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Sadolin 'Atlantic Blue-Old English'
Sadolin 'Articulate' Stain
Sadolin 'Blue Grey' Stain
'Brunswick Green' Wood Stain
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We recommend OPTIONAL Demidekk Ultimate log cabin paint range which can be colour matched to suit. See examples in
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Sadolin 'Burlesque-White Accents'
Sadolin 'Various' Stains
Sadolin 'Cosmos' Stain
'Light Green - White Accents'
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We recommend OPTIONAL Demidekk Ultimate log cabin paint range which can be colour matched to suit. See examples in
our photo gallery.
'Polynesia - White Accents'
Sadolin 'Prince Charming'
'Tokyo Bay - White Accents'
Sadolin 'White' Wood Stain
Please note that all colour shown are indicative only and will vary depending upon the light on the day the photo was taken. Additionally all screens will display the image differently. If exact colour is essential then please order a sample pot.
We recommend OPTIONAL Demidekk Ultimate log cabin paint range which can be colour matched to suit. See examples in
our photo gallery.
Jungle Green Paint
Burlesque Paint
Spicy Brown Paint
Lapis Lazulia Paint
Please note that all colour shown are indicative only and will vary depending upon the light on the day the photo was taken. Additionally all screens will display the image differently. If exact colour is essential then please order a sample pot.
We recommend OPTIONAL Demidekk Ultimate log cabin paint range which can be colour matched to suit. See examples in
our photo gallery.
Painted Options
L Shaped Cabin
Multi Room Log Cabin
Show Rooms
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Why Trust 1st Choice Leisure Buildings?
Choosing a garden building is an investment, so it's important to buy from a company you can rely on. At 1st Choice Leisure Buildings, we've been helping customers find the right garden sheds, summerhouses, log cabins, garden offices and workshops
since 1979 when
Robin Antill opened the doors. As a
family-run business, we believe in offering honest advice rather than a hard sell. We take the time to understand what you need and help you choose a building that suits your garden, your budget and the way you plan to use it.
Our approach is reflected in our
4.9 Trustpilot rating, where customers regularly mention our friendly, helpful service. We only work with manufacturers we trust, selecting buildings that offer good quality, durability and value for money. Most are made from
FSC®-certified timber and built to cope with the British weather. If you'd rather see a building before you buy, you're welcome to visit one of the
UK's largest garden building display sites.
1st Choice – Known For Quality – Loved For Design - Since 1979
Being able to compare different models and talk things through with our experienced team helps many customers make the right decision.
Since 1979, we've supplied over 50,000 buildings across the UK, building our reputation on quality products, straightforward advice and customer service you can depend on. We are always available to meet your needs or requirements so
contact us NOW if you would like help or advice.
We live quite far away; is it really worth visiting our show rooms? Absolutely!
We strongly urge anyone looking for a new building – whether it's a new garden shed, summerhouse, workshop, garage, or a full garden room – to
visit and inspect the quality in person before committing to any purchase.
Seeing the craftsmanship, materials and finishes for yourself is the best way to make a confident and informed decision.
Whilst we cannot display everything we offer, we have carefully selected around 80 different buildings that allow us to demonstrate almost every feature, design option, and construction detail in one form or another.
This allows you to compare styles, sizes and specifications, ask any questions you may have, and find the building that best suits your needs.
So, yes, it is absolutely worth visiting.
Click here to see what buildings on display.
If you are unsure then
why not walk through our site virtually using our walk through tour below (or
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Corner Log Cabins Designed to Make Better Use of Garden Space
A corner log cabin is designed for a part of the garden that can otherwise be difficult to use well. Instead of placing a conventional rectangular garden building across an open area, the corner-style layout can sit naturally towards the edge of the garden while its doors and glazing face back into the usable outdoor space. This makes these buildings particularly useful where maintaining lawn, patio or entertaining space is an important part of the decision.
As garden centre owners, one of the first things we recommend is choosing the position before choosing the building. Measure the available area, consider how you will walk to and around the cabin, look at where the doors will open and think about the view from both the house and the cabin. A corner building should improve the way the garden works rather than simply filling a space.
Our current range includes several different footprints and layouts, so the best choice depends on the available garden space and what you actually intend to do inside. You can compare the Esher Corner Cabin, Mortimer Corner Cabin, Ottershaw Corner Cabin and Pyrford L Shaped Cabin before deciding which arrangement works best for your garden.
What Is a Corner Log Cabin?
A corner log cabin is a timber garden building whose shape, entrance and glazing are arranged to make effective use of a garden corner. The rear elevations normally sit towards the boundaries while the more attractive entrance and glazed elevations face into the garden. The result is a practical outdoor room that can occupy an area that might otherwise be underused.
The important distinction is not simply appearance. Positioning the entrance across the front-facing corner can change how the building connects with the rest of the garden. It can create a more open outlook from inside and leave a greater proportion of the central garden available for seating, planting, play or lawn.
Who Is a Corner Cabin Best For?
A corner cabin is worth considering when you want useful indoor garden space but do not want a building to dominate the main garden. Typical uses include a quiet home-working area, hobby room, reading retreat, music room, garden sitting room, exercise space or an informal place to entertain friends and family.
They are particularly effective in square and reasonably regular gardens where two boundary lines create a natural location for the building. They can also work well when an existing patio, lawn or planting scheme means you want to preserve the central part of the garden rather than place a building across it.
Choosing the Right Corner Cabin
Start With the Usable Internal Space
Do not choose solely from the external footprint. Start with what needs to fit inside. A desk requires comfortable chair movement behind it, exercise equipment needs working clearance and seating needs enough circulation space to avoid making the room feel cramped. Marking out furniture positions on the ground before ordering is one of the simplest ways to judge whether a particular model will work.
Consider the View From Inside
The glazed elevation is one of the main benefits of this style of building, so consider what you will actually see when sitting inside. Facing across the garden usually gives a more pleasant outlook than directing the main glazing towards a fence, neighbouring wall or dense hedge.
Think About Sunlight Before Choosing the Orientation
Spend some time watching how sunlight moves across the proposed position. Morning light may be desirable for a workspace, while strong afternoon sun through large areas of glazing can make orientation and ventilation more important. Nearby trees can provide useful shade but should not prevent maintenance access or continually deposit leaves and moisture against the building.
Allow Space Around the Building
One of the most common errors is treating every centimetre of available space as buildable space. Timber buildings need reasonable access for initial construction, treatment, cleaning, roof checks and future maintenance. Leaving sensible working space around inaccessible elevations can make ownership considerably easier.
Corner Cabin Comparison
Ottershaw Corner Cabin: A useful starting point where available garden space is the main consideration. Its compact footprint makes it particularly relevant when you want a small garden retreat, occasional workspace or seating area without using more ground than necessary. View the Ottershaw Corner Cabin.
Esher Corner Cabin: A flexible choice where you want more usable room and a choice of configurations. It is worth comparing when the building needs to accommodate a substantial desk, seating or more than one activity. View the Esher Corner Cabin.
Mortimer Corner Cabin: A good model to consider when the aim is to create a balanced garden room with useful internal floor space while retaining the characteristic corner-facing entrance. View the Mortimer Corner Cabin.
Pyrford L Shaped Cabin: This model uses a different L-shaped footprint and is worth comparing when the proposed position or intended use benefits from a more defined layout. View the Pyrford L Shaped Cabin.
Best for a smaller available footprint: Start by comparing the Ottershaw with the available space in your garden.
Best when you want additional usable floor area: Compare the Esher and Mortimer and concentrate on the internal dimensions rather than choosing by appearance alone.
Best when the shape of the building is a major part of the layout: Compare the Pyrford with the corner models to see which footprint works most naturally with your boundaries, patio and access route.
What Should You Check Before Ordering?
Available footprint: Before you order, take the time to measure the area where the building will sit. Measure in a few places rather than relying on the fence lines or garden boundaries, as they’re often not as straight or square as they look.
Maintenance clearance: Allow practical access around the building wherever possible so external timber and roof edges can be inspected and maintained.
Base: The supporting base needs to be solid, level and suitable for the building. A poor base can cause problems with alignment and operation of doors and windows. Read our garden cabin base guide for more information.
Access: Please have a good look at the route to where your greenhouse is going. Think about gates, narrow paths, tight corners, steps, walls and anything else that might make access difficult. If parts need to come through the house or across a neighbour’s property, let us know before you order. It’s much easier to plan than discover a problem on installation day.
Intended use: Decide whether this will mainly be a sitting room, office, hobby space, exercise area or flexible room. Your intended use should determine the size and options rather than trying to find a purpose for the building after buying it.
Electricity: If you expect to use computers, lighting, heating or other electrical equipment, plan the supply and socket positions early. Information about available supporting work can be found on our garden building services page.
Local requirements: Garden-building planning rules depend on the property, position and proposed use. Never assume that a building automatically qualifies without checking your circumstances. Our planning permission guide explains the main considerations, although your local planning authority should be consulted where there is any uncertainty.
Common Mistakes When Buying a Corner Cabin
Buying the Smallest Building That Fits
A footprint fitting into the available corner does not mean the internal room will suit its intended purpose. Furniture, door movement and circulation space can quickly reduce the useful area. Mark the proposed dimensions on the ground and then mark out the furniture before ordering.
Pushing the Building Tight Against Fences
A cabin may physically fit against a boundary but leave no sensible way to inspect or maintain the rear. Think beyond installation day. Future access to timber, roof edges and surrounding vegetation matters if you want the building to remain straightforward to look after.
Ignoring the Base Until the Building Arrives
The building should not be expected to compensate for an unsuitable foundation. A level and properly prepared base supports correct assembly and helps doors and windows continue to operate as intended. Base preparation should therefore be planned at the same time as the cabin.
Choosing the Orientation From a Website Photograph
A product photograph shows how a building can look, not necessarily how it should sit in your garden. Door position, glazing, morning and evening sun, paths and the view back towards the house should all influence orientation.
Forgetting About Delivery Access
Measure the complete route from the delivery point to the prepared base. Narrow gates, tight turns, height restrictions and steps are much easier to deal with when identified in advance. If access is unusual, discuss it with us before placing the order.
Choosing by Price Before Specification
Compare what is actually included rather than simply comparing the headline figure. Flooring, glazing, roof covering, assembly, groundwork, electrical requirements and protective treatment can all affect the finished project cost. Compare complete proposals on a like-for-like basis.
The Base Matters More Than Many Buyers Expect
From years of supplying garden buildings, we would put the base near the top of the buying checklist. The finished foundation needs to support the whole building evenly and remain stable. If it is out of level, assembly becomes more difficult, and doors or windows may not operate as they should.
Arrange the base before the installation date and confirm its finished dimensions against the model ordered. If you would prefer assistance rather than organising the groundwork independently, see our base building and additional services.
Should You See a Cabin Before Buying?
Where possible, yes. Product photographs are useful for narrowing down a choice, but standing inside a garden building gives you a much clearer understanding of floor area, headroom, glazing, door size, timber construction and overall build quality. It also makes comparing apparently similar buildings considerably easier.
You can visit our Surrey garden building display site near Guildford, Woking and Ripley. Even when the exact model you are considering is not on display, seeing comparable construction details and features can help you make a more informed decision.
Planning Your Corner Cabin Project
A successful project normally follows a simple order: decide how the building will be used, identify the best corner of the garden, measure the area, choose a suitable model, confirm access, establish any planning requirements, prepare the base and arrange any electrical or other supporting work. Doing these jobs in this order prevents many of the problems we see when customers start by choosing a building solely because they like a photograph.
If you are unsure which footprint is most suitable, photographs and measurements of the proposed area can be extremely useful. You can also contact 1st Choice Leisure Buildings to discuss the garden, intended use and any access concerns before making your final selection.
Useful Corner Cabin Buying Guides
For more detailed help before ordering, read our garden cabin buyer’s guide, base preparation guide, planning guide and ventilation guide. These supporting resources cover questions that are better answered in detail outside this product category page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Corner Log Cabins
Why choose a corner log cabin instead of a standard rectangular garden building?
The main advantage is the use of space. A corner design can place the rear of the building towards two garden boundaries while directing the entrance and glazing towards the main garden. This can preserve more central lawn, patio or entertaining space and create a more attractive outlook from inside.
How do I know what size corner cabin I need?
Work backwards from the intended use. Measure the furniture or equipment you expect to put inside, add comfortable circulation space and then compare those requirements with the internal dimensions of each model. Also allow suitable space outside the cabin for installation and future maintenance.
Can a corner cabin be used as a garden office?
Yes. A corner cabin can provide a useful home-working area where there is room for an appropriate desk, chair, storage and electrical supply. Pay particular attention to natural light, the position of the desk relative to the windows and how regularly the room will be used throughout the year.
Can I use a corner cabin for more than one purpose?
Yes, provided the floor area is large enough. A well-planned room can combine activities such as home working and relaxing, hobbies and storage, or exercise and seating. Before ordering, mark out the proposed furniture and equipment to make sure each activity has enough usable space.
What base does a corner cabin need?
It needs a suitable solid and level foundation capable of supporting the complete building evenly. The exact solution depends on the site and building selected. Preparing the base correctly is important because inaccuracies can affect assembly and the alignment of doors and windows.
How much access should I leave around a corner cabin?
It’s always worth leaving a bit of breathing room around your cabin. Not only does it make installation easier, but you’ll be glad of the space if you ever need to treat the timber, clean the exterior or carry out any maintenance. Where possible, avoid pushing the cabin right up against fences, walls or thick hedging, as it can make the back and sides difficult to get to later on.
Which way should a corner cabin face?
There is no single correct orientation. Consider the view from inside, the appearance from the house, morning and afternoon sunlight, paths, privacy and the position of neighbouring properties. The best orientation is the one that works with your particular garden rather than simply copying a catalogue photograph.
Do corner cabins include a floor and glazing?
The current corner cabin range shown on this page includes wooden flooring and double-glazed doors and windows. However, specifications and optional features should always be confirmed on the individual product page before ordering.
Can you help with installation and the base?
Installation and additional site services are available for suitable orders and locations. Requirements vary according to the model and site, so check the individual product specification and our garden building services information or contact us before ordering.
How should I prepare for delivery?
Check the route from the delivery vehicle to the final building position and tell us about gates, narrow passages, sharp turns, steps, restricted access or routes through the house. You can check current coverage on our delivery area page.
Do I need planning permission?
It’s one of the first questions we’re asked, and the honest answer is: it depends. Some garden buildings can be installed under permitted development, while others will need planning permission. It all comes down to things like the size of the building, where it’s positioned in your garden, your property type, and what you plan to use it for. Don’t assume a general rule will cover it. Have a look through our planning guide, and if there’s any doubt, it’s always worth checking with your local planning authority before you order. It can save a lot of hassle later on.
What should I compare between different corner cabin models?
Compare usable internal dimensions, footprint, entrance position, glazing, floor specification, roof covering, access requirements, installation options, base requirements and the complete project cost. Most importantly, compare how each model works in your actual garden rather than judging the buildings from photographs alone.
Need Help Choosing the Right Corner Cabin?
If you have narrowed your choice down but are not sure which model will work best, measure the available garden area and make a note of how you intend to use the room. You can then contact our experienced team or visit our Surrey display site to compare construction, discuss positioning and make a more informed choice before ordering.
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