Choosing the right sun lounger for you is no mean feat, though. They come in all styles, materials and colours and have widely varying price tags. The choice is staggering.
Here, we’ve found the best loungers under the sun – whatever your budget.
Vida XL Bamboo Sun Lounger
This pretty lounger, which comes without a cushion and needs one, is as whimsical and romantic as any we’ve found. At £127.99, it won’t break the bank.
Lazy Susan Rose Lounger
If the look you are going for is ‘mid-summer English garden’, this beautiful cast-iron lounger is for you. Evoking country houses of yore, it deserves to be paired with an Agatha Christie novel. In return for a price tag of £389.95, you get buckets of charm and reliable resistance to the elements.
Klarstein Lucca Lounger Deckchair
This sleek number from the little-known German company Klarstein would work brilliantly in town, in the country and by the sea. We particularly like the moss colourway because it looks smarter than the £180.59 it costs.
Beliani Wooden Garden Sun Lounger And Cushion
This wooden recliner from Beliani is the traditionalist’s choice. With a lovely selection of striped cushions to choose from and a midweight price tag of £268.99, it is a winner.
IKEA NAMARRO
The Namarro sun lounger is typical of IKEA’s best pieces: simple, slick and without the slightest hint of fuss. At just £155, including a thick cushion, it is a total bargain, too.
Fermob Bistro Lounger
One of the many joys of this lounger, which is specifically designed for smaller spaces, is the 24 different colour options it comes in. The French furniture giant Fermob doesn’t get a single product wrong. If you’re in the mood to spend £415, this is the lounger for you.
Rose & Grey Curvy Faux Rattan Sun Lounger
This funky lounger is built for both comfort and endurance. Invest the £395 now and you will be soaking up the rays for years to come.
Fiam Amigo Sun Lounger
If you want to channel an efficient Seventies sunbathing vibe, this folding sun lounger from the Italian brand Fiam is perfect. We like it best in navy and can’t fault its £165 price tag. All you need is a visor and a pina colada.
The Houghton Collection’s Sassoon Lounger
This is the grande dame of sun loungers. Based on originals from the 1920s that are still used at Houghton Hall today, it is without equal. However, prices start at £1,700 – and that’s without a striped Flora Soames cushion – so it may just be one for your pinboard for now.
By Becky Ladenburg
June 2023
