Golf Simulator Guides 27 Mar 2026 6 min read

Golf Simulator Garden Room UK | Purpose-Built Golf Dens

What to consider when planning a purpose-built garden room for a golf simulator, from cabin structure to comfort, insulation and installation.

Purpose-built, insulated outdoor buildings designed specifically for golf simulation. The correct ceiling height. Year-round comfort. Zero compromise on your living space.

The UK’s only retailer that manufactures golf simulator cabins AND supplies the technology to fill them.

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A golf simulator garden room is a dedicated, insulated outdoor building in your garden designed specifically to house a full golf simulator setup. Unlike converting a garage or spare room, a purpose-built garden room gives you the correct ceiling height, proper insulation for year-round play, and zero compromise on your living space.

Tekden’s Cabin Golf Dens are designed from the ground up for golf simulation — not adapted garden offices with a screen bolted on.

Why Choose a Garden Room for Your Golf Simulator?

Correct ceiling height: Standard rooms have 2.4m ceilings — too low for a driver swing. Our cabins are built with 2.8m+ internal height as standard.
Year-round play: Fully insulated walls, floor and roof mean comfortable temperatures in January and July.
No lost living space: Keep your garage, spare room and family peace of mind intact.
Sound isolation: Standalone building means ball strike noise doesn’t travel through house walls.
Added property value: A quality outbuilding with electrics and insulation adds genuine value to your home.
Your space, your rules: Play at midnight, have mates round for a tournament, leave the setup ready 24/7.

Tekden Cabin Golf Dens

Five sizes to suit every garden and budget. All cabins are fully insulated, include electrical preparation, and are delivered and built by our team.

What’s Included With a Tekden Golf Den?

Fully insulated timber frame (walls, floor, roof)
Double-glazed windows and doors
Electrical preparation (consumer unit, sockets, lighting)
Weather-resistant exterior finish
Delivery and professional installation
Interior ready for your choice of finish

Technology is specified separately so you can choose exactly the right launch monitor, screen, projector and accessories for your budget. We’ll help you spec the complete package during your design consultation.

Planning Permission for Golf Simulator Garden Rooms

Permitted Development

Allows outbuildings up to 2.5m at the eaves without planning permission. Golf simulator cabins typically need more height than this for comfortable swing clearance.

Usually Required

Planning permission is usually needed for golf simulator buildings due to the height required. The process is straightforward — a standard householder application with high approval rates.

We Guide You Through It

Our team provides planning guidance during the design consultation. We’ve helped dozens of customers through the process successfully. Talk to us about your situation.

Garden Room vs Other Options

Feature	Garden Room (Golf Den)	Garage Conversion	Spare Room
Ceiling Height	2.8m+ (designed for golf)	2.7m typical (usually OK)	2.4m (too low for driver)
Sound Isolation	Excellent (standalone)	Moderate (shared walls)	Poor (in the house)
Year-Round Comfort	Insulated, heated	Needs insulation added	Already heated
Impact on Home	None — separate building	Lose garage parking	Lose a bedroom
Setup Cost	From £9,830 + tech	£1,000–£5,000 + tech	Minimal prep + tech
Property Value	Adds value	Neutral	Neutral / negative

Pair Your Garden Room With the Right Technology

Once your cabin is built, you need the technology to bring it to life. Our most popular garden room setups:

Mid-Range — ~£7,500

SkyTrak+ + SimSpace Sim-5 + Optoma ZH350ST + Tekden Pulse PC

Premium — From £15,900

Foresight Sim in a Box — complete package with GC3 launch monitor, FSX software, screen and mounting

Ultimate — ~£20,000

Foresight GC3 + Dual Layer Screen + BenQ AK700ST 4K + Tekden Ultra PC

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How It Works

Free Consultation

Book a call — we discuss your garden, budget and goals

Design & Quote

We recommend the right cabin size and technology package

Planning Support

Guidance on planning permission if needed

Build & Install

Cabin delivered and installed by our team

Technology Fit-Out

Screen, projector, launch monitor and accessories installed

Play Golf

Tee off on day one

Ready to Build Your Golf Simulator Garden Room?

From first call to teeing off — we handle the entire process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a golf simulator garden room cost?

A Tekden Cabin Golf Den starts from £9,830 for The Nano (4.3m × 3.2m). Add technology and you’re looking at £15,000–£30,000 for a complete, ready-to-play garden golf room. The exact cost depends on cabin size, specification, and the technology package you choose. See our full pricing guide.

Do I need planning permission for a golf simulator garden room?

Usually yes, because golf simulator buildings need more than 2.5m ceiling height — which exceeds permitted development limits. Planning permission for garden buildings is typically a straightforward process with high approval rates. We provide guidance throughout.

How long does it take to build a golf simulator garden room?

From order to completion, allow 8–12 weeks depending on cabin size and planning requirements. The physical installation takes 3–5 days for most cabins. Technology fit-out can be done simultaneously or after completion.

Can I use a golf simulator garden room in winter?

Absolutely — that’s the whole point. All Tekden Cabin Golf Dens are fully insulated with double-glazed windows. Add a simple electric heater or panel radiator and you’ll be comfortable playing in any weather. Many customers tell us they use their Golf Den more in winter than summer.

What size garden do I need?

Our smallest cabin, The Nano, has a footprint of 4.3m × 3.2m — so you need that plus access space around the edges and clearance from boundaries (typically 1m from fences, 2m from the house for planning). A garden of roughly 8m × 6m would comfortably accommodate a Nano.