Garden Pods
What Is a Garden Pod?
A garden pod is a fully insulated outdoor room that creates extra year-round living space at home. It works as a garden office, gym or studio and is built as a standalone building in your garden. Modern garden pods include insulation, double glazing and professional installation as standard, making them a durable and low maintenance alternative to a home extension. UK garden pods are installed under permitted development, so planning permission is rarely needed.
Why Choose a Green Retreats Garden Pod?
Green Retreats garden pods are UK made, fully insulated and customisable to suit any use or garden size. Every building offers comfortable year round use with minimal upkeep, from compact office pods to larger multifunctional garden rooms.
With over 17,000 installations since 2005, Green Retreats is the UK’s leading garden pod company. Homeowners choose us for our craftsmanship, sustainable construction, 12-year guarantee and expert service from design through to installation.
Shop Our Garden Pod Range
Explore three UK-built garden pod models, offering comfort in every season and available in a range of sizes to suit your space.
Basebox
From £9,995
Our most cost-effective garden room range, designed and built with form and function in mind.
G-Range
From £23,790
Our classic garden room range with of focus on natural materials and modern composites.
X1
From £49,950
The X1 garden room has been infused with luxury from inception and embedded in every detail.
Winter Sale
Choose a free gift with your garden room 🎁
7 Gift Options Worth Up To £2,000
Place your order for a March garden room installation and choose from our exclusive upgrade gift packs at no extra cost. Add extra comfort, technology or premium finishing touches and start the new year with more space at home.
*TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY
Customers ordering a G-Range, A-Range, X1, Basebox or Basebox+ building qualify for one free gift as part of the promotion from the described selection if they book into a qualifying installation date before the end of March 2026.
Promotional gifts will be removed from the order if the customer cancels their order, or moves their installation date out of a qualifying timeframe, and the customer would be liable to cover any extra costs should the customer choose to keep any building upgrade gift options.
The ‘Tech Pack’ and ‘John Lewis Voucher’ gifts will be sent to the customer's building installation delivery address on completion of the building installation and once the final balance payment is received.
There is no gift valid for Basebox Kit or Annex buildings.
The Free Gift is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, has no cash alternative, and is not for resale.
You may not qualify for the promotion if you require planning permission and cannot get approval before the qualifying installation weeks.
The promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
The promotion cannot be used in conjunction with 0% Finance.
The promotion offer does not apply to orders placed through Costco.
Valid for new orders on v.25 pricing only.
We reserve the right to withdraw, modify, or suspend the Free Gift Promotion, or amend these terms and conditions at any time without notice if it becomes necessary to do so.
The Electrical Connection offer covers cabling up to and including 6mm. Please note that trenching or any additional groundworks required for cable installation are not included.
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Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Pod?
Green Retreats garden pods are designed to comply with Permitted Development Rights, meaning you can usually install one without the need for planning permission. This makes the process fast, simple, and stress-free. Our team can confirm this during your free design consultation and advise if any exceptions apply, such as listed properties or conservation areas.
What is Included in Every Green Retreats Garden Pod
When you choose a Green Retreats garden pod, you’re investing in a space built for lasting comfort, effortless installation and complete peace of mind. Here’s what sets every one of our buildings apart:
Professional Installation
Installed in just 2–5 days by our expert team, ensuring a seamless and stress-free process from start to finish.
Double Glazing
Every garden pod is fitted with energy-efficient double-glazed doors and windows, keeping your space warm, quiet and secure all year round.
Premium Insulation
Built with high-performance thermal insulation in the walls, floor and roof for comfort all year round.
12-year guarantee
Every garden pod comes with a comprehensive 12-year guarantee, giving you complete confidence in your investment.
Turnkey Building Package
Every garden pod includes heating, lighting, sockets, flooring and stylish cladding, ready for you to step inside and enjoy.
How Much Does a Garden Pod Cost?
Our garden pods start from £9,995 for our Basebox self-build range, designed for a hands-on approach with everything you need to assemble a fully insulated garden building. For a professionally installed and ready-to-use solution, our G-Range starts from £23,790, including foundations, electrics, and installation.
Want to know how much your garden pod will cost? Get a quick quote to see transparent prices tailored to your project, including popular sizes, styles and upgrade options.
Garden Pod Photo Gallery
From cosy garden offices to stylish living spaces, see how our customers have used their garden by browsing our garden pod photo gallery!
How Does a Garden Pod Add Value to Your Home?
A Green Retreats garden pod adds value to your home by creating a high-quality, fully insulated space that’s recognised as a genuine home improvement rather than a temporary structure. Independent experts suggest a well-built garden building can increase property value by 5–15%, while also providing practical, year-round space for work, fitness or relaxation without the disruption of an extension.
Why Choose Us
20 Years of Know-How
Since 2005, we’ve been crafting garden rooms with a focus on quality, craftsmanship, and service.
5* Rated by Our Customers
Independently rated 5* on Trustpilot by our customers (over 17,000 of you!)
Family Run
Family values are at the heart of everything we do — that’s why our reputation for quality and care speaks for itself.
Dedicated Customer Advisor
To make your garden room journey smooth and stress-free. Plus, ongoing support from a dedicated aftercare team too!
How Long Does It Take to Build a Garden Pod?
A Green Retreats garden pod is typically installed in 2–5 days, with minimal disruption to your home and garden. Our in-house team takes care of everything, from preparing the base and assembling the structure to fitting the cladding, glazing, and electrics. Every stage is handled with precision and care to deliver a high-quality, fully finished garden pod ready to enjoy.
“Excellent staff and, crucially, an end product that we’re really happy with.” – Simon Wright, Green Retreats customer. Read Simon’s full review
Want to see the process in action? Watch our garden room installation video to see the full building process.
Our Showrooms
See the quality of our garden pod buildings for yourself by visiting one of our showrooms! Choose from our flagship showroom in Buckinghamshire with 21 garden rooms to see, or our hub showroom in Twickenham with 4 garden rooms on display.
Garden Pod Ideas
Garden Office Pod
Perfect for: Working from home in peace and comfort.
Why it works: Creates a dedicated workspace separate from the distractions of the house, improving focus and productivity.
Garden Gym Pod
Perfect for: Private workouts just steps from home.
Why it works: Avoids crowded gyms and commute time, giving you a dedicated fitness space that’s open whenever you are.
Garden Pod Studio
Perfect for: Creative work, hobbies or mindful downtime.
Why it works: A peaceful retreat that sparks creativity and helps you switch off from the busy pace of home life.
Small Garden Pod
Perfect for: Offices and reading rooms
Why it works: Built for small gardens, it makes the most of every inch with a clever, compact design.
Garden Pods FAQs
A garden pod is usually for smaller gardens where a large garden room isn’t suitable. Like an extension, a garden pod offers much-needed space but with the added benefit of being able to maximise space in smaller areas. Its unique features of being detached from the house for total privacy, lots of natural light and garden views make it a popular option for homes in the city!
Garden pods are designed to last 30 years, making them a long-lasting and worthwhile investment. They are constructed with high-quality materials to withstand various weather conditions; they require minimal maintenance over time. Offering decades of use as home offices, studios and more!
Garden pods take between 2-5 days to be installed. Because of the way they’re designed, garden pod installation makes for a little disruption compared to other home extensions because the building is prefabricated.
Garden pods are the perfect solution for creating a dedicated garden office! With a separate workspace away from your home, you can enjoy a distraction-free environment and complete privacy to focus on your work. Garden pods are fully insulated, ensuring year-round comfort and productivity, regardless of the season. Plus, heating is included with every building at no extra cost.
Yes, all Green Retreats garden pods are fully insulated, double glazed, and professionally installed for comfortable use in every season. They’re warm in winter, cool in summer, and built with the same attention to quality as a home extension.
A garden pod is a versatile space that can be used as a home office, gym, art studio, games room, or relaxation area. Each pod is designed for year-round use, giving you more living space without the disruption of a home extension.
Our professional team handles all groundworks and foundations. We simply ask that the site is clear and accessible before your installation date to ensure a smooth, efficient build.
Yes, garden rooms do need proper foundations. A solid base keeps the building stable, level and secure by spreading its weight evenly across the ground, which is essential for long term durability and performance.
At Green Retreats, the majority of our buildings use a precision engineered foundation system for this reason.
Yes, a garden pod is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to add extra space at home. It gives you a dedicated area without the disruption, time or expense of a traditional extension.
If you do not have spare space inside your house to convert, a garden pod is an ideal solution. It adds valuable year-round space and can even increase the value of your property.
What our customers say
We are so pleased to be top rated on Trustpilot
by our customers.
by Louisa (Louisa Tudor)
Fantastic Room in a little London garden!
We now have an amazing room at the bottom of our garden that fits in beautifully and feels as though it has been there for ever. All the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and the entire process was very straightforward.
by E Fisher (Diva Fitness)
Excellent choice of supplier for my Garden Studio! So pleased
Green Retreats deserve every single one of my star ratings! They have been very professional right from the start, from welcoming me to their warehouse to helping me make the right choice through to a fabulous installation. The finished studio is amazing, a top quality build and the installation teams were timely, polite and very hard-working.
Thanks to you all…what a fab company!!
by Alexa Garthwaite
Fantastic product and service to match
We had a 3.5m by 5m garden room installed last month and we are delighted with the result. We are using it as a home gym and love the extra space it has given us! The building also looks fantastic at the bottom of our garden. Green retreats have been an absolute pleasure to deal with. In summary I have been very impressed by both the product and the service provided by green retreats and highly recommend!
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