After fifteen years of craftsmanship and care, one of Britain’s most admired treehouse retreats is being offered for sale, an award-winning woodland business that presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an architectural haven in the heart of West Dorset.
Set within 13 acres of private woodland and meadow near Lyme Regis, Mallinson’s Woodland Retreat is home to a collection of three extraordinary RIBA-award-winning treehouses that have redefined the concept of eco-luxury. Each has been lovingly designed and hand-built to sit gently within the forest canopy, blending architectural excellence with sustainable living.
What began as Guy Mallinson teaching traditional woodcraft in the woods gradually evolved into an experiment that married craftsmanship and sustainability with contemporary architectural design. Having captured the imagination of guests, TV audiences, and design juries alike, the renowned eco-retreat is being offered for sale for the first time, a rare opportunity for a lifestyle buyer, design lover, or nature enthusiast to take the reins of this remarkable destination. The property and business are available to purchase, with offers invited in excess of £2 million. The sale also includes planning permission for the addition of up to five further treehouses, offering exciting potential for future development in keeping with the retreat’s sustainable design ethos.
Guy Mallinson says, “It has been a privilege to spend the past fifteen years working alongside incredible craftsmen to create this magical woodland oasis. Design, craftsmanship, and sustainability have always been at the heart of the retreat, and I hope that spirit will be carried forward. I will miss the days spent among the oaks and birdsong, and the conversations with our many returning guests, but the time has come to return to my roots at the workbench and hand over the reins to someone else to write the next chapter of this very special place.”
Beyond the thriving hospitality business, the property offers endless possibilities, from an architect’s private sanctuary to an exclusive family retreat, or a continuation of its award-winning legacy in eco-tourism.
Each of the three luxury treehouses at Mallinson’s is unique: from The Woodsman’s Treehouse, with its copper tub, rooftop sauna and hot tub, and a slide to ground level, to Dazzle Treehouse, inspired by the geometry of naval camouflage, and Pinwheel Treehouse, whose design echoes the shape of a child’s toy and features a treetop swing for two. All were built using traditional craftsmanship and locally sourced materials, underpinned by a deep respect for the woodland environment.
Mallinson’s has long been celebrated as a benchmark for sustainable design and modern British craftsmanship, proof that luxury and nature can coexist beautifully.
If you are ready to live the woodland dream visit: https://mallinson.co.uk/woods-treehouse-business-for-sale/
