This 8.6m x 4.3m self-contained garden annexe in Cheshire by Swift Unlimited was built with full planning and Building Regs for multi-generational living. SIPs on ground screws, cedar cladding, a Shaker kitchen and en-suite; delivered turnkey from design to handover.
Accommodation Units
This archive of articles looks at fully insulated, self-contained garden rooms that can be lived in. Some of these examples are were designed for elderly relatives, others for younger members of the family who are looking to save money on rent.
A Look at Garden Annexes’ On-Site Build Phase
A look at how Garden Annexes’ in-house team transforms a garden in just one day, with a full annexe frame erected on site. Their Suffolk-based manufacturing, coordinated groundworks and project-managed installation help keep the on-site phase efficient, organised and homeowner-friendly.
A Room in the Garden Designed to Fit an Angled Plot
A Room in the Garden has created a bespoke garden room that follows the angled boundaries of this plot, maximising every inch of space. The made-to-measure design combines a home office, gym, and guest room, with impressive architectural detailing.
Garden Living Annexes by Green Retreats
Green Retreats has introduced a signature range of garden living annexes designed for relatives of all ages. Choose from The Den, The Nest, or The Hide — each tailored for comfort, style, and year-round living under the Caravan Act or full planning.
Booths Garden Annexes Explain the Caravan Act
Booths Garden Annexes have released a helpful video explaining how their granny annexe buildings comply with the Caravan Act, outlining who can live in them, the size and mobility requirements, and how their insulated designs meet the criteria for lawful mobile homes.
Family Annexe and Weekend Retreat by Timeless Garden Rooms
This one-bedroom annexe by Timeless Garden Rooms serves as a family retreat and guest accommodation with a cinema room. Featuring vaulted ceilings, a Farrow & Ball finish, and full Building Regulations approval, it’s a comfortable year-round living space built to modern house standards.
Flexible Multi-Purpose Garden Annexe in Sheffield
Heritage Living Group designed and built this 8m x 4.5m garden annexe in Sheffield. With SIPs construction, Millboard cladding, a stylish kitchenette, shower room, and bi-fold doors, it’s a comfortable year-round space for flexible use.
Buy a Second Hand Booths Garden Annexe
Booths Garden Annexes offer second hand living annexes that comply with the Caravan Act. With significant savings compared to new, and installation by the Booths team included, these annexes provide a cost-effective way to create a comfortable home.
Beach Hut Annexe by Timeless Garden Rooms
Timeless Garden Rooms replaced an ageing coastal chalet with a 30sqm fully insulated annexe. Finished with reclaimed interiors and traditional detailing, the beach hut-style building offers comfortable year-round use and a characterful retreat that blends seamlessly with its seaside setting.
Moving a Garden Annexe Mobile Home
An Instagram video by A Room in the Garden shows a high-specification mobile home annexe being lifted and repositioned on the same plot, proving that even multi-layer SIPs builds can meet the Caravan Act’s mobility test with the right expertise.