If your kids are anything like mine then they’ll like to get out in the fresh air and play in the garden, so what better than to buy a playhouse for your youngster to play in.
Money may be tight and kids playhouses aren’t cheap but if you have the money then it’s well worth buying.
Children’s playhouses are great at keeping kids busy, occupied, helping them become more independent, responsible and developing skills instead of playing on their Xbox or PlayStation etc.
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Smoby Kids Playhouse with Slide and Ladder
There was no hesitation in adding this amazing looking cottage playhouse with stilts to our best playhouse reviews…
This Smoby plastic playhouse consists of a slide, a ladder to enter the raised top section of the playhouse section where it has 1 door, lots of different shaped windows and a balcony.
- For those who have always dreamed of a tree house, but don’t have the tree… This house on stilts is the perfect...
- The house has many fun and decorative features. It has a half door, two windows with louvered shutters, 1 porthole window and...
- Consisting of blow moulded side walls and injected facades, the structure is very strong and stable. Whilst your child plays...
- The playhouse is suitable from age 2 onwards, with a maximum user weight of 50kg. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use...
- Manufactured in France, the playhouse comes with a 1-year guarantee. Smoby is a high-quality, well-established German toy...
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This product is recommended for 2-year-old’s and upwards and the main reason for that is because the playhouse is raised in the air.
Your child will need to have a decent amount of balance and be more than capable unaided on their feet to prevent accidents and tumbles.
It can take 2/3 hours to assemble, it isn’t difficult and can be made much easier by laying each piece separately and spaced out in the area your working.
Older children can play on this at the same time but total weight must not exceed 50kgs. The average weight of 2 x 5-year-old children is approximately 17-20kg’s each as a rough guide.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Good quality plastic
- Durable & will last for years
- Ideal for age 2 years upwards…
- Fun & decorative features
Cons
- Can leak in heavy rain
Features
Well known brand
Smoby is well known and respected in the children’s outdoor toy and play niche. The next review is also a product we recommend from Smoby, a German brand manufactured in France.
Raised off the ground
This playhouse looks more like a treehouse as it’s on stilts but as it’s raised off the ground it also helps to prevent discolouration of the lower parts of the plastic sections.
Being in the air also prevents water from entering at ground level during times of heavy rain and can help prevent snails and slugs from making it their home and keep it more hygienic.
Anti-UV protection
The plastic has UV protection which means the colour is much less likely to fade and ensures that the colours remain attractive and intact.
Bright colours, as mentioned above can help vibrant children relax and become calmer, which seems counterintuitive but is proven by a number of studies.
Strong & Stable Frame
This playhouse is made from good quality blow moulded sidewalls and injected facades and together they provide a very stable and secure environment for your child to play in and around.
Smoby Playhouse with Kitchen & Seated Area
This Smoby playhouse really does appear to have everything for your boy or girl and can provide them with a real sense of independence.
Kids at a young age can learn quickly and purchasing this product can help them to pick up basic skills such as tidying up, respecting things more and help develop their creativity too.
- Spacious, outdoor Smoby Wendy house with multiple spaces for fun and games! Play spaces include the main playhouse, kitchen,...
- This playhouse for kids has 6 windows, 2 shutters, removable picnic area, 1 table, outside bench and an inside bench. There...
- Also includes some extra accessories 2 glasses, 2 plates, cutlery, 1 stew pot and 2 sausages. Perfect for giving your kids...
- Very quick and easy to assemble kids playhouse and once it is assembled expect it to last a long, long time. Due to the...
- Made in France from durable and weatherproof anti-UV plastic. Previous purchasers have remarked on the solidity of the...
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Before you know it, I’m pretty sure your child will be sneaking food from your cupboards and attempting to sell it back to you just as I did and I bet you did when you were younger, remember those days?
Although, there are lots of sections to put together, using the instruction manual and asking a couple of friends or family to give you a hand you’ll have it built in a matter of no time at all.
This playhouse is suitable for up to 4 small children at a time.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very Sturdy when Built
- Lots of Accessories included
- Will last for years
- Straightforward to build
- Good quality plastic
- Bright colours benefit children
- 1 Year of manufacture warranty
Cons
- Only suitable for 3 years and older
- Adult supervision recommended
Features
Seating Area
One of the best parts of this playhouse is the seating area.
It gives your children the ideal place to sit down with some food (or pretend food that they’ve just made in the attached kitchen!) and have a moment to relax in a safe environment.
This is attached to the outside of the playhouse so you’re able to keep an eye on them as they use it.
Breakfast Bar
On the other side of it is a breakfast bar, this gives your children the ideal space to get creative in their makeshift kitchen.
Complete with a sink, cutlery, stew pot, 2 glasses and 2 fake sausages. Perhaps this will ignite their passion for cooking, maybe they’ll grow up to become the next Gordon Ramsay?
Anti-Uv Plastic
It’s made from weatherproof and UV resistant plastic so it will last for years to come. The structure of this house is really high quality and has a durable feel to it.
Secret Passageway
On one side of it is a secret passageway, this helps boost your children’s imagination when it comes to playing in here. It naturally opens up the door to various games for kids to play, such as hide and seek.
Little Tikes Build a House Review with Panels
This build-a-house by Little Tikes is perfect if you have a creative child or if they’re a big fan of Bob the builder! Children’s minds develop fast and they learn so much, quickly…
This Little Tykes playhouse is one of the best choices out there to help let them be more creative whilst solving problems such as fitting the screws in (a child-friendly way of course).
- Colourful playhouse with interchangeable panels
- Parents build frame and roof, kids customise the rest
- Includes 25 plus customizable panels, accessories, kid-friendly drill, screwdriver
- Ideal for indoor or outdoor play
- Assembly required
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Each panel can be swapped for a different one but don’t worry as won’t collapse if a panel is removed.
The frame itself is separate from the panels so there’s nothing to worry about in that aspect.
This plastic playhouse is really simple to put together and to make it more interesting they’ve provided a child-friendly “power drill” and screwdriver.
Even these small accessories can make a huge difference to your child and help him or her feel much more involved in the assembly and let them feel as though they’re really helping.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Sturdy Frame
- Children’s Power Drill Included
- Customizable
- Realistic Doors
- High-Quality Plastic
- Weatherproof
Cons
- Suitable for Children Over 3
- Adult supervision advised
Features
Customization
The greatest feature by far is the customization of this playhouse. It allows your children to really express themselves and adds another element of fun to their new house.
To customize it, there’s a “power” drill and screwdriver that can be used by your child.
If you’re worried about the house collapsing, then don’t. The panels that can be changed are attached around the frame itself so the structure of the house is not affected.
Trap Screws
Allowing your child to screw in the customizable panels might give you a little anxiety about losing the screws in your garden.
Little Tikes have thought about every aspect of this product and it has screws that get trapped in the panel, so it makes it very difficult to lose them.
Realistic Doors
Saloon style doors are easy to swing open and close, making it easy for your child to enter and exit the house.
It makes a nice change from the regular style of the door and also adds a nice element with it being self-closing.
Weatherproof
The plastic is weatherproof and can be left out all year round. It will last for a long time to come, giving you great value for perhaps more than one child over the years to come.
Big Game Hunters Crooked Wooden Playhouse
This is really up there when it comes to playhouses, it’s like having a home away from home for your children.
It’s definitely on the larger side, hence the “Crooked Mansion” name, with the apex even reaching a height of 6 feet so you could probably get inside it yourself if you’re feeling adventurous!
- Pre-painted wooden playhouse – save time and money as there’s no need to decorate! The colour used is a deep stain,...
- The spacious playhouse measures W 180 x D 120 x H 183cm (6' x 4’ x 6'), providing lots of growing room for little ones.
- Panels come complete with door and windows already in place for super simple assembly.
- Soft close magnets are already fixed to the windows and door so they close safely and securely. Double-sided handles are also...
- Made entirely from thick 3cm Fir wood so the playhouse is really durable, and the roof panels come complete with tight-fitted...
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Everything is pre-painted and the doors/windows are already in place so there’s little to do in terms of putting it together. Making it quick and easy for you.
The paint has been deeply stained into the wood to help protect it against weathering, meaning it will last for years to come.
Whilst the wood itself is 3cm thick Fir, so it will stand up well in most weather conditions and is very durable.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Wooden
- Magnetic Door
- Huge Space
- Pre Painted
- Ridge and Groove Panels
Cons
- No Base
Features
Soft Close Magnets
One small feature that really makes a difference is the soft closing magnets.
You’ll find these on all the doors and windows, making it easy for your children to close everything without trapping their fingers or causing damage.
Flower Pots
On two sides of the playhouse, there are two wooden boxes attached. These are flower boxes and can even be used with real flowers.
This adds a really nice effect to the playhouse and helps it blend into your garden and not look obtrusive.
It also allows your child to get “real life” experience by taking care of their own plants, obviously, it’s best if you supervise them whilst carrying out tasks around this.
Pre-Stained Wood
The wood is pre-coated with a deep penetrating stain to protect it throughout the various seasons. This helps add to the longevity of the playhouse.
As it’s pre-stained it also takes the effort of having to paint it yourself out of the equation. So your children can be out playing in it as soon as it’s up and ready.
Curved Edges
All the edges of this crooked mansion have been smoothed out and curved so there shouldn’t be any splinters or sharp corners.
By doing this, they take away a lot of potential hazards that you often find with playhouses. Especially when you consider the fact that your children will probably be running around it and playing in it for long periods of time.
Big Game Hunters Evermeadow Wooden Playhouse
If you’re after a playhouse that has a floor to give some protection for your child’s feet then this is the one.
Another bonus with this playhouse is the plain wood, it gives you a blank canvas to get as creative as you like. Plus you could even let your children decorate it themselves under your supervision.
- Perfect for all garden sizes, this simple slot together design will be ready for adventures in no time
- Glazed with 2 child-safe windows which let in lots of light for a bright and welcoming play space
- Internal and external door handle so children can easily open and close the door from both sides
- Easy assembly with thick Fir wood panels, beautiful craftsmanship, smooth wood; H 126 x W 105 x D 95cm
- Transparent Perspex strip along the roof ridge prevents water coming in
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There are 2 windows and they’re both glazed with child-safe materials that let plenty of light in but block out the unwanted wind/rain.
Also, the roof has a thin, transparent perspex strip to prevent any water from coming inside when it rains.
Whilst the wood itself is 3cm thick Fir, so it will stand up well in most weather conditions and is very durable.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Wooden
- Blank Canvas
- Child-Friendly Windows
- Rain Proof Roof
- Fir Wood Panels
- Flooring
Cons
- Looks like a shed (painting sorts this!)
Features
Child Safe Windows
The windows on most playhouses are open, whereas these are glazed.
With this, it provides the added benefits of blocking out the elements such as wind and rain. Making it a much safer and comfortable space for your children to play in.
Another bonus about these windows is that they are made in a child-safe manner so there will be no problems whilst they are playing.
Door Handles
There’s both internal and external door handles, this allows your children to easily enter and exit the playhouse without feeling trapped.
Rain Proof Roof
Atop the roof is a thin, transparent perspex strip that prevents rainwater from coming through into the playhouse.
Combined with the windows, it gives your children a safe space to play outside even when there is some light shower outside.
Wooden Floor
One feature that really stands out with this playhouse is the floor.
Too often, companies forget to include one of these and your children end up sitting on grass/concrete which isn’t ideal when the weather hasn’t been great in the previous days.
Having the floor keeps everything away from the ground below, meaning they will stay clean and safe inside the playhouse.
