Dunster Summer House

We recently completed a Dunster summer house for a client in the Scottish Borders — a striking blend of classic design and practical durability tailored for the region’s variable weather. Constructed from high-quality, pressure-treated timber with double-glazed windows and a felted roof, the finished building provides a cosy, bright space ideal for year-round use.

The exterior was finished in a subtle, weather-resistant stain to complement the surrounding garden while the interior was insulated and lined to create a comfortable retreat that the client can use as a home office, hobby room or snug summer sitting room.

Every summer house we build is designed with attention to detail: level foundations and good drainage for longevity, robust joinery for stability in stronger Border winds, and careful sealing to keep draughts and damp at bay.

For this job we built the summer house on the client’s existing paving but we can of course create the most suitable foundations for any build.

We also construct fully bespoke summer houses to customers’ exact specifications and requirements. Whether you need a larger entertaining space, an insulated studio, or a compact garden office, we can adapt footprint, glazing, roof style and internal fittings to suit your needs and budget. Our bespoke service covers planning, foundations, electrics and finishes so you receive a complete, ready-to-use building.

For more examples of styles, dimensions and options, and to see the range of garden houses we can work from or adapt, visit our garden house website, In and Out Garden Houses.

There you’ll find detailed product galleries, specification sheets, and examples of bespoke adaptations that showcase materials, roof types and internal layouts — useful reference points when deciding what will work best in your garden.

If you’d like a site visit and a personalised free quote for a Dunster or bespoke summer house in the Scottish Borders, give Keeno a call on 07795 102273 and we’ll arrange a consultation.