a woman seated in a blue and white garden arbour

A Review of the Best Garden Arbours

Impressive garden features in their own right, arbours aren’t simply somewhere to sit. They are beautiful garden features in their own right. Many of our wooden arbours incorporate trellis too, perfect for supporting climbing plants. An attractive garden arbour adorned with roses, wisteria, jasmine, or clematis really is a sight to behold.

At Buy Sheds Direct, we have a wide range of different styles to complement any outdoor space. To help you find your perfect arbour, we’ve compiled a list of our 5 favourites to help you. Have a look below or view our full range of arbours here.

 

1) The Shire Rose Arbour

First on our list is the Shire Rose Arbour. A simple, classically-styled arbour, the Shire Rose is ideally suited to traditional country gardens. Imagine yourself comfortably seated, enjoying a spot of afternoon tea, surrounded by a backdrop of gorgeous roses. Could there be anything more quintessentially British? I think not.

wooden garden arbour Shire Rose Arbour

Constructed from superior tongue and groove timber, the Shire Rose isn’t just a pretty face; it’s a robust, sturdy garden structure built to last. Low maintenance too, all that’s required is a simple annual coat of treatment to guarantee against rot and fungal decay for an impressive 10 years. What’s not to love?

 

 

2) The Forest Sorrento Arbour Seat

Ideal for a corner and offering plenty of space for friends and family to gather, the Sorrento Arbour will be a much loved feature of your garden. 

wooden garden arbour Forest Sorrento Arbour Seat

It is made from pressure-treated wood to provide it with a 15 year guarantee against rot with no need for retreatements. That leaves you with plenty of time to relax and soak up the sun!

 

 

3) The Forest Venetian Corner Arbour Seat 

Another impressive design, the Forest Venetian Corner Arbour features a beautiful Venetian-style slatted roof which protects you from unexpected summer showers. The solid two back panels create a cosy nook in which to read a book or watching the world go by.

wooden garden arbour Forest Venetian Corner Arbour

This sturdy garden arbour boasts impressive build quality and strength. The 12mm tongue and groove panels are more than a match for the worst of the weather, and the pressure treated timber possesses a lengthy 15-year anti-rot guarantee. An added benefit of the corner arbour is the spacious seating area; wouldn’t it be to splendid to relax with your loved ones inside this stylish structure?

 

 

4) The Rowlinson Dartmouth Garden Swing Seat

An arbour with a difference, the Rowlinson Dartmouth combines an arbour roof and sides with a gorgeous swing seat. Everyone enjoys a Sunday afternoon spent in the garden; this is the ultimate arbour to help you completely switch off, perhaps with a glass of wine in your hand and a bite to eat.

wooden garden arbour Rowlinson Dartmouth Swing Seat

As with all our garden arbours, the Dartmouth is a high-quality product too. Pressure treated, it’s guaranteed for 15 years against rot and fungal decay. The fittings are rust-resistant too, ensuring the whole arbour looks fantastic for years to come. Who else is suddenly looking forward to lazy summer’s afternoons?

 

 

5) The Rowlinson Party Arbour 

Perhaps the most innovative garden structure featured on this list, the Rowlinson Party Arbour is an extremely popular choice. You can effortlessly convert this garden arbour from a place for daytime relaxation to evening entertainment in a matter of seconds; the integral seat lifts up, providing enough space to accommodate a barbecue up to 1500mm wide. The side panels raise too, becoming convenient tables for crockery, cutlery and sauces. Your comfortable arbour seat is now ready to party!

wooden garden arbour bbq shelter Rowlinson Party Arbour

Supplied both pressure treated and fire-retardant, the Party Arbour is an investment piece guaranteed to bring endless hours of fun and happiness to your garden throughout the entirety of its 15-year guarantee and beyond. Barbecue season is well and truly underway; why not look at the Party Arbour today?


 

So, that’s our list of the top 5 garden arbours. If you found this article useful, or you know someone who’s on the hunt for a new garden arbour, please share it with your friends and family on social media – everyone here at Buy Sheds Direct would really appreciate it.

Remember, our range extends beyond the 5 arbours featured on this list, so please click here to view all of our wooden arbours. 

 

April 28 2021 - Updated by the Buy Sheds Direct Team