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Choosing the best garden room design for your home means looking beyond pretty pictures on Instagram. It’s about finding the right balance between size, purpose, materials, layout and how the building will sit in your garden – not just for today, but for the way you’ll live in years to come. At Country Garden Rooms, […]

In most cases, you don’t need planning permission for a garden room in the UK, as long as it meets permitted development rules e.g. is under 2.5m high (if near a boundary), not used as a separate dwelling and takes up less than 50% of your garden. However, planning permission may be required in some

One of the most common questions we get asked at Country Garden Rooms is: “How much will a garden room cost?” It’s a fair (and important!) question, and the honest answer is: it depends on a range of factors. A garden room can be a significant investment for many and the final cost will reflect

If you’re dreaming of more space at home, you might be weighing up two main options; a garden room or extension. Both can offer fantastic benefits and depending on your budget, timeframe and how you intend to use the space, one may suit you better than the other. At Country Garden Rooms, we specialise in

Garden Room installed: May 2025 | Town: Watchet When Sarah Ward first explored the idea of adding more space to her home in Watchet, Somerset, she knew she didn’t want just any garden building. She wanted something that would add real value to her lifestyle, not just her property. Now, just a few months after

If you’ve ever dreamed of ditching crowded gyms, long commutes, and endless waiting for equipment, a garden gym might just be the solution. A garden gym offers the convenience of a home workout space with the privacy and personalisation you can’t get at the gym. Building and installing your own garden room gym has many

Creating a garden office is a fantastic way to establish a dedicated workspace away from the distractions of home. However, one essential element for productivity is reliable Wi-Fi. Whether you’re taking video calls, uploading large files, or simply browsing online, a strong and reliable internet connection is non-negotiable. In this blog, we’ll explore how to

Garden rooms are a fantastic way to expand your living space, offering versatility and practicality for a range of uses. One of the most frequent questions we get asked by homeowners is, “Can you sleep in your garden room?” In short, the answer is yes – garden rooms can be used for overnight accommodation, whether

As working from home continues to be the norm for many businesses, garden offices have become a popular solution for creating a dedicated workspace separate from the distractions of home life. However, one of the most common questions potential buyers ask is, “Do I need planning permission for a garden office?” The answer varies depending on factors