Buying Guide
Log Cabins
If you’re looking to add extra space to your home in style, a wooden log cabin is the perfect choice. Combining strength, versatility, and charm to create a beautiful, functional retreat right in your garden.
Read the Ultimate Guide to Buying a Log Cabin to help you choose the perfect cabin for your garden and lifestyle. This guide walks you through all the options so you can make a confident choice and enjoy your new space for years to come.
Wooden log cabins are incredibly versatile garden buildings, offering everything from compact designs ideal for quiet retreats or home offices to spacious, multi-room cabins perfect for entertaining or hobbies. Each one is strong, stylish, and hand-built in the UK using high-quality, sustainable timber.
With so many sizes, styles, and features to choose from, it can be tricky to know where to start, that’s why we’ve created this detailed guide to explain the different types of log cabins and help you find the one that best suits your needs.
Our comprehensive guide includes expert advice on everything from design, insulation and maintenance, helping you make the most of your new log cabin.
Purpose
Hobby Station
A corner log cabin is an excellent choice for a cosy, secluded retreat ideal for crafting, reading, or writing in peace at a quiet end of your garden.
Guest Room
A log cabin can make a cosy occasional guest room, especially with electricity and plumbing installed. Just be sure to choose one that’s well-insulated and fully weatherproof.
Home Office
Create a bright, comfortable workspace you can enjoy all year round by choosing a log cabin with thick timbers or an insulated garden room, perfect for staying productive in any weather.
Gym
A log cabin is perfect for a variety of leisure uses, such as a home gym just adding heavy-duty rubber floor tiles for protection and ensuring good ventilation to keep the space cool and comfortable.
Design
The Corner Cabin
Corner log cabins offer a stylish and space-efficient solution, blending modern and traditional design while providing the perfect garden view and flexible placement for work or relaxation.
Upgrade to UPVC
Upgrade your log cabin with low-maintenance UPVC windows and doors, combining durability, energy efficiency, and a sleek finish. Available for all 44mm cabins in white, oak, and anthracite grey, this option enhances both the style and long-term performance of your building.
Log Cabins with UPVC
Log Thickness
The Log Cabins come in a variety of Log Cabin thickness, ranging from 19mm, 28mm, 34mm and 44mm.
Maintenance
Log cabins are built to last, but they do require care to stay weatherproof and looking their best. Since cabins are typically supplied untreated, apply a high-quality wood preservative within two weeks of construction to protect against moisture, rot, and UV damage. Re-treat the wood every few years, checking for cracks, gaps, or wear around joints and seals. Keep the base clear of debris and ensure gutters and drainage are working properly to avoid standing water. With regular maintenance and timely treatments, your log cabin will remain warm, sturdy, and beautiful for many years to come.
Untreated Log Cabin
Treat your log cabin with a spirit-based preservative and waterproof topcoat within 14 days of assembly to prevent rot and decay. For long-term care, keep the exterior clean, reapply protection every one to three years and maintain clear drainage around the base to avoid moisture buildup.
UPVC Doors and Windows
To keep your UPVC doors and windows in top condition, clean them regularly with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth, then dry thoroughly. Check drainage slots, seals, hinges, and locks from time to time, applying a silicone-based lubricant where needed and avoid harsh cleaners to prevent surface damage.
Installation
Your log cabin will need some assembly when it arrives, so planning ahead is key. Confident DIYers can build it themselves using a guide, or you can opt for professional installation (included with premium and UPVC models) for a hassle-free setup.
Choose a firm, level base such as a concrete slab or ground screw foundation.
Ensure good drainage to prevent damp and moisture damage.
Follow the assembly instructions carefully or use a professional installer.
Hire qualified tradespeople for any electrical, heating, or plumbing work.
Deciding
Whether you’re after a traditional retreat, a modern workspace, a compact hideaway, or a clever space-saving design, there’s a log cabin to suit every garden and lifestyle. The Classic brings timeless charm and versatility, the Modern adds sleek style and function, the Mini offers a cosy solution for smaller gardens, and the Corner Cabin makes the most of every inch of space. With the option to upgrade to durable, energy-efficient UPVC windows and doors, you can tailor your cabin to suit your taste, needs, and how you want to enjoy your garden year-round.