Harts Of Stur Reviews 28,263

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the excellent products, noting their high quality and competitive pricing. Many people highlight the prompt and efficient delivery service, often mentioning that items arrived quickly, well-packaged, and sometimes even earlier than expected. The company's customer service is also consistently commended for being polite, helpful, and responsive. However, some customers also noted issues with product quality, such as rusting knives or faulty appliances, and a few experienced problems with delivery, including missing parcels or items arriving poorly packaged. A small number of people were dissatisfied with the return process and the company's handling of product defects, feeling that their concerns were not adequately addressed.

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Delivery service

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Quality

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Price

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent blender by Sage. Online order very easy and customer service excellent. Blender very robust but quieter than most blenders, easy to use. Very good price for such an exceptional appliance. Wi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We ordered a set of stainless steel cookware, it was delivered promptly and well packaged. Unfortunately we had to return it as the specification was wrong for what we required, nothing wrong with th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The people I spoke to on both occasions were very polite and helpful ,even when I rang with a delivery query . They dealt with the matter very quickly an efficiently ,my parcel arrived safely the fo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy site to navigate. Prompt service & the toaster arrived in pristine condition & I was pleased to see it was in a re-used cardboard box. Competitive price too.


Company details

  1. Kitchen Supply Store
  2. Chinaware Store
  3. Countertop Store
  4. Cutlery Store
  5. Department Store
  6. Home Goods Store

About Harts Of Stur

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Shop at Harts Of Stur About Harts Of Stur

HARTS are a fourth generation independent family business and have been established since 1919. We have an extensive store and warehouse in Sturminster Newton, situated in the heart of Dorset's Blackmore Vale

We are one of the UK's largest in store and on line retailers of cookware, kitchenware and kitchen electrics, stocking a comprehensive range of top brands at competitive prices.

We pride ourselves on the highest standard of customer service to both our online and instore customers. If you are ever in the West Country please pop in, we would love to see you!

FREE UK Mainland Delivery on all orders £50+

Fast & free delivery on orders £50+ to UK Mainland addresses

• Orders £50+ are eligible for FREE delivery to UK Mainland addresses

• Delivery from just £3.50 for orders under £50.

• Delivery options include; specified date delivery (including guaranted AM delivery), weekend delivery, and local click & collect options

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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Purchase

Arrived on time. Kitchen aid artisan works well. Less noisy than older kenwood stand mixer. Leaves less mix in the bowl than kenwood

March 31, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful customer service

I've always regarded this company as a reliable, trustworthy business. My recent experience was disappointing.

I needed to return part of my order (items ordered for size comparison) and unfortunately, the returns link wouldn't work on my device. I was repeatedly told I must be doing something wrong, as the customer services rep could make it work just fine for them. Dismissive, unhelpful tone. This was very frustrating and time consuming for me.

After days of patient approaches to the customer services team, I finally managed to make the link work by switching to an alternative device. I thought - I know, I'll send them a message so that they could suggest that to any other customers in the same boat.

The response was the same old diatribe that the system worked perfectly and it had been my fault all along. What an easy hit it would have been to thank the customer rather than continue to insult them.

I don't get riled easily but this seems like a sure-fire way to turn a loyal customer into someone who takes the time to write a negative review.

March 25, 2026
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Reply from Harts Of Stur

Thank you for your review.

We’re sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the level of customer service provided.

Please note that the return service link is supplied directly by the courier. It is not part of our internal system, and we do not have control over its functionality. The same link is provided to all customers and is also available on our website.

After reviewing your case in detail, we can confirm that the link provided was correct and was successfully tested by a member of our customer service team. As previously advised, in most cases where the link does not function as expected, this is due to it not being copied in full or due to device specific issues. This appears to have been the case here, as you later confirmed the link worked when accessed on a different device.

As the service is fully operated by the courier, we are unfortunately unable to influence compatibility with individual devices or software. However, we are always happy to provide troubleshooting guidance and support to help resolve such issues.

If you wish to discuss your order in more detail, please contact our customer service team directly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

This company has a very good customer service and the most helpful staff, would definitely recommend them

March 24, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not recieved item

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Harts Of Stur

Thank you for your review.

After looking into your order in more detail, we can confirm that it was dispatched on 01/04/2026 to the DPD pickup point you selected at checkout. The parcel was successfully delivered the following day, 02/04/2026, and collected from the pickup location on the same day.

The pickup shop released the parcel after a successful ID check. Additionally, delivery records, that include the delivery image, GPS location, and customer signature, confirm that the parcel was delivered and collected successfully.

We also note that there has been no prior correspondence between yourself abd Harts of Stur indicating any issues with this order.

If you wish to discuss your order in more detail, please contact our customer service team directly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service — blames customers to avoid refunds

I purchased a Dualit coffee grinder which had a clear design fault: the hopper failed to feed beans into the burr, making it impossible to grind coffee without manually intervening. Multiple other customers reported the same issue on John Lewis's website.

Within 30 days I requested a refund under the Consumer Rights Act. Instead of honouring this, Harts of Stur insisted on inspecting the machine, then blamed the fault on my use of "low quality dark roast beans" and poor maintenance — despite me owning it for only 24 days. Their representative declared that the condition of the grinder "clearly shows that it was not maintained well" and that sending it back without cleaning it first was not "common sense and a decent thing to do." The irony is that their evidence of "poor maintenance" was the presence of coffee grounds inside a coffee grinder — a machine whose entire purpose is to grind coffee. They never asked me to clean it before returning it, and finding coffee residue inside it is hardly evidence of neglect.

Crucially, their own website advertises the grinder as suitable for all beans including oily ones, directly contradicting their excuse for refusing the refund. When I raised this contradiction, I was told "the decision is final."

Their representative also warned me that any credit card dispute "requires our response, and we are more than happy to provide all the communication together with the images" — a clear attempt to intimidate me out of pursuing my legal rights. They have since returned the machine to me three times without consent and are now threatening to dispose of it unless I pay to collect it.

Based on other Trustpilot reviews, this pattern of blaming customers and stonewalling legitimate refund requests appears to be standard practice. Avoid.

March 5, 2026
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Reply from Harts Of Stur

Thank you for your review.

We are sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with the level of customer service provided. However, we are unable to agree with your review, as it does not fairly represent the process that took place while assisting you with your query.

We can confirm that, following your initial contact, the grinder was collected for testing and troubleshooting. It arrived with us in extremely poor condition, showing clear signs of inadequate maintenance. Additionally, it was packaged in a very unsatisfactory manner, which further supported our assessment of poor care. This was documented with multiple photographs.

The grinder was then cleaned and tested, which was also documented on video. It performed without any issues; therefore, it was deemed not faulty and was returned to you.

In multiple emails of an aggressive nature, you indicated that you would initiate a chargeback. In response, we informed you that we are happy to provide evidence of the item functioning correctly, along with all relevant communication between yourself and our Customer Service Team. This information is typically requested by banking institutions when a chargeback is raised.

Our actions are in line with the Consumer Rights Act 2015, as we not only arranged free collection and return of the grinder, but also carried out cleaning and testing procedures which confirmed that the item was not faulty.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely Poor and Disinterested Customer Service

Completely disinterested in a complaint. I purchased 2 sets of Stellar Rochester cutlery. Within 4 - 6 weeks some of the knives were rusting around the blade.
Advised the company of this and all they could do was blame me for not ensuring they were dried properly. They said even after dishwashing they should be removed and dried. Strange not all of the knives have done this. Equally no instruction to do this either.
I have had this cutlery previously for many years (just wanted new ones) and never a single bit of rust on them despite daily washes in the dishwasher.

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Harts Of Stur

Thank you for your review.

We are sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with the level of customer service provided.

After looking into your query in more detail, we can see that you were provided with the correct information regarding surface rust appearing on the knives after dishwasher use. Salt is not corrosive in hot water, but it is very corrosive in cold water. This is something that all stainless steel products have in common, regardless of the manufacturer. It is also mentioned in the care instructions provided by the manufacturer.

As you were dissatisfied with the initial response from our team, you were provided with free return instructions so that the product can be inspected for any possible faults.

If you wish to discuss your order in more detail, please contact our customer service team directly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb experience.

Exact pan required to complete the set at 50% off and delivered within 24 hours. Couldn't have asked for more.

March 31, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered the wrong item

I ordered the wrong item - which was too big. I phoned and spoke to a lovely person who took me through the easiest way to return the parcel and get the new one. It couldn’t have been easier and the toaster is excellent.

March 30, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trouble free experience

Excellent service - kept informed about order progression -
Heavy item packed very well NO damage at all to exterior packaging - something which is a bit rare !!!
Courier choice - excellent

March 31, 2026

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