lodge
n. countablen. a small house or cabin, often in the mountains or woods, used by people who are hunting, fishing, or skiing. It can also mean a local branch or meeting place for a group like the Freemasons.
n. a small house at the gates of a park or in the grounds of a large estate, or a building used as a base for outdoor activities. Also refers to the local branch or meeting hall of a fraternal organization.
We stayed in a cozy mountain lodge during our ski trip.
The park ranger lives in a small stone lodge near the main entrance to the forest reserve.
While the main hotel was fully booked, several guests were accommodated in the hunting lodge, which offered a more rustic experience deep within the private estate.
Commonly used to refer to both the physical building and the organized group that meets within it.