Glasswells Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 339 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their attentiveness, extensive knowledge, and helpful, non-pressured approach, making interactions pleasant. The service is frequently described as excellent and efficient, with many appreciating personalized assistance and smooth processes. Reviewers are highly satisfied with the quality of products, including furniture and home furnishings, noting their durability and value. Customer service is also highlighted for its effectiveness in providing advice and resolving issues promptly. Many people commend the welcoming atmosphere and the quality of the cafe, contributing to a positive overall shopping experience.

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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

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 -... 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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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 sele... 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

Carpets

Very easy experience
Jon helped us choose, and came to measure up
Terry and Jane masterminded the calendar and rearranged twice, 1 once was me, the other was them.
Carpets fitted by a lovely chap new to Glasswells but came recommended.
Calm, conscientious and very business like. Took no time at all to lay two landings, the stairs and a bedroom.
And hoovered up after himself
Such an easy experience they are coming back to do the dining room.

13 June 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thanks for the review! Glad everything went smoothly and you’re happy with the service. I’ll pass your feedback on to the team.
We look forward to doing the dining room!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went in to look for a new mattress…

Went in to look for a new mattress without really knowing too much about it. Peter was extremely helpful, providing advice, opinions and guided us perfectly through the process, enabling us to buy the mattress most suitable for our needs. Perfect customer service.

8 June 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that Peter was able to guide you through the process and help you find the right mattress for your needs. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent staff in the curtains department…

The staff in the curtains department were excellent. They patiently helped me choose a suitable fabric; when that was out of stock, they searched high and low to source it for me; they kept me informed throughout.
Best of all the person who made my bespoke lampshades did a superb job and I am delighted with them. Certainly I could not find anything similar either in any store or online.

28 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear our Curtains team were able to help source the perfect fabric and keep you updated throughout.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were only browsing for a new…

We were only browsing for a new mattress with no initial intention of buying today, however after asking for advice and assistance from Peter, we decided to purchase straight away. Peter was extremely helpful, very knowledgeable and able to offer advice suited to our needs without being pushy; all very much appreciated. This is our third large purchase from Glasswells and we have been very pleased with both the selection of products and excellent customer service. Thank you

6 June 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that Peter's knowledgeable and helpful advice helped you find the right mattress. We truly appreciate your continued loyalty and are pleased you've consistently enjoyed our products and customer service. Thank you for choosing Glasswells.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adrian was so kind and helpful

Adrian was so kind and helpful. I can't thank him enough for looking after me so well!
Very knowledgeable and friendly... a real credit to the store.

5 June 2026
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Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear Adrian looked after you so well. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words – he's a real asset to our team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adrian is very patient and helpful.

Staff are all knowledgeable of the products they are selling. This is our go to shop for all home furniture.

4 June 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to be your go-to store for home furniture and appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have only recently moved to Suffolk…

We have only recently moved to Suffolk and was advised to visit Glasswells in Bury St Edmunds.
What a delighful store with great choice of furniture and bedding. We have spent a lot of money with Glasswells and awaiting an item from. bedding dept where Peter was so helpful and understood exactly what we required.

Well done to the staff they are great.18/5/2026

18 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

We're delighted to hear you've enjoyed your experience at Glasswells and that Peter was able to help you find exactly what you were looking for. Your kind words about our store and team are greatly appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic family company with great…

A fantastic family company with great customer service and values. Thank you

1 June 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear that you value our customer service and family values. Your support means a great deal to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been a customer of Glasswells…

We have been a customer of Glasswells for many years. The service and products they provide is second to none. This time we wanted a new dining room table, six chairs and a sideboard. We were shown all the various options by Adrian whose knowledge of the furniture is amazing. We tested his patience a bit as it took a long time to make a final choice. An order was placed and now we have the long wait (14 weeks) for delivery

26 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your continued loyalty and for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We're delighted to hear that Adrian's knowledge and guidance helped you find the perfect dining table, chairs, and sideboard. We look forward to delivering your new furniture soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well that was easy buying a mattress

Well that was easy buying a mattress. Glasswells provides class range and service

Many thanks to Peter for guiding us through

Great service

3 June 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that Peter made choosing your new mattress such an easy and enjoyable experience. We appreciate your kind words about our range and service, and we hope you enjoy your new mattress for many years to come.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BEN @Ipswich was fantastic

BEN @Ipswich was fantastic, absolutely world class. He helped us with a sofa and statement chair. He was very kind, not pushy, and the epitome of a tip tip sales consultant. A real credit to Glasswells, I would recommend going to see him. Myself and my husband will be back for bedroom furniture. Ben is a credit to his professional. Thank you Ben. Kindest regards Caron Kibblewhite.

25 May 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your wonderful review, Caron. We're delighted to hear that Ben provided such exceptional service and helped you find the perfect sofa and statement chair. Your kind words mean a great deal, and we'll be sure to pass them on to him. We look forward to welcoming you and your husband back when you're ready to shop for bedroom furniture.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top class service

In the past two years we have purchased reclining chairs and a mattress from Glasswells and have had wonderful service. Unfortunately one of our chairs had a malfunction, Sam in customer service was outstanding in getting the problem solved. I wouldn't hesitate using them again.

2 June 2026
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Reply from Glasswells

Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear you've received wonderful service from us over the years. We're especially pleased that Sam was able to resolve the issue with your chair and provide the support you needed. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again in the future.

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.

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