When you're considering adding a BBQ cabin to your garden, one of the first questions you'll probably ask is: 'is it worth it?' After all, it's not just a garden shed, it's a handcrafted space designed for cooking, relaxing, entertaining, and making memories year-round. At Arctic Cabins, we've been manufacturing and installing BBQ cabins for over 20 years, so we've heard this question a lot! And the answer from our Arctic Cabins owners is a resounding YES. Time and time again, we hear back that buying a BBQ cabin was one of the best investments our customers have ever made for their home, their lifestyle, and even their property value. So, let's discuss just some of the many reasons why BBQ huts are such good investments!

How Do I Prepare My Garden For A BBQ Cabin?

So you’ve got your BBQ cabin installation date booked, you’ve told your family and friends, and are planning what you’ll cook to christen your new cabin! But wait- “Is my garden ready for a BBQ cabin?” you might be asking yourself, as you look out your window at the space waiting to be filled by a cosy log cabin.

To fill your time whilst you eagerly await your BBQ hut or Arctic bar, here are some things we recommend that you can do to prepare your land for your new cabin. Because, as fantastic as they are, anything beats waiting by the front door for the installation team!

If you’re wondering: ‘can I use a barbecue cabin for overnight guests?’, you’re not alone! It’s a question we get asked a lot, especially once customers step inside one of our cosy cabins and start imagining sleepovers for the kids, or friends staying over after an evening of drinks and dinner around the central barbecue grill. So, let’s answer your questions in this blog: can you use a BBQ cabin for overnight guests, what do you need to make it work, and when is it time to consider something more permanent?

Absolutely! BBQ cabins usually include good ventilation (chimneys and air vents) and are built using durable, weather-resistant timber—like Scandinavian spruce—making them safe and usable all year round 

During the colder months, all we want to do is curl up beside the roaring fire in an Arctic Cabin and with Valentine’s day coming up, we are sure that there are plenty of BBQ cabin owners planning on spending the most romantic day of the year cosying up with their significant other in their cabin!

But how can you make this Valentine’s day memorable, especially without breaking the bank? If you’re stuck for ideas, we’ve come up with our top 8 Arctic Cabin date ideas! These are great inspiration for whether you’re celebrating Valentines with your partner or Palentines/Galentines with your besties! 

Transforming your garden into the ultimate spot for cooking and entertaining comes with exciting decisions to make. Among the most popular options are bbq huts and traditional outdoor kitchens, both of which offer unique benefits to elevate your hosting game. The choice between these two depends on your lifestyle, space, and how you envision your ideal outdoor experience. Continue reading our blog to discover the features, functionality, benefits and drawbacks of each to help you decide which one aligns best with your needs.

It’s a dream for many to have our own garden bar or garden pub to enjoy with friends and family. Perhaps building a garden bar has been on your agenda for some time now and you have visions of shaking up homemade cocktails or enjoying a few glasses of wine from a bar setting without the inevitable hustle and bustle at your local. Having your own bar in the garden provides the ultimate space to chill out (or party) on your own terms. But what’s even better than a garden bar? A garden bar grill! Read on to discover the thrill of a garden bar grill, where drinking meets barbequing all from the comfort of one cosy building!

Wooden huts are often seen as the perfect place to entertain family and friends, but they’re also an ideal retreat for those moments when you crave solitude. Finding a space where you can unwind, reconnect with yourself, and indulge in your passions is essential, and a wooden hut provides just that! Whether you’re looking to take up a new hobby, find peace through mindfulness, or simply enjoy some quiet time, a wooden hut can be your sanctuary. Here’s how you can make the most of your alone time in one…

Looking to improve your offerings at your wedding venue? There’s so much scope for upgrading your wedding venue with a log cabin. Whether you require onsite accommodation or outdoor buildings for guest entertainment, we can provide a timber building solution! Read on to find out how Arctic Cabins can help your wedding business to attract more bookings, increase revenue and take your guest experience to the next level.

Given the frenzy of day-to-day life, where the pressures of work and daily responsibilities can leave you feeling exhausted and strained, the warmth and comfort of an Arctic Cabins sauna is the perfect escape, the ideal self-care space to help you break free from the outside world! Originally developed as a way of cleaning the body in Northern Europe in 2000 BC, the modern-day sauna has become an established tool for promoting physical health and general wellbeing. Join us as we explore why Arctic Cabins saunas are not only a luxurious retreat, but also an effective tool for transforming your physical health for the better!