Villager Jim Reviews 

642
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Evaluating 125 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the wonderful quality of the items, noting that everything from custom portraits to ceramic gifts looks stunning, beautifully made, and lasts a long time. People also find the online ordering process very simple and smooth, frequently highlighting the quick delivery times and careful packaging of their purchases. Some reviewers were not happy with delivery delays, tracking issues, or missing parcels that failed to arrive on time for special events. A few other people also felt that certain items were smaller than expected or arrived with creases and quality flaws.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Products are good quality and the calendars this year are stunning. Customer service is first class, emails are answered so quickly and Hen is very helpful and friendly which makes supp... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered slate heart and garden steel heart in remembrance of our wee Jack russell that sadly passed. Both were brilliant cant fault items at all only gripe was Royal Mail sadly my local post office is... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have bought lots of gifts from Villager Jim for myself & family & friends ranging from small Christmas tree ornaments to sun catchers to a full size custom portrait of my Labrador. Always perfect &... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Order, queries and delivery were very good especially Hen when there was a glitch on the ordering website. The surface protector with our daughter and husband’s special dog photo on with the Art Wor... See more


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In any good story, there’s always a pub involved, isn’t there. And this is how Villager Jim got his name. But let’s go back a bit further. Jim didn’t used to take photographs. He was in a very different business, once upon a time, one that burned him out and wasn’t especially good for him. So he changed his scenery, moved to the Peak District in 2008, marvelled at the beauty of it and started taking pictures.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such an incredible company

Such an incredible company. I bought a beautiful slate heart for my friend who's just lost her dog. I needed it quickly so I could take it to her asap. The heart arrived within 24 hours. Thank you Villager Jim for such a beautiful slate heart and such fantastic service.

June 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pewter Memory Pebbles

I bought some pewter memory pebbles for my cats that have passed on. They are so lovely , I keep them in a pretty little bowl and have memory sessions with them. I hope they keep these in stock. Lovely product.

March 28, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Pet Memorial Gifts

I ordered the Rustic Rusted Pet Garden Sculpture & Personalised Pet Slate Heart. I placed the order on a Thursday & both arrived two days later on the Saturday. Neatly & safety packaged.
Extremely pleased with both products, high quality, well made.
Great website. Would definitely recommend.

March 11, 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Valentine Labrador Fleece throw bought as a…

Valentine Labrador blanket bought as a present but very disappointed with quality and feel. The price is 3 times that of a normal fleece throw so was expecting a more luxurious feel! Instead it feels like cardboard

February 1, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was disappointed with the cheap feel…

I was disappointed with the cheap feel of the apron. It’s a gift for a family member and for the price I was expecting a bit more “Sophie Allport” quality. Having to pay to return plus a % for restock(?) I am not bothering but unfortunately has put me off ordering again.

January 25, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

I ordered a 28 x 28cm cushion as a birthday present for a dear friend. Cushion arrived measuring 20cm x 27cm. It looked a ridiculous size, especially to give as a gift. Contacted Villager Jim, explaining size was not as described on website and to arrange refund. The reply was blunt with no acknowledgement or apology offered for the false advertising and the inconvenience caused. Not impressed! Even more unimpressed when refund issued less 10% for stock handling!!! This is noted on the website but when product sent is not as described, I feel a full refund is the least expected and an apology obviously a step too far! Stupidly, I should've learned my lesson but like others - keen to support smaller businesses and keen for the particular print I had chosen, I ordered an apron as the intended birthday gift. Big mistake!! I can not express what poor quality the apron is, especially for the price. It is made from the thinnest, unpleasant feeling material with poor stitching quality, seams not even straight!! Unfortunately, I had no time to shop for another replacement gift, nor did I want to spend more money on return postage and nor did I want to lose another 10%. Feeling extremely embarrassed, I gave the apron to my friend. I will make amends next birthday. As for Villager Jim, I will never shop here again, appalling customer service and poor products. Had to give one star, ideally would give zero.

December 20, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service - prompt delivery and items sent in solid packaging which ensured they arrived in pristine condition. Thanks!

December 27, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

White Tabby Cat throw

I ordered a White Tabby Cat throw in mid November for a Christmas present for our cat to lay/sleep on across a sofa. The ordering process, confirmation & delivery were quick & efficient. The throw is great. Large, soft & ideal to protect the sofa & will keep the cat warm. The cheerful tabby cat design is just like her.

December 25, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Such a disappointing experience

Such a disappointing experience. I ordered a chiffon scarf as a Christmas present. When it arrived the stitching was so shoddy that I asked to return it. There was also a barcode printed across one of the motifs (probably the start of a new bolt of fabric). Scarf duly returned, I had to chase up my refund 10 days later. After a request for proof of postage (which I sent) a refund arrived, less 10%. I asked for an explanation as to why they had deducted 10% on an item that was faulty. The balance was paid, but not the return postage. No explanation was forthcoming.
Now I know this is a small business, which is why I ordered from them. I also recognise that this is a busy time of year. But that really doesn’t excuse the poor communication and complete lack of ownership of the issue. I wouldn’t be writing this review at all if I had received an email apologising for the faulty item (“I’m sorry you’re not satisfied” isn’t an apology) and a prompt refund in full.
It has been hard work sorting this out and what started as a lovely idea to support a small business has backfired. I won’t buy here again.

December 14, 2023
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