Next shoppers have praised the £28 garden string lights for creating a 'Mediterranean courtyard' feel with warm white glow perfect for outdoor gatherings

Next customers are singing the praises of a set of garden string lights that reportedly turn outdoor spaces into a 'Mediterranean courtyard'. The Black 40 Warm White LED Outdoor Festoon Line Lights 9.8M, available for £28, provide mains-powered illumination without the hassle of batteries.

Emitting a warm white radiance, these lights are perfect for creating atmosphere in the garden, particularly during spring and summer get-togethers in pleasant weather. They've achieved an impressive overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, with some buyers reporting they've lasted for years.

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One five-star reviewer commented: "Perfect in my back yard. And quite bright. I've had mine a couple of years and just as good now as when I bought them. Just bought a second set for my daughter."

Another purchaser described them as "great value", noting: "Had these up in my garden for a month now, so pleased with them, lovely soft light."

A third customer remarked: "Really happy with my purchase, fast delivery. The lights look amazing strung across my garden. The 40 inch string length is ample to create a lovely warm glow, turning any garden into a perfect Mediterranean courtyard scene."

A fourth enthusiast declared: "Fabulous! Making my yard so pretty and welcoming! I love a nice outdoor space and these lights are beautiful."

However, one customer was less than impressed due to an issue with the plug. They explained: "When I went to hang the lights up, one of the bulb covers fell off because it was missing the top piece, then I also realised that on some of the bulbs the hook to hang them on the gutter was facing in different directions, making it impossible to hang them neatly in a row."

For those seeking alternatives, Dunelm offers the 20 LED Premium Festoon Outdoor String Lights for £32. These are also powered by mains electricity and provide a slightly longer total length of 14.5m.

There's also a wide range of solar-powered lights on offer. This includes the Solar String Lights, currently discounted to £13.56 in a limited-time deal on Amazon, as well as the LED Solar Powered Cord String Lights, now reduced to just £2.99 at Wayfair, reports the Liverpool Echo.