Not every home has room for a snug, a reading room or a dedicated craft space indoors – but the answer could be waiting at the bottom of the garden.

A beach hut-style shed from The Posh Shed Company can be transformed into a compact retreat for reading, potting, crafting or simply enjoying a quiet cup of tea away from the bustle of the house.

The Southwold from The Posh Shed Company is a shed designed to look exactly like a traditional British beach hut – complete with veranda, pitched roof and colourful finish.

And like a beach hut, it is the perfect spot in which to unwind.

Jenny Davis, Head of Marketing for The Posh Shed Company, said: “A shed does not have to be just for tools and garden equipment. With a little imagination, it can become one of the most personal and enjoyable spaces in the garden.”

The Southwold is packed with features that make it the ultimate garden sanctuary.

As standard, it comes with vertical tongue and groove boarded triple wall construction, insulated pressure treated tongue and groove floor, double glazing throughout and a three-mortice lock door. Wall and roof insulation can be added, as well as rodent proof flooring.

This high-end finish makes it an incredibly versatile addition to the garden, no matter the function.

Jenny added: “The key is to give the shed a clear purpose. Once you know how you want to use it, you can think about seating, storage, lighting and soft furnishings. Even simple touches like cushions, hooks, shelves and a small table can make the space feel considered and comfortable rather than purely practical.”

Like any dreamy British beach hut, the Southwold is available in a range of colours. The Posh Shed Company’s seven signature shades are: Thunderstorm, Sage Whisper, Harbour Haze, Warm Wheat, Soft Linen, Mistral Blue and Dove Grey.

The Southwold is available now from The Posh Shed Company, with prices starting at £7,799.