'Perfect for adults and not just kids' £31 Amazon pool 'great in hot weather'

With the hot weather baking most of the UK, people are looking for any way to cope in the soaring temperatures thatare expected to pass 30C in some places. Most parts of the UK have currently fallen under a heat health warning, with many Brits shopping around for ways to keep cool.

People keen to tackle the sudden temperature spikes and make the most of their gardens could consider buying a paddling pool. Not only is it a great way to keep cool if you have the space available, but it can also provide kids with endless hours of summer fun. Amazon is one of many retailers that have a wide range that can be delivered quickly if your local shops already have cleared shelves.

A popular choice is the Bestway Family Inflatable Swimming Pool (priced at £30.95). However, there are a handful of alternatives you could check out, too, like the Bestway 8ft Paddling Pool (Argos, £40) or the Intex Swim Centre Square Family Inflatable Lounge Pool (£34, Smyths Toys).

READ MORE: £15 non-greasy Boots facial sunscreen that both men and women love using

READ MORE: B&M shoppers wowed by £3 item that keeps bugs out of your house

But Amazon's pool is not just for kids, as grown-ups can enjoy it, too. The built-in seats and 'convenient' cup holders make supervising playtime a little more comfortable, Amazon says. On Amazon's website, it claims shoppers can order today (July 1) and have the pool dropped off as early as tomorrow (July 2).

Amazon's pool is even cheaper than the exact same one coming directly from Bestway, which costs £54.99. Shoppers who have already bought the pool tend to add a matching cover to their Amazon order as well, such as this £10 Bestway Swimming Pool Cover, which protects the paddling pool from "dirt and debris accumulating in the pool".

Plenty of people were showering the pool with praise in the reviews. One said: "We bought this as a good compromise between a tiny kiddies paddling pool and a big sturdy pool. Happily fits a couple of adults and a few kids. Husband loves the cup holder. I think he may have spent more time in the pool than the kids!"

Another added: "Best paddling pool we’ve had, love the little seats and headrests and cup holders." A third wrote: "Love this pool. It's great for cooling off in the summer heat."

Some did experience issues. One claimed that the pool "goes down after an hour" and another warned that it was "prone to punctures". A third added to the criticisms: "Easy to set up, started to fill it up and the top section had deflated in 10 mins, so couldn’t be used. It is a good size and design, just a shame didn’t get to use it."

However, the bulk of all reviews were positive. Another shopper shared: "Didn’t take long to inflate using a foot pump. It’s been up six days now and is still fully inflated. Great pool, would fit four easily, although there are only two seats/cushions. But it’s perfect for me. Lovely to cool off in with a glass of red on a hot sunny day."

And, a fifth happy customer joked in their review: "This should not be shared with children! I used this all summer in my tiny garden - so comfortable- perfect for sunbathing with a cocktail."