Fully Installed Palmako Kendra Log House with Loft | Guest House | Annexe | Holiday Lodge | 18.4+17.6m² | 70mm | 4.2x5.2m

Fully Installed Palmako Kendra Log House with Loft | Guest House | Annexe | Holiday Lodge — Professionally Installed Across Mainland UK

The Palmako Kendra is unlike anything else in this catalogue. This is not a garden cabin or a studio — it is a proper two-level log house with 18.4m² of ground floor living space and a further 17.6m² loft accessible by ladder, rising to an impressive 432cm overall height beneath a steeply pitched 36.4° apex roof. Built from 70mm solid Nordic spruce with double-notch joints, classic sash windows, and traditional mouldings throughout, the Kendra has the character and presence of a Scandinavian country cottage.

Whether you are looking for a premium guest house, a garden annexe, a holiday lodge, or a year-round retreat that genuinely feels like a home rather than a garden building, the Kendra delivers on every level.

The price shown includes the full supply and professional installation of your Palmako Kendra anywhere on Mainland UK, including foundation preparation and installation, full structural assembly including the loft, 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 £2,000. Please contact us when ordering to arrange.

Key Features

• 17.6m² loft space — a full upper level accessible by ladder, for sleeping, reading, or storage
• 18.4m² ground floor — 4.19m x 5.19m external footprint
• 432cm overall height — 283cm wall height, 36.4° apex roof
• 70mm solid Nordic spruce log walls with double-notch joints — exceptional thermal mass and structural robustness
• Classic sash windows with traditional mouldings — five single windows and one double window (129x104cm)
• Glazed double door — 161cm x 202cm
• Steep 36.4° apex roof — 33.2m² with 66cm front overhang
• Roof shingles — fitted as standard. We will never install standard shed felt on any building we are responsible for.
• Britmet composite slate upgrade available — +£2,000
• 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
• Adjustable 3D hinges, cylinder locks, rubber seals, and metal drip rails — all fitted as standard

Product Specifications

What Is Included in the Price?

• Supply and delivery of your Palmako Kendra log house
• 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 level, and full apex roof structure
• Installation of all windows, double door, single door, 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 (+£2,000)

Your Kendra 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 £2,000 — a finish that complements the steep 36.4° apex roofline beautifully. Please contact us when placing your order to arrange the upgrade.

Bespoke Options

Electrical lighting, heating, 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 Kendra?

At 4.19m x 5.19m and 432cm overall height, the Kendra is a tall 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 432cm height, the Kendra significantly exceeds the 300cm eaves height threshold that applies to buildings within 2 metres of a boundary — so siting will be critical. 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, roof shingles, and Smart Seal timber treatment are all included. The only optional extra is the Britmet composite slate roof upgrade at +£2,000. No hidden costs, no separate groundworks quotes.

What type of foundation does the Kendra 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 Kendra?

We fit a premium Nordic-style 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 £2,000.

How long does installation take?

The Kendra is typically installed in three to four 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 Kendra be used as a permanent guest house or annexe?

The Kendra is well suited to 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 insulation?

Yes. The walls are prepared for optional insulation boards, and we can accommodate electrical and heating installations as bespoke additions. Please contact us before placing your order.

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.