Summer is officially coming to an end – but that doesn't have to mean avoiding the garden until next year, with plenty of solutions to keep you warm and well-lit as you enjoy your outdoor spaces through autumn.
Charlies Cheltenham, the town's shopping destination for all things home, garden and outdoor living, sells a range of lighting and heating at 'the very best' prices to help you make the most of your outdoor spaces beyond the summer, even as the nights draw in and the temperature drops.
With stylish lamps you can use indoors and out, festoon lights that softly illuminate your decking, patio or lawn, and spotlights that accentuate your garden's best features, there's no need to cut your time in the garden short, while an array of fire pits will not only keep you warm, but serve as eye-catching centrepieces and are great for cooking outdoors – SoGlos explores the products the Cheltenham store recommends for the turn of the season.
Outdoor lighting at Charlies Cheltenham
Priding itself on providing 'top quality products at the most affordable prices', Charlies offers amazing value across its outdoor lighting range – with up to 75 per cent off the RRP of its recommended products.
For adding a sense of indoor comfort to your outdoor space, Charlies recommends the Smart Garden Verona Touch Outdoor Lamp – a 'sleek and simple' wireless table lamp that provides perfect light for reading or simply winding down in the evening.
It's rechargeable by USB, making it easy to move between the house and garden, while its contemporary look – available in slate or ivory greys – blends seamlessly with any decor, from modern to rustic.
Bringing that warm-white, vintage charm to any outdoor space, Smart Garden LED Vintage Festoon Lights provide a timelessly stylish way to evenly illuminate your garden. Stretching 9.5 metres in length, they're connectable with up to five sets in the range if needed, while the bulbs are replaceable, helping you maintain their nostalgic allure for years to come.
While ideal for decorating garden features like trellis, shrubs and doorways, Charlies says the simple yet effective Smart Solar Firefly String Lights are great for decorating any outdoor area with style and elegance – featuring 200 warm-white LED lights stretching 21.9 metres.
Solar-powered spotlights from Smart Solar are great for illuminating your garden's best features, and for practicality – with the PIR sentinel light a great low-mounted option for lighting your beds, patios or decking, and the Revo spotlight the best option for lighting up plants or features.
The Firefly Stockholm Lantern offers a decorative option for lighting your garden, with battery-powered warm white firefly string lights adorning a stainless steel lantern.
And for adding a pop of colour to your outdoor space, Charlies recommends Smart Garden's multicoloured Party Festoon Lights, stretching 10 metres, or Smart Solar's Eureka! Neonesque Bulb String Lights, for decorating trees, bushes or gazebos.
Outdoor fire pits from Charlies Cheltenham
Charlies recommends a range of fire pits for keeping warm in the garden when the temperature drops, available at 'incredible' value – with up to £100 off their RRP.
The Smart Garden Dana Deep Bowl Fire Pit combines dependable warmth with eye-catching lattice design and a cooking grill, making it a versatile centrepiece for patios and garden seating areas.
While the Gardeco Elidir Fire Pit Bowl has a more rustic, vintage-inspired look, with its bowl design making it ideal for larger fires, with a grill included for cooking on, too.
A real showstopper centrepiece that's sure to get everyone's attention is the Smart Garden Havana Helios Fire Pit Globe, which combines practical outdoor heating with a stunning laser-cut dragon design, creating beautiful dancing light patterns as the flames flicker inside. Or opt for the Moorish-inspired Damasque version, featuring intricate patterns.
To shop outdoor living products for the autumn with Charlies, visit the Cheltenham store on Tewkesbury Road – with details on how to get there at charlies.co.uk/cheltenham.
For more product information, or to shop online, head to charlies.co.uk.
