Downtown Stores Reviews 10,520

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Review summary

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Looking at 1,110 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, efficiency, and friendly demeanor, both in-store and during delivery. The service, from ordering to delivery, is frequently highlighted as excellent, with many appreciating the smooth process and good communication. Reviewers are also very satisfied with the quality of the products and the care taken with packaging and installation. However, some customers experienced issues with delivery times, noting delays beyond the predicted schedule or unexpected charges. A few other people also felt that certain items were not available as expected or that there were problems with product assembly upon arrival.

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Delivery service

Customers had positive experiences with delivery service, frequently praising the speed and efficiency of... See more

Product

People report positive experiences with product quality and selection, often highlighting items like sofas,... See more

Staff

Users describe positive interactions with staff, consistently highlighting their friendliness, helpfulness,... See more

Service

Clients share positive opinions on service, consistently describing it as friendly, efficient, and excellent... See more

Order

Customers consistently note positive experiences with order, highlighting the ease of placing orders and the... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After purchasing a 3-piece suite, unfortunately a fault occurred but Oldrids did not hesitate to replace it for us after just over a year. Mick and his assistant were so careful and kind. Their serv... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SMEG style retro kettle is a beautiful statement piece for any kitchen and definitely lives up to its stylish retro reputation.Fast boiling and large family-sized capacity.Easy pouring with a balanced... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a rug on-line which arrived quickly and well packaged. However when I put it in my lounge I decided I had made a mistake with my colour choice. I called Downtown to enquire if I could bring it... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient service. Courteous and knowledgeable staff. Sadly fabric seperately by the yard not available so have had to unpick curtains to get what I wanted. Not shop’s fault, it should be obvious that... See more


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  2. #48 of 194 best companies in Garden centre

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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I bought a Maine swivel recliner &…

I bought a Maine swivel recliner & footstool in the sale
With an extra 5% off, online shopping. What a bargain!
Similar chair in a Newark store would have cost over £600 more (the footstool was an extra £200) for the same.
Have given 4* as collected myself (to save £45) and also had to put it altogether myself.

19 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We ordered a bed and mattress from…

We ordered a bed and mattress from downtown Grantham
Delivery date was send and the guys Sam and Jim arrived promptly on the date of delivery.They wear extremely polite and fitted the bed and took away the old divan and mattress and all packaging.
They worked very quickly and efficiently so they should be complimented of their good manners and service
Kind regards
Mrs L Redman

9 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A New Sofa.

We were looking for a new sofa and we found the perfect Saddler at Downtown at Grantham. The staff were very helpful. The sofa was delivered and was well protected against the weather and transport. 2 gentleman carried it in, despite being a tight fit (well done guys).

8 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great offer on the Hypnos mattress we…

Great offer on the Hypnos mattress we bought and such helpful customer service when we queried as to the mattress being the same as our other one. We were kept well informed with the delivery and the delivery drivers were professional too

21 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Downtown sofas

We popped in to take a look and what a place!. We were served by Elizabeth in the sofa department and she was lovely. She left us to peruse the items and when we decided the sofa we wanted Elizabeth couldn’t have been more helpful. She was very helpful and explained everything clearly. A lovely lady and a delight to have been served by her.

6 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great duvet good thing is the…

Great duvet good thing is the measurement is actually a superking which I purchased I have now bought 2 duvets from other retailer which were only king size measurements despite purchasing superking and Debenhams did not want to know about the issue so quality is always with Downtown no matter what you buy and the collection service was efficient too and friendly. Very pleased with the item and service

30 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

King size bed

Very helpful at Boston downtown, always polite and friendly, got my bed today it’s fabulous, the staff are always helpful here in every department cannot fault them , two men bought it this morning , they were nice guys respected our property

5 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy with the furniture and the service we received from Downtown

After some issues with the original delivery, which were swiftly dealt with by the Downtown team, the replacement sideboard was delivered by Kevin and Reuben who were friendly, polite and extremely helpful. They unpacked and positioned the sideboard correctly for us. We are very happy with the new furniture and the service we received from Downtown.

4 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Very Disappointed.

Very Disappointed.
Waited 5 months for the sofa.
No updates within 5 months .
Went to the store in Grantham where ordered to ask if it was still ordered .
Then an email stating rest of payment or no sofa . First communication in 5 months .
Payed , delivery within 3 days as already item arrived , email said they would ring day before for slot .
No phone call !!!!.
Turned up and box was open !.
Thought after 5 months sofa made in uk
Box stated from China !
Will not order again.

26 May 2026
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Reply from Downtown Stores

Dear Carmela,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am genuinely sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience, and I appreciate the opportunity to respond to your concerns.
Your order had an estimated delivery timeframe of 18/05–25/05 and arrived with us on 21/05, within the advised lead time. We would normally only contact customers prior to receiving the goods if there is an issue affecting the order. As is standard practice, we contacted you when the item arrived with us and was ready for delivery, full payment is required before goods can be dispatched, which is why we requested the outstanding balance at that stage. Once payment was received, the delivery was booked into the first available delivery slot.
I appreciate your disappointment regarding the length of time taken for the sofa to arrive. The sofa you ordered is manufactured in China, which contributes to the longer lead time. This leadtime is detailed on the product page and reflected in the estimated delivery times provided at the point of purchase. However, I am sorry if there was any confusion regarding the country of origin or if your expectations differed from the information provided.
With regard to the delivery, our records show that a text message was sent on 25/05 confirming a delivery slot of 10:00am–12:00pm. I know that this may have been frustrating if you were expecting a phone call, and I am sorry if the text notification was not received.
I am also sorry to hear of your concerns regarding the condition of the packaging on arrival. While the packaging can occasionally become marked or opened during transit and handling, I understand how this may have caused concern after such a long wait. Your comments have been noted and will be shared with the relevant teams as part of our ongoing efforts to improve the service we provide.
Thank you again for your feedback. Whilst I am sorry that your experience did not fully meet your expectations, I do hope you are enjoying your new sofa.
Kind regards,
Tracey
Downtownstores.co.uk

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