The staff at the Exeter store are so helpful & not pushy, just want to help you as best they can. Rachel has listened to our needs & kept in touch, as we weren't initially in a position to go ahea... See more
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Switch locationDunns Business Centre, Trusham Road, Marsh Barton, EX2 8NW Exeter, GB
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Everything about this company so far has been friendly efficiency. When we went to the Exeter store, we were met by Linda who was so helpful, she really knew the products but was not pushy at all. S... See more
Very happy with the way Linda dealt with us during our visit to the Exeter store today, I’m extremely happy with my order for an Errol sofa.
Excellent customer service from Kelly in the Exeter showroom. Greeted on arrival, offered coffee then shown around the show room. No hard sell, but very helpful guidance as to my requirements. Look... See more
Company details
- #16 of 398 best companies in Home Furniture Shop
- #1 of 35 best companies in Disability equipment supplier
- #4 of 78 best companies in Furniture Manufacturer
- #2 of 70 best companies in Mobility equipment supplier
About HSL Chairs - Exeter
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HSL is an award-winning family furniture business with stores nationwide. We’ve been handcrafting and delivering beautiful furniture to provide true comfort for over 50 years. Making people comfortable is part of our DNA and that is why we do it.
We have spent over half a century making it our mission to understand the different sizes, shapes and needs of our customers. We have learnt how people sit, rest and sleep; how their bodies bend and move; and where and why they ache. We call this knowledge CleverComfort™, and it goes into the design and manufacture of every chair, sofa and bed we make – ensuring that our furniture fits the bodies of our customers perfectly.
Award Winning
HSL has also been recognised by The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for one of our innovative designs, our wooden knuckle. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is a prestigious award for recognising British businesses and other organisations who excel at promoting opportunity, sustainable development, international trade or innovation.
Made in Yorkshire
Whilst our roots still remain in Yorkshire, we have welcoming showrooms nationwide spanning the entire country and a national network of Home Visit Comfort Specialists performing consultations in our customers’ own homes.
Family Business
As we’ve grown, one thing that has never changed is the passion for comfort and furniture being at the heart of our business. We’re still family-run, we continue to hold traditional values in our hearts, and we have always been dedicated to providing a caring service and excellent value for money for all of our customers.
About HSL Chairs
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- Up to 25 Year Guarantee
- Over 50 years of craftsmanship and dedication to exceptional customer service have made us who we are today. We still only employ furniture makers with the experience, skill and commitment to manufacturing the highest quality products. That’s why we are confident to cover a large number of our furniture ranges with a 25-year frame guarantee. In addition, all electrically adjustable chairs have a 5 year guarantee covering mechanical fault on the motor and handset.
- Queen's Award Winners
- HSL has been recognised by The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for one of our recent innovative designs, our wooden knuckle. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is a prestigious award for recognising British businesses and other organisations who excel at promoting opportunity, sustainable development, international trade or innovation.
Occupational Therapist Approved
All products are independently tested
Contact info
Dunns Business Centre, Trusham Road, Marsh Barton, EX2 8NW, Exeter, United Kingdom
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All round excellence
The staff at the Exeter store are so helpful & not pushy, just want to help you as best they can.
Rachel has listened to our needs & kept in touch, as we weren't initially in a position to go ahead, advising us of new products & discounts.
It makes such a pleasant change for true customer service to take the forefront of a retail business.
The excellent customer service is supported by truly quality products.
I have already recommended HSL to colleagues, family & friends.
Today I purchased a recliner chair at…
Today I purchased a recliner chair at the HSL department store in Exeter, Marsh Barton and I was assisted by Linda. I found Linda was very professional, friendly and welcoming. She took time to explain about all the recliner chairs and their features, let me try them and I particularly liked that Linda wasn't a pushy sales person. I therefore felt relaxed and eventually I found a recliner chair that I was so comfortable in, after having previously looked around many mobility furniture shops, selling recliner chairs. Linda kindly offered to make me a cup of tea, whilst we discussed all the features the chair had to offer and she demonstrated how the remote worked and gave me plenty of time to test the remote for myself. There was no pressure put on me to buy the chair, but I knew it was the chair I really wanted after a long search. Linda told me about the company, went through the fabric choices, warranties, payment options etc with me. I felt that the service and experience was very good and I would highly recommend HSL. Thank you Linda for your care and attention to detail. Audrey Ashworth
Very happy with the way Linda dealt…
Very happy with the way Linda dealt with us during our visit to the Exeter store today, I’m extremely happy with my order for an Errol sofa.
Linda at Exeter was extremely helpful…
Linda at Exeter was extremely helpful and not pushy a lovely lady
Brilliant
Everything about this company so far has been friendly efficiency.
When we went to the Exeter store, we were met by Linda who was so helpful, she really knew the products but was not pushy at all. She and Kelly made the whole experience of buying a new settee so easy and painless, unlike other companies I have used in the past.
Just waiting now for our settee to arrive!!
Buying chairs.
The salesperson we saw, Rachel, was excellent. She knew the products and was able to describe them to us well. She did not pressure us to buying and we felt we were in competent, safe hands throughout our shopping experience.
Excellent customer service from Kelly…
Excellent customer service from Kelly in the Exeter showroom.
Greeted on arrival, offered coffee then shown around the show room.
No hard sell, but very helpful guidance as to my requirements.
Looking forward to my chair arriving.
Very professional and helpful staff.
A great experience at HSL Exeter.
My husband has been reluctant to admit he may need a chair to help with his disability so we popped into the HSL Exeter showroom with the intention of just looking. However, we were very impressed with their range and Rachel showed him an armchair which proved to be perfect for him in terms of comfort and suiting his needs. After sitting in the chair, which he found unbelievably comfortable, for quite a while and checking out all its features, we decided to place an order. We really appreciated that there was no sales pressure, just helpful guidance, and Rachel answered all our questions in a very relaxed atmosphere. He can't wait to get in his new chair now!
Stressless chair from HSL Exeter
I went to HSL Exeter to buy a Stressless or Hamilton chair. Kelly helped me throughout the process of finding the right chair for me. She explained the options, costing , delivery and more. I finally made my choice and look forward to delivery. Kelly was knowledgeable, professional and personable. Thank you.
Excellent professional & friendly service
A cheerful welcome followed by excellent description on chairs that I would be interested in. Explained was for my husband and his health problems and there was an excellent range of chairs and given details could have with each chair. Would recommend.
Professional old fashioned service rarely seen today.
Sunday we went to HSL in Exeter looking to buy some new chairs to aid with our day to day living as both my wife and I have issues now we are getting older.
The two ladies in the store, Rachel and Kelly guided us through the various options to suit our needs. They were both informative and patient and in the end we bought two Himolla chairs which suited our ailments perfectly.
We can’t thank the ladies enough as we spent ages coming to a final decision but at no time were we rushed and I’m sure that without their guidance we would have made the wrong choice.
Thank you HSL Exeter.
I totally agree with the AI summary…
I have to agree with the AI summary provided by Trustpilot. We had a really good experience when we visited the Exeter store recently. We went thinking we knew exactly what we wanted, having no idea how extensive the range was, and that there were in fact products which suited us better. Our posture and comfort were examined on various armchairs and sofas before we made an informed choice. We were looked after by Kelly and Rachel who were charming, patient and informative.
Rachel was very knowledgeble
Rachel was very knowledgeble and helpful. She answered all our questions and made us a lovely coffee. Thank you
Kelly greeted us at the door
Kelly greeted us at the door, listened to what we thought we wanted, then guided us through the showroom. She explained the range of options in detail. We were amazingly well looked after, and, thanks to her professionalism, we came away feeling sure that we have bought exactly what we need at the best price.
We received a very good greeting
We received a very good greeting with a nice cup of our preferred beverage. Rachel was very knowledgeable and showed us the right products after taking the time to find out our needs. Well trained staff, that fulfilled our needs.
I am a disabled person,the door was…
I am a disabled person,the door was held open for me to enter.I was then asked if I would like a hot drink.The lady was called Linda,she showed me several different items and quoted a great price.I was then given all the things that would happen after taking a deposit. Great service at Exeter Store..
Linda & the team ( Kelly & Rachel )…
Linda & the team ( Kelly & Rachel ) couldn’t have been more helpful, I tried various sofas before making my choice. All the while chatting to Linda in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, I enjoyed the friendly exchange with Linda, she was able to answer my queries and concerns over coffee & biscuits which was a nice touch.All in all I was impressed with the service and happy with my purchase.
I think other companies could take a leaf from the the HSL handbook,customers need to talk to people seeking advise over their purchase.
I would recommend HSL to get interested in buying handmade sofas & chairs.
On arrival at the Exeter store
On arrival at the Exeter store, not sure what type of chair we needed, we were made very welcome by Kelly .She listened to what we thought we required and then showed us a range of options. Clearly very knowledgeable of the chairs we gradually arrived at two options. After trying different sizes we arrived at a solution. Nothing was too much trouble and after a break to consider colours we returned next day to finalise the purchase. The advice and patience was much appreciated. Two happy customers.
Excellent service from start to finish
Excellent service from start to finish. Kelly in the Exeter shop was lovely cheerful and helpful and made sure got what I wanted. The chair was delivered with great care today, well within timeframe quoted. The men even took my old chair out to my garage for me
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