Hello, we are Guillaume and Anaïs.
When we started building Cocoon Wood in 2022, we had a very clear idea in mind. Not just another place to stay in Savoie, but somewhere that truly does you good. A place where you arrive stressed and leave different: lighter, more present. With Théo and Jade growing up around the eco-lodges in the heart of Savoie, close to Lac du Bourget, we built everything ourselves, from the first shovelful of earth to the smallest decorative detail. What you will experience here, we imagined for you, with the time and passion it deserved.
Welcome to our lodges, where we offer exceptional unusual nights in the heart of the forest of Saint-Paul-sur-Yenne.
The L’Original lodge and its terrace among the trees.
What does an unusual night with a private hot tub in Savoie actually look like here?
Not a classic holiday rental. Not a hotel with a shared spa where you wait your turn in a white bathrobe. An unusual night with a private hot tub in Savoie, at our place, means a lodge tucked away in nature, surrounded by trees, with an open view of the mountains. You won’t see other guests. You will only hear the forest.
The balneo hot tub is there just for you. So is the sauna. And the outdoor area with its brazier. Everything that makes a stay truly restorative is gathered in one place, without sharing anything with anyone.
That is our definition of an unusual night. It doesn’t come from a gadget or quirky decoration. It comes from the feeling of being exactly where you should be, with no pressure and no imposed schedule, in the middle of Savoie’s nature.
The L’Original lodge and its terrace, seen from the garden.
A private hot tub with an incredible view: the heart of the experience
We won’t lie: the balneo bathtub is often the first thing our guests photograph when they arrive. And we understand why.
There it is, generous, inviting and ready to use. No need to book a slot, no need to wait. Use it whenever you like, for as long as you like. After a hike on the Dent du Chat, after a bike ride to Lac du Bourget, or simply because you feel like it at 2pm on a Sunday. It’s your stay, your pace.
Guests often tell us about that precise moment: the hot tub, the silence, the trees visible from inside, and the feeling that time has stopped. We put a lot of care into creating exactly that atmosphere.
The balneo bathtub of the L’Original lodge, under its shelter.
Sauna, wood stove, brazier: warmth in every form
An unusual night in Savoie without warmth would be missing something essential.
The sauna awaits you after the hot tub, or before, or both. The wood stove crackles and gives the lodge that cosy atmosphere we associate with mountain chalets, only better. And outside, the brazier is perfect for long evenings, a glass of Roussette de Savoie in hand and the sky above.
There is something deeply soothing in this succession of warmth: water, fire, wood. We didn’t plan it; it came naturally as we built the place. Our guests feel it immediately.
Le Nouveau lodge, its terrace with spa and its façade at sunset.
Services that go beyond accommodation
We could have stopped there. Lodge, hot tub, sauna, nature. That’s already a lot. But that’s not how we do things.
In the morning, breakfast is delivered right to your door. Local produce, flavours of Savoie, nothing industrial. It is our way of starting the day together, even without seeing each other.
In the lodge, you will find Soi de Soi skincare products, beautifully soft sheets from a French brand, scented candles, a record player, carefully chosen books and even meditation accessories. Nothing is left to chance.
Want to make the evening memorable? Our drinks list showcases Savoie winemakers, with wines selected directly from our partner producers. A plancha barbecue in summer, a raclette or fondue for winter stays, or a bouquet of fresh flowers arranged by our florist in Yenne: we take care of everything if you wish.
The private barrel sauna of Le Nouveau lodge, outside and inside.
An intimate, romantic atmosphere, by nature
Cocoon Wood attracts a lot of couples. That’s no accident, and it isn’t the result of decoration designed to “look romantic” either.
The privacy here is real. Nature creates a bubble around the lodge. The calm is total. And everything we have put in place, the hot tub, the sauna, the candles, the music, breakfast when you wake up, helps create the conditions for real time together.
Some couples tell us they had conversations they hadn’t made time for in months. Others come back every year, not for lack of new places to discover, but because they know what they will find here. “A place you take with you when you leave,” one guest wrote in our guestbook. We haven’t found a better way to sum up what we are trying to do.
The balneo bathtub on Le Nouveau’s covered terrace.
Where to find us: close to Aix-les-Bains and Lac du Bourget
Our lodges are located in Saint-Paul-sur-Yenne, in the Avant-Pays savoyard: twenty minutes from Aix-les-Bains, ten minutes from Lac du Bourget, fifteen minutes from the Aiguebelette motorway exit and twenty minutes from Chambéry. See our getting here page for directions.
It’s the ideal location to combine an unusual night with a private hot tub and discovering the region. Michelin-starred restaurants at Les Morainières or Lamartine, a stroll along Lac du Bourget, a hike on the Dent du Chat, a visit to Hautecombe Abbey or a wander through the lanes of Chanaz: everything is less than twenty minutes away.
And for those who don’t feel like driving anywhere, our Moustache electric bikes are available free of charge, with four marked routes starting from the lodge. The rest of the time, the hot tub is waiting.
A relaxed couple facing the windows of the L’Original lodge.
What our guests say, and what they don’t
More than 200 reviews, rated 5/5 by our guests. We are sincerely proud of this feedback. But what touches us most isn’t the stars. It’s the messages we receive a few days after a stay, the photos sent as souvenirs, the bookings for the following year made on the evening of departure.
“An unusual night with a private hot tub in Savoie” may sound like a slogan. At Cocoon Wood, we try to make it much more than that: an experience you won’t have in an ordinary hotel, something we have been building with our hearts since 2022, for each of our guests. Discover our two lodges.
Travelling as a group or with family? Also discover our group house in Savoie, designed to welcome up to 15 people in the same Cocoon Wood spirit.
Le Nouveau lodge and its barrel sauna in the garden.
Guillaume & Anaïs