There’s a moment when you first step onto the balcony at Skapya Treehouse and everything just… stops. The air feels heavier here, greener somehow, and the view rolls out in every direction—hills, trees, sky. You don’t rush it. You just stand there for a minute, letting your eyes adjust to all that calm.
The cabin sits about four metres up, on its own little hilltop in Cornwall, and manages to be both wild and incredibly comfortable. It’s 60 square metres of quiet design—modern, yes, but not sterile. The wood glows warm in the afternoon light, and there’s a scent of pine mixed with woodsmoke from the Ekol log stove that makes the whole place feel like it’s breathing with you.
The bedroom isn’t huge, but it’s the kind you never want to leave. There’s a big window that looks straight north, framing the sky like a living painting. On some nights, the stars scatter so clearly it feels like you could count them. Other nights, fog rolls in and turns the forest silver. Either way, you’ll find yourself just sitting there, mug in hand, staring out like it’s your job.
Inside, everything’s simple but just right. A sleek little kitchen for frying up breakfast. Shelves stacked with books that look well-loved. A few vintage records and board games, because, yes, there’s no TV—and you’ll be glad of it. Evenings stretch longer here; the kind that end in half-finished conversations and laughter over nothing in particular.
Outside, the world gets quieter still. There’s a wood-fired hot tub hidden in a small clearing—a patch of steam and starlight. And next to it, a fire pit where time doesn’t really exist. You could sit there until the logs burn down to embers and not feel like you’ve wasted a second.
Skapya’s built with care, you can tell. Solar power, restored woodland, everything designed to blend in, not stand out. It feels honest—sustainable without shouting about it.
When you finally do wander out, the village of Gweek is a short walk away. There’s a cosy pub, a local shop, and, oddly enough, a seal sanctuary. Drive a bit further and you’ll reach Helston or the wild cliffs near St Michael’s Mount. But truthfully? You’ll probably just want to come back, pour another drink, and watch the light change through the trees.
Skapya Treehouse isn’t trying to impress you—it just quietly gets under your skin. A soft landing for tired minds. A reminder that sometimes, luxury isn’t loud. It’s peace.
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