Tree houses were once seen as the domain of children, hastily slapped together from scrap wood as a fun place to play. But over the past few decades, craftspeople have seen the potential in these elevated structures, envisioning dreamy getaways high up in the treetops that rival the cozy fictional Endor dwellings of the Ewoks in Star Wars.

From complex villages connected by rope bridges and ladders to fantasy cabins with staircases that spiral around moss-covered trunks, these skyscrapers of the forest manage to combine rustic architectural typologies with incredible views, a sense of seclusion and a camping experience unlike any other.

Luxury tree houses take that experience to the next level, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying all the comforts of home. Set within the oaks of Dorset, England, the Woodsman?s Treehouse is one beautiful example, combining all of the classic elements of treehouse camping with resort amenities. Woodworker Guy Mallinson spent five months and nearly $184,000 to complete the project, and the result is a glamorous vacation home that could easily serve as some lucky inhabitant?s full-time residence. Aiming to bring a modern spin to classic treehouse aesthetics, Mallinson clad the exterior in oak shingles and laths as well as stacks of sweet chestnut logs, giving the structure a striking textural palette.

The treehouse is elevated on stilts to raise it up within the branches of three surrounding oak trees, taking shelter...