Stylish firepit that's 'excellent value for money' is perfect for chilly evenings

The curse of the British summer is never quite knowing how well the weather is going to treat us. One minute, it's glorious sunshine - the next, the sun has disappeared behind some ominous clouds and we're reaching for a cosy jumper to cover up.

It's also a pain when friends and family are gathered in the back garden, having a whale of a time, when sunset arrives and it gets chilly long before anyone's ready to end the evening. In these situations, a fire pit is a great solution: everyone can cosy up around the fire, keeping the festivities going through the dusk (just as long as no-one decides to bust out an acoustic guitar and do their best Gallagher brothers impression).

There's one fire pit in particular that shoppers have been raving about, a stylish-looking burner for less than £60 on Amazon. The , with its geometric design crafted from brown bronzed steel, is currently £59.99 - and it's built to last many summers to come.

Crafted from a natural unfinished steel alloy, the fire pit is perfect for cool summer nights or even frosty winter's days, and can be fuelled with either charcoal or various types of wood. It has a mesh lid to control sparks and comes complete with a fire poker to keep the flames blazing.

When not in use, it's best to keep the fire pit sheltered from the rain to maximise its lifespan, which is easy thanks to its carry handles and discreet size - just make sure it's fully cooled before attempting to move it. Its stylish, minimalist design goes with any garden aesthetic, and it has sturdy legs so there's no need to worry when moving it around. Plus, its circular design that's 55cm in diameter means it won't take up too much space.

For shoppers who want a concrete fire pit, VonHaus's - currently £64.99 on the VonHaus website - is another great option. Its material is rust, frost and UV resistant, so can be used in any season, and it functions as a 2-in-1 fire pit and BBQ grill coming complete with a cooking grill, charcoal grill, and mesh cover and fire poker.

A chimenea, like this from Dunelm for £75, is another option. This model has a bronze painted steel finish and a charming chimney that helps direct smoke away and into the air. It comes complete with a poker and can be used with wood for a delicious smoky scent on summer evenings.

is highly rated with a 4.7 star rating from nearly 1,200 reviews. One shopper described it as a "solidly-built well finished item with attractive flame panels on the side", adding: "It goes together easily and sits well on paving or earth. The fireplace is big enough for 6 - 8 medium logs and it burns very well. Light enough to be easily portable. Excellent value for money."

Another agreed. "Really great firepit!" they said. "We were inspired after a camping trip - had to pay a lot of money just for a small fire pit - so we decided to buy a big one so we could have the camping experience at home! Tried it in the cold December weather and it really puts out a lot of warmth and heat - it's a very large size for a group of people to sit around."

A third said: "I love this fire pit, nice and big gives off a lot of heat. Brilliant price, 10/10."

Another shopper said that they "love this firepit, love the design, size and that it has a lid," however, they noted that "the only thing letting it down is the fixings are not very good quality".

"But I would still recommend it!" they added.

Another said: "Really like the size and looks, the only downside is no drainage holes, so I recommend drilling one in, unless you have a cover for it." That said, it's recommended to keep the fire pit sheltered when not in use to protect it from inevitable rain showers.

For those looking to add a cosy fire pit to their summer garden, the on Amazon is worth a look.