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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was time to replace the Fire Bricks in my 10 year old Salisbury 5 wood burner. I received a most efficient and professional service just as it use to be in the 1960's. The replacements came within... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I reported to Chesney that the spares I had received for my Shoreditch log burner were wrong. Sent photos and they corrected the order and sent me free replacements instantly. Thank Rehmana and Nichol... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We are very happy that we decided to go ahead with Chesneys in the end. We can't miss an opportunity to recommend them. The whole experience has been a real pleasure with Carmen and Nick and, unfo... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not impressed by constant delays in fulfilling my order which was made in March 2021. I purchased through another company who say that there is nothing they can do as Chesneys are over promising but u... See more

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  1. Home & Garden

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Chesneys is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of luxury fireplaces, stoves and outdoor living products. We are an entrepreneurial British family business, built on 35 years of anticipating the needs of our discerning customers and adhering to the highest standards of design, functionality, workmanship and service. We believe in the fusion of traditional and modern design and manufacturing techniques. Everything we make; be it our period and contemporary fireplaces, our climate-friendly stoves and outdoor heaters or our post-tensioned staircases, is driven by this principle. Whether it is our skilled artisans carving marble for a chimneypiece or our in-house Research & Development team testing our latest stoves for eco-design 2022 approval, they are all focussed on the right way to deliver timeless quality, combined with cutting-edge innovation. We express this commitment to excellence with this simple set of day-to-day principles: Quality: ‘Good enough’ isn’t good enough, we must aim for perfection. Beauty: We focus on design, materials, detail and a finish to make the heart sing. Engineering: We manufacture cutting-edge, durable products, that work brilliantly. Inventive: We are always seeking new ways to do things better. Service: We know our customers have a choice, so we deliver a service, second to none. Responsible: We know there is only one planet and we aim to look after it.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company

Excellent company, products and staff!

14 September 2022
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Reply from Chesneys

Thanks for the review Alex!

Kind Regards,
Stuart Pollard

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was as good as I had hoped

Everything was as good as I had hoped, I had to delay the delivery due to the Gazebo it was to go in not being finished on time, I had opted for the White gloves delivery and when I did request delivery it arrived on time and was unpacked and installed with the minimum of fuss.whilst unpacking they noticed that the grill was slightly bent and would not fit properly,they phoned through to Chesney who agreed to replace it and the replacement arrived 3 days later.

22 August 2022
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Outdoor heater

The new patio heater is beautifully made and was installed exactly as described.

My only niggle is that there are some limitations to its use which were not described at the time of sale.

We were advised not to put it us against the house, and not to use it directly under a parasol.

These limitations may have made us think about an alternative.

6 July 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful product and fuss free service

I got my outdoor heater BBQ about 4 weeks ago and it has been a treat though there was a niggle that I wanted sorting out. To be honest it couldn’t have been more efficiently dealt with - beautiful machine and a really no nonsense approach to customer service

28 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the Garden Gourmet...

Love the Garden Gourmet for both cooking and heating - functions flawlessly. Delivery guys were great (we went for the white glove delivery to make it easier - it is *very* heavy!). Our thermometer has started playing up - suspect the probe wire is the problem - going to enquire about it. Otherwise 5*

27 June 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience from first call to delivery

Excellent experience from first call to delivery, highly responsive and very happy with the BBQ/Heater combined product.

9 May 2022
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Reply from Chesneys

Thank you Craig for this positive review, it is much appreciated. We hope you that you will find that you will have a wonderful year enjoying the benefits - Very best MJ

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Purchased a Garden Party outdoor BBQ…

Purchased a Garden Party outdoor BBQ and stove.

Delivered with damage to the flue and no safety gloves. Replacement flue sent out very quickly. The rotating grill does not work as the grill does not lock into place. Replacement grill sent but also does not lock into place. Still waiting for replacement grill after nearly 4 weeks and still cant properly use BBQ.
Staff are fantastic.....really good.....wish I could say the same for the product.

9 May 2022
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Reply from Chesneys

Dear Shaun we're really sorry for this problem, or rather problems. It does feel to us at least that you have been unlucky, but that is not and excuse. I know about the grill size issue and it has probably happened similarly twice in the last five years (arrived that was from the factory, so an invisible to use at the QC stage), nevertheless we are urgently trying to get some grills sourced for you and will sort this as quickly as we possibly can. Very sorry indeed but hope to sort your issue very soon. I hope that you will change your mind about the product when you can actually start using it Very best MJ

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great customer service, mix up sorted

We bought a new fireplace and fire from Chesneys, just had it installed so not sure about how good it works, but service from Nick was exceptional. There was a mix up with our order, which meant we had the wrong fireplace installed and had to get it removed and replaced. After a few discussions, Nick assured us it will all be sorted and so far it has been. What could have been a very expensive mix up ended up being a great customer service experience, so full credit to Nick for sorting.

Only thing to note, for those who are looking, is to check carefully the various models as they are called very similar things. We bought the Clandon Bolection (in the Contemporary range), but turns out there is also a Clandon (in the Georgian range) and an Elemental Clandon. This caused the mix up, so beware. As I say, ended up being handled very well (after just a bit of heartache), but best to avoid mix ups in the first place.

3 May 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from Chesneys

Thank you for your review and for your sensible clarification. I am sure via will be useful to others. I will pass on your comments to Nick
Very Best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love my Chesneys Heat &…

Absolutely love my Chesneys Heat & Grill. Bought the pizza stone & our 1st attempt making pizza on it was pretty successful! Couldn’t believe how quickly they cooked! The heat output is amazing!

26 April 2022
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Reply from Chesneys

We’re really delighted to hear you’re so happy. Hopefully many more wonderful days and evenings to come in the garden. Thank you so much for taking the trouble to leave these kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great garden items.

I've bought Reef Outdoor Sofa Suite 2+1+1 with Coffee Table Set & one Bosch Rotak 34R Electric Lawnmower for my garden place. Great value for money. Recommend.

25 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent service. Absolutely stunning fireplaces - the sales people were so helpful both in the shop and in emails to help us choose which would be best for us. The installer was a pleasure and couldn't do enough for us - very neat and professional work. We are very happy with the end result - would highly recommend.

24 April 2022
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Reply from Chesneys

Thank you so much for these kind words - we’re delighted you were pleased with the service you received Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I can’t see how to reply to your reply…

I can’t see how to reply to your reply - yes, I sent photos and yes I was offered touch up paint - nothing received. Yes I did check the stove over winter until around four weeks in Feb when I was away.

17 April 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from Chesneys

I’ll make sure we get it to it, the commentary on care was as much for others awareness. We are very sorry for your issues

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivers on its promises

I bought the Garden Gourmet last autumn and have fired it up for the first time this fine Easter weekend. 2 things; firstly the BBQ works just a described. The Cheney's charcoal is good quality large chunks but the unit works just as well with briquettes and produces and (importantly) maintains temp within a narrow range as you wish. Having produced a good Shwarma, a few logs chucked on and the baffle repositioned allowed four to sit round and enjoy the flames as the ambient temperature dropped to 8 degrees. Lovely evening and a pleasure to have a bit of kit that actually delivers on its promises.

16 April 2022
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Reply from Chesneys

Thanks so much for the kind words. We hope you enjoy many more sessions. Sounds like yours is the garden to be in!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product quality and customer service!

I have been very impressed by the heat and grill product and by the customer service throughout the process of buying the product and delivery to our home in Austria. Christian Paris from Chesneys has been excellent and very responsive to any questions.
I can thoroughly recommend this company.

12 April 2022
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Reply from Chesneys

Great news Derek and thank you for posting. I have seen photos of your set up and it looks great! I will pass own your comments to Christian and the senior team. thank you MJ

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very good customer service

very good customer service - phone calls and emails answered promptly - so i have bought 4 stoves recently - highly recommend. Oxted

11 April 2022
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Reply from Chesneys

Thanks very much for this kind review and for taking the trouble to post. Much appreciated. Im sure those 4 stoves will bring you lots of pleasure Best MJ

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Salisbury 5.... disappointed

After purchasing a Chesneys Salisbury 5 stove in 2020, we have now found that the bottom brick has started to crumble. Ash has been left in the base as per instruction guide. I'm amazed that customer services seem to think that this is acceptable. The handle came off mid use because the grub screw came off and the info plate on the back of the stove was also loose, which had to be removed, with difficulty. I purchased the stove because I own a Chesneys stove which is around eight years old and still going strong....no issues with bricks etc. The warranty with the stove gave me peace of mind, but I don't think it's worth the paper it's written on. I am not happy to leave the brick as suggested and will have to replace at my own expense. I will not be purchasing another Chesneys stove in the future.

18 March 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from Chesneys

Dear DG

Thank you for getting in touch.

The fire bricks within the stove are consumable items, much like brake pads on a car they will deteriorate over time, this process does result in the brick slowly crumbling.

Subject to usage we would normally expect these to last 2-3 years, having reviewed the image provided I would say your base fire brick looks as expected given two years of use and probably has a further two years of life before it needs replacing.

Regarding the issues with your handle and data plate, I’m sorry to read about this. I must ask, has the issue been raised with your trade stockist? If there is an issue with a mechanical component of your stove your trade stockist will be able to submit a warranty claim to us and if deemed necessary we will happily provide replacement componentry.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The most terrible experience ever

The most terrible experience ever. Don’t use this company, they have awful customer service.

I ordered my fireplace October 2021, and while it was more expensive than other brands, they assured me it was due to better quality and better service. I was told my fire would be installed by Christmas, and with that happy thought in mind I forked over for it. We are in February, the fireplace they installed was wrong, they had to change the basket, the glass header cut for it was measured badly and so didn’t fit, they are now unable to provide one at all, so are actually coming to collect the entire thing and to refund my money. To top it all off, my beautiful brand spanking new cream rug was entirely damaged with oily chimney soot by their fitters. Chesneys said they were not to blame as their fitters are separate from them and so no one has paid for the damages or to replace it. So not only did I waste time and tears for absolutely nothing, but now I’m stuck with no fire and a ruined carpet.

15 February 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from Chesneys

We are very sorry you felt it necessary to write this review and apologise for the fact that you were not happy with the service you received.
Our customer services team will hopefully have been in touch this afternoon to follow up the offer previously made to you for professional carpet cleaning with the costs covered by the installer in question.

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