm underwear)!
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