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Log Cabin Sheds
A log cabin shed gives you seriously robust garden storage with the good looks of a log cabin. Rather than the thin cladding panels used on a standard shed, the walls are built from solid, interlocking timber logs that stack and cross at the corners — a sturdier, more secure building all round. That makes them ideal for heavy-duty storage, and their generous sizes mean many double up nicely as a workshop or hobby space.
Not sure which is right for you, or want to learn more? Read our log cabin buying guide.
Every BillyOh building is designed and built by us in the UK from European spruce timber. We deliver our UK-made log cabin sheds to the length of Great Britain, with free delivery to most postcodes in England and Wales. Check your postcode for delivery options in your area.
FAQs
The most common maintenance actions required for wooden buildings are:
- Inspecting the roof for wear and tear
- Looking after the wooden floor
- Treating the timber with wood preserver
Learn more about looking after your new building in our guide to log cabin maintenance.
The robust nature of these buildings makes them capable of use for a selection of different shed-style uses. They’re extremely well-suited for use as storage, especially for large or heavy-duty items. Bicycles, BBQs, or large pieces of equipment such as lawnmowers and strimmers are all easily accommodated.
They’re just as capable when used as a garden workshop due to their heavy-duty build, which can accommodate the vibration and noise generated by heavy machinery and tools.
8x6 feet is a popular size that will be well suited for both storage and workshop use, while not taking up too much space in the average garden.
What is a Log Cabin Shed?
In simple terms, these buildings utilise the building structure of a log cabin but in the format of a shed. This means that the building is designed to be used in the same way a shed is, for instance as a storage space or as a workshop environment for DIY or crafts.
There is a difference in price between a cabin shed and a regular shed. Our cabin-style buildings are typically more expensive in terms of pounds-per-square-metre, which stems primarily from the increased overall volume of timber. As a tradeoff, the building is structurally stronger and has a cleaner, log-style look with the signature interlocked corners.
What Other Features Do You Offer?
A Protective Guarantee
Every single BillyOh building, including all our cabin sheds, comes with a 10-year protective guarantee against the primary forms of timber damage - rot, decay, and insect infestation.
Timber Pressure Treatment
Pressure treatment is a form of wood treatment that is more comprehensive and longer-lasting than dip or oil-based treatments. In this treatment type, the timber is closed into a large, pressurised tank and injected with chemical preservatives. The pressure forces the preservatives deep into the wood and, as a result, the timber resists bacteria for longer.
Any pressure-treated building comes with an enhanced guarantee of 15 years of protection. You can still choose to treat your log cabin shed with a wood preserver or treatment like Protek royal exterior or quality waterproofing paint.
Can I Assemble My Building Myself?
BillyOh buildings are designed as a DIY experience. Measured and pre-cut by our experts, your log cabin shed can be assembled in a matter of hours with some basic tools and a helper. Just provide a base, grab your tools, and you're ready to go./p>
Does my log cabin shed need planning permission?
Most of our log cabin sheds fall under "permitted development" and won't need planning permission, but it's up to you to ensure you stay within the rules for this. In England, an outbuilding is normally permitted development if it:
- Is single-storey, with eaves no higher than 2.5m
- Sits more than 2m from any boundary — in which case the overall height can be up to 4m for a dual-pitched roof (apex or reverse apex) or 3m for any other roof shape, including pent
- Is no taller than 2.5m overall if any part sits within 2m of a boundary
- Doesn't take the total area covered by outbuildings and extensions beyond 50% of the land around the original house
- Isn't forward of the principal elevation of the house
- Isn't used as self-contained living accommodation
Restrictions are tighter on listed properties and in conservation areas, National Parks and AONBs, and the rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Check the height and siting of the specific model you're considering against the rules for your property, and if in doubt speak to your local planning authority.
For the full detail, including worked examples and the exceptions, see our guide to planning permission for garden buildings.
Do You Offer Delivery?
At Garden Buildings Direct, our wooden buildings come with delivery lead times estimated on each product page. Simply check your delivery postcode or get in touch with our customer service team to talk about free delivery to most of the mainland UK and your delivery address.
Alternative types of sheds
Not sure if log cabin sheds are right for you? Check out our full range of sheds. And if you need a space dedicated to DIY or hobbies, our garden workshop range has the building for you.