Charles Bentley Reviews 

11,214
•
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

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.

What people talk about most

Product

Consumers find product satisfaction to be high, with reviewers frequently praising the excellent quality,... See more

Delivery service

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with delivery service, as many reviewers praise prompt... See more

Quality

Reviewers mention positive feedback about quality, frequently highlighting sturdy construction, excellent... See more

Order

Customers had mixed experiences with order processes, as many reviewers praised the simple website... See more

Customer service

Clients share ambiguous opinions on customer service, with many reviewers praising helpful staff, prompt... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

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

Company replied

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

Company replied

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

Company replied

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

Company replied


Company details

  1. Furniture Store
  2. also in
  3. Outdoor Furniture Store

About Charles Bentley

Written by the company

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

Contact info

4.0

Great

TrustScore 4 out of 5

11K reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

Asks customers to review

This company invites their customers to review, whether positive or negative

Replied to 94% of negative reviews

Typically replies within 48 hours

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.0

All reviews

(11,214)

217 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Web page easy to navigate

Web page easy to navigate. Ordering efficient. Product good quality. Delivered to door within timeframe.
Thank you.

12 May 2026
Unprompted review
Charles Bentley logo

Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your 5* review!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I purchased the 3m banana cantilever…

I purchased the 3m banana cantilever parasol and l found it to be very cumbersome to use, l should have just purchased a ordinary parasol in the first place, l will know better next time around.

23 May 2026
Unprompted review
Charles Bentley logo

Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank your for your review, we're sorry that you haven't got on well with the cantilever parasol, please contact our customer services team regarding this as we may be able to accept a return as an unwanted item.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling customer service!


Appalling customer service!! Item was not delivered by their chosen courier when it should have been, they wanted to take no responsibility for it even though my contract was with them, they blamed me! Customer service person was uninterested and unhelpful and offered no service at all. I've sent an email of complaint which hasn't even been acknowledged... would not use this company again!!!

18 May 2026
Unprompted review
Charles Bentley logo

Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your feedback. I’m very sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration this has caused.
We fully appreciate that your order was not delivered as expected and that you did not receive the level of support you should have from our team. This is not the standard of service we aim to provide.
Following investigation, we identified an issue at the checkout stage where an incorrect address was not flagged or corrected as it should have been. This has now been resolved by our website team to help prevent similar issues in the future. However, we recognise that this does not change your experience, and we sincerely apologise for the impact this had on your order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product

Great product - delivered on time - online shopping as it’s supposed to be

1 May 2026
Unprompted review
Charles Bentley logo

Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your 5* review! We really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a water feature and very happy…

Bought a water feature and very happy with it. The price was reasonable and it's good quality. Unfortunately the shipper mislaid the original package but customer services sorted out a replacement which was delivered quickly.

11 May 2026
Unprompted review
Charles Bentley logo

Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your 5* review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

large dustpan and brush

I bought a large dustpan and brush. It is a good size and quality. Delivery was fast but the packaging didn’t survive the shipping. I would still shop here again.

30 April 2026
Unprompted review
Charles Bentley logo

Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your 5* review!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refunds hard to retrieve

Ordered mirror through Amazon circumstance changed and had to return for refund had nightmare returning numerous emails complaining still not resolved and still not received my refund
Today is 19/05 /2026 just been informed by amazon my refund has been been accepted should be in my account in a few days

15 May 2026
Unprompted review
Charles Bentley logo

Reply from Charles Bentley

I am sorry that you experienced this issue, unfortunately, there was a courier error with the return but I can see that your refund has now been issued.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a 🥅 for my son

I bought a 🥅 for my son. It was bigger than what I thought. It has a good quality, and overall I am satisfied with my purchase. It was actually significantly cheaper than similar items. Thanks a lot.

30 April 2026
Unprompted review
Charles Bentley logo

Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your 5* review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great furniture.Fast friendly…

Great furniture.Fast friendly delivery.Excellent quality we now have the full outdoor set.
Many thanks

10 May 2026
Unprompted review
Charles Bentley logo

Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your 5* review!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order never arrived

My garden table and chairs never arrived they said they’ll refund me and to reorder again but the price had gone up by £97.50. Not a happy experience

5 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

heat diffusers

Ordered some heat diffusers for our gas BBQ.
Arrived quickly and well packaged.
Will use Charles Bentley in the future

29 April 2026
Unprompted review
Charles Bentley logo

Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for your 5* star review

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I Charles Bentley Zanzibar rocking chairs

I ordered 2 garden zannibar rocking chairs in natural for my garden, my order was confirmed as in stock and delivery would be 3_5 days. The money was taken from my bank account the next day. After 3 days I emailed charles bentley and the reply said my order was waiting to be dispatched and the it would be despatched in the next 2 days. Unfortunately 3 days later they emailed to say they were cancelling my order as they had no stock available. Extremely disappointing and annoying as should NOT have taken my order and money if they could not deliver. Clearly stated items were in stock when ordering and confirmed by email once ordered, seems like a scam to me, DISGUSTING 😬 Thanks for the generic reply to my negative review the facts still remain that when I ordered, the items were in stock and confirmed by email, when I emailed for an update you continued to say they were due to be dispatched in the next two days, only to cancel after that. You should not have taken the order or my money if you could not fulfil my order. Also I ordered from your website directly and not through a different supplier, so you should know what's going on in your own company. Shame on you

4 May 2026
Unprompted review
Charles Bentley logo

Reply from Charles Bentley

I am sorry that you have experienced this issue when purchasing from us. Unfortunately, there was a stock issue at our end which is why we were not able to fulfil the order and it was refunded in full.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really lovely frame for a hammock for…

Really lovely frame for a hammock for my husband's birthday. Very small issue with canvas but Charles Bentley team so responsive and replacement issued within days. Would definitely buy from the company again. Thank you CB for making our 2026 summer get off to a great start.

2 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor quality product

We purchased the Melbourne Premium 5 burner gas BBQ in August 2025 but did not assemble until March 2026. During this period it was boxed and stored in a dry environment.
When assembled found It was damaged and they kindly refunded £25 however after using the bbq 4 times since we built it, the warmer plate on the top, which has not been used, is very badly tarnished and will not come clean.
But more importantly on one side of the BBQ it has rusted and the paint coming off making it look years old!!
I emailed complaining and they told me “To maintain the appearance and longevity of the BBQ, we advise thoroughly cleaning it and repainting any exposed metal areas using heat‑resistant BBQ paint, which is widely available from DIY stores. This will help protect the metal from further corrosion.
We also sell replacement burner covers and trays on our website should these be required. These can be found at the link below”. What a sales pitch!!
After 4 uses this is ludicrous! We even bought a Bentley cover at the same time to protect it.
We were hoping this would last more than 4 months as it was an expensive BBQ!
I have emailed them again but still waiting a response
Not a happy customer !!

Thanks for replying - it’s not a year old yet surely as a big company you would like to sell good quality products rather than expensive rubbish that doesn’t last.
Will not be buying or recommending your company. Shocking !!!

25 March 2026
Unprompted review
Charles Bentley logo

Reply from Charles Bentley

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we’re sorry to hear about the experience you’ve had with the product.
Having reviewed the details, the item is unfortunately outside of its manufacturer’s warranty period, which means we’re unable to offer a replacement or refund in this case. The warranty covers faults that arise within the stated timeframe when the product has been used and stored in line with the care guidance provided.
To help maximise the lifespan of the product, it’s important that it is used only as intended and properly maintained. This includes cleaning the item after use and, where applicable, lightly coating metal parts with oil before storage to help protect against corrosion. The product should also be stored in a dry, sheltered environment when not in use, as exposure to damp or weather conditions can significantly affect long‑term performance.

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look