10 breathtakingly pretty conservatories, orangeries and greenhouses to suit any home

Whether you've got the space for a glorified window box or a minor concert venue, Amelia Thorpe has something to fit the bill.

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The Victorian Lodge by Hartley Botanic

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This model is painted in The Cotswold, one of the company’s own colours. All made to order, price on application – www.hartley-botanic.co.uk


The Garden Music Room by English Heritage Buildings

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The model here was built for intimate concerts in an English country garden setting, but all manner of uses are catered for in these beautiful oak-framed buildings. From £37,000 – www.ehbp.com


Seasoned Oak Orangery by Prime Oak

Prime Oak Orangeries

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Built and tiled to match the house this example has a glazed roof lantern to allow the light to pour in. From £36,000 – www.primeoak.co.uk


Rosemary Victorian Glasshouse by Griffin Glasshouses

(Image credit: Griffin / Martin Urmson)

Griffin have designed these charming 19th-century style greenhouses with the help of the National Gardens Scheme, targeting keen gardeners – the price includes a donation to the NGS. From £24,250 – www.griffinglasshouses.com


Bespoke conservatory by Marston & Langinger

(Image credit: Chris Warren / Marston and Langinger)

The beauty of the building itself will be even further enhanced when you've found the plants to make the most of it, as in this example. From £2,500 per square metre – www.marstonandlanginger.com


The Patio Glasshouse by Hartley Botanic

Hartley Botanic

For those without the space (or inclination) to have a full-size greenhouse, these come in a range of colours including ruby red. £1,200 – www.hartley-botanic.co.uk


Conservatory Living Room by Vale Garden Houses

It needn't be 'just' a place for tending plants and reading the paper – your conservatory can be an integral, everyday part of your living space. Price on application – www.valegardenhouses.co.uk


Bespoke Orangery by Westbury Garden Rooms

Westbury Garden Rooms

Semi-glazed walls and a roof lantern help this example blend in very well with the rest of the house. From £45,000 – www.westburygardenrooms.com


Oak Greenroom by Oakwrights

Oakwrights

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A sun-filled living space, made with fine timber and a pitched roof to help it match the house. From £2,500 per square metre – www.oakwrights.co.uk


White-painted timber orangery by David Salisbury

David Salisbury

(Image credit: David Salisbury)

Fitting in with the listed house was very important in this design, which includes four sets of French doors. From £40,000 – www.davidsalisbury.com



Credit: Chris Warren / Marston and Langinger

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Amelia Thorpe is an interiors and design journalist, and a regular contributor to Country Life.