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

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We're so pleased with the service we…

We're so pleased with the service we received from Glasswells from the initial purchase of our carpets to the fitting of them. Jon, was extremely polite and helpful and made it a stress free experience. The quality of the carpets is excellent and we managed to purchase the carpets in the sale which was a bonus. It's always a pleasure shopping here. Thank you to Jon and the skilled carpet fitting team.

28 April 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you were happy with the service from initial purchase through to fitting, and that Jon made the process smooth and stress-free. It’s great to know you’re happy with the quality of the carpets and were able to take advantage of the sale.

We’ll pass your comments on to Jon and the fitting team. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pillows.

I went to Glasswells today upon recommendation as Peter H was so helpful when they bought their pillows and are very pleased with the choice made.

Peter served me today and I was delighted to be served by him. He not only had a very good knowledge of the products sold to make suggestions but when I explained my various health issues he listened, understood and then guided me through options to suit my needs, with lots of options to try. I tried many pillows before deciding and he was happy to get more to help me choose. Cannot fault his service. It was marvellous. Thank you.

I hadn’t been to Glasswells before. What a super shop. I also had a light lunch in the cafe which I enjoyed.

I shall be returning, particularly on a day Peter is there, I would like to thank him again for his attention to detail and very pleasant service and to get more help as I will be buying more there for various needs.

4 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your lovely feedback. It’s great to hear Peter was able to support you so well and take the time to understand your needs while helping you try different options. We’re pleased you had such a positive experience in store and enjoyed your visit to the café as well.

We’ll make sure your comments are shared with Peter and the team, and we look forward to seeing you again in future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mattress choice

Calm, professional and personable service from Carl with clear explanation of our options relative to our personal preferences

3 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your feedback. It’s great to hear Carl provided a calm, professional and personable service, and clearly explained the options to suit your preferences. We’ll make sure your comments are passed on to him.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service ( Lawrence)

We dealt with Lawrence when we recently purchased our corner sofa with matching ottoman ,he was so knowledgeable ,friendly and helpful, in fact we have spoken to a few of the team as we have visited many times whilst trying to make our decision, no hard sell just good advice, everyone is so friendly,Adrian is also really helpful

29 April 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your lovely feedback. It’s great to hear you had such a positive experience with Lawrence and the wider team while choosing your corner sofa and ottoman. We’re really pleased you felt supported with honest advice and no pressure throughout your visits.

We’ll make sure your comments are shared with Lawrence, Adrian and the rest of the team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unbelievable service

We arranged an appointment with the specialist sales assistant in the curtain department. She kept asking a colleague for help with our questions.
We arranged for a visit to measure the windows. This was cancelled by Glasswells and eventually after three months they arrived to measure, and we placed an order.
We understood that it would take six weeks to complete.
So after six months Glasswells informed us that our order was ready to be delivered and fitted.
The fitter arrived at our house and said before he started he would review what was required.
We were having two window blinds and two pelmets above the windows.
One at the bottom of the stairs and one half way up the stairs.
On assessing the job, the fitter said I was not told that a special ladder was required to reach the upstairs window. It was not written on the paperwork so he was unable to fit it.
He said that he would fit the downstairs pelmet and blind and have to come back another day for the upstairs window.
He went to get the blind and pelmet from his van, only to find he did not have the pelmets.
We are disgusted with the service we have received from Glasswells.
We will not recommend using them .

10 October 2025
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your feedback. Following the fitting appointment, we reviewed the issue with the pelmets and found they had been loaded but were not identified at the time of collection.

The landing window could not be fitted on the original appointment due to access requirements not being fully detailed beforehand. Following further communication, the fitting was rearranged and has now been completed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nigel provided helpful information and…

Nigel provided helpful information and advice which helped me choose the correct type of wood on an ercol chair.
I have found the service good with a wide choice of products of high quality from curtains to furniture. I enjoy my visits as the parking is easy and I can take a break in the excellent restaurant.

28 April 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re so pleased Nigel was able to help you choose the right wood for your Ercol chair, and that you enjoy both our range and your visits with us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We went looking for curtains for our…

We went looking for curtains for our spare room but needed them before our guests arrived at the weekend.
Luckily we met Sarah who could not have been more helpful.
Curtains were altered to our measurements, collected and fitted within 3 days.
What great service!

13 April 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your lovely review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a brilliant experience today

We had a brilliant experience today, we bought a rug, then was looking for a bed, we went upstairs and was helped by Peter, he explained the science behind beds (who knew) anyway, we purchased a bed and mattress, we also bought a lovely three door wardrobe, we changed our minds a thousand times, and Peter just kept helping, if this review gets to be seen by Peter, it was "practically" perfect (he will know) we was also helped by James upstairs as our randon wardrobe configuration was wild to say the least. These guys upstairs are a MASSIVE credit to the Glaswell name. Was we happy .. YES 5 stars wouldn't be enough, so thank uou for making our shopping experience happy and fun.

21 April 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted Peter and James made your experience such a great one. We’ll be sure to pass on your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Adrian Capper went above and beyond to give us excellent service on choosing a sofa.

11 April 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your review!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Glasswells Service.

We were provided with a full assessment of all the sofas/suites available by Adrian Capper without any pressure to decide. We did, thanks to his excellent advice and patience.
It was also so nice to have two helpful and pleasant ladies on the reception desk and again, when the phone was answered immediately the following day when we called.

9 April 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your kind review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We visited the BSE store

We visited the BSE store today to view the range of sofas on display. We were guided through the various ranges of sofas by Nigel who was very knowledgeable the sofas available and the different specifications on offer. We were able to put down a deposit and will await delivery. All in all a pleasant shopping experience.

22 January 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for the review! We'll pass your words onto Nigel!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the staff are very courteous and…

All the staff are very courteous and helpful. Your store is an experience in itself! I first became a customer in 1972/4 when I purchased my first sofa and nest of tables from your small shop in the centre of Bury St Edmunds.
You have an excellent reputation and one that is well deserved.

14 April 2025
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your lovely words and for being with us for so long! It truly means a lot. We’re so glad you’ve enjoyed your experiences with our team, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Service

How pleasantly surprised we were on our visit to Glasswells, Ipswich, today. When we asked for assistance we were assisted immediately by Adrian Capper whose knowledge and advice was invaluable. It was a pleasure to have assistance from a knowledgable, very pleasant sales advisor (it happens rarely these days).
We were also very impressed with the whole store and staff.

10 April 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your review Terry!

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