A Crown Luxury Wooden Gazebo can have open sides, roll-down canvas blinds, balustrades, full clad panels, half-clad panels with plexiglass, or be fully glazed. Blinds suit summer evenings, panels give shelter and privacy all year, and a glazed gazebo is a closed room with doors.
The side options compared
| Side option | Shelter from wind and rain | Light and view | Best for | Through the year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open sides | Roof only | Full view of the garden | Dining and BBQs on warm days | Spring to autumn |
| Roll-down blinds | Good when down, open when rolled up | Full view with blinds up, soft light with them down | Evening dining, shade, keeping a breeze off | Spring to autumn, and dry winter evenings with a heater |
| Balustrades | Low: a rail at seat height | Open above the rail | Defining the space, safety on raised decks, a frame for cushions | All year, paired with blinds above |
| Full clad panels | High on the panelled sides | Blocks the view on that side | Privacy from neighbours, a back wall for a TV or bar | All year |
| Half clad, half plexiglass | High | Light through the top half | Shelter without losing daylight | All year |
| Fully glazed | A closed room with doors | Glass on every side | A dining room or lounge in the garden | All year |
Mixing sides on one gazebo
Most owners mix options. A common layout on an Eden or Windsor is a clad panel on the side facing the neighbours, balustrades on the sides facing the garden, and blinds above the balustrades to drop on a breezy evening. Our model pages list the infill panels each gazebo comes with: the Eden, for example, includes full-length window blinds, balustrade infills, full clad panel infills and half-clad, half-plexiglass panels.
Prices for gazebos with sides
| Model | Size | RRP from |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Eden | 4.5m x 3m | £30,700 |
| Crown Windsor | 5m x 3.4m | £32,200 |
| Crown Hampton | 5.9m x 4.2m | £41,400 |
| St. Tropez Glazed | 4.5m x 3m | £28,900 |
| Eden Glazed | 4.5m x 3m | £30,750 |
| Orangery Glazed | 5m x 4m | £38,600 |
Every price is our recommended retail price, including VAT, delivery and installation, with the base quoted separately after a site survey. Our gazebo cost guide lists every model.
Blinds, panels or glazing: how to choose
- You mostly use it on summer evenings: open sides or blinds keep the garden view and the airy feel of a gazebo.
- You want it every month of the year: clad or half-clad panels on the windward sides, with an infrared heater and lighting, extend the season. Heaters and lighting are options on every model in our Luxury Wooden Gazebos range.
- You want a room you can lock: choose a glazed gazebo from our summer houses range, or a luxury garden room if you need insulation for year-round use as an office or gym.
- Privacy is the main worry: a full clad panel on one side does more than any blind.
See the sides in person
Blinds, balustrades and panels look very different in a photo and in a garden. All six Crown show sites have Luxury Wooden Gazebos on display. Book a visit to compare them.
Frequently asked questions
Can you get a wooden gazebo with sides?
Yes. Crown Luxury Wooden Gazebos can have roll-down blinds, balustrades, full clad panels or half-clad panels with plexiglass, in any mix, and the St. Tropez, Eden and Orangery also come fully glazed with doors.
What are the sides of a gazebo called?
The panels that fill the openings between the posts are called infills or infill panels. They can be blinds, balustrades, solid clad panels or part-glazed panels.
Are gazebo side blinds waterproof?
Canvas side blinds keep off wind and most rain when they are down, but a gazebo with blinds is not a sealed room. For a fully weatherproof space, choose clad panels on the exposed sides or a glazed gazebo.
Can you use a gazebo with sides in winter?
Yes, with clad or half-clad panels on the exposed sides, an infrared heater and lighting, a wooden gazebo can be used on dry winter evenings. A glazed gazebo or an insulated garden room is the better choice for daily use in winter.
How much does a wooden gazebo with sides cost?
A Crown Eden with blinds, balustrades and panels starts at RRP £30,700, the Windsor at £32,200 and the Hampton at £41,400. Fully glazed gazebos start at RRP £28,900 for the St. Tropez Glazed. Prices include VAT, delivery and installation.
Is a gazebo with sides the same as a summer house?
Not quite. A gazebo with blinds or panels is still an open-framed structure, while a glazed gazebo or summer house is a closed room with glazed doors. Our summer houses range covers the glazed models.
