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Arbour Armandi D1.2m x W1.8m

(Final dimensions are shown in installation manual)
Elegant oak garden arbour adorned with climbing plants, creating a serene retreat
Sturdy oak garden arbour with seating area, surrounded by lush greenery

(Extras for product are available, please see specification)

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Materials Price inc VAT Lead Time
Oak 1950 £ 8 Weeks
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We Offer:

  • We Offer Oak, Douglas Fir, Spruce
  • Larger Beams Than Competitors
  • Custom End Beam Cut
  • Various Brace Types
  • Tenon Mortise Joints Included
  • Smooth Finishing
  • Not Rough Sawn
  • Bespoke Design & Adjustments
  • Only 25% Deposit
Sizes
W
External Width:
1.8 m (5' 9")
D
Top Plate Overhang:
1.2 m (3' 9")
R
Height:
2.3 m (7' 5")
E
Height Of Plate:
2.1 m (6' 9")

What Is the Difference Between an Oak Arch and a Pergola?

When planning your garden design, you may wonder: what’s the difference between an oak arch and a pergola? Both structures bring beauty, structure, and character to outdoor spaces — but they serve very different purposes.

What Is an Oak Arch?

An oak arch is a decorative, compact feature often used to frame a garden path or mark an entrance. Made from durable oak, it consists of two upright posts and a curved or flat top beam. Oak arches are perfect for supporting climbing plants such as roses, clematis, or jasmine, creating a natural, living canopy. Many people also choose oak garden arch kits for easy installation and timeless style. Their small footprint makes them ideal for gardens of all sizes, and they can even serve as a romantic backdrop for wedding ceremonies or outdoor events.

What Is an Oak Pergola?

An oak pergola is a larger, open structure supported by four or more posts. It’s designed to create a semi-shaded area for dining, relaxing, or entertaining outdoors. Unlike an arch, a pergola has a roof grid made from cross beams or rafters, offering partial shade while keeping an open, airy feel. Oak pergolas can be freestanding or attached to your home, providing a stylish transition between indoor and outdoor living. Some homeowners enhance their pergolas with polycarbonate roofs, lighting, or climbing plants for a luxurious, all-season retreat.

Key Differences

  • Size and Purpose: An oak arch is small and decorative; an oak pergola is larger and functional.
  • Structure: Arches feature one simple frame; pergolas have multiple posts and an overhead grid.
  • Use: Arches define entrances or walkways; pergolas create shaded seating or dining areas.
  • Coverage: Arches are open; pergolas can be open or roofed for extra protection.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a charming garden feature to frame an entrance or support climbing plants, an oak arch is a perfect choice. For a shaded outdoor area to relax or entertain, an oak pergola offers lasting style and structure. Both showcase the natural strength and beauty of oak — timeless additions that transform your garden into a welcoming retreat.

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We will prepare a price offer and get back to you with an offer and 3D renders for free of charge.
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Art Brimstone profile pictureArt Brimstone
17:13 23 Oct 25
I only generally review if something is very good or very bad. Fortunately this is in the former category.
When I set out to replace the external oak stairs to my garage / annex, there is always a little anxiety dealing with a company that is a fair distance away. Will they do the job, will my money be safe etc. Well I need not have worried as Val at Timbersolution did a fantastic job, and at a competitive price. He was prompt with my initial enquiry, and had plans drawn up within a few days. Throughout the process he was always available to discuss any issues, and the staircase was ready as arranged.
My builders, who assembled the staircase, were impressed by the quality of the construction, and I am delighted with the end result.
Rich profile pictureRich
16:48 24 Sep 25
I wanted a good quality, chunky, solid oak pergola and did a lot of research before deciding to go with Val and Timber Solutions. The price point was very competitive and the communication from Val was great from start to finish. It was customisable to the overall size and dimensions of posts I wanted. It was manufactured and delivered to the time frame advised on placing the order. The added details or the champers really made it extra special. My fitter also complimented the ease of errection and the system used.
All in all, a great product and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a special focal point pergola in their garden.
Thank you 😊
Brian Dorton profile pictureBrian Dorton
10:21 08 Aug 25
There are many companies offering oak structures, so making the tight choice is daunting.

The oak pergola is a beautiful addition to our garden. We are absolutely delighted with the outcome and feel it is great value compared to other suppliers.

Val was excellent to deal with. Communications were prompt and very clear, Val always tries to be available. The delivery team Val uses are also excellent, top communication and turned up as scheduled.

All round a really positive experience.
Clive Johnson profile pictureClive Johnson
07:58 18 Jun 25
Highly recommended. My pergola design was not the most traditional as it was a difficult trapezoid shape with all sorts of lengths and angles. Not a problem for Val! His design, consultation and service was second to none. The product quality is superb. The build, tho tricky in parts, was easy to follow and as a result, we have a perfect construction. Really can't thank Val enough for his expertise, guidance and product delivery.
Ventsislav Varbanov profile pictureVentsislav Varbanov
09:20 25 May 25
We are absolutely delighted with our oak pergola from Timber Solutions. From the very beginning, Val has been exceptionally supportive, offering invaluable guidance and remaining involved throughout the entire process. His responsiveness to our questions and meticulous attention to detail truly set him apart.

The craftsmanship and quality of the pergola are outstanding, and it has exceeded our expectations. We would not hesitate to highly recommend Timber Solutions to anyone seeking superior products and exemplary service.
Jj Karsten profile pictureJj Karsten
16:55 16 May 25
Really pleased with our Oak pergola!
Val has been pivotal from start to finish, he has been very attentive to our bespoke design requirements and always available when needed.
His friends approach and attention to detail is faultless.
Looking forward to working with Val again on a future project.
Clive profile pictureClive
05:16 15 May 25
We are very happy with our two gazebos. An excellent service from Val, who was always on hand throughout both the design & build process. In our case, we had to organise our own build team & get involved with the inevitable aspects of the detail & snags & in our case, sourcing & fitting the EPDM roof. The end result is excellent! We would definitely recommend Timber Solutions to anyone.
Jez Rolland profile pictureJez Rolland
07:14 21 Apr 25
Val has been fantastic with the design and provision of a fantastic oak porch, from initial design concept to completion he has offered fantastic advice and support. Would 100% recommend and will be purchasing a oak gazebo soon.
David Frost profile pictureDavid Frost
17:43 30 Mar 25
Really cannot fault in anyway the service from Timber solution. Val from the start was great to deal with. Any changes I needed no problem. Delivery time exactly when he said it would be. Any questions answered quickly. Putting it together just looked at the design and matched the numbers stapled to all the parts. With the aid of two lift genies I put it up on my own. Extremely happy with the finished pergola. Looking forward to the oak ageing over time. Would recommend Timber solution to everyone, and would definitely use Timber solution again.
Thanks Val.
Rene profile pictureRene
20:17 11 Mar 25
We recently purchased an oak pergola and couldn't be happier with how it has transformed our garden. Rather than leaving it natural, we decided to go a bit unconventional and paint it black — and we're so glad we did! The bold color has turned it into an absolute showstopper, creating a striking focal point that beautifully frames our outdoor space.

The quality of the oak is outstanding, and the craftsmanship is clear in every detail. It feels incredibly sturdy and well-made, giving us confidence that it will last for many years to come.
What we love most is how the black finish adds a touch of modern elegance while still allowing the natural beauty of the wood to shine through. It has completely elevated the look of our garden, and we've already received so many compliments from friends and family.

If you're considering a pergola and thinking about going for a bold, painted look, we say go for it! Painting it black was a bit of a gamble, but it has definitely paid off — it's now the standout feature of our garden, and we absolutely love it. Highly recommend!
Elaine Taylor profile pictureElaine Taylor
21:31 07 Mar 25
Val is super helpful and professional- nothing is too much trouble. I would thoroughly recommend using TimberSolution.
Paul Hermon profile picturePaul Hermon
12:24 04 Feb 25
I was very impressed. The design & specification process of the pergola was simple, with amendments to meet our client's requirements no problem. We were kept up to date throughout the process, and assistance with finding a haulier to bring the pergola to site was greatly appreciated. The quality of the timber work is excellent and the kit has gone together as expected. Will definitely be using again.
Simon Parker profile pictureSimon Parker
18:00 30 Jan 25
Fantastic service from Val. Professional, friendly and very helpful. Really pleased with our final product. Would highly recommend
Subash Ludhra profile pictureSubash Ludhra
16:42 29 Jan 25
From my first conversation with Val to the delivery of our stairs, everything was perfect. Val helped us design the stairs, arrange delivery and installation. In addition the price quoted was very competitive. Thank you.
Aman Sihota profile pictureAman Sihota
10:18 29 Jan 25
Absolutely amazing service from the team. Val is very good at walking you through each stage of the process and I ordered a beautiful oak truss for my outbuilding - 5 star from me and wouldn’t hesitate using Val and team again 👌🏽
Andriy Sheremet profile pictureAndriy Sheremet
11:49 24 Jan 25
Very good experience to work with this company!
Perfect communication and top quality!
Matt Martin profile pictureMatt Martin
21:51 17 Jan 25
Val at Timber Solutions is very thorough in his design skills. He produced a set of highly detailed drawings for a frame that went together with absolute ease. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this company for your design needs.
Łukasz Rychowiecki profile pictureŁukasz Rychowiecki
09:30 03 Jan 25
Quality products, good communication. Highly recommended!!!
Terry Penton profile pictureTerry Penton
19:41 10 Dec 24
From initial planning,manufacturing’
I was kept fully updated. Oak porch arrived on scheduled date in perfect condition.
I’m 💯 customer satisfied with Timber Solutions & have already recommended them to other clients.
Nahim Afzal profile pictureNahim Afzal
11:40 09 Dec 24
Lovely Oak frame Pergola and a matching swing frame made bespoke. Great to deal with Val with clear communication and prompt replies. I was kept up to date with progress during manufacture with some images sent to check progress in the factory.

Highly recommend and can't wait for the spring to sort out the rest of the garden ready for the summer.
Alexander Pastor profile pictureAlexander Pastor
14:07 02 Dec 24
Val was very helpful start to finish , designing my porch from my pictures sending detailed measurements ( double checking them ) and answering my questions whilst I was constructing it , even at weekend
Silver Bricks London profile pictureSilver Bricks London
12:16 22 Nov 24
Robert Millerchip (Robs) profile pictureRobert Millerchip (Robs)
17:48 12 Nov 24
Absolutely fantastic company to deal with , ive done a few projects and used them , top quality products . I look forward to the next one
Glynn Jones profile pictureGlynn Jones
18:20 11 Nov 24
Val of Timber Solutions designed our oak porch and large vaulted garden room, he has been very helpful and his attention to detail outstanding, we will definitely be using Val on next new build
Sara Chapman profile pictureSara Chapman
16:33 03 Nov 24
I can’t recommend Val from Timber Solutions enough. We had a tricky project in that we wanted to install oak trusses to an existing room. Val created a fantastic design and then recommended an installer to carry out the work. Val spoke with the installer in the lead up to installation to ensure everything was designed and manufactured correctly allowing for good installation. We are beyond thrilled with the installed trusses.
Will Davidson profile pictureWill Davidson
19:31 30 Oct 24
Absolutely superb product. Cannot recommend highly enough.
The service from start to finish from Val was second to none. The quality of the CNC work was excpetional and fit like a glove when installing.
Allan Lewis profile pictureAllan Lewis
12:12 15 Oct 24
I have been delighted with the service from Timber Solution. Val is passonate about his business and has been helpful from the outset. Our gazebo kit arrived as arranged and the quality is excellent. All parts numbered with clear construction drawings. I can highly recommend this company.
Jo Glapinski profile pictureJo Glapinski
13:06 02 Oct 24
Timber Solutions is an excellent company to work with, from start to finish with our project.
Val has a great understanding for design, and was so helpful with regards to our oak staircase project. The finished product and quality is absolutely fantastic.
To also mention, we received plenty of help, loading the stair case onto our rental truck, from the timber yard when we arrived to collect it.
So to sum up our overall experience we would, unreservedly, highly recommend UK Timber Solutions as a very professional company.
Bahader Panesar profile pictureBahader Panesar
07:27 29 Sep 24
I would have no hesitation in recommending Val. Great attention to detail and a true gentleman. He has been a pleasure to work with and is solution orientated, I will definitely be working with again soon!
Sophie Searle profile pictureSophie Searle
06:51 28 Sep 24
Great experience with Timber Solutions. Quick to respond, friendly service, very helpful with ideas and solutions to a tricky retro fit of oak trusses in our vaulted kitchen. Good recommendations for fitters and structural engineer. Would recommend.
Philip Rust profile picturePhilip Rust
06:24 20 Sep 24
Val produced a King Post Truss in oak for us from my design in sketchup and as verified by our structural engineers calculations. We made a number of minor adjustments to the design along the way, all of which Val accommodated and confirmed with revised drawings for confirmation. I do like dealing with a small company like Val's where the person you speak to is the person doing the job and he knows what he's talking about. We elected to collect the truss disassembled in/on our van for ease of transportation (oak is heavy!) and re-assemble on site. The components all fitted perfectly (but do drill the male part of the mortice and tenon joints from both sides to avoid the drill wandering off line) I hired a genie SLA15 locally to lift it into place. All in all the process went smoothly with Val available, even on his days off, to give advice and assistance. I was swayed by the good reviews I read before selecting timber solutions and they were not wrong. Thankyou Val - you did a good job for us and I would definitely use your company again.
Mark Gough profile pictureMark Gough
20:05 17 Sep 24
Outstanding quality, both the pergola and the customer service from Val. Will definitely recommend to friends and use again myself.
David Batchelor profile pictureDavid Batchelor
20:52 16 Sep 24
What A great firm to work with, they were so professional from start to finish.
Great input while talking over the project before drawing up the plans.
When the oak arrived it was All labelled and all the joints were CNC machined so fitted perfectly together.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this company.
Thank you Val for a great job.
Malcolm Fox profile pictureMalcolm Fox
21:27 12 Sep 24
Absolutely spot-on from start to finish
katie Horner profile picturekatie Horner
20:07 10 Sep 24
Great customer service from start to finish. we got an off the wall pergola and was very happy with the product.
ZZ424467 profile pictureZZ424467
13:32 24 Aug 24
Outstanding service and attention to detail. Can't recommend highly enough. Val helped us design an amazing 2 bay oak framed garage and the drawings he produced are incredible and allowed us to assemble the building without any issue. All timbers come numbered and correspond with a number on the drawings - mighty impressive work. About to commission him to design my next project!
Paul Colclough profile picturePaul Colclough
13:46 19 Aug 24
The oak gazebo we purchased from this company was superb quality with great easy building instructions. Val was at the end of the phone with any problems or help needed superb customer service. Thank you. Paul & Jen (Lincolnshire)
Freddie Magee profile pictureFreddie Magee
14:22 11 Jul 24
Val was incredibly helpful and swift to respond to our last minute requests. The pergola was high quality and went together nicely - would highly recommend to anyone
Nick Kenworthy profile pictureNick Kenworthy
12:42 06 Jul 24
I can’t recommend Timber Solutions too highly. Right from the start Val was engaged and super-helpful. He spent a lot of time pulling together a bespoke design for a pergola that was exactly what we wanted: a structure that provided us with an outdoor room for entertaining. We wanted a clear plastic roof so it could be used in all weathers and Val was able to guide us to the best solution. Once ordered he kept us fully informed about progress and made suggestions to tweak the design where he thought it would improve the aesthetics. Delivery was on time and the high quality of the timber and machining was immediately apparent. Clear assembly instructions were included and Val was always available for support if/when we needed it. We are very very happy with the finished result! The quality and workmanship really stand out.
Chris Ogle profile pictureChris Ogle
10:38 27 Jun 24
UK Timber Solutions provided me with an excellent product at a competitive price. But what really differentiates this company is the service. Val clearly has a passion for his work and is extremely knowledgeable. He was exceptionally responsive, helpful and informative throughout and a real pleasure to deal with. We incorporated his suggestions in the design, all of which work brilliantly. Highly recommended.