chalets

plural of chalet
as in cottages
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use a mountain chalet for weekend getaways

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Recent Examples of chalets The largest of the chalets sleeps up to eight guests and comes with a private sauna and a spacious terrace for unwinding after a day on the trails. Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 There’s strolling through car-free cities like Zermatt, known for iconic Matterhorn peak and charming streets lined with traditional Swiss chalets. Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025 Two historic skier’s chalets, dating back to the earliest days of the town’s ski scene, are being carefully preserved and repurposed. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 The report states that the leading types of vacation rentals for JOMO travel include beach houses, lakeside lodges, and mountain chalets. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025 The historic landmark encompasses 259 guest rooms styled after European chalets, and the location itself is prime. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025 Lodging options include hotels, chalets and the historic Tyrol House. Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 Right next to the rides is a full-size faux-Alpine village complete with charming wooden chalets. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalets
Noun
  • The proposal of Frogmore and Adelaide cottages would be an answer for Andrew, who has been under fire about his residence at Royal Lodge for more than a year.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The Ahwahnee, which has 99 rooms, 24 cottages, a heated outdoor pool, and two on-site restaurants, has been the premier place to stay in Yosemite since its doors opened in 1927.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Enjoy Balinese massages and a Rainforest hydrothermal circuit featuring hot and cold thermal cabins.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Even the rooms – called cabins or staterooms – have different names than at hotels.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Chalets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalets. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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