Charles Bentley is celebrating standout success at the Ideal Home Awards 2026, securing four category wins, including the prestigious Garden Retailer of the Year title.
Held in London on 28th May 2026, the awards recognised excellence across the home and garden sector, with Charles Bentley impressing judges through its combination of thoughtful product design, accessible pricing and strong retail credentials.
The brand took top honours in Best Outdoor Dining Set, Best Fire Pit and Best Small Garden Solution, alongside the overall retail accolade.
The Almada 6-Seater Dining Set won the Outdoor Furniture category, the Santiago Steel Fire Pit secured the Best Fire Pit award and the 2.7m Balcony Garden Half Parasol was recognised as Best Small Garden Solution.
Crowning this success, the Garden Retailer of the Year award highlights Charles Bentley’s ability to balance heritage with innovation. With a history spanning over 165 years and six generations, the East Midlands family-run business continues to uphold its reputation for quality and reliability, while evolving its offering to meet the needs of today’s consumer.
James Bentley, managing director at Charles Bentley comments: “We are incredibly proud to have won four Ideal Home Awards 2026, across a wide range of categories, including the highly coveted Garden Retailer of the Year title.
“As a family-run business, it is hugely important to us to maintain and uphold our strong reputation, while continuing to offer our customers the very best in quality outdoor furniture and home products. The Ideal Home Awards are a fantastic recognition of that commitment, and they reinforce that our products are genuinely award-winning choices. We are delighted to have achieved gold across so many categories.”
