YAKOE Rattan 5-Seater Garden Furniture Set

To start with the positives this is a great set of furniture for the price paid. I bought it at the Spring Sale price of £269 and for that it's a good buy. However if I'd paid the full price at £359 I would be more critical and only award 3 stars. Once assembled it does look very smart and the inclusion of a full set of cushions and covers (not yet tried) complete this set nicely. My biggest gripes and would have lost two stars for had it not been for the price paid are the appauling assembly instructions. They are very poor and not clear or much help at all. I gave up on the instructions after a few minutes, tossed them aside and used logic instead. It doesn't take much to work out what piece goes where. However this is where it loses a second star. The build quality isn't great.. you get what you pay for I suppose but this is obviously mass produced very quickly as the finish and care in manufacturing is not good. I found numerous staples blocking some of the bolt holes which needed moving out of the way.. not removed in case the rattan unravelled, but pushed aside so I could get the bolt through. My tip would be to install all the bolts only finger tight so you can line up the panels, which is also a little hit and miss and once all in place, tighten fully. The product name plates are lop-sided too. This was a two person job with a third person helping during the sofa assembly and it took us 2 hours.. not terrible but would have been quicker with easier to read and understand instructions and quality finish (no staples blocking holes or loose materials). I can only award 3 stars for comfort as I am 6ft 2" tall and this set has a very low back for my tall frame so I cannot relax on it, I find myself having to sit more upright. My wife and children are considerably shorter and they find it OK. If you're a family of 6 footers you may want to look elsewhere. Everyone else, especially at the lower offer price (I wouldn't pay more) go for it.. be prepared for a little blue air whilst assembling, then enjoy. I hope you found this review helpful and click yes