Model Spotlight: The 'Golf House' – Why a Side-Entry Layout Might Save Your Garden Design
When choosing a timber cabin, most people picture the door on the gable end (the pointy side). But as this installation of our "Golf House" model demonstrates, sometimes the smartest design is to turn things 90 degrees.
This cabin features a side-entry layout (also known as a "reverse apex"). Let’s look at why this design is a problem-solver for many UK gardens.
1. The "Wide & Shallow" Solution
Many modern gardens are wider than they are deep. If you install a traditional long cabin, it might eat up all your lawn space.
- The Solution: The Golf House sits horizontally. By placing the double doors on the long eaves side, you get a spacious building that hugs the back fence without projecting too far into the garden.
- Accessibility: The wide opening makes it incredibly easy to move large items in and out — perfect for lawnmowers, bikes, or indeed, golf trolleys!
2. Built on a Rock-Solid Slab
Unlike the smaller offices we've seen on pads, this substantial building sits on a full concrete raft foundation. You can see the fresh, level concrete in the photo. For a building of this size intended for heavy storage, a workshop, or a home gym, a concrete slab is the gold standard. It prevents any floor "bounce" and creates a barrier against vermin.
3. Rainwater Ready
This project is fully kitted out with black guttering and downpipes.
Expert Tip: On a side-entry cabin, the roof slope runs front-to-back. This means a lot of water comes down directly over the door area during a storm. Installing a gutter is essential on this style of cabin to stop you from getting soaked when you unlock the door.
4. Privacy & Security
Notice the gable end facing the camera? It is solid timber with no windows. This is a great feature for security. If this side faces a neighbour's fence or a public alleyway, you don't have to worry about privacy or break-ins. The windows are placed only where you want them — typically on the front, facing your house.
Summary
The Golf House is a versatile, heavy-duty building. Its side-entry layout makes it feel like a proper room or workshop rather than a tunnel.
Is your garden wide but shallow? This might be the perfect model to maximize your space.