A 7.5m x 5m garden annexe creates a modern studio apartment in the middle of a long garden. The design features bi-fold doors at both ends, fitted furniture, high-spec kitchen and shower room, maximising space while maintaining garden views.
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.
Living the Dream in a Norwegian Log Annexe
A couple fulfilled their dream of owning a log cabin by building a bespoke Norwegian Log annexe in their daughter’s garden. This low-maintenance, two-bedroom home complies with the Caravan Act, offering charm, practicality, and a seamless downsizing solution.
L-Shaped Granny Annexe
Booths Garden Studios offers spacious L-shaped granny annexes under the Caravan Act, featuring open-plan living spaces with modern kitchens and shower rooms. Their QCB range provides a cost-effective, planning-friendly solution with a 25-year warranty and extensive glazing for natural light.
Garden Annexe in Scotland
JML Garden Rooms built this 33sqm annexe in Scotland, providing independent living for a family’s mother. Featuring off-site SIPs construction, quick installation, and a modern design, the light-filled home includes a vaulted living room, kitchen, bedroom, and shower room.
Garden Granny Flat
Executive Garden Rooms specialise in bespoke garden granny flats, offering a fully managed service from design to completion. Their projects feature custom layouts, like this well-insulated L-shaped annexe with a sedum roof, and fire-resistant cladding for durability.
Garden Bedroom with En Suite
A 6m x 3.6m en-suite garden bedroom in Dorset was built by Executive Garden Rooms. The turnkey project includes design, utility connections, and planning management. The well insulated annexe features wrap-around glazing and a spacious shower room.
Replace a Garage with a Holiday Let
A garden annexe can generate rental income with proper permissions. Miniature Manors transformed the site of an old garage into a stylish, self-contained holiday let with a double bed, kitchen, shower room, and decked terrace. Required Planning Permission & Building Control.
Guest Bedroom in the Garden
Building a garden bedroom is an efficient alternative to a home extension. This 6m x 4.3m self-contained annexe by Executive Garden Rooms features an en-suite shower room, kitchenette, and high-spec finishes. Their turnkey service covers design, construction, and regulatory compliance.
Garden Annexe Gives a Son His Independence
Executive Garden Rooms built an 8m x 5m self-contained garden annexe, providing a modern, independent home for a young family member. Featuring a living space, kitchenette, double bedroom with ensuite, and full mains connections, it’s a cost-effective alternative to traditional housing.
14.5m Garden Room That Spans the Width of the Garden
Swift Unlimited designed a 14.5m garden annexe spanning the garden’s width, featuring two living spaces, a shower room, and storage with a seamless “secret door.” Its flexible design supports evolving uses, with a deck planned to connect to a future pool.