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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Service

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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

We were looked after brilliantly by…

We were looked after brilliantly by Peter Harrison in the bedroom furniture department. He was helpful informative and friendly. We are looking forward to getting our order in due course. As always Glasswells are brilliant and we have used them many times over the years.

29 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your lovely review and for your continued loyalty over the years. We're delighted to hear that Peter provided such helpful, informative, and friendly service. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words, and we hope you enjoy your new furniture when it arrives.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply the best

Glasswells are doing everything right in my humble opinion.
The store is welcoming, the staff are incredibly helpful, the variety of products on sale is extraordinary.
We needed curtains and blinds and Emma (and the rest of the team) who helped us throughout, was knowledgeable, experienced and supported us at each decision.
Emma visited at home and measured and advised further.
An order has been made and we await delivery and fitting.
We couldn't be happier.
Well done Glasswells, there's a reason you're the best.

22 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for such a wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that Emma and the team provided knowledgeable support throughout. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and we're thrilled you're so happy with your experience. We look forward to completing the installation for you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Emailed to say I had a problem with my sofa. A member of staff called back within the hour, appointment made for the next week for someone to visit and check. He visited at appointed time and was able to fix the problem. Customer Service called the following day to check all ok. Excellent service.

28 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that your issue was resolved quickly and that our team kept you informed throughout the process. Providing excellent customer service is very important to us, and we're pleased everything was sorted to your satisfaction.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having been let down by Laybrooks mum…

Having been let down by Laybrooks mum and dad ( both elderly) decided to go to Glasswells to look for an electric bed to help them.
Peter was so kind and helpful when mum and dad were unsure what to buy and spent alot of time speaking with them and going through all the beds available.
He was professional and knowledgeable and spent the time with them both to ensure they were both happy with their purchase
I would not hesitate to recommend Glasswells and Peter.
Thankyou

14 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that Peter was able to help your mum and dad find the right electric bed. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Glasswells.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Experience

Having visited an alternative 'high ranking' department store in Ipswich, where the curtain department staff were awful, rude and unhelpful, I went to Glasswells. WOW. The staff were professional, helpful, very knowledgeable and pleasure to deal with. I was assisted by Charlotte Hearn who was exceptional in every way. Well done 👏 💯%. I will definitely visit again.

21 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your wonderful review, we’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with Charlotte and that the team were professional, helpful, and knowledgeable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

High quality service

Visited the bedding department late this afternoon to choose a new mattress. Did think about not going today, assuming staff would be focussed on going home and timing not good. Not at all. Peter Harrison and colleague Jack gave us full attention and plenty of time. Peter listened to our differing needs from our mattress (!). He had various ideas and excellent knowledge. He offered helpful, interested service. We found what we hope will be the solution to long standing mattress issues.

19 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re really pleased to hear Peter and Jack gave you great service and took the time to understand your needs, even late in the day.

We appreciate your feedback and hope your new mattress from Glasswells is the solution you were looking for.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely quality

Beautiful, classy bedding and just as shown. I'd be glad to purchase from this company again.

18 May 2026
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Thank you for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No pressure

There was no pressure to buy and the service was courteous and discreet. We ended up purchasing a new suite and table and chairs all of which were top quality and good value for money. Certainly would recommend Glasswells for household purchases.

17 May 2026
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Thank you for your lovely review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peter was very helpful while I was…making my decision

Peter was very helpful while I was deciding on which mattress to buy.
Very knowledgeable, friendly and understood exactly what I was looking for.
I rate him very highly.
I am though still waiting for the mattress I ordered

15 April 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your review, I can see that your mattress has been delivered since leaving this review. We hope you’re now enjoying it, and appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On a recent visit to Glasswells to…

On a recent visit to Glasswells to choose a bed and mattress I had the pleasure of being looked after by Peter, the customer service provided was excellent. Peter was really helpful and knowledgeable and helped us pick the bed and answered all our questions when it came to choosing the right mattress for us. The whole experience was excellent, we were so grateful for all his help. Great job!


9 April 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your review! We'll pass on your kind words to Peter.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

The friendly assistant was helpful and well informed without being pushy. We felt under no pressure to buy, but were given expert knowledge that helped us decide what to purchase.

13 April 2026
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Thank you for your kind review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bed base and mattress

Having looked at nationwide chains for beds and mattresses we decided to go and check out Glasswells in Bury St Edmunds. Glad we did as the showroom was well stocked with a wide range to choose from at surprisingly competitive prices. Our sales assistant Peter was very knowledgeable and helpful.

13 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Glasswells soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peter was very knowledgeable in his…

Peter was very knowledgeable in his field. He took time to explain in great detail, enabling us to make the right decisions, choosing what we felt we wanted. We very much valued his knowledge and experience. Highly recommend Peter- we will be back.

2 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear Peter provided such knowledgeable and detailed support, taking the time to explain options clearly and help you choose what suited you best.

We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great food & customer service here

Great food & customer service here. Our bacon baps Saturday morning were beautiful filled with bacon and mushrooms. Service from Kayley & Rachel was great constant smile whilst running around a busy restaurant.

Look forward to going back here soon.

9 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

We're glad you enjoyed your bacon baps on Saturday! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service above and beyond

Service above and beyond from Emily. Attention to detail, sound advice, very kind approach and on top of all that she offered to drop curtains off on her way home for which we were very grateful. Thank you Emily.

12 March 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your review, we are glad Emily went above and beyond to get your curtains to you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited the Ipswich store resturant…

I visited the Ipswich store resturant today the girls were lovely, highly recomemd the mushroom soup and the pudding of the day was vanilla & chocolate sponge with chocolate sauce, well done ladies

9 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your visit to the Ipswich store restaurant. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was absolutely delighted with the…

I was absolutely delighted with the service at Glasswells, from the sales assistant to the staff on accounts. My order has arrived very promptly and delivery easy to organise. Will definitely use Glaswells again.

7 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted you were so happy with the service from our team and that your order arrived promptly and delivery was easy to arrange. We look forward to welcoming you back to Glasswells again soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is the 3rd time I have had to…

This is the 3rd time I have had to complain about 2 bathroom floors that were laid incorrectly, with plastic causing a hole and now a bent nail which would eventually caused another hole. Sealant not used correctly and tape and underfloor board not used but still charging me! I have spoke to Flooring manager who probably knows me very well now! I have been refunded for items not used, but this is now the third time I’ve complained and now the whole bathroom floor needs replacing. Not satisfied with the service I received other than the guys who came round today to help rectify some issues. Not offered any compensation considering the hassle we have had to endure. Not great customer service especially from someone I have used for years. Thank you for your feedback, but let’s be honest none of the issues I had should never have happened if the floors had been done correctly and professionally in the first place.

7 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your feedback. When the issues were brought to our attention, we arranged return visits promptly, inspected the flooring, sourced replacement vinyl and carried out the additional preparation work required to complete the job correctly.

While we appreciate it was frustrating for further visits to be needed, the issues raised were investigated and resolved, and you were kept updated throughout the process.

We value your custom over the years and, whenever problems are raised with us, we do our best to put them right as quickly as possible.

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