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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 37 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the excellent quality of the products, describing them as top-notch, comfortable, and well-made. The staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness and proactive assistance, often going above and beyond to ensure smooth deliveries and customer satisfaction. Reviewers also appreciate the efficient delivery service, noting that items arrive on time or even earlier than expected, with good communication throughout the process. The customer service is frequently described as excellent, friendly, and responsive, with many people valuing the ability to speak directly with someone on the phone. However, some customers also noted issues with product quality, reporting broken drawers, low-quality materials, and incorrect measurements. There were also mentions of poor upholstery, rough edge seams, and difficulties with fitting components like castors. A few other people also felt that customer service was lacking, with poor communication and failed deliveries.

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Product

Customers had ambiguous experiences with product quality, with some reviewers praising items like headboards... See more

Quality

People report positive experiences with quality, often highlighting products as well-made, comfortable, and... See more

Delivery service

Reviewers mention positive feedback about delivery service, with many customers appreciating the quick and... See more

Customer service

Clients share positive opinions on customer service, with many reviewers highlighting excellent, friendly,... See more

Staff

Customers consistently note positive experiences with staff, describing them as reliable, friendly, and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can honestly say that this company provided me with excellent customer service. I purchased a kingsize divan some three years ago, I moved home and sadly one of the Shepherd's castors came off a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT SERVICE From the very beginning: the phone was answered within 5 rings, advice given, sending out samples and placing the order were all stress free and easy. Particularly Sam and Adam w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Neat-looking bed at a good price. Arrived on time. Was pleased to find their range included simple, lower bases. My elderly Mum is v.happy & finding it much easier to get into. Found staff really... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We received a phone call confirming the online order. The delivery team prioritised the order due to our situation of needing the beds by a specific date. They delivered earlier which is was brilliant... See more

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Company details

  1. #100 of 115 best companies in Bed shop
  2. #181 of 225 best companies in Bedroom furniture shop
  3. #340 of 399 best companies in Home Furniture Shop
  4. #107 of 120 best companies in Interior designer
  5. #75 of 87 best companies in Mattress Shop

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Dreamy, hand-crafted beds and mattress made in Britain and built to last. Design a bed that’s perfect for you, with stress-free ordering and 10 working days free delivery*.


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4.2

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speedy and efficient service

Speedy and efficient service. The article was well made and exactly as described.

20 September 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi Pam,

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our service speedy and efficient, and that the Item met your expectations perfectly. Looking forward to serving you again!

Best Wishes
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

Bed base and headboard was dispatched earlier than expected. The order was well wrapped and the delivery team were polite and helpful and took it to the room I requested. The fabric is lovely. Would have liked a simple instruction sheet to help though as my husband almost fixed it with a seam outwards on the lower base 🤣🤣🤣

31 August 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi Alicia, thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your bed base and headboard arrived earlier than expected and that you were pleased with the fabric and our delivery team's service.

We appreciate your suggestion about including a simple instruction sheet and will certainly take that into consideration to make future assembly easier. In the meantime, please note that assembly instructions for each product are available via a link on the product pages of our website. We hope this helps in the future!

We’re glad everything worked out in the end, and we hope you're enjoying your new bed. If you ever need any further assistance, feel free to reach out!

Best wishes,
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Double ottoman bed base end lift.

Second bed base from this company and I recommended them to my sister who was also happy. Ordered online after getting swatches to choose the fabric. Got a phone call a couple of days later to double check the order was correct before it went into production. Brilliant idea to do this. Given a rough date when it might be ready for delivery. Email from the delivery company was earlier than expected, only about 10 days from ordering. A quick phone call to them and I got exactly the date I wanted with a 3hr time slot. Phone call from van 30 mins before delivery. The guys put the bed base exactly where I wanted it. Nice friendly helpful guys. Bed base was exactly what I expected. Nice and safely packaged so not damaged at all. Very good quality and well made. I will continue to recommend British Beds Direct to everyone.

27 August 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi Anne, thank you so much for your wonderful review and for recommending us to your sister! We’re thrilled to hear that both of you are happy with your orders. It’s great to know that our fabric swatches and order confirmation process made your experience even smoother. We always aim for efficient and convenient delivery, so we're glad the timing worked out perfectly for you.

We're also delighted that the bed base met your expectations in terms of quality and packaging. Your kind words about our delivery team will certainly be passed along to them! We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you again in the future.

Warm regards,
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Sleepeasy

Product delivered on time.
Not at all clear what "add-ons" were required in the delivery process and when they needed to be bought and from whom (ie supplier rather than delivery company). Also deliverers did not know what was in the package - that a low double bed occupies less space than the deep divans being removed.
After 10 minutes panic all was revealed - the package was not short and they completed the installation.

13 August 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi Keith, thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear that the product was delivered on time and that all parts were included, allowing the installation to be completed as per your order. We apologise if there was any confusion regarding the delivery process and add-ons.

To make future orders smoother, we offer a selection of delivery upgrades that can be easily added to your basket during checkout on our website. These options are clearly outlined to ensure all necessary services are chosen in advance, heres a direct link for furture reference,
https://britishbedsdirect.co.uk/collections/delivery-upgrade

We appreciate your patience and will work on improving communication to prevent similar issues in the future. Thank you again for your purchase!

Kind regards,
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality.

Glad I read the reviews. I am very pleased with my bed base and headboard. I initially picked this company because they were one of the only few brands that sold a black bed base in small double. Came quickly, easy to put together. I still have to get used to the ottoman because it’s hard to pull it down but I was told it will loosen up with time.
Positive experience so far, good customer service.
I understand that they want a review done but gheeze 4 emails and 2 phone calls asking for a review? Sheesh, luckily the guy on the phone was so lovely…

29 July 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi Renee,

Thank you for the 5-star review! We're delighted to know you had a positive experience. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

We hope to see you again soon!

Kind regards,
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Friendly, helpful team who expedited my order as requested. Divan base is perfect - exactly what was needed and ordered. Delivery was well organised and the base assembled to a high standard.

13 August 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hello Sarah,

We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to share your review. Your support means a lot!

Take care,
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't believe the reviews. Warranty not honoured!!!

Don't believe the reviews! Guarantee not honoured. This company claims to have a long heritage but when we contacted them to ask them to look out our bed that squeaks they said they were not the same company now and the guarantee was therefore not valid. So either they are and can trade off that experience in which case honour the warranty or they are not and therefore untruthful in their marketing. They cannot have it both ways.

31 March 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi,

I am sorry to hear you have had an issue with your order, can you please provide your order number or get in touch with our customer service team.

Kind regards,
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Blanket Box/ottoman

Ordered a double bed size blanket box after receiving a choice of samples. Very pleased with it, strong enough to sit on which we wanted. Communication was good throughout, delivery on time and the guys took it upstairs to the bedroom. I do recommend getting samples before ordering as material and colours are not easy to judge online. They were very helpful when I rang.

16 August 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi Diane,

Thanks for the amazing review! We're happy to know you enjoyed your experience and we were able to help you choose the right fabric. Your feedback means alot :)

Kind regards,
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great product just what we wanted

Great product just what we wanted

3 August 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi Elaine,

Thank you for providing another review! We’re thrilled to hear that the product is exactly what you wanted. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and it's wonderful to know we delivered! Is there anything else we could have done to make this a 5 star experience?

Looking forward to serving you again!
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Appear to be a very customer focused…

Appear to be a very customer focused company. Kept us updated from initial order to day and time of delivery. Happy with purchase.

23 July 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi Mrs Hardy,

We truly appreciate your 5-star review! It’s fantastic to hear that you’re pleased with our customer service. Thank you for choosing us!

Warm wishes,
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We have purchased 2 beds and both have…

We have purchased 2 beds and both have been of a very high standard and quality

18 July 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi Arti,

Thank you for your feedback, its great to hear your feedback regarding our high standard and quality products. Is there something else we could have done to make this a 5 star experience?

Kind regards,
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were pleased with the product which…

We were pleased with the product which arrived on time. Quality and colour were good.

25 July 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi Michael, thank you for you 5 star review. Its greatly appreciated for you to share you positive experience regarding multiple aspects of the order.

All the best,
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

End lift ottoman bed

I purchased an ottoman bed a few months ago now, and it has exceeded my expectations in every way. The standout feature is undoubtedly the storage capacity. The entire base lifts effortlessly, revealing a spacious compartment that easily accommodates items I previously struggled to find room for. It’s a real game-changer for anyone looking to maximize space in their bedroom.

Sturdiness is another key strength of this bed. The construction feels solid and secure, with no creaking or shifting, even after several weeks of use. The hydraulic lift mechanism is smooth and light, making it easy to access the storage space even with the bedding in place.

Finally, the fabric of the bed is absolutely beautiful and coincidentally matches my sofa fabric. The samples really helped with choosing a fabric and colour. The upholstery is generally well-finished, with the exception of quite a few loose threads.

Overall, this ottoman bed is a fantastic investment—combining practicality with style and quality. Highly recommended!

14 August 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi Becky,

Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to hear about how the ease and use and storage features of the bed have helped you maximise your space. We hope to serve you again in the future.

Take care,
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

I ordered a super king headboard, unfortunately the fabric I ordered was not in stock. They got in touch and sent out alternative choices and arranged my new choice. Customer service is excellent as they always replied promptly and kept me informed of progress and delivery.

31 May 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy purchase and fast delivery but not constructed properly

Easy purchase and fast delivery. Bed looks great but it’s a second I think because where you join the two halves together there is a piece of wood and fabric obstructing the metal joins from going on properly. We managed to turn the bed over without them falling off and it holding at the moment but I’m not confident with it.

19 July 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Our bed delivered without legs and the…

Our bed delivered without legs and the bed looks nothing like the picture online. Repeated attempts to contact customer service and organize a return have been ignored.

23 July 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi, I am sorry to hear your order did not arrive with the feet fixtures. We could have resolved this by posting out the missing feet to you but I understand you decided to initiate a return with our customer service team instead.  

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good company

Really good company. I ordered a new mattress -sophia penelope brier latex medium double.
My old mattress was an expensive one but after 3 years it became really uncomfortable for me so I started to surf the Internet for a new one. I read reviews and looked at many mattresses.
I finally chose one and so glad I picked this company . After months of backache and uncomfortable sleep I'm finally having a good night's sleep and no pain. The mattress is supporting my body properly. I love it. I paid a lot less for this new mattress than the very dear one I bought 3 years ago. I had to call them about delivery date and they were very helpful with this . Really pleased with the new mattress. Thank you 👍 😊

2 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The cherry on top

Amazing purchase, the perfect size and the beautiful colour blowed my mind.
The delivery was before the expected day. Overall I am really happy with my bed and I recommend it.

3 June 2024
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