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July 2, 2005

RETREAT HOUSE

by Sarah Rich

Retreat Home UK, Retreat Holiday Caravan, Buckley Yeoman Architects, London, Modern Trailer, Modern prefab trailer, eco-friendly prefab></p>
<p>If you hadn’t noticed, trailers have been making a comeback in the past few years. High-end designers have been reappropriating the typically “trashy” trailer and making it chic. But no amount of cosmetic enhancement can truly disassociate a product from its name. Which is why the UK has the upper hand in this arena. In England, a trailer is called a “caravan”. In fact, the British have an undeniable linguistic grace. For example, “holiday” sounds so much more romantic than vacation. The very word can change the whole experience.<br />
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This is only the beginning of a long list of reasons why the Retreat Holiday Caravan from Buckley Gray Yeoman Architects in London is the most elegant and stylish “mobile home” you can find. It comes in a range of sizes, from studio to 3-bedrooms with an en suite bath. The design is clean and contemporary, with floor-to-ceiling windows and Bosch kitchen appliances. And we were particularly thrilled about the optional Habitat furnishings, and all-timber hot tub.

As if all of this weren’t enough, the Retreat House is constructed with primarily sustainable and renewable materials. For all models, timber is sourced from suppliers associated with the Forest Stewardship Council; the large windows reduce the need for electric lighting, and there is minimal use of plastic and other manmade material. For the environmental purist, the special Sustainable-Model is available, with standard features that include dual flush toilets, moss sedum (green) roofs, photovoltaic roof panels and solar water heating.


This is a truly modern dwelling: compact, environmentally friendly and mobile. It can be set it up in a public caravan area (no doubt you’d be the talk of the trailer park) or in a residential backyard. No matter where it sits, the Retreat exudes an elegant charm. Just remember, if anyone asks, be sure to answer languidly: “I’m on holiday.”

10 Responses to “RETREAT HOUSE”

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Gilberto morin Says:
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i would like more information if u could send more pic and how much does it cost to build do ya finace

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Mary Hunt Says:
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I’m trying to imagine all these flat foof homes do with snow piled on top… or are they planning on global warming to take care of that little problem? Great site, I hope to be more often.

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Tay Says:
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Can these be shipped to USA? What type of financing is available and how much does it cost to build?

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christian lopez Says:
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Hello! great page! What would be the price on a 3 bedroom retreat home, and how often do you have to give maintainance?

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Alisa Says:
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I have been in love with this home for years…..but, they aren’t available in the US are they? Like fellow UK-built M-House, I love that too….but alas, I don’t think its available stateside either.

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sally anne Says:
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HOW MUCH PLEASE

can they be shipped to north america/ thank you

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Pam LoPinto Says:
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Are you looking for a product marketing manager in San Francisco?

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Can the be shipped to England?

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john case Says:
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howdy, like your home1

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Dominic Says:
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You’re worried about snow on a flat roof? like it’s never happened before?
Sure back in the old days rural country homes had pitched roofs, and here in Quebec the vernacular pitch on a farm house would have been extreme. But these days the vast majority of buildings that get snow, for better or for worse have flat roofs. It works. The bigger problems related thereto are ice getting between fittings and causing a leak around the drain, or simple lack of maintenance to the water proofing system.

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