Amazon shoppers in awe of 'resilient' waterproof garden lights perfect for summer nights

Daily Record

28-04-2025

While many of us are looking forward to getting back outdoors after months of being stuck inside, you first need to make sure you have your garden ready so you can enjoy your first evening in the garden without a hitch. While the sun will be lighting up our nights for longer, some of us may be reluctant to go back indoors when it gets dark. A simple solution to this is to invest in some outdoor lights. Now while you may want to find the perfect set of lights to seamlessly complete your new outdoor furnishings , it is important to remember that you don't need to break the bank to do so. One set that we recommend has been dubbed "resilient" by shoppers and some have recalled that they still work after being hit with rain and wind. The ZOTOYI Festoon Lights usually retail for £54.99, but shoppers can now buy the 80FT set for £43.99 after a 20 per cent price swipe from Amazon. READ MORE: Lawn seeds that 'work wonders' drops to £11.50 for 'healthy and thick' grass READ MORE: Outdoor storage box that 'withstood Storm Darragh' gets 20% price cut on Amazon What makes these garden lights stand out amongst the crowd, apart from their stylish beauty, is the fact that they are IP65 waterproof rather than IP45 waterproof - which is regularly seen in other outdoor lights. This means the Festoon Lights will be able to withstand the unpredictable British weather without breaking when they get wet. The package includes 35 energy efficient bulbs, which are also brightness adjustable from 100 to 25 per cent brightness, reports the Express. While creating a beautifully warm ambiance, the garden lights also feature a 2700K warm glow to light up your outdoor space. Perfect for indoors or any outdoor space, the Festoon Lights also have a 30,000 hour lifespan and are said to save up to 90 per cent on electricity bills . Additionally, the easily assembled lights come with two spares, and these can be changed without disrupting the lights in the rest of the chain. With a range of sizing available, ranging from 25FT to 300FT, many shoppers have been delighted by these aesthetically pleasing lights. So much so, Amazon reviewers have awarded the lights a 4.4 star rating. One highly satisfied shopper gushed: "Absolutely love them. Easy to install and look fantastic! They are super bright too." While another customer added: "Love these lights, they are exactly what I wanted. I'm looking forward to summer nights in the garden." A third shopper was highly impressed, writing: "Through the high winds and heavy rain, they still work. Other brands have popped a fuse but not these!" Another shopper shared a similar sentiment, adding: "Very good resilient light set, Would highly recommend it. Definitely didn't break the bank." A fifth five-star reviewer also said: "These lights are absolutely stunning. The ambience they create is beautiful. I've had garden lights before and they didn't last. I'm hoping these do as the quality appears perfect at this point. I would highly recommend." However, some shoppers shared mixed reviews, as one customer said: "The lights are OK but I was trying to find a replacement for the last ones I bought and they are not as good. The separation between the lights is not great. You may want to get another with more lights in the same line." While another added: "It was easy to connect to other lights. Drawback was that there was no dimmer supplied." If you want to spruce up your garden with the ZOTOYI Festoon Lights, you can click HERE. A slightly cheaper set of garden lights available on Amazon is the GLUROO Festoon Lights , which normally retail for £37.99. However, Prime members can now get them for only £29.99. Alternatively, Argos is selling New Smart Garden 10 Vintage Festoon String Lights for only £15.