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Pergolas

Transform your patio, terrace, or garden with a fully customisable outdoor structure designed for year-round enjoyment

Aluminum Pergolas

Luxury Aluminium Pergolas for Year-Round Outdoor Living

Transform your patio, terrace, or garden with our architectural-grade aluminium pergolas — designed for the British climate and built to last a lifetime. Each pergola combines sleek modern lines with innovative features such as motorised louvred roofs, integrated LED lighting, sliding glass doors, and heating options — all fully customisable to your lifestyle.

At The Cotswold Cooking Company, we don’t just supply pergolas — we create complete outdoor living spaces. Seamlessly pair your pergola with a luxury outdoor kitchen, BBQ, or dining setup to design a space that’s as practical as it is beautiful. We also partner with Stiled, Europe’s leading manufacturer of premium porcelain tiles, to deliver architectural flooring solutions that complement our kitchens and pergolas perfectly.

Whether you’re hosting al fresco dinners, seeking shade on summer afternoons, or planning a full garden transformation, our team provides an end-to-end service — from consultation and CAD design through to delivery and professional installation.

Inspired by the Cotswolds and trusted across the UK, we deliver more than a product — we deliver a complete outdoor lifestyle experience. Discover our pergola range today and begin your journey to a fully bespoke outdoor retreat.

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Your Questions, Answered

Yes, absolutely. We work with a number of showroom partners across the UK, and the exact location will depend on the pergola brand and model you're interested in. Whether you're exploring Renson, Deponti, or another range, we can usually arrange for you to see a live installation or display model nearby.

We're also excited to share that we're currently building our own appointment-only showroom at Thorpe Manor in the Cotswolds — opening soon. This dedicated space will allow customers to experience a curated selection of our luxury outdoor kitchens and pergolas in a relaxed, countryside setting.

If you'd like to book a viewing or discuss which showroom is closest to you, just get in touch — we'd be delighted to help.

Technically, yes — many of our pergola models come with manufacturer instructions and can be self-installed with advanced DIY knowledge, two or more helpers, and the right tools (including a rivet gun for side panel installations). However, we strongly recommend using our dedicated in-house installation team to ensure a smooth, professional finish.

Installation times can vary depending on the pergola type, size, and any additional options like lighting, screens, or sliding glass doors. Simple wall-mounted models may take just half a day, while more complex freestanding or custom installations with full perimeter glazing can take 2–4 days.

By choosing our in-house team, you benefit from:

Peace of mind knowing your pergola is fitted to the highest standard

Full manufacturer warranty protection

A seamless experience with no hidden surprises

Want to explore installation options? We're here to guide you through it.

Yes, absolutely. We offer a wide range of optional accessories for our pergola collections — including integrated LED lighting, infrared heaters, sliding glass doors, motorised side screens, and bespoke joinery elements. Whether you're investing in a Renson Camargue, Deponti Pinela, Morvelle motorised system, or an Ikon pergola, we’ll help you tailor the perfect setup for year-round comfort and style.

We always recommend using our in-house installation team and a qualified local electrician for any powered elements. This ensures:

Full protection of manufacturer warranties (many systems require IP-rated installations)

Safety and longevity of your accessories

A stress-free, professionally managed experience

Many of our premium pergola models come with factory-integrated lighting and heating options, and we’ll walk you through these at the design stage. If you're looking to enhance your pergola after installation, we can supply high-quality heaters and lighting for retrofit — again, professionally advised to suit your space.

Need help designing the perfect setup? Just ask — we’ll ensure everything works together seamlessly.

Yes — many of our pergola systems can be installed directly against your property, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. For models such as the Deponti Pinela, Renson Camargue, Morvelle Premium, and Ikon Wall-Mounted Series, we offer wall-mounted configurations that eliminate the rear legs on the house-facing side and instead use structural wall brackets for support.

Where required, we also supply and install aluminium flashing or custom weatherproof sealing to ensure a clean, watertight connection between the pergola and your home — ideal for British weather conditions and critical for long-term durability.

Please note:

Wall mounting is subject to height clearances, surface type, and load-bearing suitability

Integrated drainage and roof functions may still require side or front legs depending on the model

As part of our consultation and installation process, we’ll guide you through the best layout based on your space and requirements. Simply share your measurements — particularly from the patio floor to the top of your doors when open — and we’ll take care of the rest.

The pergola must be fitted on to a solid surface and beneath the finished surface must be something for the pergola to be secured safely such as a concrete pad or if on decking we suggest support joists.

This would need to be completed before our installers arrive as they do not offer any groundworks and a local handyman would be able to assist you.
We can provide a floor plan so that you can see where the floor plates of the pergola will sit based on your chosen size, the floorpan can also be viewed on any product page.

We advise for concrete pads of approx 40x40x40cm beneath any tiles (or similar) also if you have decking then we advise the same or alternatively extra structural joists below the decking and where the footplate of the pergola will sit.
You should then finish your surface completely with the tiles and grout, allowing time to set or decking on top, so that when our installers arrive they can drill through the tile/deck and in to something extra secure below.

It is a good idea to choose your pergola size before doing any groundworks however if you have already laid the patio/deck then we do advise for you to check what is beneath the surface is secure enough, as type1 or sand would not be, also composite decking without something solid below would not be secure enough, however you may already have structural beams underneath where the footplates will sit, which would would be fine along as all footplates are sitting on structural beams wide enough for the footplate to be bolted in to fully.

Porcelain tiles usually have a full solid concrete base below however you should check with whoever laid the surface.

The pergola should never be left unbolted, if you are opting for self install please bear the above in mind.

If you are installing screens or side options please bear in mind that the pergola should be levelled accordingly and the legs should be measured perfectly at the top and bottom, then bolted down and then the side options can be fitted.

Yes — we specialise in creating tailored pergola solutions that fit your exact space, style, and functional requirements. Many of the pergolas we offer, including models from Renson, Deponti, Morvelle, and Ikon, come in a wide range of modular sizes. These can often be combined, extended, or adapted to suit more specific dimensions — whether you’re working with a compact terrace or a large architectural courtyard.

For more complex layouts or high-spec designs, we also offer fully bespoke, made-to-measure pergolas with motorised roofs, integrated lighting, side panels, and custom powder-coated finishes. These are ideal for premium residential and hospitality settings where standard sizes simply won’t do.

Our in-house design team will work closely with you to:

Explore sizing options and layout possibilities

Provide CAD drawings and 3D renders (where required)

Organise a site visit or virtual consultation

Manage delivery and installation from start to finish

Whatever your vision — minimalist, modern, or multi-zone — we’ll help you bring it to life.

Yes — our pergolas are built to withstand the elements and designed for the British climate, including high winds and heavy rainfall. Models from Renson, Deponti, Morvelle, and Ikon are constructed from architectural-grade aluminium and are professionally installed using bolted footplates or embedded base plates, depending on the surface — resulting in a solid, lifetime installation.

These are not temporary garden structures — they are permanent outdoor architectural features, engineered to last for decades with minimal maintenance.

For optimal performance:

Leave roof louvres slightly open during high winds to allow airflow and reduce pressure buildup.

Retract side screens or sliding glass doors fully into their cassettes during storms or extreme conditions.

Keep the integrated drainage channels clear of debris to ensure efficient water flow.

During exceptionally heavy downpours, minor splash-over can occur due to water volume — similar to what you'd see in a domestic guttering system. This is rare and manageable with routine maintenance.

When professionally installed and cared for, our pergolas deliver year-round protection and timeless architectural quality — built to last a lifetime.

In most cases, our pergolas do not require planning permission — particularly when installed at ground level in a rear garden and within certain size and boundary limits. They are classed as permanent but non-habitable outdoor structures, and when kept below a certain height, they typically fall within the scope of permitted development.

That said, there are a few important exceptions to be aware of:

If your pergola is within 2 metres of a boundary, the maximum height must not exceed 2.5m

You may need permission if the pergola is positioned on the front or side elevation of your property

Properties within conservation areas, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), or with listed status will usually require planning consent

Any pergola built on a raised platform, balcony, or veranda will require approval under building regulations

We always advise customers to check with their local planning authority, especially for heritage or designated sites. As part of our service, we’re happy to offer guidance based on your location, pergola type, and proposed design, and can also assist with documentation or drawings where needed.

All of our aluminium products have a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty as standard. The sun and weather screens have a 2-year warranty.