Extend an invitation to friends and family with pride and they are sure to be impressed by a stylish octagonal summer house. Elegantly shaped along classic lines, an octagonal summer house is the epitome of restful indulgence. Whether you are entertaining or simply soaking up the peace and quiet, you will be delighted with this luxurious garden retreat.
Twenty-first century living has reinforced the connection between our homes and gardens, and we expect more from our outdoor space than ever before. Adding an octagonal summer house offers protection from the elements and comfortable accessories will help you to re-connect with the natural world. A stunning octagonal summer house, in a silky-smooth paint finish of your choice, delivers the crowning glory to your beloved garden. Choose from three models in four sizes according to the dimensions of your garden and realise your vision for a delightfully useable space. Whether you want to relax in a cosy hideaway or focus on your hobbies in peace and quiet, our summer houses offer endless possibilities. Choose a rotating base and you can enjoy uninterrupted views of your garden from any angle.
The classic eight-sided shape of our octagonal summer houses makes an impact wherever it is positioned. It can be tucked away for peace and privacy or positioned front and centre to create a dramatic garden feature.
The Balmoral and Baltimore models are the smallest octagonal summer houses within our range and are designed with a smaller-scale garden in mind. The traditional design of these models complements a period property, and a contemporary paint finish and décor tones well with a modern home. With a unique and coveted shutter system or lockable doors and casement-style windows, you will be able to enjoy your summer house in all seasons.
Our Burghley summer house model is built on a more expansive footprint in a choice of three sizes so you can pinpoint exactly the right dimensions to complement your garden space. You can add a rotating base to the 2.4m model enabling you to revolve your summer house with a light touch to take in a fresh perspective.
If you are drawn to an eight-sided model but would prefer to personalise your octagonal summer house still further, we can help with our bespoke design service. Scotts is proud of its longstanding reputation for craftsmanship and design know-how. Whatever your brief, our skilful timber engineers can customise an octagonal summer house to create the garden retreat of your dreams.
The Balmoral and Baltimore models are the smallest octagonal summer houses within our range and are designed with a smaller-scale garden in mind. The traditional design of these models complements a period property, and a contemporary paint finish and décor tones well with a modern home. With a unique and coveted shutter system or lockable doors and casement-style windows, you will be able to enjoy your summer house in all seasons.
Our Burghley summer house model is built on a more expansive footprint in a choice of three sizes so you can pinpoint exactly the right dimensions to complement your garden space. You can add a rotating base to the 2.4m model enabling you to revolve your summer house with a light touch to take in a fresh perspective.
If you are drawn to an eight-sided model but would prefer to personalise your octagonal summer house still further, we can help with our bespoke design service. Scotts is proud of its longstanding reputation for craftsmanship and design know-how. Whatever your brief, our skilful timber engineers can customise an octagonal summer house to create the garden retreat of your dreams.
Compact and elegant, a small summer house delivers a striking feature to your garden
Spacious and expansive, our large summer houses offer the ultimate garden showcase
Neat and space-saving, a corner summer house maximises every inch of your garden
Classic and stylish, an octagonal summer house makes a statement in any garden
A beautiful light-filled space to spread out, perfect for entertaining
Change the perspective on your garden with a rotating base that you can revolve
Bring your personal vision to life by creating the summer house of your dreams
Purchase summer houses that have been built for demonstration purposes.
Our Balmoral, Baltimore, and Burghley summer house models all benefit from a distinctive octagonal shape to create a stunning garden feature of which you will be proud. The Balmoral and Baltimore are built on a smaller footprint while the Burghley offers options up to 3.6m.
Traditional, classic styling and an exclusive shutter system offers the perfect retreat from the pressures of modern life. The Balmoral Summerhouse comes with an optional rotating base, hidden by timber skirting upon installation.
from £5,800
The Baltimore is an extremely popular octagonal summerhouse that suits most gardens and comes, as standard, with a glass-fibre roof. An optional rotating base gives you the freedom to move and turn your summerhouse as you please.
from £8,770
The Burghley is our larger octagonal summerhouse perfect for alfresco dining, a studio or playroom, or to simply entertain family and friends. Why not add some additional freestanding seating with your choice of various upholstery?
from £9,670
Capture the magic of the garden, custom designed in two convenient sizes allowing it to neatly fit into a corner site in your garden. Built with sustainably sourced Timber and supplied with an luxurious, industrial quality paint finish.
from £9,470
The ultimate garden sanctuary designed to create that “forever” garden space where memories are created and stories are shared.
from £10,600
Did you know that as the owner of a Scotts luxury summerhouse, you can claim rewards for yourself and your friends or family? You could earn as much as £500, subject to terms and conditions.
The classic lines of our octagonal summer houses make an impact in gardens of any size whether you want to make a statement or create a beautiful secret hideaway. Add a rotating base to follow the sun or alter your viewpoint according to the seasons. Read on to discover more about the materials and methods we use to craft our summer houses, as well as where to start with planning and deciding on the interior design.
Luxurious fixtures and fittings
Complete your summer house with the perfect features and finishing touches
Sustainably sourced hardwood
Hand-crafted joinery and woodcraft built with skill and attention to detail
From Scotts to your Garden
We will help you to plan and prepare for the arrival of your summer house
Rewards for valued customers
Refer a friend and you can receive a treat of up to £500 and pass on a discount!
Choosing a Scotts octagonal summer house brings peace of mind based on the quality as well as design. Not only have you chosen a superior garden building designed to stand the test of time; you have also created a luxurious and attractive extension of your home.
A summer house is an outdoor structure designed to enhance your garden space. Typically designed in timber, a summer house is flexible to provide a cool, shaded place to retreat from the summer heat, or a cosy hideaway for cooler spring and autumn days. Ideal for use as a craft room, yoga studio or gym, or even as outdoor bar, a summer house provides a unique and beautiful space for an idyllic garden upgrade. You can also add supplementary security and aesthetic features. Choose a glass fibre effect or cedar shingle roof, additional windows, or glazed doors to create a light-filled space.
Scotts’ octagonal summer houses are designed in three models and four sizes. Our smallest octagonal summer house is the Balmoral. The Baltimore has the same footprint and benefits from additional features including laminated glazing and brass ironmongery. Our Burghley model is available in three sizes up to 3.6m giving you space for activities as well as relaxation.
Whatever the season, our luxury summer houses can be enjoyed comfortably all year round enabling you to spend more time relaxing in your own, personal garden paradise. All Scotts summer houses are built with craftsmanship using sustainably sourced hardwood which means they are exceptionally durable and hardwearing. You can view our range of summer house designs, colours, shapes, and sizes here.
In recent years, the way we use garden summer houses has consistently changed and evolved. Your summer house represents an extension to your home and can be used for whatever you desire. Depending on the size and location of your summer house, it could be a wonderful place for indulging in your favourite hobbies such as painting, crafting, or keeping fit in your own home gym. It might become your favourite entertaining space or a place to work quietly undisturbed. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
We offer free-standing seating consisting of self-contained storage boxes upholstered in beautiful fabrics. Alternatively, you can simply arrange your own furniture to create an octagonal summer house that perfectly suits your taste.
Allow Scotts to help to design the ideal space to bring your vision to life. If you would like some inspiration, take a look at what some of our satisfied customers say. Contact us to start planning your garden summer house project.
Summer houses and garden buildings are regarded as ‘permitted development’ so they do not usually require planning permission, although some criteria apply. While we cannot provide definitive advice on whether planning permission is required in each individual circumstance, we hope that these guidelines* will assist you.
*The guidelines are intended to give an overview of regulations which may be subject to changes in legislation. We recommend that you contact your local planning authority for specific advice.
Summer houses and garden buildings of all sizes require a firm base constructed on a level surface to promote their stability and longevity. You will need to obtain the base plan for your choice of summer house from Scotts before the base is constructed to ensure that the size and dimensions are appropriate.
Alternatively, Scotts offer an innovative and convenient ground screw base that will provide the perfect support your octagonal summer house on an uneven surface. Find out more about our ground screw base here.
Your summer house can be installed anywhere in your garden. Below we look at some of the factors you should consider before making your decision. Think about whether you would like your summer house to be:
The external cladding, wall framing, roof, doors, and windows are manufactured from stable, durable, and dense Red Grandis, a premium quality, sustainably sourced hardwood timber derived from well-managed forests.
The floor is manufactured from high quality PEFC® certified European Redwood which is vacuum pressure impregnated with Osmose Naturewood. All timber is carefully selected to deliver a maximum lifespan.
Our luxury summer house range can be enhanced with a variety of optional accessories as required. You can personalise your octagonal summer house with a range of:
In addition, you can select from a number of innovative features including:
For guidelines and advice on maintaining your building throughout its lifespan, take a look at the Scotts summer house maintenance manual we provide at the time of sale. If you require a replacement copy, please email a request to gazebos@scottsofthrapston.co.uk
To assist your decision-making, why not visit our stunning summerhouse show site at Thrapston which is open from Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm, excluding Bank Holidays)? We organise several open days at the show site throughout the year. In addition, our summer houses can be seen on display all year round at selected garden centres across the country. Find out where you can view a Scotts summer house here.
Not yet found what you were looking for? Contact our dedicated sales team on 01832 732366 or email gazebos@scottsofthrapston.co.uk and we will be in touch.
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