BrackenStyle Darwin 120cm 2 Seat Wooden Garden Bench - Dip Treated Scandinavian Pine Timber Outdoor Patio Natural (Green Pine)

My first impressions of this bench are excellent. It is made of treated pine and when put together it is so sturdy. Assembly is not too difficult if you follow the instructions and make sure you get the seat part the right way round. I did encounter one blocked fixing hole which was easily drilled out to remove accumulated sawdust. Otherwise the fixing bolts are done up with a supplied allen key. It all fits together very well and there is no lateral movement in the joints. It is well shaped which makes it feel quite comfortable but it is wood so consider getting a seat cushion. Although treated I am going to use Danish oil to make it weather proof as you have to remember it is made of pine and not Teak (reflected in the price). That said I'm happy it is going to last a long time with the right care. A really pleasing purchase with prompt delivery. It came well packaged and undamaged and I'm considering getting another one. Edit - A further purchase I ordered this cushion from Amazon to go on the bench and it is an ideal fit for the 3 seater - Pinkfairy Outdoor Garden Furniture 3 Seater New Size Bench Pad, Water-Resistant Fabric Seat Cushion Pads For Ultimate Comfort (Bottle Green, 140 x 45 x 5cm (55 x 18 x 2)

A beautiful, solid, well-crafted and comfortable outdoor bench! Very easy to put the pieces together...however may need another person to help when assembling, would definitely recommend this purchase!

Incredibly well constructed garden bench seat. Everything fitted together really easily, and the seat is comfortable and sturdy, and this is the one to get.

A hefty box is the first you’ll see of this bench. A good start if you’re hoping for a quality item. Once unboxed it’s two sides with legs, a back, the seat and a support rail. There are six long bolts with locking cylinders + 4 screws & an Allen key. The instructions are good enough and it’s easy to work out what needs to be done. A star has been lost due to the very frustrating bolt & cylinder setup. The holes drilled for the cylinders are of differing depths so that knowing how far in to push them is difficult. We found a little blue tack in the hole 1st stopped the cylinders whizzing by the bolt hole & needing to tip everything to get it back out. The simple measure of a depth stop on the pre-drilling process would have prevented faffing about. The second reason is that the instructions warn that as wood is natural you will get knots etc but the support bar for the front of the seat also has the first part of the seat attached. This was cracked & rough due to a pretty large knot. It really shouldn’t have gotten past quality control. Wood glue is a good idea for the large dowels used. Once built the seat is very nice. The arms & legs are nicely sturdy & nothing like some of the thin items you can buy. The seat curves nicely & is comfortable but it is a hard surface so you might want to cost in the price of a cushion with your purchase. Everything is straight & solid, you get the feeling that if you look after this, a good few years will see it still going strong. The width is good for 3 people or two puds like me sitting comfortably. The timber is all dipped to help preserve it but a varnish or even better a stain will add years to the seat. I’ve used an anthracite grey by Remmers. Stain allows you to see the grain & doesn’t need stripping, just add a coat every 2 or 3 years. There are better quality benches but you can expect to nearly double the cost of this one. This may have had a couple of niggles but it is an attractive & sturdy addition to the garden. The vfm of this item is very high & I am happy to say it is easy to recommend it.

Very sturdy bench and pleased with it. Will wait and see how it fares over the winter. Definitely two person assembly.

Excellent traditional bench. Very easy to assemble and comfortable

Sturdy and well made bench. Easy to assemble even by one person. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. Would recommend to a friend.

Very pleased with our new bench for our back garden ordering was easy with Amazon, we was informed that it would be bulk delivery then phone call from delivery driver that they was on there way, our new bench is fantastic, well made, easy to put together Very happy.