July 2023 by Gaddie
As a local in the area who likes to support local businesses, I am ashamed to say that I will never be visiting Samways again due to the attitude of the owner. For now on I will be using Coop opposite or other post offices in the surrounding villages.And this is due to the attitude of the owner of the shop - multiple times I have been there he is sarcastic masquerading as humour which is obviously isn't.And today is the final straw. He was rude and condescending when dealing with me putting money into the post office. I found I was missing bit of money and so to wait a sec whilst I try to find it. He just reached through the counter and took the money I had and started counting it. Nobody queuing behind me.Anyhow, as I turned to leave after putting money in, he said 'Kar.' Wondering what he meant, I turned to ask and he replied 'Kar' again.Realising I was looking at him in a perplexed manner, he said 'it means ta.'Have had enough of this rude man who thinks that just because he runs a small business, he can be rude to others.Never again will I visit Samways.
September 2021 by Andrew Quick
Sweet shop smell straight from my childhood. Essence.
June 2021 by WendyG-207
Samways is a real part of the village community and excellent staff know their locals. They stock alsorts as well as helping with post office, banking etc. They even answer the phone, have cold drinks and stationary supplies, not to mention sweeties for pocket money spends & party helium balloons!
May 2021 by Catriona Smith
I have visited Samways multiple times, mainly to use their post office services. Whilst the range of goods they have is good, I have repeatedly been surprised by the level of rudeness and unfriendliness of one staff member in particular. Sadly, despite wanting to support independent businesses I shall be taking my custom elsewhere going forwards.
March 2021 by Daryl M
Fancied a beer after work. I looked at the length of the social distancing queue outside of the local CoOp and Googled "off licences near me". Was pleasantly surprised to discover that Samways sell alcohol ( the store sign makes no mention of it).I was in and out in 2 minutes. Limited but reasonable lager selection. Friendly staff.
March 2021 by Matthew Bettison
Always found Samways to be friendly and helpful. An efficient little post office that also sells beer!
March 2021 by Theo Breakspear
If Samways don't sell it then it probably isn't worth buying!
April 2020 by JackV-34
Made me stand there for ages & ages, then refused to sell me what i wanted to buy because they said i was not spending enough money. It was not like i was spending pennies, still about £3.
December 2019 by Luke Donoghue
Got searched because I had a hand in my pocket. 0 stars if possible.
January 2019 by Darren Pearce
A laid back Post Office with no stress. Lovely staff and more than willing to offer advice. Glad this place is on my doorstep.
