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6 of the best garden heaters

Entertain al fresco all year round with Good Homes magazine’s pick of the best garden and patio heaters for the home. But what kind of patio heater should you go for, gas or electric? We’ve all huddled around a large gas heater in a pub garden, and while they do give off a good kick of heat, gas is expensive right now, and most of the heat disappears right into the night air. So electric might be your best bet.

1. BBQ Firepit

Made fro stirdy steel, the La Hacienda Alexis Firepit (£105, B&Q) will bring warmth and light to your outside space and is perfect for chilly afternoons and evenings, whether dining alfresco with family or entertaining friends. The deep bowl design comes with a safety tool, mesh lid and cooking grill so you can use it to BBQ while the decorative leaf pattern and surface will develop its own patina over time.

patio heater firepit

Photo: B&Q

2. Tall chimney

Keep the garden or patio smoke-free with the Black Metal Chiminea (£69.99, VonHaus). The Smoke simply rises up and out from the top and you can use this wood burner as an outdoor heater or as a BBQ with the addition of the grill that comes with it. The laser-cut design provides wind protection for the flames, so you can enjoy the chiminea on a windy day.

wood burner patio heater

Photo: VonHaus

3. Log store

Handcrafted in high quality crude steel, the Cook King Rosa Outdoor Chiminea (£355, Naken) is an outdoor garden stove with integrated log store. It quickly reaches a high temperature while the welded design is stable and durable, perfect for patios. It also comes with a removable ash tray for easy cleaning while the exhaust outlet protects you from smoke.

Logs in wood burner

Photo: Naken

4. Remote control

Easy to set up and use, the Malibu 2000W Freestanding Patio Heater (£379, Lime Lace) is an electric outdoor heater that delivers an instant warm glow. The portable design can easily be moved into a chilly spot and it has two power levels and a timer, plus remote control. For peace of mind, it also has a tip-over safety protection so it switches itself off if it accidentally gets knocked over.

patio heater in outdoor evening space with fluffy rug and string lights

Photo: Lime Lace

5. Bluetooth speakers

Blow the budget on the Heatsail Dome Freestanding Electric Patio Heater floor lamp (£3,495, Cuckooland). The domed design will give any garden or patio instant wow factor and it can be left outdoors all year round. It radiates heat up to 5 metres and comes with a remote control to operate both the light and heat settings. There’s also the option of Bluetooth speakers in the base, perfect for parties.

Bluetooth outdoor lamp

6. Wood burner

The Lona Oxidised steel fireglobe (£199.99, Dobbies) is a real statement piece, perfect for any outdoor space. The laser cut design shows the flickering flames inside while the warmth of a real wood fire will bring any alfresco gathering to life.

Outdoor patio heater with chairs beside

Photo: Dobbies


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