Barker and Stonehouse
An honest Barker and Stonehouse review — ratings, warranty, prices & UK showrooms
Barker and Stonehouse is a family-owned furniture retailer founded in 1946, operating 11 showrooms across Northern England and the Midlands. They offer a curated mix of contemporary and classic furniture spanning mid to high price points. Known for their large, styled showrooms that showcase room settings rather than just individual pieces, they carry both own-brand designs and international labels. Their strong regional presence and personalised in-store service set them apart from national chains.
The verdict
4/5Properly good“These lot curate their collections like a gallery owner with a furniture addiction. You'll find pieces here you won't see anywhere else, which is refreshing when every other showroom looks like it ordered from the same catalogue. Slightly industrial edge keeps things interesting.”
Curated cool, never boring, occasionally bold
Showroom Locations (15)
Barker & Stonehouse Battersea
100 York Road, Battersea
London, SW11 3RD
Barker & Stonehouse Gateshead
Metro Park West, Gibside Way
Gateshead, NE11 9XS
Barker & Stonehouse Guildford
Ladymead
Guildford, GU1 1DL
Barker & Stonehouse Hove
184-186 Old Shoreham Road
Hove, BN3 7EX
Barker & Stonehouse Hull
Junction Retail Park, St Andrew's Quay, Clive Sullivan Way
Hull, HU3 4SE
Barker & Stonehouse Knaresborough
Grimbald Crag Road, St. James Retail Park
Knaresborough, HG5 8PY
Barker & Stonehouse Leeds
Unit H, West Yorkshire Retail Park, Gelderd Road, Birstall
Leeds, WF17 9AD
Barker & Stonehouse Nottingham
6 Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way, Giltbrook
Nottingham, NG16 2RP
Barker & Stonehouse Teesside
Haydock Park Road, Teesside Retail Park
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 7BG
Barker & Stonehouse Darlington
Feethams
Darlington, DL1 5RD
Fenwick Kingston (B&S Concession)
Floor 2, Wood Street
Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1TP
Fenwick Newcastle (B&S Concession)
Floor 2, 39 Northumberland Street
Newcastle, NE1 7AS
Barker & Stonehouse Metro Outlet
Unit 4a, Metro Centre Retail Park
Gateshead, NE11 9XU
Barker & Stonehouse Middlesbrough Outlet
Newport Road
Middlesbrough, TS1 5JJ
Barker and Stonehouse at Jarrolds Norwich
Jarrolds Department Store, London Street
Norwich, NR2 1JF
Brand Details
- Founded
- 1946
- Headquarters
- Stockton-on-Tees, UK
- Made in UK
- No
- Customisation
- medium
- Warranty
- 2 years standard; optional 6-year protection plan (accidental damage)
- After-Sales
- Dedicated after-sales team; Furniture Ombudsman registered
- Trustpilot
- ★ 4.9 / 5— Positive
- Style Focus
- Varied style selection
- Delivery Type
- White glove delivery, assembly and packaging removal
- Delivery Cost
- Sofas/large furniture £99; medium £49-£69; free Click & Collect from 4 warehouses
- Finance
- 0% APR: 6mo (£500+), 10mo (£500+), 12mo (£1000+). Classic credit: 24/36/48mo at 9.9% APR (£500+). 10% deposit required. Provider: V12 Retail Finance.
Contact Barker and Stonehouse
- Phone
- 0333 010 2352
- After-Sales
- 0333 010 2353
- Live Chat
- No
- Hours
- Mon & Fri 9am-8pm; Tue/Wed/Thu 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5:30pm; Sun 11am-5pm
Returns Policy
- Return Period
- 14 days from delivery
- Conditions
- Items must be returned; customer responsible for return shipping costs
What Makes Them Unique
Curated collections, often unique designs
What Barker and Stonehouse sofas actually cost
7 sofas we recorded from Barker and Stonehouse's public listings on 15 July 2026 during their live sale event.
| Sofa | Price | since last week |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Leather 3 Seater Sofa (Ranch Tan Brown) | £1,299 | holding |
| Montgomery Green Fabric Electric Recliner 2.5 Seater Sofa | £1,595 | holding |
| Lenor Orange Chenille Fabric 3 Seater Sofa | £1,249 | holding |
| Boone Velvet 2 Seater Sofa | £699 | holding |
| Ullswater Green Velvet Chesterfield 3 Seater Sofa | £1,499 | holding |
| Dakota Midi Sofa (Cherokee Rug / Comanche Rawhide) | £2,649 | holding |
| Harrington Large Chaise Sofa (right) | £2,549 | holding |
“since last week” compares our checks of 11 July 2026 and 15 July 2026 — 3 weekly checks so far, a short record.
Prices observed 15 July 2026 from public listings; not affiliate-driven. They change with sales and configuration — always confirm on Barker and Stonehouse's site. See our price-tracking methodology.
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ProperSofa is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Barker and Stonehouse. Information sourced from publicly available data, last verified 2026-02-21. Ratings and opinions are those of the ProperSofa editorial team.