Best hose winder

If you have a hosepipe, then you’re going to need a hose winder. Reel it in with our pick of the best hose winders.

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A garden hose winder can help to keep your hose neat, tidy and in great condition. If you leave your hose loose instead of using a winder, then you’ll find the life span of the hose will be dramatically reduced. Plus, having it rolled up makes it a lot easier to use and can save a lot of space in your garden. We’ve rounded up the best hose winders to suit any space and budget. 

Best overall

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Claber Metal 40 ground hose winder

Sturdy and weatherproof

This metal hose winder will hold up to 85 meters of hose. It comes with wall brackets, or you can use it on the ground. It is delivered as a flat pack but its very easy to assemble at home. 

We really love the metal finish, it looks really stylish and of course, is totally weatherproof, so you don’t need to worry about storing your hose in the shed. It also has a handy automatic hose connector. 

Best budget

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Silverline 547900 Hose Reel 

A lightweight and compact hose reel

This hose winder is lightweight with a carry handle, so it's easy to transport around your garden. It has a revolving connector axel so your hose won’t twist up and get kinks when you wind it. It also holds up to 45 meters of garden hose. 

Best wall fixed

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Gardena classic wall fixed

Wall mounted to help save space

If you don’t want your hose to lie around or be stored in a shed, then this Gardena classic hose winder is attached to the wall. It has an anti-drip device so you won’t experience any drips after you’ve stored it. Plus, thanks to the hose connection on the hose winder, your hose won’t kink, and you’ll always experience a strong water flow. It will hold up to 60 meters of hose pipe. 

Best with hose cart

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Hozelock 60m hose cart

A wheeled hose winder for easy use

If you need to move your hose around the harden, then the Hozelock hose cart is a great solution. It can hold up to 60 meters of hose pipe, and it has a winding handle to make it easy to rewind. This hose winder is stable, durable and extremely easy to use. 

Best professional

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Flopro professional metal hose reel

Hard wearing and durable

This hose winder is made up of a combination of stainless steel and aluminium. It has a one-piece handle so it’s simple to rewind the hose. It also has all the fittings that attach to the wall. It holds up to 40 meters of 12.5mm hose. 

Bottom line

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Having a hose winder is an important part of owning a hose pipe. You don’t want to leave your pipe unrolled on the floor leaving it open to kinks and breakages. The Claber Metal 40 ground hose winder is both practical and stylish. It’s coated so that its completely weatherproof, which is ideal if you lack space in your garden. We love that you can fit this to the wall or have it freestanding on the ground. 

We also love the Hozelock hose winder. It's effortless to move around and is very stable. It’s also straightforward to rewind the hose and will prevent tangles so will prolong the life of your hose. It also houses up to 60 meter of garden hose so is perfect for gardens of all sizes. 

Rachael Penn
Freelancer

I’m Rachael, and I’m a freelance writer at Real Homes. I write buying guides, product reviews, and news pieces on how to live your best home life. I live in a Victorian terrace in Newport, South Wales, with my husband Chris and our two terriers, a Westie called Maggie and a Sealyham called Murray. I specialize in trying out products that can change the way you live your life. Whether that be a vacuum cleaner that can cut your cleaning time in half or a mattress that will guarantee you the best night’s sleep.