Cornwall evenings cool quickly once the sea breeze picks up — even in summer. A patio heater keeps guests comfortable outside pubs, holiday cottages and home gardens from Padstow to Newquay, but only if you have the right gas bottle on hand.
Gas Shack supplies patio gas bottles that fit common UK patio heaters and outdoor heaters. Here is how to choose the right size and keep outdoor spaces warm through the season.
5kg vs 13kg patio gas
The 5kg Patio Gas Bottle is lighter and ideal for occasional use or smaller heaters. The 13kg Patio Gas Bottle lasts longer on busy evenings and is the usual choice for hospitality and larger patio setups. Both sit in our patio gas bottles collection.
Propane alternatives for outdoor heating
Some heaters and BBQs run on propane rather than dedicated patio cylinders. Compact options like the 6kg Propane Gas Bottle and the versatile 13kg Propane Gas Bottle work well when your appliance is propane-rated. Always match the regulator — never force a mismatched fitting.
Stay stocked for Cornwall hospitality
- Holiday lets: keep a spare patio bottle for guest changeovers.
- Pubs and cafés: schedule delivery before busy bank holidays.
- Home gardens: store bottles upright outdoors in a ventilated space.
Browse all gas bottles, read how to order online, or contact Gas Shack for Padstow collection and Cornwall delivery.
Outdoor hospitality along the Cornish coast
From Padstow terraces to Newquay beer gardens, patio heaters extend the season when Atlantic winds pick up after sunset. Stocking the correct patio gas bottle — and a spare — protects covers and guest comfort. Holiday-let owners should leave clear instructions for guests on safe bottle changeover and where empties are stored. Gas Shack can deliver ahead of peak booking weeks so outdoor spaces stay bookable even in shoulder seasons.
When choosing between 5kg and 13kg patio gas, think about how many evenings you heat each week and whether staff or guests will change bottles. Heavier cylinders last longer but need stable, level standing. Gas Shack’s patio heater collection groups the live sizes so you can compare at a glance before ordering for delivery across Cornwall or collection in Padstow.
Combine patio heater bottles with BBQ propane if you entertain outdoors often. Cornwall’s shoulder seasons — May and September — are when heaters earn their keep for al fresco dining. Order early from Gas Shack so delivery lands before your first booked weekend of guests.
