SAVINGS OF THE WEEK: BISTRO SETS

THE Easter Bank Holiday weekend will soon be here. So why not take a chance on fine weather by investing in a bistro set, a table and two chairs designed for relaxing, Parisian-style?

Dobbies offers the Freya set in soft grey metal which would be ideal for a flat- dweller with a balcony; the table even incorporates a planting trough to grow herbs and flowers. The price was £229 and is now £68.70 ( dobbies.com).

Wayfair’s March sale includes the Round 2 in black, navy, red and white metal, down to £79.99, and the Twilley Round in zingy orange metal which is 16 per cent off at £135.99 (pictured, wayfair.co.uk). For those who prefer wood, The Range has the Burley two-tone set, which is £10 off at £189.99, ( therange.co.uk).

Should you wish to revitalise an old bistro set, Habitat ( argos.co.uk) has a cushion, reduced from £30 to £10 in a bright print inspired by the work of painter and Parisian cafe lover Matisse.