British Beds DirectReviews 

968
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. Bed Shop
  2. Bedroom Furniture Store
  3. Furniture Store
  4. Interior Designer
  5. Mattress Store

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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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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy anything from this site

Ceased trading causing staff not to be paid. Still waiting for wages and redundancies. I would be very wary if you are dealing with this company.

April 26, 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi, there has been no distruption to our service. We are open as usual.

Kind regards,
British Beds Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good product, good service

Ordered a divan base and matching headboard that were delivered in about 7 days. Communication from placing the order to delivery to assembly was exceptional. The bed was cheaper in comparison to the usual high street names, and delivered more quickly too (I did order the mattress elsewhere). So far the product looks OK quality (about what you'd expect for the price). I would recommend British Beds Direct if you need a new bed quickly.

March 29, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dreadful service

Dreadful service - I'm embarrassed to see 'British' in the company name. I don't trust the positive trust pilot reviews of this business. I ordered a headboard and got an automated email confirming my order. I received no further communications. I emailed to ask where my order was and was advised by email this would be investigated but didn't hear from them again. A month from purchase I phoned to ask where my order was, and asked to cancel the order. They agreed to refund me. It is 3 weeks and no refund, again no communication. All the communication has come from me the customer. I would not recommend this company. I notice their website does not have a complaints procedure either.

March 26, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality divan base with drawers

Excellent quality divan base with drawers.
Great communication, received a phone call to confirm order and when to expect delivery. Delivery drivers were also friendly and delivered to room of choice. I would definitely recommend, cannot fault them.

March 8, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just awful!

Stay away at all cost. I waiting 6 weeks for a bed to be delivered. They came 5 times on the incorrect date. When they will eventually did come it was one hour late and refused to wait 5 minutes to deliver the bed.
Staff were very rude. It was the worst delivery experience I've ever experienced. I wasted days waiting for the delivery and experienced a lot of stress due to the utter incompetence of this company.

March 19, 2024
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Reply from British Beds Direct

Hi Emily,

We acknowledge the delays and scheduling challenges you encountered and the negative experince this has left you feeling with.

We understand there were multiple delivery attempts made but the delivery dates booked or the delivery time slots were not suitable for you. The delivery did take place on the day when you were able to take a full day off work so the delivery time did not clash with your schedule.

Regarding the issue of the delivery drivers' not waiting for you to move existing furniture in the room of choice, we want to clarify the order could still have been left in the room of choice without the need to move existing furniture. Please understand our delivery team's only responsibility is to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of our products. While they strive to accommodate our customers' individual needs to the best of their ability, the delivery team must also adhere to their operational procedures to maintain consistency and professionalism in their services and to complete deliveries on time.

Extra request such as waiting to move furniture are the causes of delays making the delivery team fall behind on their schedule which we hope you can understand, as you yourself have expressed your dissatifaction that they arrived shortly after the estimated window.

We regret any frustration or inconvenience you have felt with your experience with us.

Best wishes,
British Beds Direct

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quality headboards with good choice.

Quality headboards with good choice and sensible pricing. Delivery times are reasonable and they keep you updated. Offers are meaningful. They use a decent delivery firm too. Bought 2 now and would use again and recommend to others.

February 26, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good value, well built storage bed

This is the second BBD Ottoman bed I’ve ordered. Customer services were very helpful when contacted. They are good value beds, well built and easily connected (gas struts) once delivered. The storage space created is invaluable. Their delivery company was also very helpful and willing.

February 26, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant British Beds Direct

Shortly after I placed my order I received a call from the company to confirm my order and let me know the bed would be delivered within 10 days. Further to this they told me there would be a 2 person team on delivery’s who would take the bed to whatever room we wanted.
The delivery process started with an email 48 hours before to give me a date and time frame, followed by a call. On the day of delivery we had a call from the team letting us know they would be there within the hour.
When the team arrived they took the bed upstairs for us with no issues.
From start to finish the process was smooth and professional.
The bed base was as described on the website and is a quality product. I would not hesitate to order from British Beds Direct in the future and I am happy to recommend them to anyone who wants to purchase a British made product from a company who puts their customers at the heart of their business.

February 14, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Divan base

Ordered online website easy to navigate confirmation sent after I'd ordered and expected delivery date.
Item ordered is well made and the coloured material true to picture
Very happy with purchase and would recommend to friends and family

January 18, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Double bed

Ordered double bed which arrived on time by efficient delivery service. The bed was as described and of good quality. Colour was as expected. Definitely a two girl job putting bed together as it’s heavy. Drawers on the bed glide easily and the base lifts with minimal effort for good storage. Over all very happy with bed and would purchase again. One point to note the bed won’t glide easily if storage full as it’s too heavy. That was my experience anyway.

February 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb quality

Easy to order. Large range of colours and fabrics. Good communication throughout transaction and delivery.
Superb quality of product- blanket box and brilliant workmanship. Can’t fault it. Worth every penny.

January 17, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with British…

I had a great experience with British Beds Direct. I had to place a larger order as a B&B owner and so I spoke to someone over the phone who made the experience seamless. The new beds were ready earlier than expected and I was soon contacted about arranging delivery. They came well packaged and easy to put together. This is the second time I ordered from this company.

January 17, 2024
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