Description

What makes the timber construction suitable for demanding outdoor conditions?

Constructed with 19mm tongue-and-groove logs, this resilient garden building forms a tight, interlocking shell that helps resist challenging weather ingress. Above and below, the 12mm tongue-and-groove roof and 12mm tongue-and-groove floor provide a highly stable framework built to endure frequent domestic use. The entire structure rests securely upon 34mm x 62mm pressure-treated floor bearers, introducing an essential defensive gap that defends against rising soil moisture and helps prevent timber degradation over time. Furthermore, this UK-manufactured cabin utilises sustainable timber to deliver a responsible, long-lasting addition to your property.

How does the integrated side shed benefit my exterior layout?

The 6G x 17 Shire Walsoken Log Cabin efficiently streamlines your exterior layout by combining a spacious leisure room with an attached 4ft side shed under a single pent roof. This unified 6ft x 17ft footprint eliminates the visual clutter of erecting multiple scattered outbuildings across your lawn. You secure a secluded, lockable storage zone behind a solid single door specifically meant for messy maintenance tools, keeping your main recreational cabin entirely free from soil and machinery.

Do the provided windows and doors supply adequate natural light and airflow?

The inclusion of two opening front windows, one opening side window, and glazed joinery double doors guarantees abundant natural light and responsive airflow management. Fitted entirely with durable toughened glass, these large transparent panels offer excellent impact resistance while framing wide views of your garden. By placing operable windows across multiple walls, you gain precise control over internal ventilation, allowing you to rapidly clear stagnant air and regulate temperatures during warm afternoons.

Features:

Guarantee - 10-year anti-rot

Walls - 19mm log thickness

Floor - 12mm single tongue-and-groove

Roof - 12mm single tongue-and-groove

Roof Joists - 40mm x 90mm

Floor Bearers - 34mm x 62mm pressure-treated

Windows - 2 opening front windows, 1 opening side window

Glazing - 4mm toughened glass

Door - Glazed double doors and a single solid door

Lock - Summerhouse: mortice lock (keys supplied). Side Shed: rimlock (keys supplied)

Treatment - Untreated (application of preservative and waterproof coat required)

How Can I Utilise the 6x17 Cabin and Shed Configuration?

Set up a substantial home gymnasium or a sprawling hobby workshop in the main compartment, taking advantage of the two opening front windows and one opening side window to circulate fresh air during intense activity. The rigid 12mm tongue-and-groove floor comfortably bears the weight of exercise bikes or large workbenches, while the wide glazed joinery double doors allow you to easily move bulky equipment in and out of the space.

Allocate the discrete 4ft side shed for stowing away lawnmowers, large bags of compost, or seasonal patio furniture securely behind the solid single door. This strict separation ensures your primary living area remains a clean, welcoming environment, with all practical garden maintenance gear neatly organised but immediately accessible just a few steps away.

About Your Order

The Shire Walsoken Log Cabin with Side Shed is made in the UK with sustainably sourced timber. You get a top-quality garden cabin with a low carbon footprint made from ethically sourced materials. Its clean, modern design makes assembly straightforward. Delivered flat-packed as individual logs for easy handling, the cabin comes complete with all necessary fixtures, fittings, and step-by-step instructions. The garden room has a 10-year anti-rot guarantee and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty to enjoy it for many seasons. Two people are required to complete the build.

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Does A Log Cabin Require Planning Permission? 

The garden room designs have been created to adhere to planning permission guidelines. However, we cannot guarantee that you will not need planning permission for a log cabin. We advise checking with your local authorities before constructing your summerhouse.

Log Cabin Base

We recommend that log cabins are sited on pre-laid, level, solid and dry ground. A foundation of hardcore, compacted, and concrete to give a stable and even footing for your cabin to sit on. You can request 'Guidelines for Preparing a Concrete Base' through our 'Contact Us' Section. Alternatively create a strong, level foundation for your garden building with the Gorilla Ground Screws DIY Foundation Kit. This convenient system provides an effective alternative to traditional concrete bases. The complete kit is delivered directly to your door and is designed for DIY installation using standard household tools. Please note that the assembly option of the log cabin does not include the assembly of the DIY base.

Log Cabin Aftercare

The Shire Walsoken Log Cabin with a side shed is supplied untreated. To ensure you enjoy your garden cabin for many seasons, you must apply a preservative and waterproofing topcoat immediately after installation. These treatments, followed by yearly log cabin treatment, will maintain the high-quality finish and retain the 10-year anti-rot guarantee. A 1-year manufacturer's warranty is included as standard.

To treat the log cabin, 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. We have selected some of the best-selling Protek Royal Colours as an option on this page and the highly recommended Protek Wood Preserver++.

About Shire

Shire is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of garden buildings. It is the proud manufacturer of the most extensive UK timber garden building range, which 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 (Without ‘Pick a Delivery Day’ Selection)
If there is not an option to select a delivery date, you will receive an email within 2–3 working days. This will contain a link to Shire’s Booking Portal, where you can choose your preferred delivery date.

The day before your selected delivery date, Shire’s delivery team will send you a text message with an estimated delivery window. Please note that delivery routes are flexible, and times may vary.

Booking Delivery (With ‘Pick a Delivery Day’ Selection)
If you entered your postcode in the ‘Pick a delivery day’ box and selected a delivery date, you will receive a text message the evening before your chosen date (provided a mobile number was entered during checkout) with an estimated delivery window.

Shire’s delivery team will also send a text message the day before delivery with the time window. Please be aware that this is part of a flexible delivery route.

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

Quickview

The 6G x 17 Shire Walsoken Log Cabin with Side Shed in 19mm Logs is an expansive, multi-functional garden structure tailored for households requiring a generous living area alongside a dedicated storage compartment. Crafted within the UK from sustainable timber, this combined design establishes a practical 6ft x 17ft footprint that helps resist exterior clutter while providing a comfortable outdoor retreat. Key features include:

• 19mm tongue-and-groove logs: Forms a dependable exterior boundary that helps resist moisture penetration.
• 12mm tongue-and-groove roof and floor: Supplies reliable structural support for heavy furniture and continuous footfall.
• 34mm x 62mm pressure-treated floor bearers: Defends against damp ground conditions to help prevent fungal decay.
• Glazed joinery double doors: Secures the primary entrance while permitting substantial natural daylight safely into the interior.
• Two opening front windows and one opening side window: Delivers highly adaptable cross-ventilation using resilient toughened glass