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

Staff were very informed and helpful

Staff were very informed and helpful. Ben was very efficient. Quality of goods on show was of a very high standard and an extensive range was available.

20 February 2026
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Thank you for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely approach

Lovely, supportive approach to my dad who is nearly 90 and wanted to buy a bed and a wardrobe.
Nice products too!
Thank you

18 February 2026
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Thank you for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personal touch is appreciated.

I have ordered multiple items through Tom in the last few months. The personal touch is appreciated. Takes the time to explain and go through specifics.

19 February 2026
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Thank you for your lovely review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality products for all budgets

There were a good range of products for all budgets, Tom helped us select the right bed for our needs at a competitive price. We will be back for more furniture and curtains soon.

17 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful service offered us a few…

Very helpful service offered us a few options very pleasant young man . We weren’t quite ready for the kitchen table and chairs but no problem storing it for us and delivered on time when we wanted it nothing was any trouble very happy with the service will definitely shop there again

15 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was the first time we have used…

This was the first time we have used Glasswells. The choice was emense. No pressure sale techiques but plenty of staff available when required. Staff were very knowledgable and helpful

19 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressed new customers!

We are new to the area and had been recommended to Glasswells by friends. It soon became clear for the reasons behind their recommendation.
We were in the Bedroom section where we were served by Peter. He proved to be a very courteous and knowledgeable member of the Glasswells Team. He relayed information on a range of products ensuring our understanding and he responded to our questions in a very clear and relaxed manner. He was by no means "heavy sell" but rather the reverse. Having given us all the information we needed, he gave us time to think and consider before proceeding to complete the transactions with detailed explanations as to next steps etc.
In summary, we considered Peter to be an excellent member and representative of the organisation and we have had no hesitation in returning to him subsequently for further guidance, support and purchases.

8 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Walking into Glasswells is always a…feel good experience

Walking into Glasswells is always a pleasurable experience as the quality of furniture with the knowledgeable staff helps to make it a welcoming destination.
We came in to look at the offers on wardrobes and were meeted & greeted by the friendly Lynne +Carl who answered all questions asked.

13 February 2026
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Thank you for your review and your kind words about Lynne and Carl.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Glasswells is a traditional business…

Glasswells is a traditional business offering high quality products and excellent customer service. Shopping at Glasswells is an enjoyable and pleasant experience. I have no hesitation in recommending Glasswells.

10 February 2026
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Thank you for your review and thank you for your recommendation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Valued Customer Service


Glasswells customer service goes above and beyond in my experience. Staff go that extra mile in making shopping in the store worthwhile that they return again and again and any queries with a product purchase or delivery proactive in their response to resolve the issue/query.

18 January 2026
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Thank you for your review, we hope you visit us again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service with a Smile

Staff were courteous and extremely helpful when I enquired about a particular item of bedding. As they didn't have it in the Ipswich store they went to great efforts to locate the item in another one of their stores. Once it was delivered to Ipswich a member of staff called me to let me know, and when I called to collect the item in question there was a helpful and courteous member of staff to hand it over to me. Excellent service. Thank you.

24 January 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that our Ipswich team were extremely helpful in assisting you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

thank you

Ben Saunders was so patient. There was no pressure to complete the purchase even though we took several weeks to confirm our decision to buy.
He was able to give us all the details of all the products we were considering so we could decide.
Ben went through all the expenses we would incur so there were no nasty surprises when we came to pay.

7 February 2026
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Thank you for your review, we hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peter

Peter, in the beds dept was very patient and friendly. He was also very knowledgable. Have visited many stores looking for a bed and mattress and not had the level of care and attention as he gave to us. Will definitely return to store.

25 January 2026
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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear about your experience with Peter and we will share your comments with him.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Peter in Bury.

Great service from Peter in the Bury store in the bedroom department. Helpful and informative he was also very considerate to my 4yr old who was dragged into mattress shopping with me.

31 January 2026
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Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear about the great service you received from Peter in our bedroom department at the Bury store.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant advice & service.

Emily, in the curtains dept at Bury St. Ed’s store, gave us really thoughtful advice & assistance. Her communication with us was excellent & her manner - efficient, warm & friendly. All together - a very happy experience!
We have always received knowledgable & highly personable service from all the Glaswells staff in Bury! We love the store!

29 January 2026
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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Emily in our curtains department at the Bury St Edmunds store. We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lovely service in store / online and remote payment from the dark ages

Lovely service in store, but the online ordering and their old fashioned way of ordering and not being able to pay over the phone, or couldn't pay online for items seen instore (as the chairs were not listed online to buy, yet in store to sit on and buy) and collection felt out of sync with 21st Centry Tech.

Imagine how much they could generate with a bit of UX Tech..

17 January 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you received lovely service in store, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on our online ordering process. We are continually reviewing how we can improve our systems and feedback like yours is very helpful.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely disappointed with Glasswells...

Extremely disappointed with Glasswells’ customer service and refusal to honour their legal obligations

I purchased a wardrobe from Glasswells which has developed a serious fault: the door covering has completely detached from the MDF due to adhesive failure. This is not wear and tear — it is a clear manufacturing defect.

At Glasswells’ instruction, I paid £70 + VAT for an independent inspection by Homeserve Furniture Repairs. Their technician confirmed in writing that the issue is a manufacturing fault, caused by adhesive failure, with no environmental cause, and that the wardrobe is not repairable. Replacement doors are required.

Despite this independent expert evidence — which Glasswells themselves required me to obtain — they have refused to offer any suitable remedy. No repair, no replacement, just a laughable partial refund of £7.51. Their position “remains unchanged,” even though the report clearly supports my claim.

A wardrobe should not fall apart after five years, and a retailer should not ignore the Consumer Rights Act 2015 when presented with proof of a manufacturing defect.

I am now escalating the matter to The Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman. It’s extremely disappointing that a company celebrating “80 years of quality” is unwilling to take responsibility when things go wrong.

3 February 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your wardrobe was delivered 24 February 2020, and the issue was first raised with us on the 16 January 2026 almost 6 years after delivery. At this stage the product is outside the manufacturers warranty and during this time the wardrobe has had a change to its specification. Replacement doors are no longer available on a like-for-like basis, and any chargeable alternatives could not guaranteed to fit or colour match. As a result, a repair or replacement is not possible. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 where a fault is reported from 6 months up to 6 years from delivery where a repair or replacement cannot be provided, the consumer may be entitled to a partial refund. Taking into account 70 months of use with no issues reported a partial refund was calculated in line with this guidance. After you declined this gesture of goodwill made, a £75 in store credit towards a new wardrobe which you again declined. We consider we have fulfilled our legal obligations and have gone over and above to try to resolve this matter amicably.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service at the Ipswich store

The Ipswich store: My wife visited on the morning of Saturday 31st January to select a swivel armchair. She was unsure, undecided but Ben Woolins was very patient with her and gave her such advice as she needed but she left without making a purchase. We returned that same afternoon and my wife made a final decision, again with the help of Ben. We then went to pay and was helped here by Sue Welch on Reception. On our way back to Ben's area, we asked about a 2-seater sofa. Ben guided us to one which fitted our requirements almost exactly so we decided to buy it. We returned with Ben to Sue who, together with Ben, made all the necessary changes to the billing. Nothing appeared to be any trouble to either Ben or Sue who were both very patient with our vacillating and always ready to help in a pleasingly polite way. We can have no complaints about the service we received from these two staff members and they demonstrated the best way to have customers return.

31 January 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our Ipswich store. We’re delighted to hear such positive feedback about the service you received from Ben and Sue. We hope to see you again soon!

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