Glasswells Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 335 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Many customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming, guiding buyers smoothly through their choices without applying any hard selling pressure. Consumers also love the top quality products available across departments, ranging from comfortable living room furniture and supportive mattresses to beautiful bespoke decorative items. Some reviewers were not entirely happy with specific delivery or installation details, noting occasional frustrating problems with specialized fitting services. A few people also clearly mentioned encountering unexpected issues with customer after sales support, poor communication, or incorrect initial household setups.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bethany, Bury St Edmunds branch rang to reply to our request for info about sofas with some suggested models - when we got there she showed us several that fitted our requirements, we were also able... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our whole experience was good old fashioned personal customer service. Adrian took his time explaining thoroughly to us all the options and then went through them all again the next day with my disabl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peter helped us get our bedroom furniture ordered, and advised on assembly, efficiently but with a human and humourous touch. Much-appreciated. Glasswell's selection is the best there is (and we have... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchasing a new bed , my wife and I were a little unsure which options were open to us. We received an amazing level of service from Carl , he was extremely attentive to our needs and went over and... See more

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Company details

  1. Furniture Store
  2. Bedroom Furniture Store
  3. Carpet Store
  4. Countertop Store
  5. Curtain Store
  6. Garden Furniture Shop

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Glasswells are the largest independent home furnishings stores in East Anglia, providing a massive choice of quality furniture and beds, flooring, curtains, blinds and homewares since 1946. Make your house a home at Glasswells in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Haverhill, Saffron Walden and online.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Place for Coffee & Cake!

I hadn’t been to Glasswells “The Place To Eat” before, in fact I didn’t really know it was there! My friend took me for coffee and cake and I was very impressed! A light, clean restaurant, lovely selection of cakes and staff we professional and efficient. I am definitely bringing my husband here!

July 23, 2026
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Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit to The Place to Eat and were impressed by the restaurant, selection of cakes, and service from our team. We look forward to welcoming you and your husband back again soon!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good choices available

They had the furniture I wanted at a reasonable price. The salesman was very helpful and knowledgeable.

July 21, 2026
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Thank you for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extraordinary staff and great products

Bethany, Bury St Edmunds branch rang to reply to our request for info about sofas with some suggested models - when we got there she showed us several that fitted our requirements, we were also able to chose colours from a swatch book. Our bespoke sofa(s) we will with us in under 12 weeks . What a very different shopping experience Glasswells turns out to be. Attentive staff, a real person on the phone and fantastic choice. We stayed for lunch and the very busy cafe was very calm with staff helping each other. We noticed two male staff in suits moving a table to enable a woman in a wheelchair to eat her lunch in comfort ! What a difference from all the other shops we went in !!!! Thank You we will be back! Looking forward to the arrival and f our new settees “Holley “in “Marmalade” J & A

July 21, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that Bethany helped you find the perfect sofas and made the process so enjoyable. It's also lovely to know that our customer service, store atmosphere, and café team all contributed to such a positive experience. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Bethany and the team. We look forward to welcoming you back and hope you love your new Holley sofas in Marmalade when they arrive!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We have recently purchased a new flooring.…

We have recently purchased a new lounge, stairs and landing carpet and Amtico for the dining room, hall and kitchen. We are extremely pleased with the end result. There was a problem initially but this was dealt with efficiently and resolved by John at Bury.
Nathan and Kieran who fitted the Amtico, despite travelling from Cambridge to Ipswich over 3 days, arrived on time each day and were more than helpful giving us valuable advice. They have done an exceptional job. Thanks one and all,

July 9, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you're so pleased with your new lounge, carpets, and Amtico flooring. It's great to know that John was able to assist you efficiently, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Nathan and Kieran for their exceptional workmanship and helpful advice. Thank you for choosing Glasswells.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have always found Glasswells in…

I have always found Glasswells in Ipswich, to have great customer service, nothing is too much trouble and always friendly. Everything I've bought from Glasswells has always been good value and long lasting.

July 18, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you've consistently received great service from our Ipswich team and that you've found our products to be both good value and long-lasting. Your continued support means a great deal to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchasing a new bed

Purchasing a new bed , my wife and I were a little unsure which options were open to us.
We received an amazing level of service from Carl , he was extremely attentive to our needs and went over and above to ensure we were happy . I would recommend Glasswells to anyone looking for amazing service, fabulous products and great prices for the level of items they have for sale .

July 19, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that Carl provided such attentive and helpful service, going above and beyond to help you find the right bed. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope you enjoy your new bed for years to come!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After browsing bedroom furniture at…

After browsing bedroom furniture at bury with no sales pressure we asked Peter for some information on one of your ranges. He was very knowledgeable and patient with us and talked us through availability and payment options. When we were ready and made our decisions to buy he completed the sale efficiently but was also a pleasure to talk to. Thank you.

July 19, 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that Peter's knowledge, patience, and friendly approach helped you find the right bedroom furniture without any pressure. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Thank you for choosing Glasswells, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would recommend Glasswells removals

I would recommend Glasswells removals. After many delays the quote first issued was honoured. The guys turned up promptly (on the hottest day of the year)and were very helpful nothing was too much trouble. We were the last in the chain so keys were late. Other teams turned up to help to ensure our furniture was in situ and rebuilt before the end of the day.

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that our removals team provided such helpful and professional service, especially on such a hot day. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team, and we're pleased that everyone worked together to ensure your move was completed smoothly. Thank you for your recommendation!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality furniture

We only popped in as we had a leaflet delivered with offers, and ended buying the furniture set on display as soon as we entered the store! Then the Napoleon settees using the offer.

A special thanks to Nigel Gladwin for his clear explanation on both the items we purchased. He is a credit to the store.

The delivery guys were great too, a phone call ahead to confirm arrival time and took their time unpacking and setting up our furniture on a very hot day! Thanks guys. We did provide a cold drink.
Good quality furniture, so would definitely recommend.

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that Nigel provided such helpful advice and made your shopping experience enjoyable. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him, and we're glad our delivery team took great care with your furniture. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope you enjoy your new furniture for many years to come!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you

Helpful advice from Tom Repton and Ben Woolins re bedroom and conservatory furniture. Thank you both.

July 16, 2026
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Thank you for your review!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A new mattress

It is a well-known fact that buying a mattress is a very difficult task. We had a very positive experience at Glasswells' Bury-St-Edmunds store where Peter Harrison guided us through all the options. Thanks to his knowledge and great expertise we were able to make an informed decision very quickly (having considered all the facts over a delicious lunch in the Glasswell restaurant...). It is rare nowadays to experience such great customer care. A big 'thank you' to Peter and also to his colleague Jack. We are looking forward to taking delivery of our our new mattress very soon.

July 10, 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that Peter and Jack provided such excellent service and helped make choosing your new mattress an enjoyable and informative experience. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words, and we hope you love your new mattress when it arrives!

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Great service right from the store to…

Great service right from the store to the home. We had a cracked leg on a chair, replacement arrived within a couple of days. Maybe you will pay more than a national store, but great quality products and old fashioned superb service justify any extra.

June 16, 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you were pleased with both our products and service, from your visit to the store through to delivery at home.
While we're sorry there was an issue with the chair leg, we're pleased we could resolve it quickly with a replacement. Your kind words about our quality and customer service mean a great deal to us, and we're grateful for your support.
We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Nigel

We had a great experience with Nigel who answered all of our questions and was extremely helpful

July 1, 2026
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Thank you for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sally-Ann helps again!!

We came in for another mattress and headed straight to Sally-Ann, we know she is the perfect person to help as she just has so much knowledge. It's amazing to see how she knows what people will like and not like and she helped my son to choose his perfect mattress.

Also a big thanks to Beth Barker for your help and input!!

July 12, 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that Sally-Ann once again provided excellent assistance. We will be sure to pass on your kind comments to her.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful efficient staff in dealing…

Very helpful efficient staff in dealing with my telephone enquiry for readymade curtains and subsequent collection from the Bury St Edmunds store

July 12, 2026
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Thank you for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service over many years.

Another great service from Glasswells with our bedroom carpet installation. Competitive price (had 3 quotes) and excellent measuring service before hand. Have used them in the past and will continue into the future.

July 9, 2026
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Thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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