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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 42 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the wonderful variety of rich flavors and the exceptional quality of the handmade chocolates available online and in store. People also love the beautiful packaging, noting that the boxes make perfect presents for friends and family members during the holidays. Buyers consistently mention the speedy delivery service, with orders arriving promptly and securely packaged in pristine condition. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional delivery failures or receiving damaged items during transit. However, some people mentioned buying the beautifully boxed chocolates exclusively as gifts without sampling them personally.

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Product

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Quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Found a little gem, a chocolate business in Bakewell fabulous Holdsworth chocolates , i would go as far to say the best choice,flavours & variety in the UK, well thought out selection & quality avai... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great choice of chocolates - which are top quality! I'm a regular buyer, especially of your dark chocolate options. A lot of big chocolate names (Thorntons, for example) have gone down the 'shrinkfl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

For some reason the large box of Holdsworth Chocolates are no longer stocked in our local John Lewis store. Therefore, a little wary because it's food after all, I ordered online. Very quick de... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We received a box of The Signature Assortment, Holdsworth Chocolates as part of a Christmas gift, and only just opened them this week. I have to say these are the nicest chocolates I have ever eaten.... See more

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  1. Chocolate Factory
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  3. Chocolate Artisan
  4. Chocolate Shop
  5. Gift Shop

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Holdsworth Chocolates is a handmade chocolate factory, based in the beautiful market town of Bakewell, in the heart of the Peak District. Creating exquisite, handmade British chocolates, in fully recyclable gift packaging. Shop our collections online, through one of our stockists, or visit our factory shop & see where the magic happens. We create a selection of handmade confections, including creamy caramels, fluffy creams, nutty pralines & decadent ganache truffles, all blended with natural flavours & single origin sustainably sourced cocoa, to create moreish flavour combinations. We also have a 'Bee Friendly' range, created from a selection of stunning plant-based ingredients & enrobed in delicious OatM!lk & decadent Dark Chocolate, 10p from each box purchased in our 'Bee Friendly' range, is donated to 'The Bumblebee Conservation Trust'. And our brand new 'Decadent Dessert' selection, if you love indulgent & tasty treats, the Dessert selection is the perfect choice. Choose from single variety ballotin boxes, or our mixed gift box, filled with 5 different flavours.

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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best ever

The beautiful box of chocolates arrived 2 days after they were ordered, the contents were sublime & my wife, who was the recipient of the chocolates, said they are the best chocolates she has ever had. Delicious.

10 February 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chocs of distinction on my doorstep.

Excellent chocolates,each beautifully made. I would say they're as good as Hotel Chocolat. I can pay Holdsworth no higher compliment ! An added pleasure is that Bakewell isn't far from Lichfield were I live so it's like supporting a local business.

12 February 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super fast next day delivery

Super fast next day delivery. Well packaged. Absolutely the best chocolates ever presented in a beautiful box. Bought for myself as a treat and will do again. Will also buy fof presents too

5 February 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lovely chocolates as usual.

Lovely chocolates as usual.

Postage to Jersey shouldn't be promised within 48 hours - we know it will never get here that fast, it's not a problem, but please don't charge us premium postage for it 😊

30 December 2024

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