Lois and Nathan Hunter contacted Oak By Design after spending holiday time in a property, in Abersoch, that had a rather lovely oak framed outdoor entertainment area. (This can be seen at the bottom of this case study )

Their home, on the outskirts of Harrogate, benefitted from a lovely courtyard garden which overlooks the surrounding fields and the rest of their garden.

After seeing the outdoor entertainment area on the Abersoch property, it set their minds working overtime on what could be achievable at their own property.

When they bought their home, it came complete with an old hot tub in the corner of the courtyard, with built in decking, steps and seating around it (a couple of photos at the bottom of the case study show the area). They wanted to replace this, and install an oak gazebo which would include a kitchen, seating and dining area.

Jamie arranged to meet the couple at their home in March, and they talked through their ideas with him.

Later that week he provided Lois and Nathan with a quotation and design plan for the oak gazebo

Often working away, the couple managed to call into the Oak By Design’s showroom and workshop in April to finalise the design and finish of the gazebo. They also discussed what groundworks and preparation would be required, prior to its installation.

Placing their order a few days later, the plan was to manufacture the oak gazebo in June, and start the installation as soon as possible after that.

In the meantime, the team were to remove and reconfigure the ground area where the hot tub was presently sited, and remove the existing fencing from the walls. The walls were then to be made good, ready to build the gazebo framework onto.

J H Electrical provided the oak gazebo with electricity to run an overhead heater, provide lighting, and provide enough sockets to run the kitchen appliances that would be installed in the kitchen area.

Once the oak framework was ready, and all the groundworks and other preparations were done, the team set to installing the framework which was then clad in shiplap boards.

Completion of the outdoor oak pergola was made in July, ready for the couple to enjoy the summer evenings outdoors.

The gazebo is accessed from a step down from the main paved area, through an open side which is approx. 2.1metres high. The kitchen area is to the left and above the wall behind the pizza oven, the room is open. The flooring is Indian stone flags to match the outside area.

The raised bar style table and stools are in the middle of the room and at the far end, the snug area, complete with wood burning stove, provides a cosy area to sit.

The slate roof and Indian slates are a lovely contrast against the oak framework and matching ship lap fencing which has finished off the courtyard area of the garden.