Drainage - Garden drainage

[a1construction]

Hi,I hav a small patch of concrete at the end of a path in my garden,I have noticed alot of water pooling on the concrete and on the surrounding grass.I need to set up some sort of drain in the area.I was thinking of tapping into a manhole about 20ft away next to the house.Might there be an easier way? thanks

[seanandruby]

you dont say if this happens only when it has been raining. if that manhole is the only one then you have little option as a soakaway would have to be 5 metres away.