Summer nights are the most glorious time of the year for fans of the outdoors. Few things can match the relaxation that comes from watching the sun go down while the birds are singing.

But as we head towards the latter stages of the warmer season, the evenings can get a tad chilly and force you to head indoors prematurely. That’s where patio heaters come in, offering a lovely toasty warmth so you can stay outside well into the night with a glass of wine, without reaching for a coat. 

Dunelm stocks one of the most attractive offerings on the market in the Swan Stand Patio Heater. Coming in a black aluminium style, the heater is priced at £99, which looks pretty reasonable considering some heaters cost hundreds. 

It features three powerful quartz heating elements and three adjustable power settings so you can achieve the perfect temperature for your patio. It also has a tip-over safety switch and a generous 1.8 metre power supply cord.

The height adjusts between 1.57m-1.9m, meaning you can set it to your liking, while it costs from 32p per hour to run. But it’s worth pointing out that a potential negative is it will need to be kept indoors when it’s not in use and it can’t be exposed to rain or snow, so it’s worth factoring in the storage space it will take up before buying. 

There’s only been one review left to date on the Dunelm website, with the buyer awarding five stars. They said: “Stylish and effective heater. Impressed with this product both in cost and performance.”