17-05-2025
Amazon drops 'sturdy' £108 paddling pool that 'lasts for years' down to £60
'Definitely buy this pool for the best summer ever, so impressed!'
While Scots bask in the glorious sunshine, many are looking for ways to keep cool without having to head back indoors. While fans can be effective, sometimes all people want to do is submerge themselves in water.
Thankfully, Amazon has just launched their Home and Garden Week shopping event, which means there will be plenty of products that will keep Scots cool in the heat for a bargain price. The sale started today, May 14, and will continue until Tuesday, May 20.
One cracking deal we found is on the Intex Rectangular Pool, which has received a massive 44 per cent discount. Normally retailing for £107.99, outdoor lovers can grab this pool for only £59.99 in a limited time deal.
Made with a puncture resistant three-ply material, the Intex pool is the perfect addition to a garden party or family gathering. As temperatures continue to soar, users will be able to keep cool while still getting that much needed Vitamin D.
With dimensions of 22L x 1.5W x 0.6H in metres, the pool also comes with four corner seats that can each hold up to 70kg in weight for added comfort. Shoppers will also be able to completely submerge themselves in the pool as it is said to hold up to 1662L of water.
With a sturdy zinc-plated and powder-coated frame that is rust-resistant, this pool is said to be 'easy to assemble' and should take up to 30 minutes to fully construct. For many afternoons splashing away in the glorious weather, this pool promises to give any household the 'best summer ever'.
For those looking for something inflatable, Amazon is also selling the Duerer Inflatable Swimming Pool for £79.99. Currently one of Amazon's top choices, this family-sized pool can take 162 gallons of water and can be inflated in three to four minutes.
A bit more on the pricier side but still a bargain in comparison to other models, Argos is selling the Bestway 9ft Rectangular Paddling Pool for £150. Featuring a corrosion-resistant steel frame, the pool is said to take 40 minutes to set up.
However, if shoppers are interested in the Intex Pool, they aren't the only ones. Currently the pool has an impressive 4.6 star rating from nearly 30,000 shoppers and over 400 people have snapped it up ahead of the heatwave.
One happy shopper wrote: "Fantastic and very sturdy pool, I would highly recommend this pool for anyone who is a bit restricted for space and it's probably the smallest metal frame pool avaliable. The sides are sturdy and thick so no leaks so far. Looks great in our garden."
While another added: "This pool is so much bigger than I thought!!! I might have to buy steps to fit into it properly it's so deep! Amazing quality product and such a good price! Very easy to assemble took me and my partner around 1 hour to put this together. Will take around 4 hours to fill! Definitely buy this pool for the best summer ever so impressed!"
However, a few shoppers had some issues with the pool, as one person wrote: "It's a great size does take a while to fill but that's expected given the size. The only fault if that one of the poles is rusty which means I probably won't be able to use it next year I will contact the seller to see if they can send replacement poles."
Another reviewer also grumbled: "The pool is good but it is a serious failure in the emptying process as the hole to drain it is about 20cm above the bottom of the pool, requiring a bucket and mop to remove all the water."
However, these issues weren't experienced by all shoppers, as a five-star reviewer said: "This pool has no signs of wear and should last for years to come. We pack it up each autumn and it does take about an hour to do from start to finish.
"The kids love it and when paired with 4 solar mats and water pump to push that hot water into the pool it raises the temperature up by about 4c. We get about 60 uses out of the pool during the summer and during those "2 weeks a year of real summer" the kids are in them every day after school ."
A sixth customer also chimed in: "Couldn't fault it quite frankly. Excellent quality, easy to assemble, looks the part, strong, non slip base, nice and deep and fits our garden a treat. We got rid of our round inflatable Polygroup pool in replacement of this and it was definitely the right decision. Very happy indeed."
For those who are looking for a pool to add some extra fun to their sunny afternoons, they can click HERE to buy the Intex Rectangular Pool.
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