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 advisors also work closely together on each request, taking a holistic approach that gives members access to everything from superyachts and private jets to off-market chalets and private islands. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026 In the 1970s, Norwegian businessman Torolf Smedvig began the island’s venture into the private resort space by placing 20 A-frame chalets onto Deadman Beach’s shores. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Hôtel Le Central is one piece of a larger project, Le Rucher d’Evolène, which will include a handful of chalets, three of which are completed, a sports shop, a cultural center, and a restaurant over the next three years. — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026 The plans include townhomes, homesites, chalets, private residences and the Imperial Hotel. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 His body was located Saturday afternoon near a road connecting two chalets in the northwestern part of the mountainous area around half an hour by road out of Sofia. — CBS News, 19 May 2026 As an example, Mure points out, there are former residents of the Salamanca district who have chosen to invest the money from the sale in chalets in the luxury development of La Moraleja, in the neighboring municipality of Alcobendas, or El Viso, a neighborhood in the Chamberí district. — Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalets
Noun
  • Lido House has 130 guest rooms, one presidential suite, various executive suites, and five three-story cottages that are a great option for families and larger groups.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Camp de Base Gaspésie has beachfront cottages just outside of town, each with kitchen facilities and spacious verandas for sunset viewing.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Alaska is far from the first carrier to remodel its cabins, but that might work to its benefit when the fresh product hits the market.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The walking path leads past the animals to the property’s three cabins, giving larger groups the option to stay close while still having their own space.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Chalets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalets. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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