CLASSIC LITE OUTDOOR LIVING POD™
The Best Value Premium Aluminium Louvered Pergola
Our Classic Lite Outdoor Living PodTM is based on our most popular Classic PodTM but in three set size combinations that offer exceptional value for money and the shortest lead times, UK manufactured in less than 2 weeks!
The motorised roof louvers, fully rotate through 150 degrees, stopping at any desired position, to provide the perfect levels of light and shade on the terrace beneath and when closed interlock with each other to ensure a completely weatherproof covering. A range of accessories including motorised side screens that lower when required to provide additional protection from the elements including breezes, rain showers and low level sunlight, along with perimeter dimmable LED lighting and instant infra-red heaters ensure a pleasant environment beneath the pergola all year round.
Discover all the features and options below.
From £9,995 inc vat, installation & 5 year guarantee.
(based on 3.64m length x 3.5m width (louver span) x 2.5m high structure only, standard Anthracite Grey hardware (metalwork) colour, Somfy motorised remote control operation and standard freestanding mounting to load bearing base – Classic Lite Pod)
Classic Lite Pod UK Manufactured In 2 Weeks
Key Features & Options

Rotating Louvers
Roof louvers rotate through 150 degrees, stopping at any position to provide precise sun control and ventilation and are completely watertight when closed.

Integrated Guttering
A concealed guttering system built within the cross beams, connects to downpipes within both front post uprights for effective water drainage from the roof.

Superstrong
Constructed from corrosion-resistant, extruded aluminium for durability and longevity finished in Anthracite Grey as standard.

Streamline
Clean lines, with no visible screws or fixings, including galvanised steel supports contained within the post uprights for a seamless attachment to the ground.

Easy Functioning
Operation is via built-in, powerful and reliable radio controlled Somfy motors operated from a handheld remote control or smartphone app for ease.

Windproof Screens
Mounted beneath the cross beams, side screens (optional) which are locked into channels on the uprights lower to provide additional protection from the elements.

Lighting & Heating
Optional warm white dimmable LED light strips integrated in the cross beams, along with infra-red heaters create a cosy environment.

Made to Measure
Available in three sizes; 3.64m x 3.50m, 4.60m x 3.50m & 5.56m x 3.50m, all by 2.50m high, as either a freestanding unit or lean-to structure attached to the property.

Lighting & Heating
Optional warm white dimmable LED light strips integrated in the cross beams, along with infra-red heaters create a cosy environment.

Made to Measure
Available in three sizes; 3.64m x 3.50m, 4.60m x 3.50m & 5.56m x 3.50m, all by 2.50m high, as either a freestanding unit or lean-to structure attached to the property.

Rotating Louvers
Roof louvers rotate through 150 degrees, stopping at any position to provide precise sun control and ventilation and are completely watertight when closed.

Integrated Guttering
A concealed guttering system built within the cross beams, connects to downpipes within both front post uprights for effective water drainage from the roof.

Superstrong
Constructed from corrosion-resistant, extruded aluminium for durability and longevity finished in Anthracite Grey as standard.

Streamline
Clean lines, with no visible screws or fixings, including galvanised steel supports contained within the post uprights for a seamless attachment to the ground.

Easy Functioning
Operation is via built-in, powerful and reliable radio controlled Somfy motors operated from a handheld remote control or smartphone app for ease.

Windproof Screens
Mounted beneath the cross beams, side screens (optional) which are locked into channels on the uprights lower to provide additional protection from the elements.

Lighting & Heating
Optional warm white dimmable LED light strips integrated in the cross beams, along with infra-red heaters create a cosy environment.

Made to Measure
Available in three sizes; 3.64m x 3.50m, 4.60m x 3.50m & 5.56m x 3.50m, all by 2.50m high, as either a freestanding unit or lean-to structure attached to the property.

Rotating Louvers
Roof louvers rotate through 150 degrees, stopping at any position to provide precise sun control and ventilation and are completely watertight when closed.

Integrated Guttering
A concealed guttering system built within the cross beams, connects to downpipes within both front post uprights for effective water drainage from the roof.
Enhance Your Lifestyle With A Classic Lite Pod
FAQS
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How much does the Classic Lite Pod cost?
Our Classic Lite Pod is available in three set sizes. Whilst the mounting detail and final specification (options; lighting, heating, side screens…) will affect the final price, below please find starting from prices for the three base modules.
Size Length Width (louver span) Height Cost (inc vat) Small 3.64m 3.50m 2.50m £9,995 Medium 4.60m 3.50m 2.50m £11,495 Large 5.56m 3.50m 2.50m £12,495 Starting from prices include survey, design, manufacture, installation and 5 year guarantee (installation assumes freestanding structure to a load bearing concrete base and electrical connection to an adjacent 13amp external socket)
To obtain a budget cost for your specific requirements is really simple using our estimate form, where you simply need to upload a photo of your application and some approximate measurements and then one of our estimators will be able to provide you with an accurate cost indication.
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Do you need planning permission for the Classic Lite Pod?
In the majority of instances, planning permission is not required to install a louvered pergola at the rear of a residential property, as these fall under permitted development rights. There are some exceptions however, including where your property is located in a conservation, green belt or AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty), your property is listed and where permitted development rights have been removed (usually in historic locations to protect the character of an area).
Additionally there are certain stipulations on sizing for pergolas under permitted development, which vary dependent on whether the structure is freestanding or lean-to, attached to the property, which limit the height to 2.5m or 3m respectively, when within 2m of the boundary. Furthermore the structure should not take up more than 50% of the overall outdoor space (including all other structures such as garden buildings).
As every local authority regulations vary, there is no one rule for all, so if you are unsure it is always recommended to check with the local authority.
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Is the Classic Lite Pod roof waterproof?
Yes. The roof louvers on our louvered pergolas overlap and interlock with each other when closed to form an entirely watertight covering. Water drains from the roof louvers to the internal guttering system built within the cross beams and out the bottom of both front post uprights.
It is important to make sure that the internal guttering to the front and rear of the Classic Pod is cleaned regularly to allow the water to free flow and prevent water splashing over the guttering in heavy, persistent downpours.
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Can you use a BBQ / fireplace beneath the Classic Lite Pod?
Yes. It is perfectly safe to use a coal, wood or gas fired BBQ or fireplace beneath our louvered pergola. In fact it is extremely common for outdoor kitchens to be installed beneath the structure. The only stipulation is that any flues from for example pizza ovens be positioned a minimum of 0.5m from the underside of the roof louvers and that if the Classic Lite Pod is fitted with side screens any heat surfaces are kept a minimum of 0.5m from the screen fabrics.
Additionally with the roof louvers open at 10 degrees, this will allow for ventilation from heat build up and smoke beneath whilst still offering rain shower protection from downwards rain.
Free Expert Advice & No Obligation Quotation
WANT TO SEE OUR CLASSIC LITE POD IN ACTION?

- Caribbean Blinds UK Ltd
- Head Office, Factory & Dream Gardens Showsite
- Woodhall Business Park
- Sudbury
- Suffolk
- CO10 1WH
- Opening Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Friday: 9am – 4pm
Weekends: Closed
No Appointment Necessary
Louvered Pergola Reviews
Thank you for a great service
Our Outdoor Living Pod is now complete and we are very happy with it. The two guys who erected it, were very pleasant and worked hard. They took time showing us the controls and were very patient with my husband’s questions. I think we had the best of your bunch. Thank you for a great service.
Eileen - Hornchurch
Very happy with the quality of the installation
Thank you for a fantastic product and service. I am very happy with the quality of the installation. I also want to commend the installation team – forgot the names now but they were extremely professional and friendly. This is the best ever service I received – from the quote through to the installation.
Really just excellent
Your service team were just so impressive. A refreshing change when in London. On time, completed tasks (service and checks) super efficient, smiled all the way through…gave me feedback on how to maintain system. Really just excellent.
Dennis - London
A great professional and friendly service
We just want to say how pleased we are with our Outdoor Living Pod. Your installation team were friendly, focused and work hard in the sub zero temperatures. We are looking forward to spending many years enjoying our new space. Thank you to all the team for a great professional and friendly service throughout.
Jono & Kim
Transformed our swim spa area completely
The outdoor living pod has transformed our swim spa area completely. We are now able to use our swim spa all year round. With the automated louvered roof and blinds, it has provided us with so many options to accommodate the typical British weather.
Wylsie - Hockley
A wonderful construction which adapts to all weathers
Beverley & Andrew - Ipswich
Brilliant addition to the garden we designed
We introduced our client to Caribbean Blinds whilst we were working on a large scale garden landscaping project. Our client was very impressed with the service he received and the quality of the product. On site we found the installation team to be fantastic – they were courteous, hardworking , knowledgeable and very efficient. The canopy was a brilliant addition to the garden we designed and featured heavily in our finished photos which were incredibly popular on our social media. We look forward to the next install of Caribbean Blinds on one of our projects.
Limebok Landscaping - Hemel Hempstead
Without doubt the feature of our garden
When designing our garden we appreciated that the UK isn’t something we can reply on. We wanted somewhere we could enjoy in the sun, but relax in the rain. After a lot of research we decided to purchase a Caribbean Blind Outdoor Living Pod. They came and surveyed it and when surveying we decided to add a central leg to split the blind up and create a doorway. It was something I’m told they hadn’t done before but was so accommodating. The end product is without doubt the feature of our garden and we couldn’t be happier with the results.
Peter - Hemel Hempstead
Previously it was a no-go zone
We had this installed earlier in the summer outside our southwest facing bifold doors. It has transformed our kitchen. Previously it was a no-go zone on hot summer days. Now it is cool and shady when it’s hot and we can open up the roof when it is overcast so we still get the light. A much more environmentally friendly solution than an air con system. We are really pleased.
Tom - Guilford
Thank you for a great service
Our Outdoor Living Pod is now complete and we are very happy with it. The two guys who erected it, were very pleasant and worked hard. They took time showing us the controls and were very patient with my husband’s questions. I think we had the best of your bunch. Thank you for a great service.
Eileen - Hornchurch
Very happy with the quality of the installation
Thank you for a fantastic product and service. I am very happy with the quality of the installation. I also want to commend the installation team – forgot the names now but they were extremely professional and friendly. This is the best ever service I received – from the quote through to the installation.
Really just excellent
Your service team were just so impressive. A refreshing change when in London. On time, completed tasks (service and checks) super efficient, smiled all the way through…gave me feedback on how to maintain system. Really just excellent.
Dennis - London
A great professional and friendly service
We just want to say how pleased we are with our Outdoor Living Pod. Your installation team were friendly, focused and work hard in the sub zero temperatures. We are looking forward to spending many years enjoying our new space. Thank you to all the team for a great professional and friendly service throughout.
Jono & Kim
Transformed our swim spa area completely
The outdoor living pod has transformed our swim spa area completely. We are now able to use our swim spa all year round. With the automated louvered roof and blinds, it has provided us with so many options to accommodate the typical British weather.
Wylsie - Hockley
A wonderful construction which adapts to all weathers
Beverley & Andrew - Ipswich
Brilliant addition to the garden we designed
We introduced our client to Caribbean Blinds whilst we were working on a large scale garden landscaping project. Our client was very impressed with the service he received and the quality of the product. On site we found the installation team to be fantastic – they were courteous, hardworking , knowledgeable and very efficient. The canopy was a brilliant addition to the garden we designed and featured heavily in our finished photos which were incredibly popular on our social media. We look forward to the next install of Caribbean Blinds on one of our projects.
Limebok Landscaping - Hemel Hempstead
Without doubt the feature of our garden
When designing our garden we appreciated that the UK isn’t something we can reply on. We wanted somewhere we could enjoy in the sun, but relax in the rain. After a lot of research we decided to purchase a Caribbean Blind Outdoor Living Pod. They came and surveyed it and when surveying we decided to add a central leg to split the blind up and create a doorway. It was something I’m told they hadn’t done before but was so accommodating. The end product is without doubt the feature of our garden and we couldn’t be happier with the results.
Peter - Hemel Hempstead
Previously it was a no-go zone
We had this installed earlier in the summer outside our southwest facing bifold doors. It has transformed our kitchen. Previously it was a no-go zone on hot summer days. Now it is cool and shady when it’s hot and we can open up the roof when it is overcast so we still get the light. A much more environmentally friendly solution than an air con system. We are really pleased.
Tom - Guilford
Thank you for a great service
Our Outdoor Living Pod is now complete and we are very happy with it. The two guys who erected it, were very pleasant and worked hard. They took time showing us the controls and were very patient with my husband’s questions. I think we had the best of your bunch. Thank you for a great service.
Eileen - Hornchurch
Very happy with the quality of the installation
Thank you for a fantastic product and service. I am very happy with the quality of the installation. I also want to commend the installation team – forgot the names now but they were extremely professional and friendly. This is the best ever service I received – from the quote through to the installation.
Really just excellent
Your service team were just so impressive. A refreshing change when in London. On time, completed tasks (service and checks) super efficient, smiled all the way through…gave me feedback on how to maintain system. Really just excellent.
Dennis - London
A great professional and friendly service
We just want to say how pleased we are with our Outdoor Living Pod. Your installation team were friendly, focused and work hard in the sub zero temperatures. We are looking forward to spending many years enjoying our new space. Thank you to all the team for a great professional and friendly service throughout.
Jono & Kim
Transformed our swim spa area completely
The outdoor living pod has transformed our swim spa area completely. We are now able to use our swim spa all year round. With the automated louvered roof and blinds, it has provided us with so many options to accommodate the typical British weather.
Wylsie - Hockley
A wonderful construction which adapts to all weathers
Beverley & Andrew - Ipswich
Brilliant addition to the garden we designed
We introduced our client to Caribbean Blinds whilst we were working on a large scale garden landscaping project. Our client was very impressed with the service he received and the quality of the product. On site we found the installation team to be fantastic – they were courteous, hardworking , knowledgeable and very efficient. The canopy was a brilliant addition to the garden we designed and featured heavily in our finished photos which were incredibly popular on our social media. We look forward to the next install of Caribbean Blinds on one of our projects.
Limebok Landscaping - Hemel Hempstead
Without doubt the feature of our garden
When designing our garden we appreciated that the UK isn’t something we can reply on. We wanted somewhere we could enjoy in the sun, but relax in the rain. After a lot of research we decided to purchase a Caribbean Blind Outdoor Living Pod. They came and surveyed it and when surveying we decided to add a central leg to split the blind up and create a doorway. It was something I’m told they hadn’t done before but was so accommodating. The end product is without doubt the feature of our garden and we couldn’t be happier with the results.
Peter - Hemel Hempstead
Previously it was a no-go zone
We had this installed earlier in the summer outside our southwest facing bifold doors. It has transformed our kitchen. Previously it was a no-go zone on hot summer days. Now it is cool and shady when it’s hot and we can open up the roof when it is overcast so we still get the light. A much more environmentally friendly solution than an air con system. We are really pleased.
Tom - Guilford
Thank you for a great service
Our Outdoor Living Pod is now complete and we are very happy with it. The two guys who erected it, were very pleasant and worked hard. They took time showing us the controls and were very patient with my husband’s questions. I think we had the best of your bunch. Thank you for a great service.
Eileen - Hornchurch
Very happy with the quality of the installation
Thank you for a fantastic product and service. I am very happy with the quality of the installation. I also want to commend the installation team – forgot the names now but they were extremely professional and friendly. This is the best ever service I received – from the quote through to the installation.
Really just excellent
Your service team were just so impressive. A refreshing change when in London. On time, completed tasks (service and checks) super efficient, smiled all the way through…gave me feedback on how to maintain system. Really just excellent.
Dennis - London
A great professional and friendly service
We just want to say how pleased we are with our Outdoor Living Pod. Your installation team were friendly, focused and work hard in the sub zero temperatures. We are looking forward to spending many years enjoying our new space. Thank you to all the team for a great professional and friendly service throughout.
Jono & Kim
Transformed our swim spa area completely
The outdoor living pod has transformed our swim spa area completely. We are now able to use our swim spa all year round. With the automated louvered roof and blinds, it has provided us with so many options to accommodate the typical British weather.
Wylsie - Hockley
A wonderful construction which adapts to all weathers
Beverley & Andrew - Ipswich
Brilliant addition to the garden we designed
We introduced our client to Caribbean Blinds whilst we were working on a large scale garden landscaping project. Our client was very impressed with the service he received and the quality of the product. On site we found the installation team to be fantastic – they were courteous, hardworking , knowledgeable and very efficient. The canopy was a brilliant addition to the garden we designed and featured heavily in our finished photos which were incredibly popular on our social media. We look forward to the next install of Caribbean Blinds on one of our projects.
Limebok Landscaping - Hemel Hempstead
Without doubt the feature of our garden
When designing our garden we appreciated that the UK isn’t something we can reply on. We wanted somewhere we could enjoy in the sun, but relax in the rain. After a lot of research we decided to purchase a Caribbean Blind Outdoor Living Pod. They came and surveyed it and when surveying we decided to add a central leg to split the blind up and create a doorway. It was something I’m told they hadn’t done before but was so accommodating. The end product is without doubt the feature of our garden and we couldn’t be happier with the results.
Peter - Hemel Hempstead
Previously it was a no-go zone
We had this installed earlier in the summer outside our southwest facing bifold doors. It has transformed our kitchen. Previously it was a no-go zone on hot summer days. Now it is cool and shady when it’s hot and we can open up the roof when it is overcast so we still get the light. A much more environmentally friendly solution than an air con system. We are really pleased.
Tom - Guilford
Thank you for a great service
Our Outdoor Living Pod is now complete and we are very happy with it. The two guys who erected it, were very pleasant and worked hard. They took time showing us the controls and were very patient with my husband’s questions. I think we had the best of your bunch. Thank you for a great service.
Eileen - Hornchurch
Very happy with the quality of the installation
Thank you for a fantastic product and service. I am very happy with the quality of the installation. I also want to commend the installation team – forgot the names now but they were extremely professional and friendly. This is the best ever service I received – from the quote through to the installation.
Really just excellent
Your service team were just so impressive. A refreshing change when in London. On time, completed tasks (service and checks) super efficient, smiled all the way through…gave me feedback on how to maintain system. Really just excellent.
Dennis - London
A great professional and friendly service
We just want to say how pleased we are with our Outdoor Living Pod. Your installation team were friendly, focused and work hard in the sub zero temperatures. We are looking forward to spending many years enjoying our new space. Thank you to all the team for a great professional and friendly service throughout.
Jono & Kim
Transformed our swim spa area completely
The outdoor living pod has transformed our swim spa area completely. We are now able to use our swim spa all year round. With the automated louvered roof and blinds, it has provided us with so many options to accommodate the typical British weather.
Wylsie - Hockley
A wonderful construction which adapts to all weathers
Beverley & Andrew - Ipswich
Brilliant addition to the garden we designed
We introduced our client to Caribbean Blinds whilst we were working on a large scale garden landscaping project. Our client was very impressed with the service he received and the quality of the product. On site we found the installation team to be fantastic – they were courteous, hardworking , knowledgeable and very efficient. The canopy was a brilliant addition to the garden we designed and featured heavily in our finished photos which were incredibly popular on our social media. We look forward to the next install of Caribbean Blinds on one of our projects.
Limebok Landscaping - Hemel Hempstead
Without doubt the feature of our garden
When designing our garden we appreciated that the UK isn’t something we can reply on. We wanted somewhere we could enjoy in the sun, but relax in the rain. After a lot of research we decided to purchase a Caribbean Blind Outdoor Living Pod. They came and surveyed it and when surveying we decided to add a central leg to split the blind up and create a doorway. It was something I’m told they hadn’t done before but was so accommodating. The end product is without doubt the feature of our garden and we couldn’t be happier with the results.
Peter - Hemel Hempstead
Previously it was a no-go zone
We had this installed earlier in the summer outside our southwest facing bifold doors. It has transformed our kitchen. Previously it was a no-go zone on hot summer days. Now it is cool and shady when it’s hot and we can open up the roof when it is overcast so we still get the light. A much more environmentally friendly solution than an air con system. We are really pleased.
Tom - Guilford
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Classic Pod
- Rotating waterproof louvered roof
- Up to 5.95m length x 4.5m width
- Anthracite Grey hardware (metalwork) colour
- Motorised remote / app control operation
- Built under windproof side screens (optional)
- Optional LED lighting & infra-red heating
- Freestanding or lean-to modules
- Wind resistant upto 73+mph (Beaufort 12)
- From £12,495 inc vat, installation & 5 year guarantee

Deluxe Pod
- Rotating waterproof louvered roof
- Up to 7m length x 4.5m width (can be linked)
- 100’s of hardware (metalwork) colours
- Motorised remote / app control operation
- Integrated windproof side screens (optional)
- Optional LED lighting & infra-red heating
- Freestanding, lean-to or roof only modules
- Wind resistant upto 73+mph (Beaufort 12)
- From £17,995 inc vat, installation & 5 year guarantee

Prestige Pod
- Rotating and sliding waterproof louvered roof
- Up to 6m length x 4m width (louver span)
- 100’s of hardware & screen fabric colours
- Motorised remote / app control operation
- Built under windproof side screens (optional)
- Optional LED lighting & infra-red heating
- Freestanding or lean-to modules
- Wind resistant upto 73+mph (Beaufort 12)
- From £23,995 inc vat, installation & 5 year guarantee