Hatfields Furnishers

General information

Hatfields Furnishers Ltd have remained a leading local retailer since 1886, when John Hatfield, began selling curio’s. The front room of his home was used to store all his stock for the week's business. Only on Saturday night was it cleared out so that he and his wife could enjoy the use of a normal front room on Sundays! John Hatfield was a popular character who noted his customers' requirements on his paper shirt cuffs! This primitive paperwork was obviously successful and John's business soon outgrew the front room of his house.

Other premises were therefore acquired in St. John’s Street and Sir Isaac’s Walk. In a slight diversion from furniture, grapes growing in the greenhouse were sold over the counter for a halfpenny a pound during the Great War. The business continued to grow with more members of the family becoming involved. Hatfields relocated to the site of an old confectionery business, C W Hancock, in St Botolph’s Street in 1963 and then to its current buildings in Peartree Road in 1975. Today we employ over 65 staff and offer a superb array of furniture, including top brands.

Good customer service is the difference between a flourishing store with happy customers and one that is empty and forgotten. Hatfields will always strive to ensure good customer service is paramount; it is after all the best way to gain a trusted reputation and one which people will recommend.

Managing director Robert London commented: “Since 1886 Hatfields has been providing Colchester and the surrounding areas with the finest quality home furnishings there are. We are proud of this incredible achievement in our family business and on behalf of four generations, it is my pleasure to honour the manufacturers, craftsmen, customers and staff who have helped Hatfields continue on the road of success.”

Visit Hatfields and see for yourself the vast range of quality furniture available, displayed across 2 floors of beautifully designed showrooms. A welcoming atmosphere and café adds to a truly pleasant shopping experience that is recommended as being exceptional.

You’ll find Hatfields in Peartree Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0LA. Call on 01206 765444.

Find out more at www.hatfields.com