Small New Home Gifts You Can Send by Post

A new home gift doesn't have to be a large hamper or a piece of furniture. When you cannot visit, a small gift by post can mark the move with something they can enjoy while they settle in.

The best choice fits their tastes and their new space. A tea break, a chocolate treat or a small keepsake can be easier to choose than decor when you haven't seen the home yet. Our New Home Gifts collection includes letterbox gifts for friends, family and neighbours starting a new chapter.

What makes a good small housewarming gift?

Start with something you know they'll enjoy. Tea and chocolate suit someone who likes a comforting treat, while a dried flower posy can make a thoughtful keepsake. A personalised token adds a connection to the move without taking up much room.

If you're unsure about their decorating style, choose a small arrangement or treats rather than a large decorative item. Check food ingredients and fragrance preferences before choosing, and only pick an alcohol gift if you know they'd welcome it.

Three new home gifts to send by post

A mini gift for their first tea break

The Mini New Home Letterbox Gift combines English Breakfast tea, black pomegranate scented tealights and a neutral dried flower posy. The wooden keepsake comes with a Home Sweet Home message, or can be personalised with their new address, family name or your own short message.

It's a thoughtful choice when you want to acknowledge the move with a small gesture and a keepsake they can enjoy after the boxes are unpacked.

A gift set with a mix of treats

Our New Home Gift Set includes honeycomb milk chocolate, Unwind soap, Darjeeling tea, New Home tealights and a mini dried flower posy. It comes with a complimentary New Home greetings card for your personal message.

Choose it for someone who would enjoy both treats and scented products. If you're sending to a couple, think about what they both like rather than simply choosing the largest box.

Dried flowers for a lasting keepsake

The Dried Flower Letterbox Gift offers a choice of Pastel or Neutral arrangements, with a wooden keepsake tag that can be personalised with a name or short message. It's a lovely option when you want to send flowers that can be kept as a reminder of the move.

Choose the colourway to suit their taste and available space. As the flowers are a natural product, colours and varieties may vary. Our dried flower care guide explains how to look after them.

Add a personal new home message

A short note can make a simple housewarming gift feel thoughtful. Mention the new chapter, a memory you share or the visit you're looking forward to:

• “Wishing you lots of happy moments in your new home.”
• “A little something for your first tea break between the unpacking. Congratulations on the move!”
• “Can't wait to visit. Until then, sending love for your new beginning.”

Plan delivery around the move

Confirm that they have the keys and can receive post at the new address before ordering. If you're unsure about moving day, arranging delivery after they've settled in can be simpler than trying to time a parcel for the move itself. Check the individual product's letterbox-fit and packaging details when choosing.

Free Tracked 48 delivery is available on orders over £25 to a single address. For a guaranteed delivery date, enter your preferred date in the basket and select Guaranteed Special Delivery at checkout. Tracked 24 and Tracked 48 are not guaranteed for a specific day. Please allow for dispatch cut-offs, weekends, bank holidays and product exceptions; see our shipping policy for current prices and timings.

Find your housewarming gift in our New Home Gifts collection, or browse mini letterbox gifts for more small gifts by post.