Okay, so I wasn't even looking for garden furniture when I stumbled into Dunelm last week. Was actually there for curtains (still haven't bought them, naturally).
But then I saw this Santorini 2 Seater Bistro Set marked down to £59.50 from £119 and honestly? Had to do a double-take. That's proper half price, not some made-up "was £200, now £199" nonsense.
Why I Actually Bought It (Despite My Tiny Space)
Here's the thing - my "garden" is basically a 6x4 balcony that gets sun for maybe 3 hours if I'm lucky. But this set just looked so... Mediterranean? The natural rattan against the steel frame reminded me of that café in Mykonos where I spent way too much on overpriced coffee back in 2019.
The set was previously £83.30 in June, but now it's hit clearance. And you know what clearance means at Dunelm.
Gone is gone.
They've got it in two colours - Natural and Jade Mist. Only the Natural one's in clearance though, which is annoying because the Jade Mist looked gorgeous online. But for £59.50 versus £83.30? I'm not that picky.
Assembly Was Less Painful Than Expected
Came flat-packed, obviously. Took me about 20 minutes to put together, and I'm the person who once spent 4 hours on an IKEA bookshelf that should've taken 45 minutes. The instructions were actually clear (miracle!) and everything fitted properly.
Weather-resistant rattan and powder-coated steel frame - sounds fancy but basically means I can leave it outside without it falling apart in the first rainstorm. Living in Manchester, this matters.
One reviewer said they "saw it had gone into a sale, bought it with no regrets!" and honestly, same energy. Another mentioned it took 15 minutes to assemble and the chairs were "comfier then expected" (their spelling, not mine, but I felt that).
Other Places Doing Garden Furniture Deals Right Now
Since we might be getting another heatwave next week (Met Office is being optimistic again), thought I'd mention what else is out there.
Tesco's doing some decent reductions. Their Madrid Bistro Table is £16 instead of £25 - that's £9 off for a table that's been around for years. My mate Sarah's had one for three summers and it's still going strong.
They've also got Rattan Stacking Garden chairs for £61.31, down from £82. But that offer ends July 15th, so don't hang about.
There's an Outsunny Foldable Sun Lounger for £23.19 (was £28.99) with a side pocket and headrest. Perfect if you're into that whole "lying in the sun pretending you're somewhere exotic" vibe.
The Verdict
Look, I'm not saying this £59.50 bistro set will transform your life. But it's made my morning coffee routine about 500% more pleasant, and my neighbor actually asked where I got it.
Plus, if this heatwave does hit next week, I'll be ready with my fake Santorini setup and a cold drink.
Just saying - if you've been thinking about garden furniture, now might be the time. Before it all disappears into clearance heaven.
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