Carlton Furniture Windermere Monastery Extending Dining Table Natural
Carlton Furniture Windermere Monastery Extending Dining Table Natural
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Key Details
- Seats: 8-12 People
- Assembly Required: Yes
- Material: Oak
- Guarantee: 5 Years
- Brand: Carlton Furniture
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Description
Built for homes that genuinely entertain, the Windermere Monastery Extending Dining Table has a broader, more grounded feel than a standard extending table. The planked oak top and trestle base give it that classic refectory character, while the natural finish keeps the overall look warmer, lighter and easier to live with than a darker, heavier dining table.
Part of its appeal is the balance between scale and usability. It has enough presence to anchor a large dining room properly, but it does not feel purely formal. The natural oak brings texture and variation into the room, which helps soften the table’s size and makes it work well in spaces that mix traditional architecture with a more relaxed decorative style.
The extending design also makes this table far more practical than its scale might first suggest. Kept closed, it still gives you a substantial everyday dining table. Opened out, it becomes much more useful for larger family occasions, weekend entertaining and seasonal gatherings where extra seating matters. That flexibility is a big part of what makes it feel like a long-term piece rather than something chosen only for special occasions.
This is a table for homes where dining is properly part of the room, not just fitted into it. It suits spaces where people gather, stay longer and want the table to feel central to how the room works. The natural oak keeps the look warm and welcoming, while the monastery styling gives it enough structure and presence to make the whole space feel more established.
Dimensions
Height: 79cm
Width: 110cm
Depth:
Length: 250cm-330cm
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sizes within 5 mm (± allowable tolerance)
Specifications
SKU: 2500071565906
Product Code: WIW1038
Number of Seats: 8-12 People
Assembly Required: Yes
Material: Oak
Weight:
Guarantee: 5 Years
Brand: Carlton Furniture
Manufacturer: Carlton Furniture
Care Information
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Delivery Policy
e-Vouchers do not incur any delivery charges and free delivery will be automatically applied to all e-Vouchers at checkout.
Standard Delivery Service
FREE for orders over £300 to mainland UK*
£24.99 for furniture orders under £300 to mainland UK*
Kerbside delivery only, usually pallet delivery
Gallery Deliveries
£9.95 for small accessories to mainland UK*
£14.95 for medium accessories to mainland UK*
£19.95 for large accessories to mainland UK*
£69.95 for large or heavy items to mainland UK*
Gallery shipping is based on the size and weight of each item and the shipping cost is calculated at checkout
Time frame: approximately 7-10 working days
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We will always book in a delivery with you. We will contact you either by email or phone once we have organised the delivery and prepared your items, this may take a few days. The delivery time frame is approximately 7-10 working days.
Our standard delivery service will be kerbside delivery only. You will be responsible for the handling of products onto your property and the disposal of any waste. Your order will be dispatched via one of the following delivery methods:
Pallet couriers
The pallet couriers are not insured to bring the goods onto your property/ driveway. You will receive email confirmation & tracking information from us once your order has been collected, then within a few days the pallet courier will contact you directly to discuss a delivery slot once it’s reached your local depot. Please be advised that pallets are usually transported in 18-tonne wagons.
Luton Van courier
This will either be a 1 or 2 man delivery team. We will contact you directly via text or email to book this in a few days in advance. You will receive a 3-4 hour time slot and the couriers will call 30 mins prior to delivery with a more precise time.
Small parcel couriers (e.g. DPD)
You will receive a text directly from the courier to let you know what day and time your order will be delivered.
Please keep an eye out for texts, calls or emails from unknown contacts as this will likely be us or one of our couriers trying to book in delivery.
Please write any special delivery instructions in the notes at checkout. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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FAQ's
Would this table work for everyday dining as well as bigger occasions?
Yes. That is one of its main strengths. It has the presence of a large statement table, but the extending format makes it more practical for day-to-day use and much more useful when you need extra space for guests.
How much room do I really need for a table like this?
It needs a genuinely generous room. This is not a table for squeezing into a tight dining area, as it wants enough space around it for chairs, movement and serving. In the right room it looks impressive and well balanced, but it would feel dominant in a smaller space.
Does the trestle base make seating easier than four corner legs?
Usually, yes. A trestle design can make a long dining table feel easier to sit around, especially when you are trying to seat more people. It helps avoid the awkwardness of chair legs and table legs competing for the same space at the corners.
Will the natural oak finish feel too rustic?
Not necessarily. Natural oak does bring warmth and visible grain, but that does not automatically make it feel rustic. In the right setting it can look classic, relaxed or even quite refined, depending on the chairs, lighting and styling around it.
Would this table suit upholstered dining chairs?
Yes, very well. Upholstered chairs can soften the weight of the table and make the overall look feel more comfortable and more layered. Wooden chairs or benches would push it in a more traditional, architectural direction.
Is an extending table like this worth choosing over a fixed monastery table?
It can be, especially if the room is used in different ways across the year. A fixed table gives you one set footprint all the time, while this design gives you the same substantial look with more flexibility when you need to seat extra guests.
Does this table feel formal in a room?
It has presence, but it does not have to feel stiff or overly formal. The monastery styling gives it weight and character, while the natural oak finish keeps it more relaxed and welcoming than something darker or more polished.
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