The wood is good quality and pre-treated for water resistance but will weather better with a yearly application of wood stain or water repellent. The house itself isn't huge but Claire, mum to our child testers Emma, 2, and Charlotte, 5, said, "It's big enough for my daughters to play alongside each other – I often find them sat in the playhouse having little tea parties together, which is so cute!

Some are even built to a special theme, such as a cafe or fairytale palace, and come with play accessories included. The Chef House, is composed of a half door, and 2 windows with 4 swing shutters: at the end of the day your little-one can close the shutters!This colourful playhouse on stilts has a little deck, a 4-rung ladder and a 4ft slide which has a hose attachment to turn it into a water slide in summer. Designed to help youngsters create their own stories, Smoby products encourage babies, toddlers and children to use their imaginations and develop their senses.

Accessories Included– Plenty of fun is guaranteed thanks to the accessories, including a sink, fridge, oven and cash register. Features, themes and extras – Some outdoor playhouses are just the basic 4 walls and a roof but more and more come with added features such as slides, balconies, opening and closing shutters, play sinks, play cookers or flower planters. The timber is lovely quality and the finished structure is sturdy and showerproof – and if you add a couple of coats of varnish, it should be able to weather more heavy rain. She can play with it for hours on end, peeking out of the windows – and the water butt is a huge hit. Robert Dyas Holdings Limited T/A Robert Dyas is an appointed representative of Product Partnerships Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 626349).Plastic models are normally easier to build, while wooden versions need a bit more skill and often a fair few tools. Plus it has a high lintel providing enough headroom to stand up and making it more likely to last longer as your child grows. Each year, 1000s of products are put through their paces by hundreds of parents across the country on behalf of MadeForMums, to ensure we’re bringing you honest and true reviews and recommendations.