Holloways of Ludlow Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 362 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality of products and the wide selection available, often finding exactly what they need. Many people highlight the efficient and smooth delivery service, noting items arrived promptly and were exceptionally well-packaged. The staff and customer service team are frequently commended for being professional, helpful, and going above and beyond to assist with inquiries and resolve issues, creating a positive and supportive experience for people. However, some customers experienced significant delays in receiving their orders, with poor communication regarding the status of shipments. A few other people also felt that items arrived damaged or incorrect, or that delivery was made to the wrong address multiple times. Additionally, some reviewers were not happy with specific customer service interactions, describing them as unhelpful or noting a superior attitude from staff.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

50708 I ordered the lovely Pose Portable led lamp after having agonised with the choice of colour! blue, my favorite but high gloss finish makes finger marks perhaps a nightmare, and putty, a rather... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic all round. Brilliantly priced and delivered without any issues. One of my items was on back order for 1-2 weeks and this was clearly stated on the item page and in my order confirmation emai... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic - Everyone very helpful and Galiena in the Bath branch went more than the extra mile - as did her colleagues. Very very good quality products and exemplary service.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Today I visited the Ludlow warehouse and come away full of joy; not entirely due to the wonderful lights I bought, but the personal customer service of Libby - who extols the actual purchase. Li... See more

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Company details

  1. Lighting Shop

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Since 1985 Holloways of Ludlow has been specialising in unusual, unique and individual contemporary and traditional fittings and fixtures. We have become leaders in the design industry by consistently sourcing and supplying a wide range of lighting fixtures and fittings.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service as always from Holloways.

Great service as always from Holloways.
Good value, quality products and quick shipping.

3 May 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! We’re so pleased you’re happy with your experience and are always here to help whenever you need us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the bulkhead light we bought

Love the bulkhead light we bought. Such great quality, delivered quickly and reasonably priced for such a great product.

26 April 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience! Thank you for your support, and we look forward to helping you again soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor service, misleading communication, and incorrect items supplied

I had a very disappointing experience with Holloway of Ludlow.
After spending several thousand pounds on lighting (including multiple Nuura Miira Pendant Lights, wall lights, and Patricia Lobo wall lights), I expected a high level of service and attention to detail. Unfortunately, what followed was a series of delays, misleading communication, and ultimately incorrect items being supplied.
One of the pendant lights arrived without a ceiling plate, despite this being included at the point of sale and paid for in full. When I raised this issue, I was initially informed that the item had been included, which was not the case. Only after further correspondence was it acknowledged that the ceiling plate had not been supplied. At the same time, the website indicated that this component was included, which I consider misleading. I have written communication confirming these exchanges.
After multiple emails, a replacement was eventually sent, but it was the wrong item entirely. The ceiling plate differs in both colour and design and appears to be of inferior quality, despite the fact I paid for the correct branded component.
In addition, the Patricia Lobo wall lights were promised within an 8-week lead time when ordered in November, yet they did not arrive until late mid April. This level of delay is unacceptable and significantly disrupted our project timeline.
Communication has also been extremely poor. Queries were often ignored, phone calls were not returned, and responses were only forthcoming when I began referencing legal obligations. This is not what you expect from a company handling high-value orders.
Because of these ongoing delays, our electrician had to complete the installation (“second fix”) at a much later stage. The ceiling plate issue only became apparent once everything was installed, leaving us with mismatched fittings in the same room—completely unacceptable from an aesthetic and quality standpoint.
As a result, I now have to arrange and pay for an electrician to return, purely due to their mistake, which I will not let rest until this issue is fully rectified and the incorrect, misleading part is properly replaced.

Overall, the experience has been frustrating and time-consuming, with delays of several months, misleading information, and a clear lack of accountability throughout. For a company operating at this price point, this level of service is simply not acceptable.
I would not recommend.

16 April 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

Hi Tatyana,

We’re very sorry to read about your experience and the frustration this has caused. We fully appreciate how disappointing this must have been, particularly given the scale of your order and the expectations that come with it.

We sincerely apologise for the delays you experienced, the issues with the items supplied, and the lack of clear and timely communication throughout. The situation you have described regarding the missing and incorrect ceiling plate, as well as the impact this has had on your installation, is not acceptable and falls well below the standard we aim to provide.

We also understand the disruption caused to your project timeline, including the need to arrange additional work, and we recognise how frustrating this must be.

Please be assured that we take this matter very seriously and would like the opportunity to resolve this for you properly. If you could contact us directly with your order details, we will ensure this is urgently reviewed and that a suitable resolution is put in place as quickly as possible.

Ellen
Customer Experience Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order

Easy to order. Website was well set out. Order came quickly and on time. Great quality bench.

25 April 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

We really appreciate your fantastic review! It’s great to know you’re pleased with your experience, and we can’t wait to help you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good selection of goods

Good selection of goods, quickly delivered, beautiful product ( wall lights).

1 May 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! We’re so pleased you’re happy with your experience and are always here to help whenever you need us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic personal service

Fantastic service. Faith worked with me from the beginning of the order and did everything she could to expedite the delivery for me. It's such a difference when you get personal service like that. Would recommend and look forward to working with Holloways again

24 April 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience! Thank you for your support, and we look forward to helping you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast delivery

Fast delivery, beautiful products, and a great range of goods available at fair prices.

23 April 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you’re happy with your experience and truly appreciate your support. We look forward to assisting you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy website which made ordering very…

Easy website which made ordering very simple. Quick delivery. Beautiful lamp.

23 April 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

We really appreciate your fantastic review! It’s great to know you’re pleased with your experience, and we can’t wait to help you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent - items are in stock when they say they are in stock, dispatched when they say they will be dispatched, excellent competitive pricing with even better service.

30 April 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! We’re so pleased you’re happy with your experience and are always here to help whenever you need us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful product at a good price

Beautiful product at a good price

25 April 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you’re happy with your experience and truly appreciate your support. We look forward to assisting you again soon!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Disappointment turned into delight.

I initially ordered two lights from Original BTC range. They turned out to be discontinued. So I was very disappointed that something is being advertised that is no longer available. However, I chose something else and Ellen in customer experience was excellent in sorting these out for me. Ellen is worthy of 5 star, but I have to take a mark off for the initial problem.

27 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

We really appreciate your fantastic review! It’s great to know you’re pleased with your experience, and we can’t wait to help you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent delivery

Excellent delivery, speedy and efficient!

27 April 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you’re happy with your experience and truly appreciate your support. We look forward to assisting you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic stools

Fantastic stools , really stylish and good quality item. Quick delivery and great communication. Thank you.

27 April 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

We really appreciate your fantastic review! It’s great to know you’re pleased with your experience, and we can’t wait to help you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fair price

Fair price, prompt delivery.

18 April 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you’re happy with your experience and truly appreciate your support. We look forward to assisting you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super fast shipping

Super fast shipping, arrived quickly and was in great condition. Packaged well, definitely the best price we could find as well. 10/10 would buy from them again.

25 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

We really appreciate your fantastic review! It’s great to know you’re pleased with your experience, and we can’t wait to help you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! We’re so pleased you’re happy with your experience and are always here to help whenever you need us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very well made bulkhead lights which…

Very well made bulkhead lights which look great on my deck. Speedy delivery and very well packaged. You get what you pay for.

23 April 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience! Thank you for your support, and we look forward to helping you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

Delivery was not immediate but I appreciate that this is a small business and that delivery was offered free of charge. Once it was despatched, arrived my order arrived very quickly. Useful to be able to track the order through the Shop app. Would buy from this retailer again without hesitation.

24 April 2026
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Reply from Holloways of Ludlow

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you’re happy with your experience and truly appreciate your support. We look forward to assisting you again soon!

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