Testimonials

Some kind words you might find of interest:

Hello Martin,

"Happy New Year! Just to let you know that the swing seat you made for me for my husbands Christmas present is perfect! As you can imagine, we haven't had much opportunity to use it yet and at the moment, it still has the last remaining lumps of snow melting from it...but can't wait for a day to be out there and using it.

My husband is delighted with it and it fits very well into the space I imagined it would go which is under a magnolia tree. I will send you a picture later in the year when the tree is in flower. In the meantime, thank you so much for the excellent service I received from you, everything from the attention to detail on the swing to the delivery people who were very helpful and nice, was perfect."

Thanks again,

Julia Forrest January 2010

Carol Moore Hampshire November 2009

"Dear Martin, Thanks for the amazing swing. It is such a joy to see things of quality in this age of shoddy. Keep up the good work."

- Tom Hodgkinson, Author of The Idle Parent

Dear Martin and Celia

‘I had been looking for quite a long time for the right swing seat but my search most certainly ended and we have been ‘sitting spiritually’ on your swing ever since.  Now our swing is totally part of the family, I sit and drink my first cup of coffee before anyone else is up.  I sit with friends and chat, we all sit together with the children as a family and my husband and I ‘chill out’ at the end of the day on the swing with a glass of wine – it has even been a pirate ship with crocodiles swimming around on the grass underneath it!! 

The swing even gave me a good reason for a breath of fresh air on cold and frosty mornings through the winter.  The wood really does look beautiful now and I have given it a good scrub as instructed!  Our swing is now a total treasure and we think that you are very clever’

Susie Mehta Leamington Spa

Dear Martin and Celia,

We have it and its great . Our eagerly awaited serenity swing seat arrived just on time as promised. It was a race as to who would sit on it first. Our 6 year old beat both of us!

You have been a delight to deal with and we look forward to many years of enjoyment from our swing seat.

All the Best

Declan

Congratulations on the article and on the Chelsea show - a marvelous event. We are still enjoying our daughter's beautiful swing ...all guests- children and adults enjoy the experience of swinging peacefully in our garden, and we have spent many happy hours on our oak swing.

Dear Martin

"First of all thank you more than I can say for our wonderful garden swing seat. It already looks as if it has been there forever, even without any grass, clematis or proper willow fence! It really is a dream come true for me, and the whole family are absolutely delighted (as you probably gathered!) – I know we will have many many happy and contended hours swinging there over the next few months and years."

Penny Biggs, Totnes Devon


Dear Martin

"Many thanks for your prompt attention to our order, it arrived in good time for our birthdays which are in the same week.

It was very easy to erect, and I liked the simple turnbuckle arrangement to change the attitude. As a glider pilot, I very much enjoyed our first flight in it; being comfortably seated moving above the ground without power assistance is 'spiritually' satisfying."

Kind regards Peter & Ruth Berridge


Dear Martin and Celia

"The rope swing arrived this morning and we are delighted. Beautifully made and easy to assemble it was as we'd hoped. Can't wait for the grandchildren to come and try it but in themeantime we are having a great time. Thank you."

Terry Stanford & Penny Watson-Farrar, Blakeney, North Norfolk


"Each swing seat is hand-crafted so buyers can be assured of a completely unique product. The seats are designed to be left outside all year round and require no treatment."

Saturday February 23, 2008 The Guardian


"My swing seat has arrived. I love it. It has exceeded all my expectations. It is so comfy and so elegant’ Many thanks for your courteous and professional service"

Jane, Brighton


We unwind in East Devon at Bramble Hayes garden at Uplyme near Axminster, devoted to the needs of insects and birds and garden swing seats … contemplation.

Devon Life Magazine
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I love the two seater Oak "Fan Back" swing seat ' delivered here in Halifax earlier this week I have just walked the dog (who features in a wonderful carving centre back on the seat) and flopped onto the seat to relax for a minute. I felt wonderful but he (Billy the Labrador) looked rather askance at me - it must have been the smug smile of contentment on my face. Roll on spring 2008! Thank you Martin and Celia so much

Judith Bousfield, Halifax


Swing seat

What better way to view your garden from a swing seat? Made from oak and western red cedar, they can be hung in their own frame or from arbours, pergolas, porches, gazebos or even the bough of your favourite tree. Acrylic cushions will ensure your comfort.

Daily Telegraph Saturday 5th September 2007


"We were very impressed with the care and attention to detail and the feeling that the seat was being created for the maker. This was a real treat to ourselves and she is now positioned for all to sit on and view in extreme comfort with a sense of true English quality. Thankyou to MARTIN and the team."

Kind Regards,
Benedict Hall


"If only I had room in my urban patch for a sustainably-sourced wooden garden swing, I’d be poring over the designs of the Dorset garden swing company Sitting Spiritually. Its three-seat Serenity model and frame costs £1099 "( sittingspiritually. co.uk).

The Times 26th May 2007


"It is a peaceful place to sit and think and looks great under the big oak in our garden. We are really delighted with it."

Best wishes,
John Grenville & Sally Akers Oxfordshire


Dear Martin

"I'm really sorry to have delayed so long in sending you a word of thanks for our lovely swing-seat. Still no pictures, I'm afraid - its all to do with a rose Arbour yet to be covered by new roses and a particularly disobliging cat who despite our best efforts still refuses to pose beside her carving: but we'll get her or else...... Meanwhile. We want to tell you what real pleasure our swing seat gives us; how kindly and efficiently you detitle with us even at long distance here in France: how smoothly the delivery went; believe me, not all carriers in the south of France are anything like as helpful as yours; and finally how smooth and easy it was for two of us to put the seat together, It is so beautifully machined - really putting it together was like playing with Lego. The seat excites many admiring la-las from our French friends. As soon as we have a photo which we think stands a chance of outshining any you already have on your website we'll send it, I promise. Meanwhile we'd be happy to testify to anyone who'd like to hear from us."

With every good wish for Christmas and the New Year,
Sue and Angus and Quissac, the cat


"We saw the image of your beautiful swing seat on your web site and decided to invest. When it arrived we were delighted with the quality. What the image cannot convey is the wonderful relaxing feeling the swing seat gives. Both sitting or lying down its bliss - Thank you Martin you are a true craftsman"...
D&B, Hertford


"Our new addition has made a truly positive impact in the garden. It is all the more exciting because what started as a gem of an idea is now reality. Our "Parky Swirl Bench" Working with you and Lucy was an absolute joy and we are truly thrilled with the result. Huge thanks for creating a very special piece for us."

Kind regards,
June and Trevor Parkinson


"My most favourite times are in the quiet of the early morning, a little before 6am, with bird song, a cup of tea. It's the most perfect way to start the day. Thanks for all your help and making my swing seat of choice."

Janet


"We and our twin grandchildren have really enjoyed gently swinging under the shade of our apple tree, and we are so glad we took the plunge and invested in an excellent piece of genuine British craftsmanship. We are sure it will give us many years of pleasure."

Regards, Ian


Dear Martin

"Just a short note to say thank you for producing such a wonderful seat. My wife was delighted with it. There is no doubt that the Pimms tastes better when sipped gently swinging on a beautiful oak seat. We were really impressed with the way you made the seat in such a way that the balance is absolutely perfect, a gentle push and the seat continues to swing for several minutes. Family and friends have all been very impressed with the seat and we look forward to enjoying many hours "Sitting Spiritually" over the coming years. Thank you for making the perfect seat."

Yours sincerely,
Robert Speedy


'Martin was very easy and efficient to work with. The finished swing seat looked absolutely fabulous, and was all the more special for incorporating my father's beloved hare. He could not have been more thrilled.'

Anabel Knight


'We have had lots of enjoyment out of the seat this summer and will continue to do so I’m sure. The seat has had many admirers, a few of whom have taken your details. I hope you are keeping busy. Regards,"

Dr Simon Peacock, Leeds


“Martin makes exceptionally fine swing seats and is a delightful person to do business with. If you want a piece of outdoor furniture that will bring you happiness and contentment for years, look no further”

Nick Shannon, Leatherhead


Dear Martin,

"We are thoroughly delighted with our swing seat, and it has been admired by all who have seen (and sat on) it. I would, however, also like to order a seat cushion for it now, I think in the green tweed. I look forward to hearing from you as to when this might be possible".

Kind regards, Tessa


“We have only had the seat a day but already it has been a source of great pleasure. On three separate occasions, I found myself chatting on the seat with friends who had dropped in to visit and were happy to stay, swinging as we talked, even as it grew dark. One has already asked for your details so that she can buy one for her new house. And my eleven year old son made himself comfortable with some cushions and actually enjoyed learning his French vocabulary while swinging! Many thanks again - my friend remarked "you were right to buy it" and I couldn’t agree more!.

Best wishes, Sara


"Martin, thank-you. We are so pleased with our Tranquillity seat. It provides the perfect accompaniment to a large gin and tonic at the end of a busy day."

Best regards,
Tim & Valerie Rose


"This is just a note to say that we are delighted with the seat which will ultimately be adorned with yellow roses on the pergola. Owing to excellent project management your seat arrived last Thursday which coincided with the day on which the pergola was completed! "

With many thanks and best wishes,

Mark


"The swing seat really is wonderful. It receives complements by the wheelbarrow load and you may very well be hearing from friends who also want one. The three seater was right for us, as was the decision to add the suspension springs and the fossils. An excellent product, and your after sales service was wonderful."

John and Cynthia, Chichester


"My first experience of Martins swinging seats was at Hilliers Arboretum in Hampshire. I am now delighted that I have my very own - it's wonderful. Thank you Martin for your craftsmanship, hospitality and all round excellent service."

Wendy, Southampton


Hi Martin

"Just to let you know my seat has arrived. It was really just to say how delighted I am with my seat, it is lovely and I hope to enjoy many hours sitting on it during our more pleasant weather . Having Will's named carved into the wood has personalised it and made the whole thing more special to me. It was a delight dealing with yourself "

Joan, Glasgow