I bought this machine as it was similar in general appearance to a cookworks machine i had used successfully for years, basically the design is a reliable one! But this swan machine has a modern frozen-matt type finish so looks really up to date. IMO. The steam wand works well to heat milk, but you have to be careful otherwise you get big bubbles. The coffee strains beautifully too.. Me and my wife love it!

Things about it could be better such as a directional arrow to help you put the portafilter in correctly, and a larger gap between the portafilter and the drip tray would be good - a normal sized mug will not fit! Yet to use the milk frother so cannot comment. But, that being said, it is a great little machine at a bargain price and looks great in our kitchen.

Very attractive design and easy to use with ground coffee,I have not used pods but will do so in the future, I’m not sure what pods to use as that information is not given in the product booklet. Overall a classy looking machine and not to large.

Good machine, really easy to set up, fits perfectly in kitchen. Very stylish

Very happy. Looks great. Quick and efficient. Not too big.

Good looking product . Easy to use instructions and controls

Unfortunately the pump wasn't working but great customer service on ao part. the machine itself looks lovely but can't comment on how it works until replacement arrive

I initially chose this Coffee machine because of its design, I really fell for its old fashioned knobs, dials and buttons. I have already tried several different types of coffee from ground, quick brew bags, and everyday loose grains. I am finding it difficult to choose my preferred coffee because they all seem to taste good. The steam milk frothing works really good after a couple of practise runs the trick is not to push it in too deep. I like the way the warning lights lets you know when your ready to make coffee or steam froth your milk, whole milk is much better for this. The water tank is easily filled and the machine easily cleaned when necessary.