Which Solar Festoon Lights Are Right For You? Choosing the Perfect Solar Festoon Lights

Festoon lights are a timeless choice for outdoor lighting—perfect for creating a warm, ambient atmosphere in gardens, patios, pergolas and events. At Garden Lights Direct, two of our most popular solar festoon options are the Solar Festoon Nova Lighting and the Solar Powered Cotswold Festoon Lights. While they share a high standard of build quality and performance, they’re designed for slightly different use cases. Here’s how they compare.

1. Side-by-Side Comparison

2. When to Choose the Solar Festoon Nova

The Nova is ideal if you’re looking for a clean, minimal setup with soft lighting for modern or intimate spaces.

• 10 evenly spaced bulbs offer subtle glow without overwhelming the area.

• Best for patios, balconies, small garden zones or accenting pergolas.

• Powered entirely by solar with no need for cables or extra charging—making it a plug-and-play option for summer evenings.

🔗 View the Solar Festoon Nova

3. When to Choose the Solar Cotswold Festoon

The Cotswold is ideal if you want more light coverage or greater year-round reliability.

• Comes with 20 bulbs, giving you twice the brightness and density over the same 10m length.

• Features USB charging as a backup—especially useful in winter months when daylight is limited.

• Perfect for larger garden areas, outdoor dining setups, or spaces that need extra ambience during colder seasons.

🔗 View the Solar Cotswold Festoon

4. Installation Advice

• Both sets use strong rubber cable for easy draping across fences, pergolas, trellises or trees.

• Position the solar panel in a clear, sun-exposed area for best performance.

• For long-term use, especially in winter, the USB-rechargeable Cotswold is the more dependable option.

5. Summary