Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space
When you picture the perfect park home lifestyle, it’s not just about what’s inside the home, it’s also about the space just outside your door. At Dales View, our scenic residential park in Lancashire, your private outdoor area is an extension of your living space. Which is why we want you to make the most of it.
Enjoy your morning coffee with a view of the rolling countryside, or host family out on your desking, or even settle into a good book in the sun, however you use it, a well-designed deck will transform how you enjoy your park home.
Personalising the Outdoor Space of Your Residential Park Home in Lancashire
At Dales View, nestled in the tranquil village of Salterforth, residents enjoy the beauty of Lancashire’s landscapes along with the benefits of low-maintenance, secure park home living. Adding a deck to your park home here is a great way to make the most of the outdoors.
Here are a few reasons why decking is so popular among park home owners at Dales View:
- Extends Your Living Space
A deck essentially becomes another room, perfect for dining al fresco, socialising, or enjoying the quiet countryside.
- Adds a Personal Touch
Custom railings, steps, wood stains, and layouts allow you to style your outdoor space exactly how you like it. Whether you favour a classic timber look or sleek composite panels, decking offers personality and polish.
- Great for Entertaining
Retirement doesn’t mean slowing down, it’s about spending time how you choose. Decking gives you a lovely space for tea with the neighbours or summer BBQs with the grandchildren.
- Boosts Kerb Appeal
Decking creates a stylish, finished look around your home and can even enhance resale value should you wish to move on later. - Easy to Maintain
Modern decking materials are often slip-resistant, weather-resistant, and designed to last for years with minimal upkeep, perfect for our varied Lancashire weather.
Outdoor Furniture and Decking Accessories in Lancashire
Once your decking is in place, it’s time to add accessories that make the space feel like a true extension of your home. Comfort, function, and weather resistance are key in Lancashire’s climate.
- Rattan or Resin Furniture
These materials are durable and easy to care for. Look for sets with weather-resistant cushions for extra comfort. - Solar Lighting & Lanterns
Add soft ambient lighting with solar-powered stake lights or table lanterns, perfect for evening relaxation. - Parasols or Awnings
Provide shade during the summer months with a stylish parasol or a retractable awning, essential for sunny Lancashire afternoons. - Windbreaks & Privacy Screens
These are useful year-round to shield your deck from breezes or nosy neighbours. Choose from decorative lattice, bamboo panels, or even potted hedging. - Fire Pits & Outdoor Heaters
Make the most of cooler evenings with a tabletop fire pit or a compact electric patio heater, both practical and inviting.
Planters and Pots: Add Colour to Your Deck in Lancashire
Adding greenery and floral colour can completely transform your deck, turning it into a mini garden retreat—even if you have limited ground space.
For raised planters for decking in Lancashire, consider:
- Large Planters with Evergreens or Shrubs
Bay trees, dwarf conifers, and hydrangeas are popular, hardy options for year-round structure and greenery. - Hanging Baskets & Rail Planters
Make use of vertical space with colourful, overflowing blooms such as geraniums, fuchsias, and trailing lobelia thrive in Lancashire’s climate. - Herbs for Scent & Use
Rosemary, thyme, and lavender do well in pots and bring lovely fragrance and practical use for cooking. - Tiered Plant Stands
Add vertical interest and save space with multi-level stands, ideal for seasonal flowers or succulents. - Low-Maintenance Plants
Consider hardy perennials like heather, sedum, or ornamental grasses that suit the slightly damp, mild conditions of the northwest.
Small Garden Ideas for Park Homes in Lancashire
If you’re working with a smaller outdoor space at your park home in Lancashire, there are still plenty of creative ways to make it both functional and beautiful. Built-in benches with hidden storage offer a smart solution for keeping outdoor cushions, gardening tools, or games neatly tucked away, while also providing comfortable seating.
Multi-purpose furniture – like ottomans that double as footrests and storage boxes, fold-out bistro tables, or nesting side tables – can help you make the most of limited space without compromising style. Vertical planting is another clever idea; using trellises, wall-mounted planters, or tiered garden towers can introduce greenery and blooms without taking up valuable floor area.
For alfresco dining, compact BBQs or electric grills are ideal, they’re easy to store and great for spontaneous get-togethers. And to make the space feel larger, consider incorporating mirror panels or using pale colours in your decking and décor, which help reflect light and create a sense of openness and calm.
Where to Buy Decking Accessories in Lancashire
Ready to transform your outdoor space? There are several local spots in and around Salterforth and Barnoldswick where Dales View residents can find everything from planters to garden furniture.
Salterforth Nurseries & Garden Centre
Very local to Dales View, this well-stocked garden centre offers seasonal plants, bushes, shrubs, furniture and more all in peaceful surroundings.
Hey Farm Plants
This friendly garden centre in Barnoldswick is full of vibrant plants and helpful staff ready to provide you with the perfect plants for your patio.
Create Your Perfect Outdoor Space at Dales View
Your park home is more than a place to live, it’s your sanctuary, and at Dales View in Lancashire, that sanctuary includes your own private slice of the outdoors. With peaceful views of the surrounding countryside and a close-knit, over-45s community, Dales View is the perfect setting to create an outdoor space that’s personal, practical, and ready to enjoy all year round.
Whether you’re adding a full wraparound deck, a few raised planters, or a cosy bistro corner, decking helps you make the most of your new lifestyle.
To learn more about available park homes at Dales View contact our team.