Smoby Sweet Corner Playhouse, inspired takeaway treat shop, customisable menu board and sweety shop sign. 18 accessories included,105 x 110 x 127 cm

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For children of a range of ages, this Big Game Hunters Cafe Shop Wooden Playhouse allows children up to 8-years-old to set up shop in their own little cafe. As this is a wooden playhouse, it’s totally customisable in terms of colour and decoration, but is also equally as fun if left with its natural fir-wood finish.

Do you want to be able to fit into the playhouse as well, to have another place to interact and spend time with your child, or is this not important?

Can my neighbour build a playhouse overlooking my garden?

Plastic playhouses also tend to be quite light, generally weighing between 12 – 20 kg. As a result, they are more mobile than wooden playhouses and can be moved around the garden if necessary. This can come in handy when mowing the grass or trying to give worn out grass a break. However, lighter playhouses may need to be kept an eye on during very windy weather. Wooden Playhouses Like most wooden playhouses, this model looks good in the garden – it doesn’t have the (sometimes garish) appearance of some plastic playhouses. This wooden playhouse can be painted in any colour you like, and it’s very easy to assemble. Putting it together takes around 40 minutes and it simply slots together. Designed to accommodate multiple children at once, the Smoby NEO JURA Lodge Playhouse has a spacious interior and is one of the best children’s playhouses for siblings. It measures 115.4 x 123.3 x 132 cm, making it one of the larger playhouses on this list.

The Smoby Kids Nature Playhouse is a relatively simple outdoor playhouse, designed for kids aged 2+ and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. If you're looking for something special and long-lasting, this KidKraft wooden playhouse has plenty of features that little ones will love. Playhouses for younger kids are often made from plastic which tends to be a good choice for them; it’s durable and waterproof as well as safe and low maintenance. Generally speaking, plastic playhouses have rounded edges and extra gaps to stop little fingers getting trapped.Larger outdoor playhouses are more suitable for older children. As a rough guide, they might be around 200 cm wide and can be made from plastic or wood. You might find them better value for money because children can use them for longer – this is especially true of the bigger wooden houses; they’re not just “little kids’ toys”. In fact, it’s not unheard of for even young teenagers to want an outdoor clubhouse! The house itself is sturdy and durable, made from reinforced wooden panels to prevent warping and weathering - and has fabric curtains, making it feel like a proper little house.

Outdoor playhouses tend to be made of either plastic or wood. There are pros and cons to each material, which are detailed below. Plastic Playhouses Although the design of the playhouse is basic, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing as it allows children to use their imagination more creatively. It’s fairly spacious inside, measuring 98 x 110 x 127 cm, and can accommodate multiple kids at once. Thanks to this playhouse’s relatively compact footprint, it can be installed in small gardens or even set up in the living room.

Of course, due to its smaller size, this outdoor playhouse caters to a lower age range than others on this list. Even though Little Tikes state that it’s suitable for children of 18 months to 10 years, it’ll likely be too small for most children over five years old.