The best outdoor essentials to enhance your hosting skills
Summer might not be summering the way we expected this year, but we’re holding out hope it has a few hotter days left in its back pocket, ready to warm up the last days of August. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up our top 10 outdoor essentials to ensure you’re always the host with the most – from must-have appliances for alfresco dining, to garden-friendly activities to entertain the kids.
Alivio Outdoor Fire Pit 3-in-1 BBQ Grill
Upgrade any patio décor with this combo fire pit and BBQ grill. Crafted from durable alloy material, the square-shaped design brings a stylish touch to your outdoor space, allowing you to grill a delicious meal or bask in the fire’s cosy, comforting warmth on cooler evenings.
Groundlevel 3m Garden Parasol
Shield your guests from the sun’s rays with this large 3-metre banana parasol. The cream parasol provides much-needed shade on hotter days, complete with an aluminium stand and frame to ensure durability through all weathers.
ExtraStar Solar Garden LED Curtain Lights
Set the perfect ambience for hosting with these warm white curtain fairylights, complete with 320 solar-powered LEDs that are perfect for indoors or out.
Cheshire 7'2'' x 8'8'' Apex Clarendon Summerhouse
Looking to splurge this summer? Create a home within your home with this picturesque summerhouse. Featuring locking double doors and large opening windows to allow for plenty of natural light and air, the outdoor house is equipped with a tongue and groove floor and solid board roof with mineral roofing felt, complete with a dipped honey-brown finish to ensure that homely touch.
Outsunny 3pcs Rattan Sun Lounger Set
Kick back and relax with Outsunny’s 3-pcs reclining sun lounger set. Arriving with two garden loungers and a matching side table, this set features longline seat cushions and two small pillows for ultimate comfort as you bask in your back garden. Each recliner can be set to one of five positions, meaning you can choose the perfect angle to suit your posture.
Oseasons Fiji Rattan 8 Seat Corner Dining Set
Host the whole family with this 8pc Rattan Sofa Set. Crafted from high-quality, UV-resistant and weatherproof polyethylene, woven onto a rust-resistant aluminium frame, this garden seating is suitable to leave outdoors all year long – and boasts enough space for all your guests this summer!
Neo 4-Piece Wicker Garden Sofa Set
Bring a modern touch to your back garden with this Neo-style bamboo garden set. Featuring splayed black legs and dark grey base cushions against a rattan-effect frame, the set brings warmth, life and comfort to your outdoor scenery – perfect for patio entertaining!
Wave Spas 6-Person Inflatable Hot Tub
If you’re looking for the ultimate statement piece to upgrade your garden fun, an inflatable hot tub is definitely the way to go. This 6-person square hot tub includes an integrated heater, wired controller and 15% quieter operation, meaning you can relax and unwind while having full control over your portable spa. Choose from a range of colourways to fit your aesthetic.
Smartbies 5-in-1 Steel Pro 10FT Frame Swimming Pool
Here to make your summer even better, this all-in-one pool set is great for everyone in the family – from parents to kids alike. It features all the essential accessories you need for a clean, hassle-free set-up, including a 330GPH filter pump, durable pool cover and chlorine dispenser. What’s not to love?
Hillington 2-in-1 Fusion of Swing Tennis Garden Game
A summer garden essential for those who love to keep active, this combo games set includes both swing football and swing tennis, meaning you can switch up the fun whenever you like. Suitable for all ages, start a family tournament or hand the kids the rackets while you carry on perfecting your hosting skills – the choice is yours!