The Burghley

The Burghley Octagonal Summerhouse is a larger version of the Baltimore Summerhouse and similarly includes a pair of glaze lockable doors and casement style windows.
Live a luxury outdoor lifestyle with this attractive and spacious all year round Summerhouse which is ideal for entertaining.

from £9,670

Key Features

  • This large summer house boasts a pair of lockable doors and casement style windows, with laminated glass and brass or chrome ironmongery
  • Optional rotating shed base available on the 2.4m Burghley
  • A lead effect slate glass fibre roof is available on the 2.4m Burghley Summerhouse
  • The 3.0m and 3.6m variations are supplied, as standard, with a cedar shingle roof
  • This luxury garden room is manufactured from hardwood timber, Red Grandis, and supplied with an industrial quality paint finish
  • Optional freestanding seating and choice of various upholstery options

Available in three sizes:

  • 2.4m – from £9,670
  • 3.0m – from £14,454
  • 3.6m – from £17,390

The Burghley Summerhouse is one of our best summerhouses, since the model is perfect for alfresco dining, for use as a studio, entertaining family and friends, a yoga room, or even a home office.

This elegant Summerhouse is manufactured from Red Grandis and is available in three sizes: 2.4m, 3.0m and 3.6m. It is supplied with a paint finish, not only to decorate, but protect the exterior of your building.

The Burghley is supplied, as standard, with three attractive diamond leaded windows on the rear panels and casement windows and lockable doors which can be hooked open to let in the summer heat.

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Specification

Scotts Summerhouses are very versatile and each detail has been carefully specified.

burghley summerhouse outline

Dimensions

2.4m Burghley Summerhouse
2.44m in diameter plus 120mm roof overhang. 2.0m to eaves height and 3.0m to the top of the roof.

3.0m Burghley Summerhouse
3.0m in diameter plus 120mm overhang. 2.0m to eaves height and 3.0m to the top of the roof.

3.6m Burghley Summerhouse
3.6m in diameter plus 120mm overhang. 2.0m to eaves height and 3.5m to the top of the roof.

summerhouse wooden floor

Floor

The Scotts Summerhouse floors are manufactured from PEFC® certified European Redwood which is vacuum pressure impregnated with Osmose Naturewood.

All floors are manufactured using ex 19mm x 125mm pressure impregnated tongue and groove floorboards. Timber joist sizes for the Burghley is ex 50mm x 38mm.

summerhouse timber windows and doors

Doors & Windows

A pair of lockable doors is available to the front section of the Summerhouse.

The doors and windows can have brass or chrome ironmongery and are fitted with 6.4mm laminated glass.

The doors come complete with a rebated mortice lock. Brass cabin hooks are fitted to secure the doors when open.

summerhouse exterior natural timber

Exterior

The external cladding, wall framing, roof, doors and windows are manufactured from Red Grandis, a sustainably-sourced hardwood from well-managed forests.

The framing starts from is 41mm x 34mm in size and the exterior is manufactured from ex 19mm x 125mm machined tongue and groove boarding.

summerhouse paint colour

Paint

All Summerhouses are supplied with an industrial quality paint finish. All of the nail holes are filled and the timber on both the inside and outside of the building is primed.

The microporous paint, in your chosen colour, is applied in a spray finish from the Teknos range.  Additional touch up paint is provided with the Burghley.

Please contact Scotts of Thrapston for full paint colour details prior to ordering any touch up paint directly from our suppliers.

summerhouse lead effect glass fibre roof

Roof

Lead Effect Glass Fibre Roof

The 2.4m Burghley is supplied, as standard, with a one piece lead effect glass fibre moulded roof which has a long life expectancy. One can easily encourage fungi to grow on the roof to make it more ‘natural’ looking.

Cedar Shingle Roof

Alternatively, for a more natural effect a cedar shingle roof can be supplied. This cedar shingle roof comes complete with a copper finial and requires minimal maintenance. Scotts cedar shingle roofs only use high quality, number 1 grade blue label, Western Red cedar shingles fitted with stainless steel nails.

A timber frame for the cedar shingle roof is made from stress graded timber with a breathable underlay.

A modified cedar shingle roof is also available on the 2.4m and 3.0m to keep the height of the building under 2.5m, to comply with planning regulations, if required.

summerhouse upholstery

Upholstery

The upholstery sets are filled with foam cushions. The covers can be easily removed for dry cleaning.

The roof linings, in 100% glazed cotton, are simply fitted into the roof area using curtain wires and hooks.

The upholstery sets including roof lining should, ideally, be stored in a black, airtight bag over the winter months.

summerhouse lining and insulation

Lining & Insulation

A 9mm thick exterior grade, moisture resistant, MDF tongue and groove effect lining, in an Off White painted finish, is fitted to the walls.

Warranty

Optional extras

Scotts Summerhouse range can be enhanced with a variety of optional accessories that provide a fun element as well as personalising your Summerhouse to suit your needs. No other manufacturer provides such attention to detail and creativity to help you get the most from your garden building. You can choose from the following range of innovative extras, dependent on your chosen Summerhouse model.

My Burghley Summerhouse is everything I hoped it would be, its quality and craftsmanship combined with the professionalism of Scotts made it a very positive experience.

Mrs C., Ireland

Your service by phone and email during the weeks since ordering has been first-class.Thank you for ensuring that everything went smoothly.

Mr W, East Sussex

I would like to take this opportunity to say how delighted my wife and I are with the summerhouse and, in particular, with the service we have received from Scotts...

Mr and Mrs L., Buckinghamshire

From the minute I rang up Scotts of Thrapston and spoke to Kathryn Morris, we received the most amazing old fashioned personal service. I cannot praise Kathryn enough for her help and advice when choosing The Burghley summerhouse.

Mrs M, Kent
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How we will work with you

Alongside the quality of our products, our customer service is second to none. Our Sales Manager, Kathryn Morris, has over 25 years experience working in the UK Summerhouse market and works tirelessly with each and every customer to create a truly unique and personalised luxury garden retreat.

Design & Build
Choose from an array of optional extras to create a Summerhouse unique to your needs.

Delivery & Installation
Once manufactured, Scotts will confirm a delivery date at your convenience.

Payment Process
Scotts will require a deposit before manufacture of your Summerhouse and the full balance upon completion.

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    • The Newhaven Corner Summerhouse

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      from £9,470

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              Product Specifications

              • Dimensions

                burghley summerhouse outline

                2.4m Burghley Summerhouse
                2.44m in diameter plus 120mm roof overhang. 2.0m to eaves height and 3.0m to the top of the roof.

                3.0m Burghley Summerhouse
                3.0m in diameter plus 120mm overhang. 2.0m to eaves height and 3.0m to the top of the roof.

                3.6m Burghley Summerhouse
                3.6m in diameter plus 120mm overhang. 2.0m to eaves height and 3.5m to the top of the roof.

              • Floor

                summerhouse wooden floor

                The Scotts Summerhouse floors are manufactured from PEFC® certified European Redwood which is vacuum pressure impregnated with Osmose Naturewood.

                All floors are manufactured using ex 19mm x 125mm pressure impregnated tongue and groove floorboards. Timber joist sizes for the Burghley is ex 50mm x 38mm.

              • Doors & Windows

                summerhouse timber windows and doors

                A pair of lockable doors is available to the front section of the Summerhouse.

                The doors and windows can have brass or chrome ironmongery and are fitted with 6.4mm laminated glass.

                The doors come complete with a rebated mortice lock. Brass cabin hooks are fitted to secure the doors when open.

              • Exterior

                summerhouse exterior natural timber

                The external cladding, wall framing, roof, doors and windows are manufactured from Red Grandis, a sustainably-sourced hardwood from well-managed forests.

                The framing starts from is 41mm x 34mm in size and the exterior is manufactured from ex 19mm x 125mm machined tongue and groove boarding.

              • Paint

                summerhouse paint colour

                All Summerhouses are supplied with an industrial quality paint finish. All of the nail holes are filled and the timber on both the inside and outside of the building is primed.

                The microporous paint, in your chosen colour, is applied in a spray finish from the Teknos range.  Additional touch up paint is provided with the Burghley.

                Please contact Scotts of Thrapston for full paint colour details prior to ordering any touch up paint directly from our suppliers.

              • Roof

                summerhouse lead effect glass fibre roof

                Lead Effect Glass Fibre Roof

                The 2.4m Burghley is supplied, as standard, with a one piece lead effect glass fibre moulded roof which has a long life expectancy. One can easily encourage fungi to grow on the roof to make it more ‘natural’ looking.

                Cedar Shingle Roof

                Alternatively, for a more natural effect a cedar shingle roof can be supplied. This cedar shingle roof comes complete with a copper finial and requires minimal maintenance. Scotts cedar shingle roofs only use high quality, number 1 grade blue label, Western Red cedar shingles fitted with stainless steel nails.

                A timber frame for the cedar shingle roof is made from stress graded timber with a breathable underlay.

                A modified cedar shingle roof is also available on the 2.4m and 3.0m to keep the height of the building under 2.5m, to comply with planning regulations, if required.

              • Upholstery

                summerhouse upholstery

                The upholstery sets are filled with foam cushions. The covers can be easily removed for dry cleaning.

                The roof linings, in 100% glazed cotton, are simply fitted into the roof area using curtain wires and hooks.

                The upholstery sets including roof lining should, ideally, be stored in a black, airtight bag over the winter months.

              • Lining & Insulation

                summerhouse lining and insulation

                A 9mm thick exterior grade, moisture resistant, MDF tongue and groove effect lining, in an Off White painted finish, is fitted to the walls.

              • Warranty

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