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 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
  • Other than the occasional barks from her dog, who doesn’t appreciate being locked away for guests, the witch’s home is peaceful and a far cry from the dank, dark cottages often found in folklore.
    Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The 1,200-acre resort offers luxury cottages for families, groups of friends, or couples.
    Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The stone cabins and canteen made of rounded river rocks showcase the rustic, homey appeal of the campground, whose outward appearance had changed little since 1922, according to the NPS.
    Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Travelers who make new bookings through November 9 can take an extra 5% off cabins or 10% off suites on select 2026 to 2028 all-inclusive sailings.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Chalets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalets. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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