A Room in the Garden crafts bespoke mobile homes, redefining garden living. These structures offer planning permission exemption, VAT savings, and versatile designs. From spacious family dwellings to compact, accessible spaces, each project is tailored to unique needs and garden landscapes.
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.
Garden Annexe Designed to Compliment the Main House
A Room in the Garden creates bespoke garden annexes that harmonise with main houses. This one-bedroom example features Western Red Cedar and stone cladding, a welcoming entrance hall, and a comfortable interior. The design includes a spacious bedroom, ample storage, and personalised finishes throughout.
Living Annexes by AMC Garden Rooms
AMC Garden Rooms offers customisable living annexes, designed to suit individual needs and garden sizes. The Cambridgeshire-based company provides a comprehensive service, from initial design to final installation, including planning applications and Building Control sign-off. Annexes are crafted in-house and installed by their team.
Personalise the Layout of Your Living Annexe
Garden Annexes by GX Modular Ltd. offers extensive personalisation options, including four building styles and 24 size variations. Clients can customise door and window placements, choose open-plan or multi-room layouts, and tailor kitchen and bathroom designs to suit their lifestyle needs.
Multi-Room Annexe in Kent
A 10m x 5m garden annexe in Kent features three rooms, including a kitchen-equipped living area and bedroom with pull-down bed. The contemporary design includes bi-fold doors opening onto a composite deck, creating indoor-outdoor flow.
Turnkey 2-Bedroom Garden Annexe
Timeless Garden Rooms designed this turnkey two-bedroom garden annexe for a family accommodating a relative’s medical needs. Featuring wheelchair accessibility, garden views through French doors, and modern connectivity, this 12m x 5m home blends practicality with traditional charm.
Two-Bedroom Garden Annexe for Airbnb Rental
Timeless Garden Rooms designed this two-bedroom garden annexe for Airbnb rental, blending charm with functionality. Featuring a Cedar shingle roof, spacious veranda, energy-efficient insulation, and contemporary interiors, it provides a year-round retreat with potential for income generation.
Contemporary Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Garden Annexe
A Room in the Garden created a bespoke two-bedroom, two-bathroom garden annexe under the Mobile Home Act. This high-spec, low-maintenance home features a modern design with crittall-style doors, corrugated metal cladding, and thoughtful details throughout. It offers comfortable, stylish living for downsizing retirees.
47sqm L-shaped annexe
Executive Garden Rooms designed a 47m² L-shaped self-contained annexe, featuring a double bedroom, shower room, and multifunctional living area. It boasts modern interiors, a well-equipped kitchen, and durable cedar and Cedral cladding, providing a stylish, low-maintenance finish.
Holiday Lodge in the Garden
JML Garden Rooms built this 44sqm, two-bedroom holiday lodge. Built with energy-efficient SIPs, the annexe offers year-round comfort, generating rental income and adding property value. The clients praised JML’s professionalism and high construction standards.