The Cleeve Bookshop Reviews 

84
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 84 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the excellent service, highlighting the staff's helpfulness, proactive communication, and knowledgeable assistance. People appreciate the great selection of books, including signed editions, and find the ordering process easy and efficient. Reviewers consistently commend the swift delivery, with books arriving promptly, often on publication day, and always well-packaged to ensure perfect condition. This commitment to quality product, efficient service, and reliable delivery contributes to an overwhelmingly positive customer experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cleeve Bookshop provides outstanding customer service. Will is always extremely helpful and if a particular title is out of stock he works hard to track a copy down. He has a proactive approach and is... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love the Cleeve Bookshop. Love the email service for upcoming new books and signed or special editions and often preorder. I always purchase online and it feels right to support independent book... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been buying books from Cleeve Books for several years. They consistently offer an excellent choice of books, often with discounts. Loyalty points are also able to be accrued giving further savi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Cleeve Bookshop is excellent. Always get the best books (signed especially), price is great, communication is awesome (as sometimes things are pushed back by the publishers and us buyers are kept... See more

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  1. Book Store

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We are an independent bookshop, situated in Bishop's Cleeve, just outside Cheltenham. Specialising in Signed First Editions for all the latest publications.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An Amazing Bookshop

Amazing bookshop with quick service and genuinely great customer care. They even contacted me when I accidentally ordered the same book twice, which I really appreciated. Highly recommended.

30 June 2026
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Reply from The Cleeve Bookshop

Thanks very much, James!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. The books were easy to order; prompt email updates were given with information about the purchase; and timely delivery.

29 June 2026
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Reply from The Cleeve Bookshop

Thanks Nicky!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love the Cleeve Bookshop

I love the Cleeve Bookshop.
Love the email service for upcoming new books and signed or special editions and often preorder. I always purchase online and it feels right to support independent booksellers like Cleeve.
Brilliant service with Will at the helm to help with any queries.

31 May 2026
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Reply from The Cleeve Bookshop

Thanks for this and all your support, Chris!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five star bookshop!

Great bookshop! Books always received in perfect condition, as described, and quick postage. Love the regular newsletters about books to be available in the future. Good communication if any unanticipated delays with publishers.

29 May 2026
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Reply from The Cleeve Bookshop

Thanks Jo, for this and all your support!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As I've said before

As I've said before, the service from Cleeve Books is nothing short of brilliant.

Thank Will, and the team, if there is one.

31 May 2026
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Reply from The Cleeve Bookshop

There is a small team! Thanks Tom!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5* service

Book as advertised, so very pleased with purchase. Extremely well packaged and very quickly delivered.

1 May 2026
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Reply from The Cleeve Bookshop

Thanks Michael!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have great signed books

Have great signed books. Fast delivery and well packaged

24 April 2026
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Reply from The Cleeve Bookshop

Thanks for this Martyn and all your support!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You give excellent service

You give excellent service, keeping me informed about availability and delivery. I won’t hesitate to buy from Cleeve Bookshop again.

26 March 2026
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Reply from The Cleeve Bookshop

Thank you Judith, that's much appreciated!

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