Next's 'cute' £35 light is a 'lovely addition to the garden'
Next has delighted customers with a "cute" outdoor light featuring two "whimsical" characters. Retailing at £35, Next's Natural Set of 2 Solar Outdoor Light Up Gonks are designed to "add instant charm to your outdoor space."
Many shoppers have found the pair to be a "lovely addition to the garden," while some feel they're "too nice to be outside." Several customers said the Gonks are smaller than expected, which could be something for shoppers to keep in mind.
Those on the hunt for enchanting garden figures might also consider alternatives such as Very's £9.99 Solar Woodland Wizard. Coopers of Stortford also stocks the £24.99 Solar Honeycomb and Bee Gnome, while B&Q has the £22.99 Garden Gonk Holding Solar Flame.
For enthusiasts of neutral decor, Next's "concrete effect" lights may hold particular allure. The other options may appeal more to those seeking vibrant garden characters, reports the Mirror.
The product description for Next's gonks reads: "This charming set of 2 solar gonks is finished in a concrete effect. They will add instant charm to your outdoor space.
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"The gonks require AA Ni-MH batteries which are included. The charge time is 6 hours with a run time of approximately 10 hours."
With an average customer rating of four stars, one satisfied buyer said: "They are so effective mine sit on my lounge window sill really bright lights when the night kicks in. Too nice to be outside."
One reviewer wrote: "These are so cute!! They don't need much sun to light up in the dark. Exactly as advertised. So nice I bought them again...for my Gonk mad friend for her birthday!! I am very pleased with this purchase. Good value for the money."
Another fan simply stated: "Super cute." However, several buyers noted that the lights were smaller than anticipated. One commenter admitted: "So so cute. Smaller than I expected, but my fault for not reading the description fully. I love them."
A similar sentiment was expressed by another reviewer, who wrote: "Lovely addition to the garden, quite small but the lights are very bright. Would definitely recommend."
A further reviewer said: "I thought these would be a bit bigger than they were but nevertheless I like their whimsical design."
One shopper cautioned that the product appears larger in photos, writing: "Very cute. Bright lights. Bit smaller than you'd think from the photo but didn't put me off."
Another added: "Have purchased two sets now and they intermittently keep failing to light up."
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