Fully Installed Palmako Emily Log Cabin Holiday Chalet | Loft | Guest House | Annexe | 40.1+5.2m² | 70mm | 5.9x5.7m

Fully Installed Palmako Emily Log Cabin Holiday Chalet | Loft | Guest House | Annexe — Professionally Installed Across Mainland UK

The Palmako Emily is the most ambitious traditional building in this catalogue. A full-scale holiday chalet with 40.1m² of open-plan ground floor living space, a 5.2m² loft, a decorative roof dormer, and 70mm solid Nordic spruce walls with double-groove log construction — this is a building that arrives in your garden and immediately looks like it has always been there.

At 395cm overall height with a 24.8° apex roof, six windows, and heavy-duty laminated timber roof rafters, the Emily has the scale, the specification, and the character of a proper Alpine holiday chalet. Whether you are looking for a premium guest house, a garden annexe, a family holiday retreat, or a year-round building that genuinely functions as a second home, the Emily delivers on every level.

The price shown includes the full supply and professional installation of your Palmako Emily anywhere on Mainland UK, including foundation preparation and installation, full structural assembly including the loft and dormer, roof shingles fitted as standard, and timber treatment with Smart Seal applied to all external timber. There are no hidden costs, no separate groundworks quotes, and no surprises. What you see is what you pay.

Roof upgrade to Britmet composite slate tiles available for an additional £3,000. Please contact us when ordering to arrange.

Key Features

• 40.1m² open-plan ground floor — large enough for a full living, dining, and kitchen arrangement
• 5.2m² loft — additional sleeping quarters or storage above the ground floor
• Decorative roof dormer — brings light into the loft and gives the Emily its unmistakable Alpine character
• 395cm overall height with 24.8° apex roof — 256cm wall height
• 70mm solid Nordic spruce log walls with double-groove joints — exceptional thermal mass and structural robustness
• Six windows including tilt-and-turn — four single windows, two large double windows (129x104cm), and a tilt-and-turn side window
• 3-9-3 double glazing with metal drip rails — excellent thermal performance and weather resistance
• 28mm tongue-and-groove floor boards — on 60 x 80mm floor beams
• Heavy-duty laminated timber roof rafters — across the 41.9m² apex roof
• Roof shingles — fitted as standard. We will never install standard shed felt on any building we are responsible for.
• Britmet composite slate upgrade available — +£3,000
• Foundation preparation and installation — included. No separate groundworks quote.
• Composite DPC strip, ground membrane, and anti-insect and rodent mesh — included as standard — we fit a composite damp-proof strip along the base of the foundation beneath all pressure-treated timber, lay a ground membrane beneath the building, and install anti-insect and rodent mesh as standard on every installation. These measures are not optional extras — they are part of how we build, because we want every building we install to last as long as possible.
• Timber treatment with Smart Seal — included as standard — up to 10 years of protection
• Cylinder locks, 3D adjustable hinges, and silicone-sealed frames — all fitted as standard

Product Specifications

What Is Included in the Price?

• Supply and delivery of your Palmako Emily holiday chalet
• Foundation preparation and installation — included. Ground screws, concrete slab, or composite pads — assessed and installed as part of the price. No separate groundworks quote.
• Composite DPC strip — included as standard. Fitted beneath all pressure-treated timber at foundation level.
• Ground membrane — included as standard. Laid beneath the building on every installation.
• Anti-insect and rodent mesh — included as standard. Installed on every build — a detail most installers do not include.
• Full structural assembly including the ground floor, loft, apex roof, and decorative dormer
• Installation of all windows (including tilt-and-turn), doors, and security hardware
• Roof shingles — fitted as standard. We will never install standard shed felt on any building we are responsible for.
• Timber treatment with Smart Seal — included as standard. Up to 10 years of protection.
• Site clean-up and handover

Island locations and certain remote areas of Scotland may be subject to additional logistics costs — please contact us prior to ordering.

Roofing Upgrade — Britmet Composite Slate (+£3,000)

Your Emily comes with a premium shingle roof finish included. For those who want the very best, we offer an upgrade to Britmet composite slate tiles for an additional £3,000 — a finish that complements the apex roofline and decorative dormer of the Emily exceptionally well. Please contact us when placing your order to arrange the upgrade.

Bespoke Options

Electrical lighting, heating, plumbing, insulation upgrades — we can accommodate all of these as part of the installation. Contact us to discuss your requirements before placing your order.

Interested? Let’s Talk.

Every project is different. Contact us today and we will get back to you promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need planning permission for the Palmako Emily?

At 5.9m x 5.7m and 395cm overall height, the Emily is a substantial building and we strongly recommend confirming with your local planning authority before ordering. For most residential properties in England and Wales, it will fall within Permitted Development rights provided it is used as an ancillary garden building, is sited within the curtilage of a dwelling house, is not forward of the principal elevation, and does not cover more than 50% of the garden area. However, at 395cm height, the Emily exceeds the 300cm eaves height threshold that applies to buildings within 2 metres of a boundary — so siting will be important. Listed buildings, conservation areas, and National Parks have different rules. We can provide a site plan and specification document to support any planning enquiry.

Does the price include everything — foundations, building, roofing, and timber treatment?

Yes, completely. Foundation preparation and installation, full structural assembly including the loft and dormer, roof shingles, and Smart Seal timber treatment are all included. The only optional extra is the Britmet composite slate roof upgrade at +£3,000. No hidden costs, no separate groundworks quotes.

What type of foundation does the Emily need?

We assess each site individually and install the most appropriate foundation as part of the price. For most residential gardens, this will be ground screws or composite pads. Where ground conditions require it, we can install a concrete slab. We will advise you on the best option during the pre-installation survey.

What extra protection do you install at foundation level?

On every installation, we fit a composite damp-proof strip along the base of the foundation beneath all pressure-treated timber. We lay a ground membrane beneath the entire building to manage moisture and suppress weed growth. And we install anti-insect and rodent mesh to prevent ingress beneath the floor — a detail that most garden building installers simply do not include. We do everything we possibly can to make every structure we install last as long as possible.

What roofing is fitted as standard on the Emily?

We fit a premium shingle finish to the apex roof as part of the installation price. We will never install standard shed felt on any building we are responsible for. For those who want the very best finish, we offer an upgrade to Britmet composite slate tiles for an additional £3,000.

How long does installation take?

The Emily is typically installed in three to five days, depending on site conditions and foundation type. We will confirm the installation schedule with you in advance.

What is Smart Seal and how long does it last?

Smart Seal is a clear, penetrating timber sealant applied to all external timber as part of the installation. It provides up to 10 years of protection. After 10 years, a single re-application coat is all that is needed.

Can the Emily be used as a permanent guest house or annexe?

The Emily is one of the most capable garden buildings we install for guest house and annexe use. For permanent residential occupation, planning permission would typically be required and the building would need to meet Building Regulations for habitable use. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

Can I add electricity, heating, or plumbing?

Yes. Please contact us before placing your order to discuss your requirements.

How long does delivery take after ordering?

Typically 6 to 12 weeks from order confirmation. Please contact us if you have a specific deadline.

Do you install across the whole of the UK?

We install across Mainland UK. Island locations and certain remote areas of Scotland may be subject to additional logistics costs — please contact us before ordering.