03-06-2025
You can now buy a log cabin tiny home for £10k on Wayfair – with an upstairs bedroom and floor-to-ceiling windows
HAVE you ever wanted to own your own cosy log cabin? Wayfair is selling one for just £10,000.
If you are struggling to buy a home or want some extra living space, the tiny home could be for you.
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Wayfair's Lasita Murano 3 house is 19 x 13 feet and comes with a loft-style bedroom.
On the ground floor, the cabin has two rooms which can be configured to suit your exact needs.
The listing states this could include a main living room and then a kitchen or a bathroom in the smaller section.
Alternatively it could be used as an office or a gym if you need extra space on your property.
The tiny home comes with windows, the floor and foundation, and has contemporary aluminium large sliding doors: two double and one single to the additional room.
The large glass doors offer the perfect chance for enjoying nature or working from home with natural light.
According to the listing: 'With connecting solid door to the side room, it offers a wonderful bright and airy space, and a vaulted ceiling, giving the cabin a lovely bright interior, allowing the sun to flood in, or to give those all-important views of your garden.
'A place to relax, enjoy the scenery, or use as maybe a studio for perfect lighting for your artwork, or overflow for those guests.
'The cabin set includes wall details, roof beams, roof boards, and mouldings but also opening fittings and hardware (screws/nails).'
It is important to note that it's not easy to move, weighing 1,373kg.
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Thankfully it comes with a 30-day return policy if you change your mind.
While £10,000 certainly isn't cheap, given the national average house price in the UK was reported at £264,500 in 2024, it could be an affordable alternative.
Of course, you could use the home to earn some extra cash, if you rent it out, or it could be an extra bedroom for friends and family.
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Tiny homes in the UK have boomed in popularity in recent years and typically range from 100 to 400 square feet in size.
Prices vary, but a basic tiny home can cost between £5,000 and £80,000, depending on size, materials, and whether it's custom-built.
If a tiny home is on wheels, it may be classified as a caravan under UK law, meaning it might not require traditional planning permission.
Are tiny homes legal in the UK?
TINY houses can be in the UK regardless of whether they are on a trailer base or not. The legality of tiny houses is all to do with where it is and what you use it for.
According to Planning Geek, constructing a granny annexe in your garden usually means you'll need planning permission, especially if it has a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen.
This is because it's seen as a separate living space rather than just an extension of your main home.
However, if you're thinking about converting an existing outbuilding, like a garage, into a granny annexe or a tiny home, you might not need planning permission.
That said, it's important to make sure the space doesn't end up being a fully self-contained unit – for instance, if the converted area doesn't include cooking facilities, it might not be classified as a separate dwelling.
It's also worth noting that, while certain small outbuildings can be constructed under permitted development rights, the NAPC points out that this usually applies to structures like sheds or garages, rather than self-contained annexes.
According to The Tiny Housing, a tiny home on wheels must not exceed 2.55 meters in width to be road-legal in the UK. Also, with a standard car licence, the length cannot be more than seven meters.
While tiny homes offer an alternative living solution, they must comply with local planning and building regulations.
Always check with your local council to ensure compliance with all regulations.
