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26.7.2019

Le Toy Van are renowned for their line of quality children's toys, and this Sophie's Doll's House is built with the same quality that one would expect from the brand.It comes in a large and reasonably hefty boxed package containing all the necessary parts, the only tool required being a cross-head screwdriver.A pamphlet containing a comprehensive list of all the components with the build instructions on the reverse. The instructions comprise of sequentially numbered diagrams of the individual parts (each identified by a letter) - some text help would I think have been beneficial, but with close attention the construction shouldn't be difficult as all of the parts slot together with no need for bolts,screws, adhesive etc.All parts except for the hinges on the front that is... These hinges should be affixed so the (supplied) screws are on the inside - this means you should ensure you have the correct hinges for the right location, as they are different for top and bottom, having the pins on opposite sides. It is also advisable to line up the two sections of front wall so they properly align in the middle before you affix the hinges, as there are no holes or any indications of where the screws are to go in. The screws will nonetheless be easy to insert into the painted MDF with just moderate force using a cross-head screwdriver.The Test Child I utilised to get an end-user view actually enjoyed participation in the construction and found it easy to identify the pieces as I asked for them - floor, end wall, front door porch etc - simply by referencing the picture on the box. The only item that was hard to identify was a small wooden dowel that had no obvious use or placement until a fine scrutiny of the plans revealed it to be required in a small slot at the rear base of the Dollhouse.So a leisurely 20 minutes should see the dollhouse constructed, the sturdy MDF components slot together well, with no stiffness nor any excessive looseness, making it all very stable (assuming correct placement of the hinges). A very handy aspect is that when assembled the gables double as handles,allowing the dollhouse to be carried and moved with ease by one person - It doesn't seem to weigh anything like as much as it did when in pieces in the original box!Having been constructed, I let my test child loose on the Dollhouse, and can report that she was delighted with it. She was particularly enchanted by the internal decor and the small individual touches in the different rooms, identifying the rooms by the various things like mirror, radiator, pets, portrait etc. The attic she could utilise like a real attic, to store away the dolls/furniture that weren't in use in the main house. My Test Child was also much enamoured of the shutters for some reason. I must say the pastel-coloured paintwork and the finish in general are immaculate. Test Child marked the Dollhouse at 10/10But how does a more discerning adult rate it? Well it's a fairly simple but very well made quality toy which could easily last well enough to be passed on to a younger sibling once the original user has outgrown it. There is no denying it is on rather the pricey side at it's current stated price of £110, but quality is always worth paying for, and if it's within your budget I would certainly recommend it as a toy to delight for many years.
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2.6.2020

This is a beautiful and large-size dolls' house, standing just over 3' tall at the highest points. The dolls' house comes flat packed in a large-sized box that has a huge label showing the contents - it's worth bearing this in mind when ordering if you're intending this to be a surprise present, in case it's shipped in just its own box. If they do this, it could be quite hard to hide. The build wasn't too bad - not too many pieces, the diagrammatic instructions are quite clearly labelled, the pieces easy to identify - and over the whole build there's a fair amount of repetition.The dolls' house is fully painted on the outside, but on the inside some of the wooden elements (the floors, stairs,and ladder running between storeys have been left in natural-effect wood, with just a simple coat of clear varnish). I like this - it both helps to keep a clear, visible connection to the natural materials use, and does it in a way that's reasonably plausible for interior decor: the floors and stairs are wooden, whilst the walls have been decorated. Although none is included, the furniture sets from the same series incorporate a lot of natural-looking wooden components. On the outside, most of the detail is created through paintwork effects - for instance, the shaping on the front door, and tiling to the roof are painted rather than added on mouldings/tiles. For a young child's dolls' house this is really practical, as it has an appealing look but there aren't lots of little pieces that can become knocked off/damaged in play.Doesn't include any dolls or furniture. I know this is pretty much standard practice, but it always seems a little stingy to me when manufacturers don't include at least one doll and a couple simple pieces of furniture just to get you started. Fits both wooden dolls and furniture from this brand, and other 12:1 scale ranges. 12" fashion dolls are a bit too tall to be able to stand in the rooms, though they can sit, but smaller (6-9 inch) dolls fit without problem alongside/instead of the wooden dolls this is designed for.
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23.7.2019

Since this arrived a few days ago my 5 year old simply hasn't left it alone, even going as far as us catching her out of bed and playing with it in the middle of the night!On arrival I was actually pretty surprised at how heavy the whole thing is, it really is a very solid unit.There is some assembly required so you'll need a phillips head screwdriver to secure the 4 hinges that allow the front to open and the canopy that goes over the front door.Rather conveniently, the instructions are in black and white which makes working out which way the hinges go is almost impossible so you will need to refer to the actual box. Basically you need to work out which side is the front and make sure the heads of the screws are on the inside,not the outside. It's not a huge issue if they are the other way round but if you do make a mistake you won't be able to simply take them off and turn them round as the MDF it's made of really won't maintain it's integrity.Those bit's of 'DIY' aside, the rest of it is simply slotting it together but you will need a second person. Not because it's heavy or anything but simply because you have to slide all 3 floors and the front hinged sections in at once so need 4 hands to hold everything in place.All in all it took me about 10 minutes.The house itself is pretty big and the front opens nice and wide to allow you to get into it with no issues.That said, the elephant in the room is going to be the price. triple figures for a few bits of painted MDF is eye watering but looking around you won't really get anything comparable as that seems to be the benchmark figure for this sort of thing. Interestingly we went to a local shop to buy a few accessories to go in it and they actually had this exact model of house there at almost a 50% markup on what it's listed for here.In short, if you have the money then I can definitely recommend this and it's nice to see such a classic wooden toy in my daughter's collection and one that i'm sure is going to last and get plenty of years of use
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31.7.2019

I love Le Toy Van wooden products and this house did not disappoint. BUT PLEASE NOTE NO FURNITURE IS INCLUDED. Furniture is sold separately. The box is enormous and the house comes flat packed. Strictly speaking it's minimal assembly required but actually much harder than it looks. It does NOT require any gluing and screwing is minimal. You will NEED a crosshead screwdriver. It's really clever how it goes together because if you need to pack it away again it would be relatively straight forward to disassemble it at a later date. The instructions are fairly clear but I still found it hard to put together. I made lots of mistakes and needed a second pair of hands to hold it for me. However,eventually after a few errors I finally got it together by myself. You will want to lay everything out first, read all the instructions (not just one direction at a time) and then familiarise yourself with all the parts. It will make life a lot easier and quicker.You don't actually have to attach the front doors if you don't want to. I think it looks quite nice without them. The doors don't have a catch (only a small magnet which doesn't work very well) so when you are moving the house the doors flap open.The roof parts are removable to expose the attic playing space which is accessible from both sides. Unfortunately we have only had it for a week but already one of our roofs have become split and damaged.The stairs are removable too. Once it's been built, it's big! And it's heavy. One adult can move it around if you're fairly strong but I would suggest building this in the room you are going to play with it in. Taking it upstairs AFTER it has been built is hard work.
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16.10.2019

After finding out that we are having a baby girl, I was excited to buy the “Cherry Tree Hall” Doll’s house by “Daisy Lane” and “Le Toy Van.” I wanted something impressive to put in our newly decorated nursery and this product did not disappoint.When the box initially arrived, I was shocked at its size and weight (18.5kgs!) and felt apprehensive about trying to build it as one of my weekend DIY projects. To my surprise I was shocked at how easy it was to set up. There was no need to fiddle with tiny pieces, as even the windows were already in place.The end result was incredible! It stands over 90cm tall spanning three floors and has three staircases. The colours are soft and match perfectly with our nursery.The surfaces are smooth and easy to keep clean, as you need to do is give them a quick wipe with a wet cloth. It is also very steady with a strong base (due to its weight!). The roof also lifts off which is great! The detailing is simple and modern which I really like as it makes it feel less like a collectible item but more suitable for playing with. Just a warning that Barbie dolls are definitely too big for the house and won’t fit through the front door, so it may be better to buy the furniture and people from the same company.Although it says for ages 3 and above, I am really glad I made this purchase and would recommend this product to others. I remember having a similar doll’s house as a young girl and have many fond memories of playing house with my sister and I hope our daughter will enjoy this product too!
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18.10.2019

To say it was a big surprise is like to say nothing! I've received a huge and a very heavy box, which I could barely move myself. Needed to wait for my husband to get this upstairs as we wanted to assemble it right in the nursery. Ooooo. That was a good decision as there is no way any of us or both could move this doll house once put together! It was not very easy to do, btw, took us over an hour for sure, but we're generally not good at assembling furniture... I'm saying furniture as this house takes lots of space, like a big chest of drawers. So do think, where to put it before purchase, I'd even measure the space as once it's assembled,it's not really portable and even move it to another corner or room might be a problem.I was worried if this house is built sturdy enough being put on a carpet as I'm a crazy mum and try to screw anything I can to the walls) However, it seemed quite sturdy and secure. The quality of material and paints is impressive. Details are lovely crafted. It looks beautiful. Kids are over the moon. They put there ...dinosaurs and cars... Yep... Unfortunately, it doesn't come with any dolls or doll furniture, it needs to be bought separetely...Imho, over 180 quid for just a wooden doll house is expensive. You can find all together (house +furniture) for much less, especially on sales. However, the producer claims that sustainable rubber wood is used, non-toxic paints, etc, so it's supposed to be eco friendly and planet responsible toy, which is possibly reflected in its price.
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17.8.2019

I was surprised at just how heavy this box was when it arrived. We’ve assembled toys from Le Toy Van before so I had an idea of what to expect and find it a lot easier to lay everything out and familiarise yourself with the instructions before making a start but I’d highly recommend assembling it in the room it will be used in since the box is easier to move to another room than the assembled house. Overall I’d say it took me about 20 minutes just taking my time – it does help that the walls etc are already decorated and it’s also very handy to keep the box around for reference. Unlike other dolls houses this one is very much open plan with two rooms and no room dividers although there is a subtle difference in the wall paper to create 4 different rooms.There are stairs leading to the first floor but to access the attic you need to remove the roof – there’s no stairs access like the other rooms but if you have lots of spare furniture etc (these are not included in this option) they can easily be stored away. It’s a good size at around 60cm x 35cm x 67cm – something they can easily sit at or stand at if accessing the attic. There is a lot of attention to detail in the décor but it is very feminine. The one thing I’m not so keen on is the metal magnet closures for the front of the house because they are a bit too easily opened so if it was tipped forward everything could fall out. It is well made though and should be very durable if it is something you want to keep and pass down/on in the future.
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15.10.2019

Sometimes it is lovely to get something for a child/grandchild who can spend many happy hours playing with something that will pass the test of time. This Le Toy Van doll's house fits the bill perfectly.Firstly it is sturdy - weighing in at a little over 40 lbs (19.8kg) - and takes a short time to put together. The box is well packed and construction, simple. Everything about this doll's house says lasting quality - even the paint looks like it will not chip or rub away - and that includes the 'whole' structure.It comes in 3 levels plus the attic - just lift the roof for the attic - and each level is well defined and large enough to house a whole collection of furniture and fittings. Talking of which,for any DIYer it is fairly simple to install a battery powered lighting system, but even without the lights this is one amazing doll's house.The paintwork is well proportioned and the whole frontage looks very appealing indeed. By the way, because of the weight of this house, I suggest you make sure you place it where it needs to stay especially as once the furniture is in residence, it is just too heavy to move.As an investment for your child/grandchild this is up there with the best. Indeed treated carefully and looked after I can see this lasting for many years.Although the house we got had no furniture, it means that family members are able to get together and fill the house with all it needs, making this an ideal Christmas/Birthday present. A 5 star gift all the way.
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20.10.2019

This dolls house is totally gorgeous. I really love it and can’t stop playing with it when my son is in bed and I get a chance to have it all to myself.Firstly, I’d like to say how easy this large dolls house was to build. All the panels slot very neatly together and it’s surprisingly strong and sturdy when it’s assembled. The only bits that need a screwdriver and screws are the bannisters and stairs, and the hinges for the opening front of the dolls house.Overall I think my husband and I spent around 20 minutes assembling the dolls house and the instructions were very clear and easy to follow.The size of the dolls house is also very impressive, being 3-storeys tall (and with a cleverly accessible loft space too,with loft ladder and loft hatch included and where the roof neatly folds over on top of the other roof section) and it looks amazing in our living room.The soft, pastel shades are sooo much nicer than some of the alternatives out there.... bright, vile pink of Barbie-branded stuff springs to mind, urggh. This dolls house is the total opposite to that particular type of toy... it’s traditionally-styled, elegant, made with quailty materials and fully intended to be a toy that lasts for at least several generations of children.We have invested in some of the Le Van Toy furniture and wooden families to fill the interior of this wonderful house, which although adds to the overall cost of this toy, really do finish it all to perfection.5 stars.
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30.7.2008

Last Christmas my wife and I had a nightmare with a dolls house. Whilst putting it together we had to nail small tacks into the wood to secure it all together. We followed the instructions but the wood split and it looked a right mess. It put us off ...until now!This dolls house is an absolute doddle to put together. There are no screws, nails, or glue (other than the screws to attach the metal end plates which act has hinges). The house essentially slots together, and the three window-boxes on each side secure the structure - resulting in a very sturdy wooden dolls house.The windows are already on, and they are made from nice chunky wood. The colour is bright without being garish,and the one thing that struck me about it is the size - from the pictures I'd seen it looked a little small, but once it's up it's actually pretty big.It's nice and light inside (I've seen others which are dark and dingy - not easy to see inside when playing) and the two front parts open up nice and smoothly.In a nutshell: Simple to put together, and it's unique method of construction means that if needs be, it can be taken down within 2 minutes and stored flat - yet despite this, it is extremely sturdy.This is amongst the best dolls houses I've seen, it looks attractive, it'll withstand the rigours of child play, and it is made from quality materials. I'm certain that this will give many years of play value.
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2.1.2020

Beautiful dolls house! I built this up on my own and found the instructions and the parts easy to assemble, the only part I worried about were the hinges on the front doors as there weren’t markings on where to screw it - I held off doing it until the last minute so I could make sure the doors closed! It took me approximately an hour to open, unwrap all the parts and build. The only part that I feel is odd is the loft ladder to the attic through the loft hatch, they don’t connect to anything so just fall down but the other two stair cases are lovely.The house stands a just under 1 meter tall and has 4 floors, 3 normal floors and an attic which you can make accessible by folding the front roof panel back onto the one behind (the chimneys need to be removed to enable this).It’s very sturdy and has some lovely detail, the house is at 1/12 scale and is great for role play/imagination but it is quite heavy so not easily moved around the house. I loved that the whole house (and the furniture if you want to add) are wooden so very durable, no tacky plastic anywhere, which works well with our Montessori household.The house came on its own so we asked the family to buy the Le Toy Van furniture which is also beautiful and very detailed.If you’re looking for a dolls house with a wow factor this is the one, it’s every child’s dream to have a house like this!!
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12.10.2019

This is a very big dolls house with four storeys if you include the attic. On the photo on the box it looks white with a blue roof and sky blue shutters but it is actually cream with a very nice grey roof, duck egg blue shutters and natural wood coloured floors. It has a classic style, not tacky. There is no furniture or family in residence, you add your own. The ceilings are low so this is for small dolls e.g. Melissa and Doug, LOL Surprise, Lalaloopsy Littles, Sylvanian Families etc.There are a lot of different parts to this house. It took quite a while to put together and another pair of hands is useful to hold the floors in place while you attach the sides. You will need a small cross head screwdriver.The instructions are quite small and it is tricky to see the detail.It is vital that you line up the two-part front with the magnets on the edge of one of the floors. This will tell you how far in to attach the four corner posts. If you get this wrong, as I did, you will have to take the whole thing apart to realign them or the front of the house won't close at all.The staircases, ladder and loft hatch are all good features although the loft ladder doesn't sit in its place properly. You need to remove the chimney tops to flip the roof up.A really lovely toy that feels sturdy and as though it will stand up to a lot of play.
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24.10.2019

This is a beautiful and generously sized dolls house built for 1/12 scale furniture and figures. It is nearly a metre high and provides 4 floors worth of space to play with. There is plenty of room for all the rooms that make a home and the attention to detail is lovely - I particularly like that there are windows on every side of the house - making it really light inside.The house is very strong and is finished really well, as well as being no problem to construct. It's made from rubberwood - which is nice from an eco point of view as it is supposed to be very sustainable. Be prepared though as the box is pretty heavy - I needed help moving it (but I'm a wimp - my husband carried it upstairs without injury!).Although this is an expensive toy, I think it will last very well and will be the sort of thing that either gets handed on to the next child, or could be resold.There is no integrated lighting, which is a shame at this price, but you can buy battery operated lights to add to the house if you want to. This is obviously aimed at children and I think offers a really optimal dolls house experience given the size, quality and good looks of it. We've had several dolls houses over the years (including lots made for creatures rather than dolls) and I really like the look and feel of this one very much - it feels like quality.
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14.8.2019

We have had a few Le Toy Van toys and they have all been absolutely wonderful, made from wood and finished to an incredibly high standard and this dolls house is no different. The house is absolutely beautiful and so pretty - I'm not usually a pink fan despite this being one of my Daughters favourite colours but wow this house is absolutely gorgeous with so much attention to detail.The only slight minus is that the house does not come with furniture and so this will need to be purchased separately unless you already have furniture to fit. The house perhaps took my Husband 20minutes to build and he advised it was easy to do.Once built the house measures approximately 60cm by 60cm by 35cm deep.Thedolls house has three floors and the front of the house can be fully opened or part opened on each side. The roof can be opened on both sides too or removed if wished. The door and all of the windows can be opened and the front windows also have shutters that can be opened or closed too. There are even little window plants on the sides that can also be removed if wished but look so much nicer attached. The attention to detail is beautiful with the inside of the house fully decorated and the roof even has pink glitter sparkles on it.An absolutely beautiful dolls house and my Daughter adores it.
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16.7.2019

An absolutely beautiful, imagination inspiring, creative house!Just wow!I absolutely love all the tiny details. The pictures on the walls, the curtains, wallpaper I could go on!The windows have both inner and outer windows which open both ways!Assembling this was very easy just one screwdriver needed!The roof actually opens both ways and comes off if you wanted. As you can see in the picture both partitions of the roof are sat elegantly in a little upside down heart shape so it's very easy to slot them in and fold them either direction you wish to!The stairs seem very well in there like they're not loose enough to just fall out which I've had issues with before in dollhouses.The colours are so bright,beautiful and vibrant, each room really catches your eye!Under the base of the doll house is a little cork almost which stops the tiers of the house from moving or sliding so the house seems extremely sturdy. Even our cat has had a good look in it and a climb so I know it bares weight!I cannot wait to get the different sets of furniture now the girls cannot get enough of this already, were using old furniture atm but le toy van seem to have all their items down to a tee with creativity, sturdiness and bright colours, the kids play for hours!
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