Top 5 Playhouses

Playhouses are a great way for kids to enjoy having their own space - somewhere which is truly theirs. It also offers them plenty of ways to enjoy fun role play games, as they learn to keep house, get to invite friends and siblings over, and clean and decorate it just as they see fit. Here are five of the best playhouses for your children to enjoy.

Little Tikes Picnic On The Patio Playhouse - ***

With plenty to do in and around this playhouse, kids will never get bored. The playhouse features an outdoor area to one side, with a picnic table and benches perfect for enjoying their lunch in the sunshine! If it turns out to not be such a sunny day, there is also a kitchen set up inside with burners, and oven and a fireplace to cosy up next to. The door opens and closes and the side window is large enough that kids can pass food out to their guests from the kitchen.

Step2 Naturally Playful Magic Fountain Cottage - ****

A truly special playhouse which has some gorgeous features guaranteed to delight small children is the Naturally Playful Magic Fountain Cottage, which has a kitchen set up inside, with an oven, fireplace and sink, all with clickable and turnable features for realism. The key to this playhouse is the additional features though, which include a phone which rings, a working doorbell and even wind chimes! Not forgetting the water fountain feature on the outside of the house that will make this the perfect playhouse for your child!

Step2 Four Seasons Playhouse - ***

A smaller playhouse for those working with a much smaller space, this playhouse made the list because it still carries enough exciting features to keep kids amused for hours. It has a low, dutch style door to give the illusion of more space, has seats and a table inside for kids to relax, and a working doorbell! The playhouse even has a mailbox for kids to leave each other notes, or for you to send them mail!

Savannah Wood Playhouse - ****

A large playhouse which will offer children the closes thing to a real home of their own they have ever had, the Savannah Wood Playhouse has real windows with shutters to keep people in or out depending on your child’s mood, two flower boxes in which kids can grow their own flowers, a door which opens and closes and even a working weather vane!

Editor’s Choice - Rowlinson Tree Tots Cottage - *****

Getting the full five star rating, the Tree Tots Cottage is one of the most exciting playhouses out there. Not only is it raised from the ground in a treehouse style, it also features a sheltered sand pit underneath for hours of play! The playhouse is made from wood and guaranteed to last for as long as you want it to, and is beautifully designed with a pinewood floor, solid, waterproof roof and all over pale blue paintwork which will make it appealing to any child.

How To Choose Between Kids Playhouses

There are such a wide range of kids playhouses on the market that it can be something of an overwhelming experience when you come to choose the right one for your home and children. So how can you make sure you are spending money on something that will work for you and your family, rather than wasting money on something that will be forgotten by your children too soon?

You will need to weigh up the pros and cons between different types of playhouses to narrow down your search. Kids playhouses basically come in plastic or wooden varieties, so first choose which of these you want to go for. Plastic playhouses tend to be a little cheaper than wooden varieties, but can also be used indoors and outdoors so are more suitable for a range of weather conditions. Plastic playhouses also tend to have more features than wooden ones, with many having real working features to them, such as ringing doorbells and other sound effects, lights, kitchens and themed walls to make for a more satisfying role play experience for children. A plastic playhouse will be very simple to put together, arriving in a few pieces which slot together easily, meaning within an hour you can have the playhouse set up and ready for kids to start enjoying.

Wooden playhouses, however, are only really suitable for the garden, but once built can actually become a little home away from home for your children. More elaborate, and generally larger, sometimes with more than one level, and frequently with other attachments such as swing and slide sets, or even an upper floor. The wooden sets take a lot longer to put together but are also more durable than plastic playhouses, built to last for years and see generations of children enjoy them. With a wooden playhouse you also have the option to paint and redecorate, which kids will love as it offers them a chance to make their little home their own.

Think about the size before you choose a playhouse. If the playhouse is going to live in the garden then you should measure out a space where it can comfortably sit and won’t be in the way of anything else you may have going on in your garden. In this case it can be larger though, and you can think about more elaborate versions, suitable for whole groups of children. If you are choosing a plastic version then you really just need to fit it into a corner of a room. You will still want to take measurements though, as it would be disappointing to buy a playhouse which doesn’t fit anywhere!

Finally, ask your children what they want from a playhouse and take their suggestions on board before you start looking, so you can be sure they will love and look after their playhouse for years to come.

Top three Step 2 Playhouses

A playhouse has long been one of the most popular toys amongst small children. This is largely to do with the fact that they provide fun which is seemingly never ending. They also promote play between children and thus they are great for social interaction. Your child will love inviting their friends over to see their funky little pad.

There are lots of different playhouses available today. If you search on the internet you will find a vast selection. In fact there will probably be so many you will find it impossible to search through them all. Nevertheless, you don’t need to – as this is where this article comes in. This post will reveal the top three Step2 Playhouses in order to give those looking for one a helping hand. The reason why Step 2 Playhouses have been chosen in particular is because they are widely considered the best on the market, and thus what better make to go for!

Here’s the top three:

      Step 2 Play Up Picnic Cottage, £224.99

This playhouse is perfect for both boys and girls due to its brown exterior and bright blue roof. The Play Up Picnic Cottage contains exciting features which all add to a realistic style of play. It boasts an electronic doorbell so that your little one knows when their guests have arrived. It also has a pass through mailbox, just in case there is any post. There is a kitchen area which contains a sink, a refrigerator and an oven. Once your little one has cooked up a storm he or she can then enjoy it with their friends at the picnic table. The playhouse also boasts some great finishing touches, including; a bookshelf, a fireplace, planting pots, window shutters and more.

      Step 2 Pink & Purple Playhouse, £30.49

This is not your average playhouse! This exciting pink and purple girly play house is actually a blow up one. This is great because it obviously means that it is a lot cheaper in cost for those who have a limited budget. Furthermore, it can be easily deflated and stored away if need be. The playhouse is one which is assured to be enjoyed by any young girl and there is plenty space inside of it to ensure that a lot of fun can be had.

      Step 2 Neighbourhood Fun Centre, £327.99

Like the first playhouse mentioned in this list, the Step 2 Neighbourhood Fun Centre is ideal for both boys and girls due to its versatile colour scheme. The playhouse boasts a yellow and blue frame, a brown roof, as well as some red elements as well. There is no other playhouse which provides the level of fun that this one does. It combines all the areas of a playhouse you would expect; such as chairs and counter tops. But there are also fun activities such as climbing and sliding areas.