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01227 738374 Cladding and Lining
Cladding can be either 12mm or 16mm Shiplap, 16mm or 25mm Weatherboard, or Loglap upon request. Lining can be a choice of either OSB or Plywood.
Timber OptionsTimber Carriage Houses
A wooden carriage house is a beautifully traditional yet highly practical alternative to a modern garage, offering timeless style and exceptional flexibility.
Inspired by classic open-barn designs once used to store horse-drawn carriages, today’s timber carriage houses provide versatile parking and storage options for any property. Each bay can be left open or enclosed to create a secure garage, workshop, garden store, or even a home office. Built using high-quality softwood or oak framing, these structures combine enduring strength with natural charm.
A timber carriage house suits both country and period settings, blending seamlessly into rural landscapes or heritage-style homes. Designed and built to your specifications, a wooden carriage house is a sustainable, elegant solution that offers practical space for vehicles, equipment, or countless other uses, enhancing your property with classic character and lasting value.
Timber Carriage House Key Features
Timeless Traditional Design – Perfectly suited to countryside, heritage, or character properties with classic barn-style charm.
Flexible Bay Options – Each bay can be open or enclosed, allowing for parking, storage, workshops, or even living space.
Natural Timber Craftsmanship – Built with pressure-treated softwood or oak, offering strength, warmth, and authentic natural beauty.
Customisable Layout – Fully tailored sizing, number of bays, roof style, and finishes to suit your exact needs.
Sustainable Construction – Made using responsibly sourced timber from certified sawmills and suppliers.
Adds Property Value – A beautifully designed structure that enhances both aesthetics and functionality.
The endless flexibility of a Timber Carriage House
A wooden carriage house offers remarkable flexibility, making it one of the most adaptable oak framed outbuildings available.
Whether you call it a cart lodge, car barn, or cart house, this traditional-style structure can be tailored to suit almost any purpose, blending practicality with timeless charm.
Choose between open bays for convenient parking or fully enclosed sections for secure storage, a workshop, or even a home office. Add extra features such as side doors, rear windows, or internal partitions to create a layout that fits your needs exactly.
Built using high-quality pressure-treated softwood or oak, each carriage house balances durability with sustainability. With the option to integrate log stores, workspaces, or garden storage, this versatile building combines elegance, craftsmanship, and functionality.
Wooden Carriage Houses built to last
A wooden carriage house is built for long-lasting durability, using sustainably sourced, pressure-treated softwood or premium oak framing to ensure strength and resilience in all weather conditions. These robust structures are designed to stand the test of time while offering complete flexibility in appearance and layout.
You can tailor every detail to suit your needs, with options such as:
- oak or softwood support posts
- open-fronted or enclosed bays
- a choice of weatherboard or shiplap cladding.
- roofing options of cedar shingles, Tapco tiles, or traditional slate
- extra height or internal partitions.
High quality sustainable timber
We care about our planet, environment and, ultimately, our future.
The timber we use for our Carriage Houses is high quality, durable, and responsibly sourced. This ensures every timber carriage house is built with wood that meets strict sustainability standards, protecting forests and wildlife. Using certified timber supports eco-friendly practices and demonstrates a commitment to caring for the environment while providing a strong, reliable and attractive material ideal for long-lasting wooden carriage houses.
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Roofing
We have a wide range of roofing options. Black Onduline is standard. Upgrades can be red, green or brown Onduline, Onduvilla, Tapco tiles, cedar shingles, slate or clay tiles.
Roofing OptionsFeatures
We provide countless feature options such as roof shape, internal linings and doors in enclosed sides. External conveniences such as a canopy to the front and log store to a side are always popular
Features and FittingsGet Your quote today
Scroll down to design and configure your ideal Timber Carriage House. When we receive your configuration and choices we will get in touch to talk things through with you and provide you with a price.
Save up to 20% when you build it yourself!
You can save up to 20% of the cost of a building, either delivered or by collecting from our workshop. We will help load your lorry and will provide everything you need for assembly and installation.
Design your Timber Carriage House and get a price
Create your own design and layout and select your required options in just a few easy steps to build your quote request. The final step will be to send your selections through to us to enable one of our team to provide you with your price. If you have any plans you can send them to us at that stage in PDF or JPG format.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carriage Houses
A timber carriage house is a traditional-style wooden outbuilding designed for parking, storage or multi-use spaces, typically with one or more open or part-enclosed bays.
Yes, a concrete base will be required with a single course of bricks in accordance with the base plan, which will be provided. We can give advice and guidance on this.
Many carriage houses fall under permitted development due to size, height and distance from the house, but planning rules vary. We always advise checking with your local authority.
Yes. The traditional, rural aesthetic of a carriage house makes it ideal for heritage locations, subject to local planning approval.
Yes — these are simply different terms for similar traditional timber-framed structures used for garaging, storage and flexible outdoor space.
Yes. Single, double, triple and fully bespoke multi-bay layouts are available to suit your exact requirements.
Oak offers a naturally classic look and exceptional longevity, while pressure-treated softwood provides excellent performance at a more economical price.
Absolutely — we can add timber doors, weatherboard or shiplap cladding, along with optional side or rear windows.
The standard is gable but attractive barn hip and full hip roof styles are optional, with finishes such as Onduvilla, slate, cedar shingles or Tapco tiles.
With proper maintenance, a carriage house can last for several decades, especially when constructed using treated timber or oak framing.
Minimal — periodic cleaning and timber retreatment every few years will keep it looking and performing at its best.
A well-designed carriage house enhances both the practical use and appeal of your home, making it a valuable investment.
Yes. Electrics, insulation, lighting and even heating can be added for year-round practicality.