Holiday in your garden

Summer has landed in the UK and temperatures are soaring. It’s the time of year when many of us would usually start jet setting to even sunnier climes for a well-earned holiday. This year however, lockdown has put a pause to international leisure travel. In the absence of a week on the Costa Del Sol, a number of inventive Brits are starting to get creative by curating a holiday resort vibe in their own gardens.

Hammocks, sunbeds and chairs

Adding some seating to your outdoor space is a great way to enjoy the sun in comfort. If you have a shared outdoor space, a camping chair that can easily be folded up and packed away afterwards is a convenient option. Meanwhile, those with a little more space may want to invest in the luxury of a sun lounger with built in shade.

If full on lounging is your mission, and you’re blessed with a few trees or sturdy fence posts, this lightweight hammock for only £8.99 could provide the perfect homely retreat on a budget. And if you don’t think you could *swing* having just one hammock, this three-seater, freestanding Beliani Bogart Hammock could be the answer.

Garden furniture sets

Al fresco dining is a well-loved British pastime, squeezed in between rain showers, or sheltering from the hot sun on the only dry bank holiday weekend of the year.

This stylish and plush outdoor sofa and table set is the most expensive garden furniture we could find at a whopping £1,699.99 – perfect if you have visions of replicating the experience of being beside a rooftop pool in the Mediterranean. If you fully expect the UK to return to its colder, damper climate in a few weeks though, a set of four chairs and table for under £100 might be more appealing, especially when you receive your credit card bill.

Mood lighting

When the sun eventually sets on your garden retreat, keep the holiday mood alive with some ambience-inducing lighting. Pair the Philips Hue Lily at £241 or the portable Konstsmide 7801 Genova for just £7.56, with some music playing from a portable speaker, to relax and enjoy the summer evening from the comfort of your own garden.