Synonyms of chalet

chalet

noun

sha-ˈlā 

as in cottage

an often small house for recreational or seasonal use

a mountain chalet for weekend getaways

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cottage
• cabin
• camp
• lodge
• bungalow
• hut
• bach
• shack
• summerhouse
• dacha
• cot
• shanty

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chalet

Three months later, the royal family was on Easter holiday at their private chalet in the mountains of Jotunheimen when the Queen had to be airlifted to the hospital once again after experiencing shortness of breath. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026

Book a room or chalet with a fireplace for an especially cozy stay. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026

The former Duchess of York has been hiding out at a luxury ski chalet in Austria, which reportedly costs around $2,700 per night. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 24 May 2026

Specifically created for the Asics trail team, the basecamp consists of a chalet that can host around 10 athletes at a time, offering a home away from home with direct access to some of the world’s most challenging trail running routes and an in-house gym. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 May 2026