Charles Bentley Reviews 

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Evaluating 213 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Many customers frequently mention that the various garden furniture and products are exceptionally well-made, sturdy, and offer truly great value for money. People also love how straightforward it is to assemble their purchases, noting that shipments usually arrive quickly and feature very secure protective packaging. However, some customers also noted very frustrating issues concerning delayed shipping schedules, missing parts, or heavy products arriving damaged upon delivery. A few reviewers experienced unhelpful communication and poor support when attempting to resolve these specific transport problems with the customer service team.

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Quality

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I bought two beautiful blue directors chairs, very pleased with how they look. They arrived promptly and were easy to assemble. I would have given 5 stars except I find the chairs are a bit too high f... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Would have liked more information at the ordering stage. ie a statement saying "will contact you on the delivery date" because when i knew it was loaded on the van it was being delivered that d... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The service from Charles Bentley was great. The only problem was the delivery, came as single handed delivery and asked if someone could help him, really unprofessional as had to get my arthritic daug... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had been looking for sometime for the right bistro set. The Charles Bently 4 seater bistro set is perfect. It sits nicely under our newly built pergola. It arrived a few days after ordering, we... See more

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About Charles Bentley

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Welcome to Charles Bentley

We're a family run, 6th generation, global supplier of contemporary home, garden and leisure products. What we believe in is simple – there’s no place like home. It’s that feeling of belonging, the happiness that comes with spending time with your loved ones in the place that you love the most. That’s why we go above and beyond to help you discover the perfect products for your home. VISIT OUR WEBSITE CONTACT US DIRECTLY HERE

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rocking Garden Bench

This is a fantastic bench easy to assemble, good quality steel and solid stability looks great on the patio. Fast delivery and great customer service. I would genuinely recommend this product.

3 September 2026
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Thank you for your 5* review and lovely comments about the bench.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

great chat table and chairs

The item itself is lovely but the delivery company was not good and I never got the item. I did complain and it was sent via another company, delivery was good that time.

10 July 2026
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Thank you for your review, I am sorry that you experienced an issue with the first delivery but am pleased that the replacement arrived promptly.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Paid extra for next day delivery

Paid extra for next day delivery. Received it 3 days later after the order. Complained & yes had a response to refund the delivery charge however that doesn’t excuse the item being dispatched late. The frame of the clock is twisted so had to attach it to the wall out of line so it then looked level.

3 September 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

I am sorry that you experienced this issue with your delivery from us, unfortunately, we had a courier delay which meant our 'next day' deliveries did not happen on that occasion. With regards to the faulty clock, please contact our Customer Services team at customerservices@charlesbentley.com and they will be able to look into this for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well worth the money

This bin was purchased to replace my old sensor bin which was quite annoying because every time you walked passed it it would open. This Charles Bentley bin is much better as when you walk past it is doesn't open. It's a good size too. When you put your hand over the sensor the lid opens with a nice smooth sound. If you don't want the lid to close after five seconds you can touch the open button and it stays open for fifteen minutes.

28 August 2026
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Thank you for your 5* review!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Quality not bad and delivered very…

Quality not bad and delivered very fast. But unfortunately bbq arrived damaged, bend in couple points but was to late to return the item as we realised half way of putting it together. 4 points had paint chipped also one of the burners keep over-gasing and flame not really nice.
In general I would say not bad if not them things, unfortunately destroyed general happiness of getting new item.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

I am sorry that you received your purchase form us and that there was damage, please send through images of the damage to customerservices@charlesbentley.com and we will be able to look into this for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful clock

Beautiful clock. Slightly delayed delivery but great customer service and quality of the wall clock more than makes up for that. Thank you :)

4 September 2026
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Thank you for your lovely review and apologies for the delivery delay.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We are so happy with this company

We are so happy with this company. We had ordered a garden bench which had some damage in transit. Charles Bentley were easy to contact in person, they arranged a friendly courier and replaced our order without delay, at all times communicating clearly and promptly. A lovely company, fully worthy of all their good reviews.

4 September 2026
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Thank your for your 5* review!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Will never buy again from Charles Bentley, disappointing

Will never buy again from Charles Bentley. The return process is a nightmare, where you waste your time sat home several days waiting for a collection that will never happen! No respect to the customer rights and time!

Bought a Charles bentley parasol through Debenhams. The parasol had arrived when we changed our mind and wanted a gazebo instead. The box was never opened. Contacted customer service and requested a return. A collection had been booked 3 times according to the customer service but no one ever came to collect. The first time it was booked for a day in the past!! I never received return label or parcel Id or any information at all. On the email it was stated that I should receive information on the day of collection from the courier about the collection window. Wasted one entire day sat at home waiting. Contacted customer service again informed about how disappointed I was. According to them courier stated "collection refused" but I explained no one ever came. Second collection arranged, and I said that I will contact them again on the day of collection if i dont receive anything from the collecting company, to avoid the same incident occuring again. Around 1 pm, emailed support team informing that courier has not ben in touch. The reassured me that the collection was still scheduled for the day after contacting the courier. And guess what, spend 2nd day waiting for a courier that never arrived. Followed up with a email asking if they had any information about the collection, still had no reply, since the 26th of August.

Generally, the impression is that they will fool you around, arranging a collection that nevers happens,waste several days of you time being at home waiting the whole day, with the purpose of your 14 day return window to expire so you cant return the item anymore. Honestly, terrible! Everyone has the right to change mind, imagine furthermore if the item was damaged (dont know as it still untouched in the original packing) it would be impossible to return!

17 August 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

I am sorry that you have experienced these issues with your purchase and collection of the unwanted return. I can assure you that we in no way purposely mis-manage things like this and unfortunately, this was just down to our collection courier having issues. I can see that this has now been successfully collected and a refund has been issued.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My bistro set is excellent

My bistro set is excellent, really good quality. The Company is very helpful & efficient. I would be happy to buy from this company again.

29 August 2026
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Thank you for your 5* review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought the cover for my Charles…

I bought the cover for my Charles Bentley seat so I knew the size dimensions were true for the product. The cover is of good quality - nice a tough to stand the elements. String was added as an option to add to the cover, but when trying to use it, it didn't make any sense as the particular cover I bought which had 2 zip side panels, meant the string got in the way and acted as a trip hazard. We took the string out and the cover was still fine over our garden bench.

24 August 2026
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Thank you for your 5* review!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Assembly instructions are a nightmare

Assembly instructions are a nightmare. So far it’s been two hours and we’re not much further in. It would be better if front legs and back legs were marked on instructions. Anyone purchasing this will need an experienced DIY MAN TO ASSEMBle. if we get it assembled I will leave a review re barbecue

30 August 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

I am sorry to hear that you have experienced issues when assembling your BBQ, please contact us at customerservices@charlesbentley.com and we will be happy to assist you with this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent items

Excellent items. Delivered promptly. On time.
Value for money.

27 August 2026
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Thank your for your 5* review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stylish and sophisticated

The product is exactly as in the photograph and is just what I was looking for to go into my newly decorated utility room. The ordering process was straightforward. The product was dispatched and arrived when indicated.
The quality and colour of the product suits the room that it was designated for - superb.

26 August 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your lovely 5* review, it means a lot to us.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

6 Gray Ratten Chairs

6 Gray Ratten Chairs. They are horrendous to put together as the screws were painted after being threaded at the manufacturers. This is why you are getting assembly complaints but I’m sure you know.
No I don’t recommend.

22 August 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

I am sorry that you have experienced this issue with your purchase from us. Please contact our customer services team (customerservices@charlesbentley.com) and we will be able to look into this for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star

Fantastic service. Very quickly delivery, fantastic communication, amazing product. 490l chest is very sturdy and exactly what we were looking for highly recommend.

18 August 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your 5* review!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This is a very comfortable sun bed

This is a very comfortable sun bed ; ideal for lounging in the garden and I look forward to taking it camping.
It does take a bit of manipulation to get the legs and feet into the correct position

22 August 2026
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Thank you for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good selection of parasols

Good selection of parasols, and found just what I was looking for at a great price. Fantastic quality product too.
Free & super prompt delivery.

17 August 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your 5* review!

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