The best patio heaters to keep you warm outdoors

This patio heater has a handy carrying handle, so you can take it with you from your spot on the patio over to your chair on the lawn, or position it in just the right spot to keep your legs from getting chilly.

If you're on a budget, this is the cheapest outdoor heater we've seen and the sleek design is relatively stylish as well. It even has multiple heat settings — not bad for under £35.

If you have a canopy or covered seating area, then make the most of it with overhead heat lamps. We love the minimal matt black finish on this Heatlab model.

A good option for small garden owners, these little patio heaters fix to the wall, so you don't need to find any floor space or take up any room on your table.

You can adjust the height of this patio heater to get it just right. It's ideal for positioning over your garden chairs for evenings spent outside reading or chatting with friends. And, at only £90 we think it's great value for money.

Featuring a stylish pyramid design and cut out handles, Wayfair's propane standing heater is easy to move around if needed. There’s also a low/high heat setting so you can find the temperature that’s right for you.

Rattan never goes out of style, so this patio heater will look chic for years to come. It’s the ultimate garden accessory to accompany rattan furniture sets and will generate ample heat that allows you to sit outside later on summer nights.

So, this is a pricey one at just over £300, but you will get that wow-factor finish with its impressive 2100W output that will disperse heat. We think the lamp-inspired design would look super chic paired with darker-toned garden furniture sets, too. Take note, it's recommended that you store this away when not in use or during wetter weather conditions.

This nifty patio heater is a great option for those who host alfresco parties. It even comes complete with an LED light and Bluetooth speaker. It features a handy anti-slip base so it’ll stay securely in place on your patio and your guests won’t need to retreat indoors when the sun goes down.

This versatile patio heater is designed for both freestanding and wall-mounted use, suiting any outdoor space. Its adjustable head means you can tilt it to ensure everyone sitting around the table stays warm, too. Although it isn’t the prettiest patio heater on our list, it’s a decent price – with or without the discount!

If you have a bistro set on your balcony, or your garden is quite small, opt for a tabletop patio heater over a floorstanding model. This subtle, modern lamp is unobtrusive and won't take up too much space on your surface.

We're seeing more of a trend towards garden furniture that could work equally as well indoors as outside (such as rattan loungers or sofas, for example). If this is your style, then this Kettler lamp is an ideal choice. We almost didn't notice it was a patio heater at first.