Charles Bentley Reviews 

11,131
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Considering 131 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently commend the quality of the products, finding them well-made and durable for various uses. Many reviewers also highlight the efficient and prompt delivery service, with items often arriving quickly and well-packaged. The ordering process is generally described as simple and straightforward, contributing to a positive overall experience. However, some customers also noted significant issues with delivery, including delays, non-delivery, and items arriving damaged. A few other people also felt that product quality was sometimes disappointing, with items breaking prematurely or having design flaws. Additionally, some reviewers were not happy with customer service, citing unhelpful responses or a lack of responsibility for problems.

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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

Purchased large garden parasol with 4 weights. The above are all perfect and just what I expected. The delivery wasn’t quite so good. Was told it would take upto 5 working days, in total it took abo... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Really good quality bbq for the money. Instructions were slightly misleading as the pictures of the parts weren’t as they looked so took longer to put together but overall very pleased with the produc... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The problem with the log splitter I purchased was efficiently dealt with by a young lady who did not know the answer. She did arrange for a call back from the engineer and was very pleasant. The engin... See more

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  1. Furniture Store
  2. Outdoor Furniture Store

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

Great product and service.

The chair was ordered on Sunday afternoon arrived first thing Tuesday morning. The delivery driver was courteous and helpful. The chair was very well packaged and everything that should’ve been was included. Assembly was very quick and straightforward and I will soon relaxing in the comfort this chair provides. It is a very strong beautifully presented chair which I am sure will serve us for many years to come. Highly delighted with the service and the product.

July 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchase of the log splitter couldn't be better

Purchase of the log splitter couldn't be better and it works well. Excellent service throughout and,though the splitter is heavy, the carriers delivered it on time. This is a great company to deal with. Thanks!

July 15, 2026
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Thank your for your 5* review!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had some confusion over the size of the…

Had some confusion over the size of the trampoline after ordering, had to cancel, then reorder. There wasn't a problem with any of this. All was acknowledged professionally and with no issues.
I eventually signed for the trampoline and was treated very respectfully the whole time. Thank you.

July 20, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your 5* review! We hope you enjoy your trampoline.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivered on time but left at bottom of…

Delivered on time but left at bottom of the driveway

July 22, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your review, I am sorry that you experienced an issue with your delivery, please contact our customer services team if you would like any further assistance.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Disappointed with the delivery

Disappointed with the delivery. Product clearly dropped by DX their so called expert delivery courier. £25 compensation provided. Gas bbq already put together before damage seen. Now got to live with it. Quality of product also questionable.

July 22, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your review and comments about the delivery of your BBQ. I will forward those comments to our courier and can see that the partial refund of £25 has been issued, please contact our customer services team if you require anything further.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivery excellent

Delivery excellent. Product quality very good.
Instructions poor, images too small , line density not heavy enough, text too small.

July 20, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your review and apologies for the assembly instructions not being easy to use, if you need any further help with this then please contact our customer services team who will be happy to assist you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I love my new garden bistro set

I love my new garden bistro set, although they were a bit awkward to put together. Could do with better delivery communication from Charles Bentley.

July 13, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear that you were not happy with our communication regarding delivery, I will pass this comment forward for future reference.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered the item and was told I would…

I ordered the item and was told I would receive it within 1-3 days on standard delivery.
The item arrived eleven days later. When I unpacked it there was rust on thee of the parts so I sent a e-mail asking for a discount and I’m still waiting to hear back from the company four days later.
I will not be purchasing anything from them again!!

July 5, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Beware misleading dimensions and high return costs

I bought 4 plastic planters. The dimensions stated in the product details were misleading - they were the outer measurements but there was an inner rim. This made them no use for me as I wanted to put smaller pots inside. Upon requesting a return I was told the charge would be £15, which I asked if they would split with me given the misleading measurements on their website. This request was ignored and instead the £15 was deducted from my refund. If the planters had been of the correct measurements as stated I would have kept them.

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

We're sorry to hear that the planter was not suitable for your needs. We do our best to list products as accurately as possible and provide the maximum external dimensions within the product description. The images also clearly show that the planter has a wide rim, which forms part of the overall dimensions.
Unfortunately, due to the increased costs of shipping larger items, we are unable to offer free returns where an item is being returned because it is no longer required or unsuitable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great quality products backed up by excellent customer service

We ordered a chair/table set and unfortunately there was very slight damage to one of the chairs. However, it was not bad enough for it needing to be returned. After contacting their Customer Services the issue was dealt very professionally and to our satisfaction. The quality of the product is excellent and represents great value for money.

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your 5* review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely bench

Lovely bench, great value for money, easy to set up, very sturdy. The only thing I would say is that it's too upright so not the most comfortable but then we mainly bought it to 'decorate' an area. Delivery was speedy but sadly the box was damaged, fortunately the bench was okay. Would be great if they did a larger version of this.

July 13, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your 5* review! I am sorry to hear that the box was damaged but pleased that the bench was okay.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Broom lasted less than 5 seconds before…

Broom lasted less than 5 seconds before snapping, shoddy materials used, I bought British thinking it was good quality. Someone needs to start to look at the products they are selling, and stop buying on price alone

July 18, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

I am sorry that you are unhappy with your purchase from us, please provide the order information requested to enable us to look into this for you?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

highly recommended

I have no hesitation in highly recommending this company, there products are excellent. Thank you so much for the 2 mirrors and the clock, also the bench +++++

July 17, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your 5* review!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Order was all fine but Delivery company lets them down

Easy to order and the communication was good. We had an issue with trying to get the delivery sorted. The delivery company kept changing their delivery commitment, so after 2 weeks of waiting we requested a refund. This was processed immediately. The delivery company is badly letting this companies orders down, they need to be changed immediately

July 2, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your review, I am sorry that you experienced delivery issues and that a refund had to be issued. I have passed your comments on to our despatch team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not one thing right!

Delayed delivery. Fair enough, these things happen.

Then a missing item.

Then a damaged table and chairs.

Finally, the last item arrives… smashed.

To top it all off, no replacement was available because it was out of stock, notified a day after being told that a new item was being dispatched.

One problem can happen. An entire order going wrong from start to finish is something else entirely. Very disappointing. First time customer and last time customer. Could not recommend to anyone.

July 10, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.
We are very sorry to hear about your experience. While delivery delays and occasional issues can happen, we fully appreciate how frustrating it must have been to encounter multiple problems with the same order, including missing and damaged items, followed by the disappointment of a replacement no longer being available.
We understand why this has left you with a poor impression of both the order and our service, particularly as a first-time customer. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us identify where improvements are needed across both our fulfilment and communication processes.
If there is anything still outstanding, please contact our Customer Services team quoting your order details and we will review the matter further for you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awful

Delivery didn't work when it did finally the parasol base was smashed with a lump broken off. At 37kg difficult to dispose of but was expected to despite me asking for it to be picked up. Had to phone them to say this isn't on, sent £15 but no discussion, these things are heavy and on top to dispose at a tip costs money let alone the inconvenience of lifting it into the car and dealing with it at the tip. Asked for a replacement as ordered it when in the middle of a heat wave. Another sent out but once again failed to deliver. I had to contact Charles Bentley as not delivered. There was no concern to chase the failed delivery just informed I could have a replacement or refund. Now some time down the road of the heatwave and no parasol. Asked for a refund but no reply so had to ring them again before it was actioned.
Dreadful service, there's no excuses.

June 17, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

We're sorry to hear that your parasol base arrived damaged.
Unfortunately, heavy and fragile items such as parasol bases can be particularly challenging to transport through courier networks. While we have enhanced the packaging as much as possible to help protect these items in transit, occasional damage can still occur despite these measures.
We appreciate your feedback and are pleased that we were able to resolve this by providing a replacement/refund, along with an additional £15 goodwill gesture to assist with the disposal of the damaged item.
Thank you for your understanding and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope this resolution has helped and that you'll consider shopping with us again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really quick delivery

Really quick delivery. The directors chairs are lovely. I'd been looking for ages to replace my 30 year old ones with a similar quality and these came acceptably close. Thank you.

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Charles Bentley

thanks for the 5 star review !

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