The Mercia Corner Lodge Plus Corner Cabin with Shed/Storage

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Size; 17′ x 10′ (5 x 3m)

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Where to find your Corner Lodge Plus
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28mm

Shop*Price
Robert Dyasunavailable
Wayfair£3399.99
Sheds.co.uk£3149.00
Buy Sheds Directunavailable
Shedstoreunavailable
One Garden£3499.99
Garden Chicunavailable
Simply Log Cabinsunavailable
Waltons£3919.99
Direct GBunavailable
Tompson & Morganunavailable
Elbec£3149.99
Outside Store£3525.99

34mm

Shop*Price
Robert Dyasunavailable
Wayfair£3549.99
Sheds.co.uk£3349.00
Buy Sheds Directunavailable
Shedstoreunavailable
One Gardenunavailable
Garden Chicunavailable
Simply Log Cabinsunavailable
Waltons£4143.99
Direct GBunavailable
Thompson & Morganunavailable
Elbec£3349.99
Outside Store£3728.99

44mm

Shop*Price
Wayfair£3849.99
Robert Dyas£3649.99
Buy Sheds Directunavailable
Shedstoreunavailable
Garden Chicunavailable
Simply Log Cabinsunavailable
Waltons£4479.99
One Garden£3999.99
Direct GBunavailable
Thompson & Morganunavailable
Elbec£3649.99
Outside Store£3931.99

*please note that sellers do occasionally change their prices without notice – please visit the seller to confirm the current price – delivery charges may also vary from area to area – be sure to check the seller’s delivery charge to your address


The Mercia Corner Lodge Plus
Corner Cabin with Shed

Style and Design
A striking mid priced corner building combining a bright, spacious corner summerhouse with practical, useful and secure storage space, the Mercia Corner Lodge Plus is one of the leading models in its price range.  With quality materials used throughout and a contemporary log cabin design, the Corner Lodge Plus makes a spectacular addition to any garden and, properly installed and looked after, will give you years of service.

Materials/Construction
Corner Lodge Plus is completed in interlocking timber log cladding available in three specifications: 28mm, 34mm or 44mm depending on your requirements and budget.  Windows are glazed in safety glass and can be single or double glazed to your choice.  The roof and floor are constructed of real 19mm (nominal) tongue and groove interlocking boards, the roof finished in mineralised felt for additional weatherproofing.  The doors feature key locks for security of your belongings.

Dimensions
The overall footprint of the building is 17′ x 10′ (5m x 3m).  The height at the eaves is 7’9” (2.37m) which increases to  8’11” (2.74m) at the ridge.  The door opening measures up at 5’1” x 6’6”.

These measurements will vary slightly depending on the specification of logs chosen but that will give you the general idea.

Finish/Treatment
The timbers of the Corner Lodge Plus don’t receive any treatment prior to delivery.  The purchaser will require to apply a preservative/decorative treatment at the time of assembly and maintain this on a regular basis throughout the life of the building.  The 10 years manufacturer’s guarantee is conditional upon this being done.

Options
The building is available in three cladding specifications: 28mm, 34mm and 44mm and there are single and double glazing options for the windows.  You may also find a choice of roof coverings, Georgian window bars and installation options available at additional cost.

Delivery/Assembly
The Corner Lodge Plus is delivered with all necessary fittings and full instructions for home assembly. You can download a copy of the instructions here (opens in a new tab) so you can see exactly what’s involved and the tools you will need before you place your order.

Availability/Price
See the details of sellers and prices given above.

Our Verdict
A real quality garden log cabin with an integral store, we think Mercia’s Corner Lodge Plus is the ideal solution for the corner summerhouse buyer looking to step up a level from a budget tongue and groove shiplap model without necessarily breaking the bank.  There’s plenty of style and practicality and the building will certainly make a stunning addition to your garden.  You get some great outdoor living space along with a useful shed which is a decent size and will keep your belongings out of site and secure.

The quality of build isn’t really in question.  The 28mm log construction will give you a solid, robust and durable building, particularly when combined with the tongue and groove floor and roofing and these qualities will only increase with the higher 34mm and 44mm specifications.  There’s safety glass too, which admittendly you would be expecting in this price range, and the double glazing option is great for those areas where the weather tends to be colder.  The mineralised roofing felt will give a nice finish to the roof, as well as reinforcing the general weather resistance of the cabin and the materials used contribute to the all round style of the building.  You might find felt shingles available as an alternative roofing option but a word of caution here.  These can be time consuming to apply and we have seen reports of felt shingles in general being susceptible to lifting and allowing water to penetrate below in strong winds.  Undeniably they give a classy looking finish but you may have to live with these other issues if you decide to install them.

One point you’ll have to pay close attention to is the application of a suitable preservative/decorative finish to the timbers of the Corner Lodge Plus.  The woodwork receives no treatment prior to delivery so you’re starting from scratch here.  If you need any ideas, have a look at our feature on Decorating and Preserving your Corner Summerhouse for more information (opens in a new tab).  There’s a 10 year manufacturer’s guarantee on the building which you’ll only be able to take advantage of if you properly apply preservative at the time of assembly and maintain it on a regular basis.  We don’t see this as a great issue though.  The vast majority of corner summerhouses come untreated or with only a base treatment – even some of the most expensive ones – so it’s something you’re likely to have to attend to whichever garden building you choose.  In fact, even where a summerhouse is pressure treated prior to delivery, the wood will take on a worn and weathered look when exposed to the elements so the application of at least a decorative finish is probably advisable even in these cases.

Assembly of the Corner Lodge Plus will be a little more complex and time consuming than with your average budget cabin in that the walls don’t come in pre-formed panels but comprise interlocking logs which require to be put together individually.  It’s not a hugely complicated process – it will just take a little time – and as long as you bear this in mind and pay close attention to the instructions you shouldn’t have any problems or unexpected surprises. We’re delighted to see you can download the instructions in advance (see here – opens in a new tab). That means you’ll know exactly what you need to do and the tools you’ll have to have to hand before your cabin is delivered.

We’d suggest you consider applying your preservative/decorative finish before you actually assemble the building.  This will enable you to easily reach all the parts – including those which might be difficult or impossible to reach once the Lodge is up.  Pay particular attention to the underside of the floor and the roof (before you apply the felt).  These are the areas most likely to be susceptible to attack by moisture.  And in relation to the roof be sure to check the instructions on your preservative to see if there’s any requirement to allow a set drying period before applying any covering such as roofing felt.  It’s unlikely, but some finishes might react with the felt if they’re not properly dried out before it’s fitted.

The construction standards lead to a heavy building with the weight increasing for the 34 and 44mm models.  This means you’ll have to give some thought to a suitable base.  Have a look at our feature on Corner Summerhouse Bases for some ideas (opens in a new tab).  We think a summerhouse like the Corner Lodge Plus lends itself well to one of the pre-formed plastic base systems now on the market.  These tend to use recycled plastic so you’d be doing your bit for the environment too.

Taking everything into account, we think the Corner Lodge Plus is a great choice for a mid-priced corner summerhouse with an integrated shed.  Yes it’s a little more expensive than the standard budget tongue and groove model – and some of the cheaper log cabins, but if you can afford it, the step up in quality is significant and may save you considerably in repairs and replacement in the long run.  It will take a little time to put up but in our opinion the quality and durability of the finished article makes it worth it.  Yes, it’s essential to apply a preservative finish at the time of assembly and to maintain this regularly but that’s largely goes with the territory when it comes to wooden garden buildings and it’s not something too hold against the Corner Lodge Plus. If you’re looking for an alternative, we think the Tiger Vibrissa is probably the closest. You’ll find cheaper cabins around such as the Ropsley and Livia and the Leygrove and Rowney but you don’t get the tongue and groove floor with these or the tongue and groove roof with the Leygrove and Rowney and both models are generally supplied with horticultural glass as standard. And Bertsch’s Penta 3 is just too expensive in our view.  We doubt you can do much better than Mercia’s Corner Lodge Plus when it comes to quality combined with value for money.  It gets five stars from us.

Pros
•  overall quality
•  options available
•  strength and durability
•  style

Cons
• nothing really

Our Star Rating

5 out of 5 stars
review by the Corner Summerhouse Guide

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Please note that the information given above is taken from sellers and provided in good faith by the Corner Summerhouse Guide. We can’t however guarantee the accuracy of the facts stated. Specifications may also change after the date of review.