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Dean, Karen & their alpacas: a log cabin home story from Tickhill, Doncaster

Meet Dean and Karen Pratt – the owners of an alpaca farm in Tickhill, who decided to fulfil their dream of living in a log cabin on their farm. The couple moved from a four bedroom house to one of our prefabricated log cabin homes. Let’s see how this big change turned into a big success! Farm life can be demanding and require lots of dedication, as Dean and Karen take care of their two children, thirty alpacas, two dogs, two cats, three chickens, and a horse! Their business (Tickhill Alpacas) also offers alpaca walking and glamping, plus they also work in partnership with Doncaster council by providing services for vulnerable children and adults. That’s a lot to take on! Fortunately, picking log cabin NICOLE and tailoring the model to the couple’s needs just com… (More)
Customer Story: A Family-Run Glamping Park in Cyprus – Mountain View Included

Christoforos had a clear vision – a glamping park with the best that nature had to offer, including the cabins. Luckily, he launched the business in 2017 the way he planned it, and now the Cyprus Glamping Park is booming. Glampers can choose from cabins with terraces, work spaces, and dining inside in the kitchen or outside in the sun (or both!). There’s nothing like experiencing nature among olive trees, in a perfect location with a beach less than 1 kilometre away. There’s no cement walls or lifts that isolate you from the beauty of nature – this is an environmentally friendly holiday destination that doesn’t compromise comfort. The cabins were ideal for providing high-quality accommodation while maintaining the authenticity of nature at the same t… (More)
Customer Story: Jean Paul and His Cosy Bungalow-Style Hotel in Chabris, Central France

Jean Paul, a former craftsman and business manager, currently in his pre-retirement after more than 30 years in business, has always dreamt of owning a small bungalow-style hotel and hosting guests in the peaceful region of Chabris, Central France. Traditional wooden chalet seemed like a perfect solution for the seasonal rental business due to its utmost practicality, sleek aesthetic appearance, and budget-friendly price. But unfortunately, purchasing separate land in the Savoie region was out of the picture, so Jean Paul and his wife decided to dedicate a part of their land to build a compact wooden chalet in their premises. Jean Paul was browsing through numerous wooden building models at our French branch and was impressed by their quality characteristics and aesthetic… (More)
Customer Story: Anthony & Rebecca and their Luxury Log Cabin with Wood Fired Hot Tub in Chwilog, Wales

Our customers Anthony and Rebecca have decided to develop a luxury accommodation project for hosting guests in the picturesque rural area of Lôn Goed. Once they established the need for such property, the couple purchased some land close to the centre of Chwilog and started looking for the perfect wooden house solution. Their superb accommodation is now entering the second season, and the owners couldn’t be happier with their choice – our insulated wooden house HYMER. Based on the 9.4 visitor review score on Booking.com (at the time of writing this story), Anthony and Rebecca’s Luxury Log Cabin is highly appreciated among the visitors as well. “We purchased a plot of land on Llyn Peninsular North Wales with a view to siting a number of holiday letting prop… (More)
Customer Story: Enrico & His Eco-friendly Glamping Resort - La Luna Suite Apartments - in Jambiani, Zanzibar

If you would like to peek behind the scenes of how an entirely bespoke project created in close cooperation with the client and our architect team could look like, this is one of the more magnificent examples we could provide. A dreamy upscale La Luna Beach Resort, located in Jambiani, Zanzibar, encompasses 19 bespoke bungalows, 4 staff cabins, an office, and a store – each set in our prefabricated wooden houses made of natural, high-quality conifer timber. This boutique resort, featuring the green building concept, offers visitors a unique relaxation complex with an outdoor swimming pool, a private beach area and a picturesque sea view. La Luna Beach Resort is the 3rd project of our myjambiani.com group and was created following the new trends in the holiday industry with… (More)
Customer Story: Juergen & Andrea - Cosily Settled in Their Lovely Wooden Home in Alcala de Xivert (Spain)

After more than 10 years of travelling through Southern Europe in a camper van, Juergen and his wife Andrea decided to finally settle down in a charming wooden oasis which Juergen built with his own hands. After evaluating numerous housing options, the couple has decided to go for a prefabricated wooden house, chose our company as their partner for this journey and never looked back. Juergen and his wife have chosen a plot in a high-end campsite in Alcala de Xivert – a charming Spanish town located 10 km from the sea (accessible in 15 minutes by car). The town is located approx. 120 km to Valencia and 230 km to Barcelona which can be easily accessed via well-developed motorways or by modern and comfortable trains. Visit Juergen & Andrea to explore their beautiful wooden home… (More)
Customer Story: Dirk and His Cosy Natural Living Oasis in Göttingen (Germany)

Our customer Dirk dreamed of building a stylish tiny house for small-scale solo living surrounded by luscious greenery and nature. Unfortunately, due to various technical reasons related to Germany's strict construction policies and regulations, his initial idea needed to be adjusted a bit. However, it turned out even better with a gorgeous classical wooden house, designed according to the client's individual needs, in cooperation with our architect team. Dirk's charming residence is located in Germany, Lower Saxony, Göttingen district, in a peaceful place called Adelebsen. We are always happy to see the finished look of our customers' residences – it often surprises us with creative solutions and practical decisions. This case was no exception – it'… (More)
Customer Story: AJ, Kris & Their Dreamy Blue Haven Studio Lodge in London

Seeing our products come to life and serve our customers to their highest potential is always a rewarding experience for us. By sharing these stories, we will hopefully inspire you to go for your dreams by implementing your own wooden cabin project. Our customers AJ & Kris have decided to create their private relaxation oasis in the garden space, which could also serve as an Airbnb property in Greater London and chose Quick-garden.co.uk as their partner for this project. At the beginning of 2021, AJ & Kris have ordered a twin-skin version of our log cabin ISLA. They felt that their garden space had so much potential to become a centre of attraction for cosy evenings with family and friends and eventually evolve into a profitable business opportunity, bringing new connections an… (More)
Top 5 Mistakes When Building Your Log Cabin Foundation

Have you ever heard someone saying “You can’t build a great building on a weak foundation” or “You are as solid as what you build on”? The word “foundation” is used so very often metaphorically but such sayings come from literal facts. The foundation really is the most important part of the building. This is why we want to tell you more about log cabins foundations. We have already discussed types of log cabins foundations and some finishing details. However, we also want to cover the most common mistakes when building a foundation for your log cabin. One little slip could affect your future log cabin very negatively, cause structural or even respiratory problems. Having a lot of experience with log cabins, we want to share some tips and maybe he… (More)
Log Cabin Insulation: The Rewarding Benefits For Your Daily Life

Have you ever dreamt of a cosy and warm wooden log cabin with a crackling fireplace? Or maybe you have been recently contemplating getting yourself a nice garden room, studio, fitness space or a workshop that you could comfortably use all-year-long? If you want to have some more personal space in the garden, where you could feel utmost comfort at all times, getting an insulated log cabin could be the best decision you could make. Wondering, how warm a log cabin can actually be during wintertime? We can assure you that with proper insulation, it stays extremely warm and cosy during all seasons of the year. Precise insulation of your cabin’s walls, roof and floors with prime quality insulation materials in addition to double-glazed windows and doors can guarantee high levels of energy… (More)