



Summer House
Transform your garden into a beautiful outdoor retreat with our affordable summer houses. Find the perfect garden summer house for you in our selection below, and if you need help deciding, check out our summer house buying guide.
Find a Summerhouse size that fits
Not sure what size is best? Check out our summer house buying guide
Types of Summer House
FAQs
The most common use of a summer house (or garden house) is as a sheltered outdoor lounge area or a sunroom. On a bright, warm day you could have the doors open wide and relax in an armchair in the shade while watching the children play outside. The summerhouse makes a great place to sit during a family party or a barbecue. If the weather turns, not to worry - you are still sheltered and comfortable with a good view of the outdoors.
Summerhouses also provide spectacular views of your garden at night, especially if you have garden lights.
Our BillyOh wooden summerhouses are guaranteed for 10 years against rot, decay and insect infestation. Good maintenance can see these buildings last many years longer than the guarantee.
If you buy a pressure treated summerhouse, the guarantee is extended to 15 years. Pressure treatment is a process where wood preserver is forced deep into the timber by a high-pressure machine. The preservative protects the wood from moisture, rot and insects, keeping it healthier and stronger for longer.
The size of your summer house will depend on what you plan to use it for and how much space you have. Remember that it needs to take up less than half your garden, in order to avoid the planning permission legal process. You can find out more about that in our guide to summerhouse planning permission.
One of the most popular sizes is a 12x8 summerhouse (measured in feet, equating to about 3.6 x 2.4 metres). This size provides ample room for it to be used as a relaxing family lounge area, a garden office, a garden gym, or a host of other purposes.
The best approach is to decide where you would like the summerhouse to stand in your garden and measure the width and length of that space with a tape measure. This will give you an idea of the size range you should be looking at.
Traditional summerhouses are perfect for lounging in the garden, keeping you cool on a hot day, and allow you to continue enjoying your outdoor space even if it rains.
As an extra room, summerhouses can also be used for other activities, especially those that come with thicker walls. A summerhouse can be used as a garden office, for instance.
You will find even more potential from a large summer house. If you have the space to spare, be sure to check out our larger size options.
For more inspiration, check out our summerhouse ideas guide.
Our summerhouses start from less than £800. If you need to budget carefully for your building, we have a range of cheap summerhouses that may be the most accessible for you.
Don't forget you can also use our finance options to make it easier to afford your new garden summerhouse.
Traditionally, summerhouses are designed as sitting areas for enjoying the garden during the warmer half of the year. They also provide a way to enjoy your garden during rain or cold winds.
While many models have thin walls, meaning they do not hold onto heat through the colder months, a log cabin summer house offers an alternative if you're looking for a room to use for more of the year.
Benefits of a summer house
By far the best thing about a summer house is that it makes your garden pleasant to sit in even when the weather turns grey. Spring and summer rains are no longer an issue when you can simply close the doors, sit down, and enjoy the view with your family or your favourite comforts, while still maintaining an outdoor vibe.
Summerhouses are also excellent for garden privacy, as they can hide you from the view of nosy neighbours, block noise, and give you a space for private conversations.
Why Choose a Summer House from Garden Buildings Direct
We offer a range of great-value summerhouses that don’t compromise on quality. Built to last and designed to blend seamlessly into any garden, our summerhouses are crafted using high-quality timber that provides both durability and a natural aesthetic.
- Durable Timber Construction: Manufactured by garden building experts with decades of experience, each of our summerhouses is built with strong, sustainable timber that ensures longevity and carries a 10 year guarantee.
- Affordable Prices: Get the best value for your money, with summerhouses that are affordable yet built to last.
- Functional and Stylish Designs: Whether you need extra storage, a peaceful garden retreat, or a space to entertain, our designs are practical and attractive.
Customisable wooden summerhouses
While our summerhouses are designed with affordability in mind, we still offer a range of customization options to ensure your garden building fits perfectly with your style and space. From optional windows and doors to color finishes, you can make your summerhouse uniquely yours without overspending.
- Customize Your Door and Window Positions: On select models, choose which side to place the entrance to match your garden's layout.
- Stain or Paint Options: We offer a variety of finishes to complement your garden’s existing décor.
- Add Optional Features: Enhance your summerhouse with extra features like shelving or guttering for an even more enjoyable space.
Quality Summerhouse Materials
Built from tongue and groove cladding for an attractive, watertight construction, many of our wooden summerhouses utilise pre-assembled wall panels which are simple to install. However, if your summer house is a log cabin style, it will need to be assembled from individual boards.
We would encourage you to paint and decorate your summer house to truly make it your own. Hang decorations, mount a TV, put down a rug, and enjoy your new garden experience! For decorating inspiration, check out our blog about painting a summer house.
Please note that pressure treated wooden summerhouses should not be painted within 4-6 months of purchase due to the preserver needing to fully dry.
Buy a Summer House from a UK Manufacturer Established for 20 years
With over 20 years of experience providing British-made summerhouses, Garden Buildings Direct is one of the most trusted summerhouse manufacturers on the market. The product sent to you is a building kit with full instructions. All you’ll need is a few basic tools and another person to help put it together.
Summerhouse roof types
The type of roof on your garden house not only affects its aesthetic appeal within the garden, but also affects how much vertical space you have. An apex summer house offers a classic look that will blend with most rustic style gardens, particularly for people with a stone house or a listed building. Due to its raised height at the centre it also provides more internal space overall, in which you could hang extra lighting or decorations.
In contrast, a pent summer house is a more contemporary style that will blend well with any modern garden.
Buy a Summer House with Free Delivery
We deliver our summerhouses free to most of Great Britain. Delivery charges apply to addresses furthest away from our headquarters in Nottinghamshire, and additional charges will apply to log cabin summerhouses due to the heavier mass of individual logs. You can see a full breakdown of whether delivery charges will apply to you on our delivery information page.
Garden House Buying Information
For more information on types of summer house, answers to frequently asked questions and tips on how to make use of it, check out our summerhouse buying guide.
If you need help deciding or making a purchase, contact our summer house experts on 01909 768840.
Summerhouse finance
Don’t forget that you can also buy your summerhouse on finance, thanks to our partnership with Novuna. You’ll find all the information below the ‘Add to basket’ section on the product page. As long as your purchase is at least £560 and with a minimum deposit of 10%, finance is available for up to 48 months. For the full terms and conditions you should read our finance page.
Start Your Garden Transformation Now
Ready to enhance your garden with an affordable summerhouse? Browse our collection above and find the perfect design for your space. Order online now and get started on creating a beautiful, functional space for your garden at a price that suits your budget.