Garden Companion Sets

Jack and jill benches, tête-à-têtes and love seats

A garden companion set — also known as a jack and jill bench, tête-à-tête bench or love seat — is two individual seats joined by a shared central table. It's the sociable middle ground between a garden bench and a full dining set: close enough for easy conversation, with a handy space between you for a drink, a book or a small plant. Ideal for a patio, lawn or a quiet corner beside a garden path.

Our companion set range

Our range is led by Charles Taylor, whose British-made companion sets are handcrafted from FSC-certified Scandinavian redwood and backed by a 10-year rot-free guarantee. Choose from angled sets (seats turned gently towards each other for easier conversation) or straight sets, in two, three and four-seater configurations. Fitted cushions are available separately in green, burgundy and grey. Alexander Rose adds companion sets in Cornis and Roble hardwood for a more contemporary, premium finish.

Wooden love seats built to last

Every wooden companion set here is chosen for solid construction, comfortable seating and year-round performance in the British climate. Galvanised zinc fittings resist corrosion, and the redwood is pressure-treated to stay rot-free season after season. As an authorised Charles Taylor stockist with over 35 years in the trade, we carry the full range. Free delivery on orders over £100 to mainland UK.

Browse the full garden bench collection, or explore individual benches in our 2 seater and 3 seater ranges.