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Take shelter

Summer may be over, but there’s no need to let the great British weather stop you from entertaining, eating or simply relaxing outdoors. What you need is a garden pod.

Quick to install, waterproof and warm, these compact buildings allow you to enjoy your garden all year round. They look great too, with a wide range of stylish, ready-built and capsule-shaped pods available. If you’re on a budget however, you don’t have to buy a purpose-built pod – summerhouses, sheds and even greenhouses can all be modified with seating, lighting and insulation to give the same effect.

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