KILQUADE Patio Centre (01 2878404) in Co Wicklow (it’s the left turn after Exit 11 on the N11) is offering excellent value on a selection of teak outdoor dining sets. The Mayfair has a round table and six elbow chairs and is reduced 35 per cent from €1,999 to €1,299. The Chelsea, an oval dining set that comes with six chairs, is down 37 per cent from €1,599 to €999 and the Luytens bench, right, is down 40 per cent to €299.

Delivery is extra and costs €90 for the outdoor dining sets and €38 for the bench. The furniture sets include free cushions.