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chalets

noun

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 Snow settles and wooden chalets suspend in time. — Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026 Godard spent much of his childhood at a pair of family chalets on opposite sides of the lake. — Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026 Here's how to embrace a ski holiday with children, from the best hotels and chalets to insider tips from our ski expert. — Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 The waterfront chalets are complete with heating, a full kitchen, and outdoor firepit overlooking Trout Lake. — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 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 The 16 restaurants selected for 2026 range from beach clubs and fashion-house dining rooms to mountain chalets, high-rise cocktail bars, and historic landmarks. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 In addition to the compact but well-appointed cabins, there were private villas, wooden chalets, and floating bungalows available to rent for a unique, unplugged vacation. — Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 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

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Swaying palms, turquoise waters and historic conch cottages have long defined the allure of Key West.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Stephen Eustaquio’s goal surely led to beers thrown in celebration and tears shed at lakeside cottages.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 28 June 2026

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The Viking Mississippi by contrast has 193 cabins for a maximum of 386 passengers.

— Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
The high-end camping company offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.

— Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 2 July 2026

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