Onion-shaped Den - small

Orders now closed for 2026 but you can pay a deposit to secure a 2027 playhouse.

This onion shaped den is my most popular playhouse shape - equally appealing to children, teenagers and adults.

The sloping sides are comfortable to lean against. The doorway is low but wide giving a sense of enclosure without being claustrophobic. The organic shape sits well among plants in the garden but would look stunning in an open plan interior space too.

This is the smallest I have made so far and is very cute! It measures just over 1m diameter at the widest point and is 150cm tall. It comes complete with a wooden base. Due to the size this one is definitely for children!

The small onion costs £560 plus delivery. Delivery cost will vary from zero if you live in my home town to thousands of pounds if you are on the other side of the world! Please ask me for a delivery quote before purchasing. 

The dens are given two coats of a non-toxic varnish which will need to be reapplied annually. Because they are made from natural materials my willow playhouses will not last forever if kept outside but, if looked after, should give at least 5 years service. They can, of course, be kept inside where they will last indefinitely if well cared for.

I can only make the playhouses in the Spring and early Summer when freshly cut willow is available. Hence, I only make 10-20 playhouses a year - most are made to order. However, I do sometimes have some playhouses in stock. It's worth asking. I usually stop making around the end of June and start again in January. 

At any time of year, you can pay a £200 deposit which will put you on my waiting list. I make playhouses in the order that deposits come in. If you pay a deposit after I've finished making for the year, that will put you at the head of the queue for the following Spring. If you have any questions please email me on judith@judithneedham.co.uk.