Barker and Stonehouse in Guildford
1 showroom · Mid-High (£££)Est. 1946
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.
Known for: Curated collections, often unique designs
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 Details
Barker & Stonehouse Guildford
Ladymead
Guildford, GU1 1DL
What to Expect at Barker and Stonehouse
- Price Range
- Mid-High (£££)
- Trustpilot Rating
- ★ 4.9 / 5(Positive)
- Sofa Styles
- Contemporary, Industrial, Designer
- Style Focus
- Varied style selection
- Customisation
- medium
- Delivery Time
- In-stock: 7-14 working days; made-to-order per product (typically 6-8 weeks)
- Delivery Cost
- Sofas/large furniture £99; medium £49-£69; free Click & Collect from 4 warehouses
- Delivery Type
- White glove delivery, assembly and packaging removal
Finance Options
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.
Warranty
2-year guarantee standard on all products. Optional 6-year protection plan upgrade covers everyday wear and accidental damage. Furniture Ombudsman member.
After-sales: Dedicated after-sales team; Furniture Ombudsman registered
Returns Policy
14 days from delivery. Items must be returned; customer responsible for return shipping costs
Sustainability
Medium – some eco-labeled items. Certifications: No recognized certifications widely
What Barker and Stonehouse sofas actually cost
5 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 |
“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.
Contact Barker and Stonehouse
- Phone
- 0333 010 2352
The take — Barker and Stonehouse in Guildford
Barker & Stonehouse Guildford sits on Ladymead (GU1 1DL), the town's main retail corridor that catches A3 traffic in and out of the city — easy access from the Surrey commuter belt and London-side catchment. Floor is much smaller than the Newcastle or Teesside originals — expect a curated edit of the contemporary and industrial-edge ranges rather than the full encyclopaedic catalogue. Whitemeadow and Tetrad partnerships usually get prime floor space. Free Ladymead parking is the practical win. Order-and-deliver model with typical 6-10 week lead times. Worth pairing with the Neptune Guildford run.
Sofa Shopping in Guildford
Guildford's 12 showrooms punch absurdly above the town's size, which makes complete sense once you remember this is Surrey's affluent commuter belt and BMW X5 territory. The town itself houses BoConcept Guildford on the gorgeous cobbled High Street at GU1 3DL, with Neptune Guildford at 171 High Street on the same stretch — that's a serious one-two punch for the country-and-Scandi crowd within five minutes' walk. Ladymead at GU1 1UP picks up Barker & Stonehouse Guildford and Dunelm Guildford at Ladymead Retail Park. Arlo & Jacob Guildford, Furniture Village Guildford at GU1 1AG, and Loaf Guildford all hold GU1 postcodes within the town's orbit. Farnborough — which counts toward Guildford's catchment given the GU14 postcodes — hosts a proper second hub at Solartron Retail Park and the Horizon Shopping Park: DFS Farnborough at Unit 1, Furniture Village Farnborough, ScS Farnborough on Solarton Road, and Sofology Farnborough at Horizon Shopping Park all in one cluster. Farnham picks up Neptune Farnham at 16 Folly Hill — the second Neptune in the area, which speaks to how confidently this corner of Surrey supports the country-house brand. The price spread leans seriously upmarket: five mid-high, three high, only three budget — which is the opposite distribution to Liverpool or Sheffield. No pure luxury showroom (Roche Bobois or Ligne Roset would do well here, but they've stayed in London). Practical reality: A3 access is excellent for getting between Guildford town and the Farnborough cluster, parking in town is paid-and-rage-inducing on Saturdays, and Farnborough parking is mercifully free at the retail parks. Surrey prices apply, obviously — both for the sofas and the cappuccino afterwards. One of the strongest non-city furniture destinations south of London, and a genuine alternative to driving into the capital itself.
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Nearby towns to shop: Farnborough (7 mi) · Slough (18 mi) · Reading (22 mi) · Chichester (29 mi)
Compare Sofa Brands in Guildford
In Guildford, Barker and Stonehouse is one of 10 sofa brands with showrooms. We rate Barker and Stonehouse 4/5. Here's how it compares:
| Brand | Rating | Price | Showrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker and Stonehouse | 4/5 | £££ | 1 |
| Arlo & Jacob | 4/5 | £££ | 1 |
| BoConcept | 4/5 | £££ | 1 |
| DFS | 4/5 | £ | 1 |
| Dunelm | 3/5 | £ | 1 |
| Furniture Village | 4/5 | £££ | 2 |
+ 4 more brands in Guildford. View all →
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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.