This “honey” tastes like golden syrup. It’s a simple as that really, I bought it expecting a higher quality of honey than the usual sugar syrup available on the supermarket shelves. I was mistaken. If... See more
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Bought organic wildflower honey with Royal jelly. Quite simply it tastes exactly like sugar syrup. Pretty sure this is not organic and comes from China (known for diluting honey with sugar syrup) not... See more
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Loving the really delicate taste of your wildflower honey. Can almost see the traditional haymeadows of Bulgaria and Hungary your bees live in.It almost seems a waste to stick it in hot water with le... See more
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Awful stuff. My Uncle in Law is a beekeeper in Romania and specialises in Acacia Honey so i know the difference. This is a cheap, rice syrup blend packaged up and priced to look like raw premium honey... See more
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This “honey” tastes like golden syrup
This “honey” tastes like golden syrup. It’s a simple as that really, I bought it expecting a higher quality of honey than the usual sugar syrup available on the supermarket shelves. I was mistaken. If anything, this stuff is worse, honestly, than Rowse.
August 16, 2026
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Hi Russ, we're sorry to hear the flavour wasn't to your taste. Honey naturally varies in flavour and sweetness depending on its floral source. We can reassure you that our honey is 100% pure and independently laboratory tested for authenticity.
Bought organic wildflower honey with…
Bought organic wildflower honey with Royal jelly. Quite simply it tastes exactly like sugar syrup. Pretty sure this is not organic and comes from China (known for diluting honey with sugar syrup) not even the slightest taste of honey. Quite simply the worst honey I have ever tried. Sorry just my opinion
August 8, 2026
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Hi, we're sorry you didn't enjoy the flavour. However, we can reassure you that this product is certified organic, 100% pure honey with Royal Jelly, and independently laboratory tested for authenticity. No sugar syrup is added to our honey.
Tastes like sugar syrup
I bought the organic wildflower honey...it tastes like sugar syrup, very runny and overly sweet... no honey flavour. Very disappointed.
July 25, 2026
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Hi Angela, we're sorry to hear you were disappointed. Organic wildflower honey naturally varies in flavour and consistency depending on the floral source. We can, however, reassure you that all of our honey is 100% pure, independently laboratory tested for authenticity and fully traceable.
Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Hi Jo,
We're sorry to hear the flavour wasn't to your taste.
Honey naturally varies depending on its floral source, and everyone's taste preferences are different.
We can, however, reassure you that all of our honey is 100% pure, independently laboratory tested for authenticity and fully traceable.
I wanted to try the pure organic…but isn’t honey!
I wanted to try the pure organic wildflower honey from Littleover Apiary and I can say that I’m so disappointed 😢 It taste like sugar and kinda of syrup, it’s nothing like pure honey as this the label but not what is inside the jar. Avoid buying this sugary jar, because it’s definitely not honey!
Paid over £4 for 340g and it’s a rip off.
Miss leading customers is against the law. The most easiest way to tell when the honey is pure is not just by the taste but if you wet your finger and deep it inside the jar, there shouldn’t be any honey stuck on your finger but with this one it was stuck all over my finger. Waste of money for sure as this is going in the bin!
May 29, 2026
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Hi Antoan,
We are sorry to hear you were disappointed with the product. Taste, texture and appearance can vary naturally between different honey varieties and batches. However, the methods described in your review are not recognised tests for determining honey authenticity.
All of our honey is genuine, raw, pure, fully traceable and supported by laboratory testing.
If you believe there is a genuine issue with a specific jar, please contact us directly with the batch details and supporting information so it can be formally reviewed.
Another waste of money.
Yet another jar of something brown and sticky masquerading as a jar of pure honey. It doesn't smell or taste like it's been anywhere near a bee.
May 11, 2026
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Dear Mr Fletcher,
We’re sorry to hear you were disappointed.
Honey can naturally vary in flavour, aroma and appearance depending on floral source and season, but all of our honey is pure, raw, fully traceable and supported by laboratory testing.
I bought Littleover Organic Acacia…
I bought Littleover Organic Acacia honey in Sainsbury’s quite honestly the best I’ve bought in years!! Delicate taste free flowing and wholesome. Good as it gets
April 16, 2026
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Hi Susan,
Thank you for such a lovely review. We’re really pleased you’re enjoying our Organic Acacia honey.
We really appreciate your kind words.
Amazing Honey
The Littleover Apiaries is one of the best places to get raw honey in my personal opinion.
My personal favorite honeys being the pure english honey, pure organic wildflower and the english heather honey. For every honey has a different intensity of taste and smell especially raw honey.
I enjoy the delicate taste of the english honey for my teas and coffees in morning, and I enjoy the richness of the heather honey and the organic wildflower for things like baking and pancakes.
All over the staff is friendly and very professional. I will be ordering again from them.
April 30, 2026
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Hi,
Thank you for such a kind review. We’re really pleased you’re enjoying our range of honeys and their different flavours and really appreciate your kind words about the team.
We look forward to your next order.
Awful stuff
Awful stuff. My Uncle in Law is a beekeeper in Romania and specialises in Acacia Honey so i know the difference. This is a cheap, rice syrup blend packaged up and priced to look like raw premium honey. Colour and viscosity is completely off, far too pale, smells and tastes like diluted syrup. Chucked a full jar in the bin and would encourage others to avoid.
March 22, 2026
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Dear Keir,
We are very sorry to read your comments and take any concerns about product quality extremely seriously.
We can confidently confirm that our honey is 100% pure and unblended — we do not add sugar syrups or any other ingredients. Any suggestion that our honey is blended with syrup is incorrect.
As a natural product, honey can vary slightly in appearance and taste, even within the same variety.
Kind regards
Littleover Apiaries Ltd
Tried to order some jars of Heather…
Tried to order some jars of Heather Honey. Very disappointed to find they would not ship to Aberdeen without a £22 shipping charge, and could offer no solution for that. Not very impressive customer service really, and a shame because the product is very nice.
March 13, 2026
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Dear Paul,
Thank you for your feedback, and I’m sorry the delivery cost to your postcode was disappointing.
Unfortunately, courier pricing in the UK is not always based purely on “mainland” status. Some courier networks classify certain postcode areas, including parts of AB, as extended zones, which results in significantly higher charges for us as the sender.
Sending fragile glass jars, we have to use services that can reliably handle this type of parcel and we unfortunately cannot absorb those additional costs.
We completely understand that the delivery charge may make the order uneconomical, which is why we offered the option to cancel and receive a full refund.
Thank you for your kind words about the honey itself - it is much appreciated.
Kind regards
Littleover Apiaries Ltd
Honey at it's best!
I have found it really hard to find a honey that doesn't have an overpowering taste, preferring a delicate light flavour on my toast. I am so glad I have found Littleover Apiaries, and conveniently in my local Sainsburys and at a good price. I ran out of butter one day and found that I didn't miss it at all with a spread of the wildflower honey, no butter needed! I can highly recommend Littleover Apiaries for all your honey needs!
February 19, 2026
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Hi,
Thank you for the lovely review. We’re really pleased you’re enjoying the delicate flavour of our honey.
Thanks again for recommending us - we really appreciate it!
Loving the really delicate taste of…
Loving the really delicate taste of your wildflower honey. Can almost see the traditional haymeadows of Bulgaria and Hungary your bees live in.It almost seems a waste to stick it in hot water with lemon juice to get rid of our colds and coughs.
Just one question , why do you say produce of EU/Non EU countries if it comes from Bulgaria and Hungary? It sets up a vision of a factory where all the dregs are thrown together. Think it’s provoking negative reviews.
February 9, 2026
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Hi Jane,
Thank you for your lovely review — we’re really pleased you’re enjoying the delicate flavour of the wildflower honey.
To clarify your question, honey origins can vary depending on season, quality and availability. To keep costs down and avoid unnecessary waste, we order our labels in larger quantities, so for products where the origin may change in future we use broader wording that remains accurate for all batches. All of our honey is fully traceable.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback.
Counterfeit from China
Bought two jars of lavender honey for my partner .she grows lavender. supposed to be from bees in France and Spain. This is fake counterfeit honey probably from China. No scent ,no flavour , really let down ,this was a christmas present. Furthermore when i phoned customer services I was fobbed off and talked down to!!
December 24, 2025
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Thank you for your review.
We were sorry to hear you were unhappy, and we did take the time to discuss this with you directly.
We would like to be absolutely clear that our honey is genuine, 100% pure honey with no added sugar or syrups. Every batch is fully traceable and is independently laboratory tested for authenticity and quality.
Our lavender honey comes from Spain, where it is naturally known for its delicate, floral character rather than a strong scent. Growing lavender does not mean honey will taste or smell the same, as honey is produced from nectar and its characteristics vary widely depending on geography, season and surrounding forage. This natural variation is normal in real honey and does not indicate the product is counterfeit.
We stand fully behind the authenticity and quality of our products.
The best honey we’ve tried!
Ordered a few jars of the Heather honey as it’s a hit in our house and is no longer available in the supermarket. This honey is unlike any other I’ve come across with its semi-set consistency. The order was made on Sunday and arrived on Wednesday so a very fast turn around! Really securely packed too.
I’m sure we will be back for more!
November 30, 2025
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Thank you so much, Megan – what a wonderful review to read!
We’re delighted that you’re enjoying the Heather honey.
Thank you again for choosing our honey and for taking the time to share your feedback.
We look forward to sending your next order!
Warm regards,
Littleover Apiaries 💛🍯
Still brilliant
I left a review over a year ago after a few orders and this is just an update as I still order a large amount of honey frequently (for others as well) and have had nothing but spot on service. No issues with orders or deliveries and thoroughly pleased with the products. And I’ve put a few people on who buy directly and they have commented how good the honey is. Thanks Littleover and the bees! 🐝
October 30, 2025
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Thank you so much, Nathan! It’s always a pleasure seeing your orders come through and we really appreciate your continued support. Great to hear everything’s been spot on and that your friends are enjoying the honey too - it means a lot to all of us and the bees! 🐝
I bought this honey not checking the…
I bought this honey not checking the label thinking it was produced by bees at this named apiary.
To my surprise it just tasted like syrup and the honey is from EU and non EU countries, how can this be sold as organic honey and has a local name attached to it! Very disappointed
October 29, 2025
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Our honey is always 100% pure and raw – never mixed with syrups. Our organic honeys are produced in organically certified regions in Eastern Europe, Mexico, Brazil and other approved areas, with every batch fully traceable and tested.
There is no certified organic English honey available (as bees forage too widely), but all of our honeys are harvested in a natural, traditional way and packed to the highest standards at our facility in Derby.
Overpriced and Misleading
I bought the Organic Set Honey in Waitrose in Wiltshire and the labels give the impression of a single apiary honey however the honey also contains non eu honey blended in. This is hidden in small print and the price for a blend is outrageous The Duchy Organic was half the price and clearly stated it was a blend but I chose thinking it was worth paying for a better product. It’s
Just a low quality overly sweet blend pretending to be something it’s not.
October 2, 2025
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Our organic honeys are not blends – they are single-origin, produced in organically certified regions such as Eastern Europe, Mexico and Brazil, with every batch fully traceable and tested. The wording “EU and non-EU honey” is simply a legal labelling requirement and does not mean honeys are mixed.
There is no certified organic English honey available (as bees forage too widely), but all of our honeys are harvested in a natural, traditional way and packed to the highest standards at our facility in Derby.
Taste is different for everyone, which is why we offer a wide range of honeys to suit all preferences.
Beautiful honey
Unfortunately the supermarket where I have been buying Littleover Apiaries Heather Honey for many years, has decided to stop stocking it. I have purchased directly from the company for the first time. Quick delivery and securely packaged. I will be ordering again, it may be a while, as I have purchased several jars.
August 7, 2025
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Thank you, Simon! We’re delighted you’ve enjoyed our Heather Honey for so many years and pleased your first direct order arrived quickly and safely. We look forward to sending more when you’re ready.
Tasteless and artificially sweet
Tasteless and artificially sweet - avoid!
February 5, 2025
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
We’re sorry to hear this honey wasn’t to your taste. To reassure other readers – all of our honeys are 100% pure and raw, never mixed with syrups or artificial ingredients and every batch is independently tested for quality.
We offer a wide range of honeys with very different flavour profiles, so there’s something to suit all preferences.
Lovely honey
I bought a jar of this honey from Sainsburys recently. Also, I used to live in Littleover for a long time so thought I would try the product. It’s light and lovely and I have enjoyed this in drinks and on my morning toast, half a jar down in less than a week says I will be going back for more.
December 23, 2024
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Reply from Littleoverapiaries
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased you’re enjoying the honey and it’s great to hear it’s a part of your daily routine.
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