Large Garden Pods

Our meticulously crafted large garden pods, measuring an impressive 4.2m deep, are produced in our factory and delivered fully assembled. These versatile pods are perfect for work, relaxation, or storage. Select from our insulated designs that seamlessly elevate the aesthetic of any outdoor area.

  • Garden Office
  • Garden Storage
  • Bedroom
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    Schooner Pod

    FROM £6,995

    Choose from five different customisation options to truly make your Schooner Pod your own. With a full 4.2m depth, the Schooner Pod instantly offers a large home extension space you need in your own personal style.

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    Schooner Glass-fronted Pod

    FROM £9,795

    Our Glass-fronted Schooner Pod offers you the opportunity to enjoy a full panoramic view of your garden or location, offering a truly luxurious space customisable to suit your style and needs.

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Looking to add extra room without the stress of moving or dealing with builders? A large garden room might be your ideal solution. At Hully Pods, our Schooner Pod offers the space and flexibility you need, arriving fully assembled and ready for immediate use.

Benefits of a large Garden Room

The Hully Schooner Pod brings several key benefits:

  • Flexible Space: The Schooner Pod’s generous dimensions allow for various uses. Whether you need a home office, a fitness area, or a creative studio, this versatile space adapts to your needs.
  • Home Extension Without the Fuss: Unlike traditional home additions, the Schooner Pod doesn’t require lengthy construction work. It’s a quick and clean way to expand your living area without disrupting your daily life.
  • Customisable Options: We understand that everyone’s needs are different. That’s why we offer a range of customisation options for the Schooner Pod. You can tailor your pod from interior finishes to exterior colours to match your style and requirements.
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Planning Permission Advantages

One of the most appealing aspects of the Hully Schooner Pod is that it often doesn’t require planning permission. In the UK, outbuildings like garden rooms can be constructed without planning approval if they meet specific size and height requirements.

At 2.3m (height) x 2.4m (width) x 4.2m (depth), the Schooner Pod is designed to stay within the guidelines of permitted development. This makes it one of the largest garden rooms you can install without the need for planning permission in most cases.

This means you get a spacious, high-quality structure without the delays or costs typically associated with seeking approval from your local planning authority. However, it’s always wise to check, especially if you live in a purpose-built house or estate.

Versatile uses for your large garden pods

With its generous 4.2-meter depth, the Schooner Pod offers ample space for various purposes:

  • Home Office: Working from home has become increasingly common. The Schooner Pod provides a professional, separate space where you can focus on work without household distractions.
  • Guest Accommodation or Glamping Pod: Need extra space for visitors? The Schooner Pod can serve as comfortable guest quarters or a luxurious glamping experience in your own backyard.
  • Home Salon or Studio: Whether you’re a hairstylist, artist, or craftsperson, the Schooner Pod offers a dedicated space to practise your profession or pursue your hobbies.
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Built for sustainability and durability

Our Schooner Pod isn’t just about functionality—it’s built with sustainability and longevity in mind. The exterior shell incorporates over 1,300 recycled plastic bottles and comes with a 20-year guarantee. Inside, you’ll find premium insulation and durable flooring options.

You can personalise your Pod’s interior and exterior to suit your taste and needs. Some popular add-ons include:

  • Extra windows for increased natural light (We’re currently offering a free window with every Schooner purchase!)
  • Additional electric sockets and USB ports
  • Four options for laminate flooring
  • LED lighting with wall switches
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Why choose the Hully Schooner large Pod?

The Schooner Pod stands out for several reasons:

  1. Size: It’s one of the largest garden rooms available without typically needing planning permission.
  2. Quick Installation: Delivered fully assembled, it’s ready to use almost immediately.
  3. Versatility: Its spacious interior adapts to various uses, from a home office to a guest room.
  4. Eco-Friendly: Made with recycled materials, it’s a responsible environmental choice.
  5. Customisable: Tailor the pod to your specific needs and style preferences.
  6. Durability: With a 20-year guarantee, it’s a long-term investment in your property.

The Hully Schooner Pod offers an efficient way to expand your living space. It provides the room you need without the usual hassles of home extensions. Whether you’re looking for a home office, a guest room, or a personal retreat, the Schooner Pod adapts to your needs.

Ready to enhance your garden with a versatile and spacious pod? Shop Schooner Pods now to find the perfect fit for your outdoor space. If you’re considering other options, you can also compare all Hully Pod sizes to find the best match for your needs.

The Schooner Pod provides the space and comfort you need—all without the usual planning permission requirements. It’s time to reimagine your garden as a functional, stylish extension of your home.

You’ll need a firm, level surface of the same dimensions, or larger, as the external dimensions of the Hully Garden pod you have chosen. 

Here are the external dimensions of your Pod, and see below for details of the access requirements for delivery of your Hully Pod. 

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Probably not, but you do need a firm, flat and level base for your Pod to sit on. Other Garden Pod owners have used concrete bases, gravel grids, or sleepers to create a level surface for their Pod.

The outline dimensions of the base should be the same as, or greater than, the external dimensions of your Pod.

Please contact us if you have more questions about the base prior to delivery.

Our Garden Pods are 2.3 metres tall and so fall under the common local planning height limit of 2.5 metres. 

To ensure a smooth process, we strongly advise that you reach out to your Local Authority’s planning department to confirm that you comply with all local planning requirements before placing your order for the Pod.

Our garden pods are built to order and delivered fully assembled.

We deliver your Pod to you on one of our vehicles and lift it into your property with the Sprinter’s built-in Hiab.

Please ensure that there is unobstructed access to the location where you would like the Pod to be unloaded. Our vehicle requires free passage both into and out of the delivery area.

To ensure the safe off-loading of your Pod, the delivery site must provide a minimum width of four meters and a height clearance of at least seven meters. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the external dimensions of your chosen Pod. If you have any questions regarding delivery and access requirements, please reach out to us. Additionally, a brief video of your delivery site—shot on a mobile phone is perfectly acceptable—can greatly assist us in preparing your driver ahead of delivery day. Don’t hesitate to contact us for further discussion.

Yes, Hully Garden Pods are movable.

Hully Pods are designed to endure the elements and require minimal maintenance. To extend the lifespan of your Pod, consider treating the woodwork and regularly cleaning the exterior with soap and water. See our maintenance guide for more details on how to care for your Hully Pod.

Absolutely. Our external Pods are expertly insulated, ensuring they hold heat effectively even in the colder months. If you plan to use your Pod throughout the year, consider incorporating an additional heat source for optimal comfort. We recommend a dry heating option, such as an electric radiator, rather than a gas heater, which can generate excess moisture and result in condensation inside the Pod.

See our maintenance guide for more information. 

You have countless opportunities to customize your Pod to fit your unique lifestyle, needs, and preferences! Beyond selecting a custom color, you can choose from a variety of flooring, doors, windows, and lighting options, among other enhancements. We’re also happy to recommend electric extension leads and additional modifications to enhance your Pod experience.

Whether you choose a compact garden pod or a more spacious option, each one is crafted from sturdy, long-lasting fiberglass, ensuring a lifespan of 20 years or more! Every Skipjack Pod incorporates over 1,000 recycled plastic bottles, while each Dory Pod utilizes more than 300 bottles.

The Hully Pod warranty provides extensive coverage for an array of components. It includes a 20-year warranty for the fibreglass exterior shell and base, safeguarding against water ingress stemming from defects. While minor streaks on the fibreglass are to be expected and do not signify damage, any significant issues must be reported upon receipt to ensure warranty protection. The interior wood linings are covered for one year, accounting for natural expansion and contraction, and maintaining proper ventilation is crucial for the longevity of the wood. Windows and doors are backed by a one-year warranty against defects and seal failures. Vinyl flooring is also guaranteed for one year against ripples and bubbling, but not for tears or dents. Electrical systems come with a three-year warranty for mains and a one-year warranty for solar packs. General workmanship is covered for one year, with the option for customer-guided fixes prior to technician visits. Note that warranties for commercial use differ due to varying usage patterns. To ensure optimal performance, routine maintenance such as seasonal door adjustments, annual wood staining, and regular seal cleaning is recommended. Call-out fees for inspections and repairs start at £150, with scheduling availability subject to demand. The warranty is non-transferable to avoid damage during relocation. More information can be found here.

Hully Pods are handmade to order. The exterior of the Pod is made from multiple layers of fibreglass- a mixture of gel and glass fibres- and is formed in a mould. Once cured, the shell is removed from the mould and your bespoke build is commenced.

Due to its handmade construction, the Pod’s outer surface may have some imperfections and a slightly rough, textured finish. These do not impact the Pod’s waterproofness or its ability to withstand the weather. In fact, many customers have expressed that this adds to the uniqueness of their Pod. We warrant our fibreglass shell for 20 years so we hope this will provide you with peace of mind. Please note due to this manufacturing process, we cannot ensure a glass-like smooth finish.

Hully uses natural softwood to line the inside and exterior arch of your Pod and tanalised decking for the step at the front. The lining and arch wood is untreated, thus allowing you to decorate your Pod if you so wish. We recommend you treat and maintain the exterior decking with a suitable product such as those supplied by Osmo www.osmouk.com.

Wood, like many natural materials, is hygroscopic; it takes on moisture from the surrounding environment. Consequently, the Pod’s wood may expand in winter and contract in summer. We leave a small expansion gap between the wall slats, the internal floor and between the arch and the Pod’s decking step. Internally the expansion gap is covered by a flexible trim. In dry conditions, you may witness a gap between the odd slat in your interior lining where the natural wood has contracted.
This does not impact the Pod’s use and the slats will expand again when the interior atmosphere becomes more humid.

Ensure that the pod is properly ventilated for optimal use. However, should an unusually humid environment develop inside, there is a possibility that some of the wooden slats may start to detach from the wall. In such cases, it’s advisable to lower the humidity levels within the pod, potentially by using a dehumidifier. Once the wood has dried, it should realign itself to its original position.

To prevent condensation from forming, ensure your pod is well-ventilated. If you have a window, you can either fully open it or set it to a slightly open position to enhance airflow.

In the colder months, when the shell of the Pod gets cold, and especially if a warm, damp atmosphere has developed during the use of the pod, condensation can form on the inside of the fibreglass shell and transfer to the wood lining. As a natural material, wood, as well as soft furnishings or other similar items, if left in a damp atmosphere can provide a place for mould to grow.

You’ll see a line of stainless steel bolts or rivets where the sides of your Pod are fixed to the base; the space between these bolts provides some ventilation. We recommend you leave these bolts free of obstructions so that air has the opportunity to circulate.

For your own health and to reduce the risk of condensation, we recommend that you maintain adequate ventilation whilst using your pod and change the air regularly.

How often will depend upon your use of the pod?

All of our garden pods are fully insulated; however, if you would like to enhance the heating, we highly recommend opting for a dry electric heat source, such as an electric radiator, rather than gas. This choice will minimize water vapor production and significantly reduce the risk of condensation.

Our pods are crafted using specialized molds, which means they come in fixed sizes and shapes and cannot be customized. Each mold is engineered to create pods of a specific design, and altering the molds to produce different dimensions is not feasible.