About Our Stone Water Features
This is our largest water feature collection with 91 designs across six natural stone types. Basalt columns and slabs from Eastern Connections offer polished dark surfaces that contrast beautifully against planting. Rainbow sandstone pieces bring warm, natural colour banding in bowls, spheres, mill wheels, and twisted columns. Granite spheres and columns provide the heaviest, most durable option. Slate, onyx marble, and reconstituted limestone round out the range with lighter options and classical fountain designs.
Every feature operates on a hidden sump-and-pump system. Water recirculates from a concealed underground reservoir, so there is no open pond, no standing water, and no risk to children or pets. Most features arrive with everything needed for installation — stone, pump, fittings, and LED lighting where included. You supply the sump reservoir (available separately) and a standard outdoor power supply.
Browse our full water features range, or see self-contained water features with built-in reservoirs for the simplest installation.
Why Choose Natural Stone?
- 🪨 6 Stone Types: Basalt, granite, sandstone, slate, marble, limestone.
- ❄️ Frost-Proof: Natural stone handles UK winters without cracking or flaking.
- 🔇 No Open Water: Hidden sump system — safe around children and pets.
- 🇬🇧 Free UK Delivery: On every order, with specialist carrier for heavy items.
Why We Chose This Range
"I've seen a lot of stone water features that look great in photos but disappoint in person — thin stone, weak pumps, fittings that corrode after one winter. The Eastern Connections basalt and sandstone range is the real thing. The basalt columns weigh 30-50kg each and the stone is cut from solid volcanic rock, not reconstituted. The rainbow sandstone pieces have genuine geological colour banding that you cannot fake in resin. I installed a Mill Wheel in my own garden four years ago and it runs every day from March to November. The pump has never missed a beat and the sandstone colours are actually richer now than when it was new." — Matt
Which Type of Stone Water Feature Is Right for You?
Basalt (22 designs)
Dark volcanic stone, polished or natural-cut. Columns from £399 (50cm) to £679 (statement column). Slabs from £459. The Babbling Basalt Column (£455) is a best seller — water flows over polished surfaces and catches every flicker of light. Hexagonal, rippled, rounded, and chiselled finishes available. The heaviest, most durable stone in the range.
Rainbow Sandstone (18 designs)
Warm natural colour banding in cream, pink, rust, and gold tones. Babbling bowls from £479, spheres from £509, mill wheels from £415, and twisted columns from £475. The Extra Large Babbling Bowl (£955) is the showpiece of the range. Every piece is unique — the colour pattern in each stone is one of a kind.
Granite (7 designs)
Polished spheres and rustic spheres in grey and pink granite. The Grey Polished Granite Sphere (£1,099) is a stunning 600mm diameter centrepiece. Pink Polished Granite Sphere (£1,199) is the largest at 700mm. Grey Flame Granite (£495) has dramatic natural veining. The most weather-resistant stone — granite is virtually indestructible outdoors.
Slate, Marble and Limestone
Slate columns and spheres from £439 in natural grey-black tones. Onyx marble (£459) has rich amber veining with a polished finish. Black Limestone sphere (£579) offers a deep, reflective surface. Reconstituted stone stone fountains from £170 include classical designs with cherubs, ammonites, and figurative forms.
Stone Water Features at a Glance
| Product | Stone | Style | Best For | Price |
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| Large Ammonite Fountain | Reconstituted | Classical fountain | Cottage gardens, borders | £170 |
| Two Cherub Fountain | Reconstituted | Figurative fountain | Formal gardens, patios | £179 |
| Vortex Stone Fountain | Reconstituted | Modern fountain | Contemporary gardens | £295 |
| Drilled Basalt Column 50cm | Basalt | Column | Small patios, courtyards | £399 |
| Mill Wheel (Sandstone) | Rainbow sandstone | Mill wheel | Borders, gravel gardens | £415 |
| Babbling Basalt Column | Basalt | Column | Patios, path edges | £455 |
| Slate Urn | Slate | Urn | Modern gardens, decking | £429 |
| Onyx Polished Marble | Onyx marble | Polished column | Sheltered patios, indoors | £459 |
| Large Mill Wheel (Sandstone) | Rainbow sandstone | Mill wheel | Garden centrepiece | £529 |
| Small Rainbow Sandstone Sphere | Rainbow sandstone | Sphere | Borders, patio corners | £509 |
| Black Limestone Sphere | Black limestone | Sphere | Modern gardens, gravel | £579 |
| Eclipse Moon | Reconstituted | Sculptural | Statement focal point | £679 |
| Large Rainbow Sandstone Sphere | Rainbow sandstone | Sphere | Lawn centrepiece | £875 |
| Grey Polished Granite Sphere | Granite | Polished sphere | Grand gardens, driveways | £1,099 |
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Matt's Pick for Stone Water FeaturesBest For: Garden centrepieces, patio focal points, and anyone who wants a talking-point feature Why I Recommend It: The Large Mill Wheel is the feature I get asked about most. The rainbow sandstone has genuine geological colour banding in cream, pink, and rust tones — every wheel is unique. Water sheets across the flat face and spills over the edges with a gentle, constant sound. I installed one in my own garden four years ago and the sandstone colours have actually deepened with weathering. At £529 it sits in the mid-range but looks like something three times the price. Price: £529 |
How Do You Install a Stone Water Feature?
Most stone water features use a buried sump reservoir with a recirculating pump. Dig a hole slightly larger than the reservoir tank, set the tank level with the ground, connect the pump, and run a power cable to an outdoor socket. Place the stone feature over the reservoir with the pump hose fed up through a drilled hole in the stone. Cover the reservoir top with a metal grid and dress with pebbles or cobbles.
Self-contained features with built-in reservoirs are simpler — they sit on any flat surface and just need filling with water and plugging in. These are ideal for patios, decking, and balconies where digging is not possible.
For heavier pieces (basalt columns over 30kg, granite spheres over 40kg), we recommend positioning the stone before filling the reservoir. Two people can handle most pieces. The largest granite spheres may need three people or a sack trolley. Always set heavy features on a solid base — a paving slab or compacted gravel prevents sinking into soft ground over winter.
Browse Related Collections
Our cascading water features add multi-tier flowing water, and the modern water features range includes contemporary steel and stone designs. For accessories, see water feature reservoirs and water feature pumps. Our stone bird baths pair naturally with stone water features for a complete garden water scene.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, all natural stone in this collection is frost-proof for permanent outdoor use. Basalt, granite, and slate are non-porous and will not crack in freezing temperatures. Sandstone and limestone are more porous but still frost-resistant when properly drained. We recommend turning off the pump and draining the reservoir before sustained freezing spells to protect the pump mechanism, though the stone itself is unaffected.
Most stone water features in this collection need a standard outdoor mains socket. The pump runs on mains electricity for consistent water flow. Self-contained features plug directly into an outdoor socket. Sump-based features need a cable run from the pump to the nearest power point. For solar alternatives, see our solar water features collection.
Weights range from around 15kg for small reconstituted stone fountains to over 80kg for large granite spheres. Basalt columns typically weigh 30-50kg depending on height. Rainbow sandstone bowls and mill wheels weigh 20-40kg. Two people can handle most installations. The largest granite spheres may require three people or mechanical assistance. All heavy items are delivered by specialist pallet carrier.
Basalt is dark volcanic rock, typically black or charcoal; granite is lighter, available in grey and pink. Basalt polishes to a glass-like reflective surface that makes water shimmer. Granite has natural veining and flecks that give each piece geological character. Both are extremely hard, non-porous, and virtually indestructible outdoors. Basalt suits modern, minimalist gardens; granite suits traditional and contemporary settings equally well.
The Large Ammonite Stone Fountain at £170 is our most affordable stone water feature. The Two Cherub Fountain (£179) and Grand Ammonite Fountain (£189) are also under £200. These are reconstituted limestone pieces with a classical style. For natural stone, the Drilled Basalt Column 50cm starts at £399 and the Mill Wheel Rainbow Sandstone at £415.
Yes, we offer free UK mainland delivery on all orders. Every stone water feature in this collection ships free regardless of weight. Heavier items are delivered by specialist pallet carrier to your kerbside. Smaller pieces are individually boxed with protective packaging. Orders placed before 2pm on weekdays are dispatched the same day.
Bring the sound of water to your garden
Scroll up to browse all 91 stone water features or call our specialists on 0800 368 8590 for advice on stone types, sizing, and installation.