Hammocks

His and hers, traditional, tubular, or swing; the hammock is the last word in lazing. Curl up in a hammock and you can’t help but relax and take it easy.

There’s nothing quite like the deep down feeling of contentment that comes of rocking back and forth or swaying side to side on your very own hammock. Like being rocked to sleep as a baby, it’s an utterly tranquil experience.

Of course there’s nothing complicated about a hammock; just a length of material (usually cotton these days) and some means of attaching it at either end. But perhaps that’s part of the appeal. They’re the ultimate in low technology, low maintenance furniture, equally at home in house or your garden. Easy to store, easy to clean; no wonder they’ve been swaying people to sleep for over a thousand years!

The Mayans gave us the hammock, and European explorers brought them to our attention in the fifteenth century. (Columbus didn’t just ‘discover’ America, he happened upon hammocks too!) As the first visitor to the Bahamas, he set the trend for holidaymakers for years to come: a little sun, sea and sand, a few drinks on the beach and an afternoon siesta in a hammock. No wonder he was so enamoured of them and was so keen to bring them back for the rest of the world to enjoy!

These days, it’s a little easier to get your hands on a hammock, no matter whether it’s from South America, or the shopping centre. Of course if you’ve really got a taste for authentic indulgence; then only the finest traditional hammock will do. Authentic Brazilian made hammocks are available just as easily and almost as cheaply as other models. Choose your hammock with care and you’ll be getting a lot more than a licence to laze in the sun; you’ll be getting a guarantee of quality and fairness. Like chocolate and coffee, there’s been an inequitable trade in hammocks for years. Authentic Brazilian craftsmen were being hung out to dry so that we could all hang out in the garden. Fortunately things have changed. As a rule, today’s Brazilian craftsmen are appropriately rewarded for their industry. So, no more qualms, you can buy your very own piece of Brazilian sunshine in complete confidence.

Choosing your hammock is a serious business! But it’s also a lot of fun. There’s just so much to take into consideration: for example, do you prefer to laze alone with friends? Hammocks range from individual child size to full-blown family affairs! So you can lie in splendid isolation, snuggle up with your partner or enjoy some quality family time.

Framed ‘seaters’ are also available for those of you who want to sit upright and sip your drink in style. Mounted on sturdy frames, these hammocks eschew the conventional fold up trappings of the old-world hammock for a two or three seat garden chair with a real difference. Perfect for lazing by the pool, or just soaking up the summer sun. Some even come complete with canopy and cushions for no holds barred relaxation!

The hammock is such a simple device – and such a simple pleasure – but one you’ll cherish. So make time for simple pleasures, because when you’ve got the hang of your hammock, you’ll just want to hang around for hours.

© Garden Furniture Shopping.co.uk 2005


Hammock Easy Clip
Hammock Easy Clip
£10.39


Easy+ Wall Fixing for Hammocks
Easy+ Wall Fixing for Hammocks
£10.95


Maldives Island Hammock 3D Poster
Maldives Island Hammock 3D Poster
£11.21


HAMMOCK T SHIRT (2-6 YRS)
HAMMOCK T SHIRT (2-6 YRS)
£12.00


Keith Kimberlin - Kittens In Hammock Art Print
Keith Kimberlin - Kittens In Hammock Art Print
£12.00


Pocket Sized Mini Hammock
Pocket Sized Mini Hammock
£12.20


Hammock Jumbo Clip
Hammock Jumbo Clip
£12.64


Highlander Trekker Hammock
Highlander Trekker Hammock
£12.99


Sylvanian Families Garden Hammock
Sylvanian Families Garden Hammock
£14.00


HAMMOCK PRINT T SHIRT (6-13 YRS)
HAMMOCK PRINT T SHIRT (6-13 YRS)
£15.00


Trekmates Expedition Hammock
Trekmates Expedition Hammock
£15.99


"Web Hammock S/S Tee"

£16.80


HAMMOCK T SHIRT
HAMMOCK T SHIRT
£20.00


Salomon RX Slide Sandals
Salomon RX Slide Sandals
£24.95


5-pocket canvas shorts
5-pocket canvas shorts
£26.00


Silk Traveller Silk Traveller Hammock
Silk Traveller Silk Traveller Hammock
£26.00


Floating Pool Hammock-Blue Floating Hammock
Floating Pool Hammock-Blue Floating Hammock
£28.45


Floating Pool Floating Hammock
Floating Pool Floating Hammock
£28.45


Sleeplight Hammock
Sleeplight Hammock
£29.99


CASE LOGIC SLDC-203 Case - Black
CASE LOGIC SLDC-203 Case - Black
£31.49


Tahiti Vulcano Hammock
Tahiti Vulcano Hammock
£31.59


Tahiti Golf Hammock
Tahiti Golf Hammock
£31.59


Tahiti Bubblegum Hammock
Tahiti Bubblegum Hammock
£31.59


Tahiti Candy Hammock
Tahiti Candy Hammock
£31.59


Tahiti Single Golf Hammock
Tahiti Single Golf Hammock
£32.00


Tahiti Single Vulcano Hammock
Tahiti Single Vulcano Hammock
£32.00


St Lucia Hammock by Amazonas
St Lucia Hammock by Amazonas
£34.00


CASE LOGIC SLDC-203 Case - Black, Black
CASE LOGIC SLDC-203 Case - Black, Black
£34.99


Crumpler Banana Hammock SLR Case, Black
Crumpler Banana Hammock SLR Case, Black
£35.00


Crumpler Banana Hammock SLR Case, Blue
Crumpler Banana Hammock SLR Case, Blue
£35.00


Jamaica Single Hammock by Amazonas
Jamaica Single Hammock by Amazonas
£37.00


Aruba Weatherproof Hammock by Aruba Hammock
Aruba Weatherproof Hammock by Aruba Hammock
£39.95


Finest Bouquets - One Love
Finest Bouquets - One Love
£39.99


Sleeplight Hammock
Sleeplight Hammock
£40.00


Scout Hammock
Scout Hammock
£40.00


HAMMOCK HOODIE
HAMMOCK HOODIE
£40.00


Lambada Hammock by Lambada Hammock
Lambada Hammock by Lambada Hammock
£41.00


Banana Weatherproof Hammock by Amazonas
Banana Weatherproof Hammock by Amazonas
£41.00


Barbados Hammock by Prosecco
Barbados Hammock by Prosecco
£44.00


Barbados Hammock by Rainbow
Barbados Hammock by Rainbow
£44.00


Barbados Hammock by Cappuccino
Barbados Hammock by Cappuccino
£44.00


Barbados Hammock by Lemon
Barbados Hammock by Lemon
£44.00


Barbados Hammock by Papaya
Barbados Hammock by Papaya
£44.00


Barbados Hammock by Mocca
Barbados Hammock by Mocca
£44.00


Barbados Hammock by Natural
Barbados Hammock by Natural
£44.00


Barbados Hammock by Tosca
Barbados Hammock by Tosca
£44.00


Finest Bouquets - One Love - Deluxe
Finest Bouquets - One Love - Deluxe
£44.98


Lambada Mango Hammock
Lambada Mango Hammock
£49.14


Lambada Natural Hammock
Lambada Natural Hammock
£49.14


Lambada Melon Hammock
Lambada Melon Hammock
£49.14


Lambada Tropical Hammock
Lambada Tropical Hammock
£49.14


Finest Bouquets - One Love - Grandissimo
Finest Bouquets - One Love - Grandissimo
£49.98


Brasilia Mango Hammock
Brasilia Mango Hammock
£50.18


Brasilia Melon Hammock
Brasilia Melon Hammock
£50.18


Madera Hammock Stand
Madera Hammock Stand
£50.54


Brasilia Hammock by Brasilia Hammock
Brasilia Hammock by Brasilia Hammock
£52.00


Barbados Rainbow Hammock
Barbados Rainbow Hammock
£53.35


Barbados Natural Hammock
Barbados Natural Hammock
£53.35


Barbados Tosca Hammock
Barbados Tosca Hammock
£53.35


Barbados Lemon Hammock
Barbados Lemon Hammock
£53.35


Barbados Papaya Hammock
Barbados Papaya Hammock
£53.35


Barbados Prosecco Hammock
Barbados Prosecco Hammock
£53.35


Barbados Cappuccino Hammock
Barbados Cappuccino Hammock
£53.35


Barbados Mocca Hammock
Barbados Mocca Hammock
£53.35


Barbados Black Hammock
Barbados Black Hammock
£53.35


Brasilia Cappucchino Hammock
Brasilia Cappucchino Hammock
£53.35


Brasilia Mocca Hammock
Brasilia Mocca Hammock
£53.35


HAMMOCK ZIP THROUGH HOODIE
HAMMOCK ZIP THROUGH HOODIE
£55.00


Mauritius Double Hammock
Mauritius Double Hammock
£60.00


Portable Backpack Hammock
Portable Backpack Hammock
£65.95


Organic Hammock
Organic Hammock
£66.34


Paradiso Hammocks by Paradiso Hammock
Paradiso Hammocks by Paradiso Hammock
£67.00


Stripy Portable Hammock
Stripy Portable Hammock
£67.95


Rumba Blue Rumba Hammock
Rumba Blue Rumba Hammock
£69.00


Rumba Red Rumba Hammock
Rumba Red Rumba Hammock
£69.00


Sumo Hammock Stand
Sumo Hammock Stand
£69.95


Amazonas Hammock Beach Set
Amazonas Hammock Beach Set
£73.71


Paradiso Cafe Hammock
Paradiso Cafe Hammock
£75.82


Paradiso Silver Hammock
Paradiso Silver Hammock
£75.82


Sumo Hammock Stand
Sumo Hammock Stand
£78.62


Rio Family Large Hammock
Rio Family Large Hammock
£80.00


Silver Sun Hammock Set
Silver Sun Hammock Set
£81.00


Jet Hammock Set - hammock & stand
Jet Hammock Set - hammock & stand
£89.95


Lumino Hammock Set
Lumino Hammock Set
£89.98


Palacio Cotton Hammock by Amazonas
Palacio Cotton Hammock by Amazonas
£90.00


Gala Hammock Stand-Green Gala Hammock Stand
Gala Hammock Stand-Green Gala Hammock Stand
£98.95


Gala Hammock Stand-White Gala Hammock Stand
Gala Hammock Stand-White Gala Hammock Stand
£98.95


Domino Weatherproof Hammock Set
Domino Weatherproof Hammock Set
£98.98


Gigante 'Huge' Family Hammock
Gigante 'Huge' Family Hammock
£99.00


3-Seater Hammock - Black
3-Seater Hammock - Black
£99.00


3-Seater Hammock - Black
3-Seater Hammock - Black
£99.00


3-Seater Hammock - Black
3-Seater Hammock - Black
£99.00


Palacio Cafe Hammock
Palacio Cafe Hammock
£106.43


Palacio Jacquard Hammock
Palacio Jacquard Hammock
£106.43


Vario-Gala Hammock Stand
Vario-Gala Hammock Stand
£106.70


Lazy Days Mesh Hammock (Blue)
Lazy Days Mesh Hammock (Blue)
£129.99


Lazy Days Mesh Hammock (Green)
Lazy Days Mesh Hammock (Green)
£129.99


Mezzo Double Hammock Set
Mezzo Double Hammock Set
£170.98


Apollo Hammock Stand-Apollo stand only
Apollo Hammock Stand-Apollo stand only
£179.00


Apollo Hammock Stand
Apollo Hammock Stand
£193.75


Apollo Hammock Stand-Apollo and Lambada Natura
Apollo Hammock Stand-Apollo and Lambada Natura
£210.00


Olymp Hammock Stand
Olymp Hammock Stand
£221.83


Olymp Hammock Stand
Olymp Hammock Stand
£225.00


Burton Malavita Est 2012 Bindings
Burton Malavita Est 2012 Bindings
£239.99


TP811 Sherwood Deck
TP811 Sherwood Deck
£335.00


Headdemock (Black)
Headdemock (Black)
£339.00


Headdemock (Red)
Headdemock (Red)
£339.00


Headdemock (Taupe)
Headdemock (Taupe)
£339.00


Fatboy Headdemock Hammock Range
Fatboy Headdemock Hammock Range
£340.00


Arcus Hammock Stand by Amazonas
Arcus Hammock Stand by Amazonas
£399.00


Arcus Hammock Stand
Arcus Hammock Stand
£442.26


Grande Family Hammock Set
Grande Family Hammock Set
£521.98