Rank #1 in Best Climbing Frames 2026: 10 Ranked, Wooden vs Metal Limits
Backyard Discovery Cedar Cove Swing Set & Climbing Frame
- Rating
- 4.2
- Ratings
- 242
- Rank
- #1
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Backyard Discovery Cedar Cove is the most expensive climbing frame in this guide at £1,599.00, and it takes the number one spot. It is a wooden swing set built around a raised clubhouse with a wooden roof, bay windows and a balcony, plus a lower deck with a snack stand, a pretend grill and a sink. For play it lists two belt swings, a web disc swing, a 10ft wave slide and a spiral tube slide, and the listing carries 4.2 stars from 242 ratings with a rank of 89th in Amazon's Climbing Frames category.
Two numbers in that listing do not sit together. The star breakdown under the 4.2 adds up to 66 + 13 + 7 + 4 + 10 = 100 ratings, not 242. Those 100 do average exactly 4.2, so the score itself holds up — it is the size of the sample behind it that the page contradicts. The same listing states Number of Packs: 1 and Unit Count: 1.0, while customer reviews describe four boxes arriving. It also gives no maximum user weight at all, which matters when six of the wooden frames in this guide state one. Everything below comes from the Amazon listing for the Cedar Cove (model 2001053), not from any testing we have done.
How those 242 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £1,599.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 242 ratings |
| Star breakdown as shown | 5★ 66, 4★ 13, 3★ 7, 2★ 4, 1★ 10 — 100 ratings in total |
| Item type | Wooden swing set, 100% cedar wood |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 3 years and up |
| Number of players | 3 |
| Number of packs (as listed) | 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 89 in Climbing Frames |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great swingset! The assembly took approximately 16 hours with 1-3 people (I was working on it myself for 8 hours). My biggest recommendations would be to organize the wood alphabetically, and organize the hardware by the type (bolts, screws, washers, etc) and USE THE APP! The app was a game changer, it drained my battery but was so worth it! It took you step by step and allowed me to turn the pieces around and get a better view than the paper instructions. Great quality and definitely worth the cost!”
Verified purchase“Great looking set. Only received 3 of 4 boxes but with a quick call to customer support the 4th was shipped and received about a week later. Assembly was pretty straightforward, as long as you pay very close attention to the orientation of the boards, a good cordless drill is a must. Plenty of hardware to complete the project. Took me and my wife a few afternoons to complete the project . Keep fasteners organized as there are ALOT of different sizes.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Climbing Frames 2026: 10 Ranked, Wooden vs Metal Limits.
Questions people ask
How much does the Backyard Discovery Cedar Cove cost?
The listing shows £1,599.00 for the Backyard Discovery Cedar Cove, model number 2001053.
The page says 242 ratings, so why does the star breakdown add up to 100?
The Backyard Discovery Cedar Cove listing shows 4.2 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while the breakdown printed below it (66 five-star, 13 four-star, 7 three-star, 4 two-star, 10 one-star) totals 100. Those 100 do average exactly 4.2, so the score matches the smaller breakdown rather than the 242 figure.
How many children can use it at once?
The listing gives a Number of Players of 3 for the Backyard Discovery Cedar Cove, alongside two belt swings and a web disc swing.
What age is the Cedar Cove suitable for?
The Backyard Discovery Cedar Cove listing states a manufacturer recommended age of 3 years and up, and the age range description reads 'Kid'. No upper age is given.
Which slides come with it?
The Backyard Discovery Cedar Cove bullets describe a 10ft wave slide and a spiral tube slide. The item highlight calls the wave slide 3m, which is the same measurement rounded — 10ft is about 3.05m.
Does the listing state a maximum user weight?
No. The Backyard Discovery Cedar Cove listing gives no maximum user weight figure in its specifications.
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