dining table and chairs in oak! where is the best for value...

[mmmmchocolate]

to find one. as nan is buying me one for christmas present!!!

ebay

Greenwich market in London has (well, certainly had, can't be certain if it still does) a section which just does oak dining tables and chairs. Not much good unless you live in London though.

pine-oak furniture has lovely stuff but I don't know how good the value is.

Try googling oak furniture, mmmmc - there are lots of places which sell it and you can compare prices.