Dunelm has slashed nearly £50 off the price of a chic 3m parasol, catching the attention of savvy shoppers. The retail giant wrapped up its summer sale last week, yet thrifty deal hunters can still snag a steal, with some items lingering at reduced prices.

The 3m Shanghai Cantilever Parasol, flaunting an eye-catching peacock hue, offers a trendy twist on the typically mundane colours of garden umbrellas. According to a price tracker, this parasol is normally tagged at £99, but bargain seekers can now bag it for £49.50.

Crafted from metal, polyester, and plastic, this parasol features a handy crank mechanism for effortless opening. Dunelm promotes it as the "perfect choice to protect you from the sun" and customers have been quick to heap praise in their reviews.

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One shopper said: "Love it, really sturdy with weights on. Easy to assemble, great value for money."

Another content buyer remarked: "Very pleased with the umbrella, very sturdy and well made, I love the colour and the cost was good.", reports the Express.

A third chimed in: "Easy to put together, easy to use. The only downside is the colour, not as peacock coloured as the egg chair I purchased from you."

Dunelm's 3m Shanghai Peacock Cantilever Parasol

"It's more green than blue! Really good price, delivery was excellent but all in all it does what it says on the tin! ".

However, not all feedback was glowing. A less impressed customer commented: "Works totally fine, just disappointed at the colour! It was described as a peacock green/teal colour. It just looks like a boring forest green garden umbrella."

An additional disgruntled customer complained: "Not holding on its own. It couldn't stand on its own, falls over."

Alternatively, a pricier 3m Cantilever Parasol Umbrella is available on Amazon at £79.97 and Argos offers a budget-friendly 2m parasol for £35.