Best poolside accessories, from loungers to shades

Practical needn't mean sacrificing style, says Hetty Lintell.

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(Image credit: Cox and Cox)

Bamboo daybed, Beaumonde

(Image credit: Michael Bay/ Beamonde)

£399 from www.beaumonde.co.uk


Acrylic pitcher, Mario Luca Giusti

(Image credit: Amara)

Pitcher £53 from www.amara.com


Acrylic Highball Tumbler, Mario Luca Giusti

(Image credit: Amara)

£17 from www.amara.com


Fringed deckchair, Cox & Cox

(Image credit: Cox and Cox)

£250 from www.coxandcox.co.uk


Cleo maxi shirt dress, Paolita

£435 from www.khoeo.com


180° sunglasses, Wires

(Image credit: Wires Glasses)

£180 from www.wiresglasses.com


Kas cushion, Weaver Green

(Image credit: Weaver Green)

£45 from www.weavergreen.com


House Pool Towel, Soho Home

(Image credit: Soho Home)

£65 from www.sohohome.com


Paraiba tourmaline earrings, Julia Lloyd George

(Image credit: Julia Lloyd George Jewellery)

£2,235 from www.julialloydgeorge.com


Daybed sofa, Raj Tent Club

£850 from www.rajtentclub.com


Elephant Dance linen shirt, Love Brand

(Image credit: Lovebrand)

£140 from www.lovebrand.com


Elle one-piece waves, Alicia Swim

(Image credit: Alicia Swim)

£170 from www.aliciaswim.com


Needlepoint glasses case, Jonathan Adler

(Image credit: Jonathan Adler)

£38 from www.jonathanadler.com


Fifty Fathoms Automatic Canvas Titanium

(Image credit: Blancpain)

£12,060 from www.blancpain.com


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Hetty Lintell
Hetty joined Country Life as Editorial Assistant before going on to pioneer the magazine’s luxury pages. Known for keeping the contents of a small wardrobe beneath her desk – because you never know – she has a bulging little black book and is the go-to person for gift-giving advice.