Get away from it all in a log cabin

These may only be small garden versions of the log cabin but they are certainly sturdy enough to withstand any weather and warm enough for you to use as a proper outdoor room.

Log cabin type structures have become very popular in recent years for people who work from home or who just want to extend their living space without too much upheaval. They can be connected with mains electricity, heating and water, and even come with little curtains at the windows. They are ideal as a playroom, garden office, a sewing room, art studio or just somewhere to hang out for older kids.

The Log Cabins website is a great place to start. They have a marvellous range of pre-designed cabins available and also offer the service to make a bespoke design if you have seen something you like elsewhere. With a great choice of shape, size, colour and even whether you would like a veranda or not, this company really does cater for all tastes. Installation is easy and painless and in really a very short time you could have the extra room that you have always wanted.

If you have a smaller budget, Waltons are one of the biggest retailers with an enormous range of cabins to choose from. They currently have a sale on with 20% off all 19mm log cabin studios. All of these cabins have eaves of less than 2.5m in height so that they comply with all building regulations.

Dunster House is another company that specialises in log cabins for the garden. Again, they have a great range of both prices and designs and sizes that should suit everyone.