Cole & Mason UK Reviews 850

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Considering 223 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent customer service, highlighting the helpfulness, professionalism, and efficiency of the support team. Many people appreciate the company's commitment to standing behind their products, often providing replacements or solutions even for older items or those without receipts, making the overall experience hassle-free and smooth. However, some customers experienced issues with delivery times, noting that orders sometimes took longer than expected to dispatch or arrive. A few reviewers also reported receiving damaged products due to insufficient packaging, and some were dissatisfied with the initial communication regarding these issues.

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Quality

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had a pepper mill that was no longer grinding. I remembered that Cole & Mason had lifetime guarantee Contacted thru instagram - then via email. Received a long detailed email of next steps which... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I enquired about purchasing a replacement part for a salt mill which I had accidentally broken. Unfortunately the part was no longer available as the salt and pepper mill set had been purchased a long... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a pepper mill that broke as the plastic piece connecting the shaft broke. I also remembered that Cole & Mason had lifetime guarantee Contacted via email , steps were a bit laborious but receive... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a salt mill from Amazon but when it arrived it had a Pepper topper and there was a small amount of damage on the mill. I contacted the support, they were really helpful and was sent replacem... See more

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Company details

  1. Countertop Store

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Exceptional quality salt and pepper mills and kitchenware, designed in England since 1919.


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4.4

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

850 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered Burford salt grinder

Ordered Burford salt grinder, on opening found that the clear plastic section was split which meant the grinder was unusable. Tried calling company several times only to get automated service which either rejected call or didn't answer it. Just gave up trying.
I have purchased several Cole and Mason products over the years - Not any more!

28 January 2026
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Reply from Cole & Mason UK

Hello John,

Thank you for your feedback regarding your order.

We will be able to offer a replacement or refund for your order.

I have sent you an email to get started with your return.

Kind Regards,
The Cole & Mason Customer Care Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Twice my order came damaged as your…

Twice my order came damaged as your team cannot protect parcels which is bizarre
Will never order from here

29 January 2026
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Reply from Cole & Mason UK

Hello,

Thank you for your review and we are sorry that product arrived damaged.

You have received a refund for your order and your comments have been passed on to the relevant teams for review.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Kind Regards,
The Cole & Mason Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The grinding mechanism failed on my…

The grinding mechanism failed on my electronic salt mill. I emailed Cole & Mason twice initially with no response but on the third attempt I had an immediate response from Phoebe who apologised for the troubles I had experienced and asked for various details which I provided. She very promptly replied advising that as my mill was now discontinued I could choose a replacement which I duly did. Phoebe responded to each of my emails very efficiently. My replacement was delivered a few days later which I am delighted with so, whilst initially disappointed with the lack of response which I give the benefit of the doubt to for it being near Christmas and probably just very busy, Phoebe came through with flying colours for Cole and Mason!

4 February 2026
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Reply from Cole & Mason UK

Hello Lorraine,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We're happy to assist and glad your replacement mills arrived safely.

Your comments are much appreciated.

Kind Regards,
The Cole & Mason

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lifetime warranty on mechanism

Lifetime warranty on mechanism
I have now had a cole and mason salt and pepper grinders for 17 years. I bought as it had a life time warranty. My first one the mechanism stopped working after 7 years after alot of use. Cole and mason provided a replacement as the mechanism is under warranty. I have now a further 10 years later had an issue with the mechanism. The Customer team tried to understand the issue with the product, and have kindly provided a replacement under the lifetime warranty. We all in our household love the product. It is aesthetically pleasing and great products.

9 February 2026
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Reply from Cole & Mason UK

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're happy to assist and glad your mill is working again. Your comments are much appreciated.

Kind Regards,
The Cole & Mason

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Product, Even Better Aftercare

Bought salt/pepper grinders a few years back, and had the pepper grinder unexpectedly snap at a join point.

Expecting an argument, I reported the issue to customer service who were exceptional. No queries. No "ahh, but the warranty says...". Just a really simple, quick and efficient process with the replacement in my hands within 72 hours. It’s nice when you engage a business where the published company values align so effortlessly to the experience.

6 February 2026
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Reply from Cole & Mason UK

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're happy to assist and glad your pepper grinder is working again. Your comments are much appreciated.

Kind Regards,
The Cole & Mason

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lifetime guarantee

After contacting Cole& Mason with a broken stirrup plate they very quickly replaced it under the lifetime Guarantee… very impressed with their after sales service… quick and efficient 👌👍

1 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Cole & Mason UK

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad the stirrup bar arrived safely and that your mill is working again. Your comments are much appreciated.

Kind Regards,
The Cole & Mason

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor customer experience - still out of pocket with no product

*Edited to add: Poor initial service as below, but excellent service recovery*

I ordered a salt & pepper set, plus a matching table stand for it.
However without any comms, I was refunded for the set & was sent a cancellation email.
But I was still charged for its stand, plus full P&P.
However, nearly 4 weeks later, I've neither heard nor seen anything, & I'm still out of pocket....

14 January 2026
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Reply from Cole & Mason UK

Hello Jon,

Thank you for your feedback.

We have emailed you with a solution to your order and apologize for the inconvenience caused.

All the best,
The Customer Service Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Their customer service is non- existent…

Their customer service is non- existent and non-responsive. emailed 3 times over a 7 day period without any reply. Purchase un-fulfilled and no phone number to call.

3 February 2026
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Reply from Cole & Mason UK

Hello Rob,

Thank you for your feedback.

We have emailed you with a solution to your order and apologize for the inconvenience caused.

All the best,
The Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product

Great product, strips peppercorns perfectly, love the different number of coarseness settings!

19 January 2026
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Reply from Cole & Mason UK

Hi Stuart,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you’re enjoying the product and finding the grind settings useful. Your comments are much appreciated.

Kind Regards,
The Cole & Mason

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely set would make a beautiful gift

Lovely set would make a nice gift to someone. The item came in a lovely high end quality box. These were for my own use however but wouldn’t hesitate to purchase for someone as a gift. The ceramic grinding mechanism is excellent but to be expected for the price. Hopefully these will last for quite a few years and I see no reason why they won’t. Overall I’m very pleased with them.

12 January 2026
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Reply from Cole & Mason UK

Hi Anita,

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re pleased to hear you’re happy with the quality, presentation, and performance of the set. It’s great to know it feels just as special for everyday use as it would for gifting. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Kind Regards,
The Cole & Mason Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good and easy web site

Good and easy web site. Ordered granite worktop saver. Excellent quality. Delivered within 5 days by courier. Well protected package.

12 January 2026
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Reply from Cole & Mason UK

Hi there,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you found the website easy to use and that you’re happy with the quality of your purchase and delivery experience. Your comments are very much appreciated.

Kind Regards,
The Cole & Mason Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good salt and pepper mills

These are a nice slim size, contemporary salt and pepper mills.
Whilst the product seems good, delivery seemed slower than other retailers.

12 January 2026
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Reply from Cole & Mason UK

Hi there,

Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear you like the design of the mills and appreciate your feedback on delivery. Your comments are helpful and will be shared with the relevant teams.

Kind Regards,
The Cole & Mason Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really impressive guarantee honoured

After some years, the grinder mechanism on a salt mill failed. Their website said the product carried a lifetime guarantee and, sure enough, they sent not just a replacement mechanism insert (with which I would've been perfectly happy) but an entirely new salt mill.

23 January 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Cole & Mason UK

Hi Bill,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We always aim to help quickly and efficiently with any lifetime mechanism replacement. It’s great to know the support you received met your expectations, and we really appreciate you taking the time to let us know.

Kind Regards,
The Cole & Mason Team

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