Description

The 8 x 8 Shire Lela Summerhouse is a perfectly proportioned square structure, offering a versatile and spacious area for many garden activities. This model’s generous size and practical layout make it an ideal choice for those seeking a multifunctional garden retreat.

Constructed from premium shiplap timber, the Shire Lela combines durability with a sleek, modern aesthetic. The timber cladding ensures a stylish finish and provides excellent protection against the elements while promoting effective water drainage. Assembly is straightforward, allowing for hassle-free installation in your garden.

Elongated windows surround the summerhouse, flooding the interior with natural light and creating an inviting, bright space. The high pent roof enhances the airy feel, while the double doors provide easy access and extend the living space outward, perfect for blending indoor comfort with outdoor beauty.

Inside, the robust tongue-and-groove flooring can support a range of furniture configurations, making it suitable for various uses. Whether you envision it as a cosy lounge for reading and relaxation, a creative studio for arts and crafts, or a home office away from household distractions, the 8 x 8 Shire Lela Summerhouse offers a practical and elegant solution to expand your living space into the garden.

Available in:  8 x 4 Shire Lela Summerhouse, 8 x 8 Shire Lela Summerhouse, 8 x 6 Shire Lela Summerhouse

Summerhouse Customisation Options:

The Lela Summerhouse can be customised to suit your needs. If you want a bespoke summerhouse, you have a few options. Choose a different overall size summerhouse if required. You can also remove the side window if that doesn't work in the allotted space. Alternatively, the removal of the front window is also an option. Whatever you need, you can create the perfect bespoke summerhouse design to suit your exact needs.

Features:

Guarantee - 10-year anti-rot

Walls - 12mm tongue and groove

Floor - 12mm tongue and groove

Roof - 12mm tongue and groove

Frame - 44mm x 44mm

Windows - 1 x fixed front windows and 1 x fixed side window

Doors - double doors with full-length glazing

Lock - Mortice lock (supplied with 2 keys)

Treatment - dip treated (application of preservative and waterproof coat required)

Make the Most of Your Summerhouse:

Enhance your garden’s functionality with the 8 x 8 Shire Lela Summerhouse, a beautifully balanced and spacious structure perfect for various uses. Transform it into a tranquil retreat for meditation and yoga, outfitting it with calming elements like soft mats, peaceful decor, and scented candles to create a serene escape from everyday stress.

Alternatively, set up this summerhouse as a vibrant social hub. It’s ideal for hosting tea parties, book clubs, or small gatherings. Furnish it with comfortable seating, a coffee table, and decorative touches to make it a welcoming space for conversation and relaxation.

Consider using this space as an art studio for those with creative pursuits. The natural light is perfect for painting or crafting, and there’s ample room for all your materials and artwork displays. Install worktables, storage units, and comfortable chairs to support hours of creativity.

Consider converting it into a dedicated home office with a desk, ergonomic chair, and shelving. The distinct separation from the main house can boost productivity and provide a quiet, professional environment for work.

The 8 x 8 Shire Lela Summerhouse offers endless possibilities, from a peaceful yoga sanctuary and lively social area to a creative studio or efficient home office, making it a versatile addition to any garden.

About Your Order:

The Shire Lela Summerhouse is a British-made garden building made from sustainable sourced timber.. You will get a low-carbon footprint summerhouse made from ethically sourced materials. The practical design makes it straightforward to assemble. It comes with a 10-year anti-rot guarantee and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty. 

Superior fixings, high-quality roof felt, and optional assembly from the manufacturer are included. The timber boards attach to a solid internal framing to make hard-wearing and sturdy panels. The Lela is flat-packed for easy handling and assembly.

Please note: Images may depict furnishings and accessories; these are for illustration purposes only and are not included with your order. 

Summerhouse Aftercare:

The summerhouse has timbers that have been dip-treated to protect them during transit. You must apply a preservative and waterproofing topcoat immediately after installation. Using the treatment after installation, followed by consistent annual treatment of the garden summerhouse, will maintain the high-quality finish and is a requirement of the 10-year anti-rot guarantee. A 1-year manufacturer's warranty is included as standard.

To treat the summerhouse, elbec recommends Protek wood treatment. Browse our Protek Royal Exterior Wood Finish Paint range to find the best paint colour to add your personalised finish.  In the options section, we’ve also included popular colours and a Wood Preserver+ for use underneath your colour choice.

About Shire:

Shire is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of garden buildings. Shire proudly manufactures the most extensive UK timber garden building range. Their range includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, Eco Homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units, and Pet houses.

Their UK production facilities cover 23 acres, including stock holding facilities and an advanced high-speed timber planing mill. There is also a modern, well-equipped joinery production facility and semi-automated production lines. All Shire garden buildings are manufactured in the UK using the finest spruce timber, imported directly, and manufactured using the most up-to-date machines to ensure the best quality and best value-for-money garden sheds in the UK.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE AND ARE FLAT PACKED READY FOR ASSEMBLY

FREE delivery is offered to the majority of mainland UK postcodes but some areas may incur a surcharge and some postcode areas are not covered at all. Please check your postcode in the ‘Delivery cost checker’ above to confirm availability and any possible surcharges.

Delivery Leadtimes
The estimated delivery lead time for this product is identified on the product page above. Lead times are in working days (Monday - Friday) excludes Bank Holidays. These estimated lead times are provided by the manufacturers and are not guaranteed - due to fluctuation in demand - but are provided in good faith and are representative of delivery at that time. Some remote areas will take a little longer.

Booking Delivery
By entering your postal code in the ‘Pick a delivery day. ENTER POSTCODE’ Box above you can select a delivery date. The evening before this delivery date you will be sent a text message (where a mobile has been provided) with an estimated delivery window.  This update can only be provided where a mobile number has been supplied on the billing address section at the time of checkout.

Upon Delivery
Delivery is made by Shire the manufacturer. Delivery of this item is typically made by a 17 ton flat-bed (similar size to a council refuse lorry). Delivery is typically between 7am and 7pm. The delivery drivers are only insured to deliver to kerb side or driveway. We would not risk damaging your property whilst delivering a product. Unfortunately we will not be able to go through your property. Deliveries are hand-balled off by the driver.

We would recommend against arranging for a third party to install the building before it's been delivered and checked that all parts are present, as we cannot be held liable for any third-party costs.

Installation option
If you are choosing the installation option after placing your order you’ll be contacted within 5 working days by Shire the manufacturer either by a text message or automated telephone message (the latter if a mobile number is not supplied). This message will supply you with the name of the website to go on to where you will be required to accept the terms and conditions for assembly. Any delay in accepting these terms and conditions may affect your timescale. Once you have accepted these terms and conditions you will be contacted during the timescale with a date for the delivery/assembly of your order. The installation option will extend your lead time by up to 15-25 working days. This may take longer during seasonal periods. Please be aware that the installation team will require full access to your garden, 18" clearance all around the building and a firm and level base. Shire's installation team will not bring a building through your home as they are not covered by insurance to enter a customer’s home.

Specification

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The 8 x 8 Shire Lela Summerhouse features a balanced, square design, ideal for versatile use in any garden. Key features include:

• Lovely design with a pent-roof
• 1 fixed front window and 1 fixed side window  
• Fully glazed double doors and windows
• Interchangeable front window and door positioning
• Shiplap cladding 12mm interlocking tongue and groove
• 10-year anti-rot guarantee