CASE STUDY: Beating the pandemic with a homecation

LOCATION: Cotswolds

We’re excited to share the first in a series of case studies showcasing our customers’ homes, featuring products from Cotswold Garden Shade. During the 2020/21 pandemic, the UK has witnessed a transition towards outdoor living and our first customer shows us exactly how to have a homecation!

James and Justine’s Cotswold property was purchased in late 2019, just before the pandemic hit. The property came with large landscaped gardens as well as a swimming pool. As an avid fan of outdoor entertaining James and Justine had been on the lookout for products that would enhance garden entertaining, offer shade and structure, and without the option to go abroad, also bring that holiday feel to the Cotswolds. 

James commented, “I wanted a stylish but practical solution to allow some shade into our large garden. Having spent some time researching pergolas I knew I wanted a solid aluminium build with the option to have blinds installed for further wind-proofing but found the prices to be a staggering £10k plus! I’d also seen local garden centres offering metal pergolas for £1k but they seemed very flimsy and not suitable. I was delighted to find the affordable options from Cotswold Garden Shade, a company located only a few miles from my property. I knew I made the right decision when I could phone the company and speak directly to the owner, received quick delivery and they even came out to check I was happy with the product after installation, such great customer service!”

“We’ve placed the pergola at the corner of our swimming pool, next to our dining set and plan to use it for BBQs and outdoor entertaining. Unfortunately due to COVID restrictions we hadn’t been able to entertain as much as we’d wish over the past few months but I feel this pergola is a quality  investment that will extend the season and can’t wait to enjoy the outdoors!”