Burgundy 500 Litre Water Butt – The Ultimate Wood Effect Rainwater Barrel

So convincingly crafted that it has genuinely fooled people into thinking it’s a real oak barrel — the Burgundy is our most realistic wood-effect water butt, and one of our best-selling products year after year. Its deeply grained surface, fine detailing, and ultra-matt finish deliver an authenticity that no other plastic water butt comes close to matching. With a massive 500-litre capacity, it’s as hardworking as it is handsome.

Key Features

• Most realistic wood-effect finish available — deeply grained texture and ultra-matt surface that is regularly mistaken for a genuine oak barrel
• Massive 500-litre capacity — one of the largest feature water butts available, ideal for large gardens or high rainwater demand
• Perennial bestseller — a top-selling water butt every year since its launch
• Removable child-proof lid — safe for family gardens, easy to remove for cleaning or filling from the top
• 3 x ¾" BSP brass connection points — maximum installation flexibility:
  • 1 × tap point for watering can (approx. 30cm from ground)
  • 2 × interconnection or drain-down points near the base (one either side)
• Dual side-mounted interconnection points — link multiple Burgundy units left or right for virtually unlimited rainwater storage
• Brass tap (¾") included — supplied as standard for immediate use
• Wall fixing bracket and screws included — for secure, stable positioning against a wall or fence
• Compatible with Filter Collector Universal — recommended for clean, debris-free rainwater collection
• UV- and weather-resistant recyclable PE plastic — retains its rich wood-effect appearance without fading, cracking, or degrading over many years outdoors
• Suits traditional, cottage, and country garden styles — as well as any garden where authentic character matters

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 500 litres
• Height: 118cm
• Diameter: 79cm (max) / 69cm (min)
• Connection points: 3 × ¾" BSP brass threads — 1 × tap point (approx. 30cm from ground), 2 × interconnection/drain-down points near base (either side)
• Recommended filter: Filter Collector Universal
• Supplied accessories: Brass tap (¾"); wall fixing bracket and screws; removable child-proof lid
• Material: UV- and weather-resistant, recyclable polyethylene (PE)

Go Bigger with Linked Units

With dual side-mounted interconnection points, the Burgundy is perfectly designed for multi-butt installations. Link two or more units along a wall to create a high-capacity rainwater harvesting system — all while maintaining the charm of a traditional barrel collection.