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'Moonie' Baby Sleeping Aid
Posted on 19 February 2020
Introducing the 'Moonie', an amazing baby sleeping aid available now from Barretts With a combination of soothing sounds, calming lights, and a smart cry detector, this fully programmable and 100% safe cuddly rabbit can can help your baby:- fall asleep faster- sleep longer- cry less and calm more quickly- build...
The Colour of 2020: Classic Blue!
Posted on 18 February 2020
Colour gurus 'Pantone' have recently revealed their colour of 2020 as 'Classic Blue'. Their reason for this choice was because the colour instilled 'calm, confidence and connection' and 'highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.'...
Barretts Winter Sale - Must End Saturday 15th February!
Posted on 07 February 2020
There's still time to 'love your home' and make great savings! Follow the trail of grinning bargain-hunters and you'll make your way to Barretts of Woodbridge. After 6 weeks of incredible savings on products you'll LOVE in your home, we still have 1 week left to turn you into one...
Brunel Dining, a look from back then that's totally right now!
Posted on 04 February 2020
If you’ve walked through our lovely town and had a look in our even lovelier window this week, you’ll have seen our new ‘Brunel’ Living & Dining range. With a hint of Victoriana, a nod to SteamPunk and a touch of Industrial, it’s a striking new addition to our Woodbridge...
The Barretts Winter Sale!
Posted on 24 December 2019
Christmas? Oh that is SO last Wednesday. It’s Sale Season, Sweetie! You need to move on, and move on to the Barretts SALE! There are bargains in every department, with reductions of up to 50% OFF! Let’s start raving about saving in our Linens Department, where there’s up to 50%...
Barretts - the home for Christmas Dinner Tableware
Posted on 20 December 2019
The big day is just around the corner! If you're hosting Christmas lunch this year, your thoughts will no doubt be turning to impressing your family and guests with scrumptious food and drink. But, remember, it isn't just the food that can dazzle. The table itself can really add to...
Snow Globes: Last Order Dates for Delivery Before Christmas!
Posted on 05 December 2019
Our German Musical Snow Globes have always been a smash hit at Christmas; this year has been no different! Many of our globes have sold out, but we still have plenty available to add some magic to your home before Christmas, as long as you act fast! The final dates for...
Black Friday? Pah! It's Wonderful Woodbridge WEEKEND!
Posted on 27 November 2019
So. ‘Black Friday’. Largely an opportunity for Multi-Millionaire Conglomerates to become even more Millionaire-y and Conglomerate-y... This Black Friday season, Barretts of Woodbridge and many other wonderful independents are presenting our very own alternative: 'Wonderful Woodbridge Weekend’! NB You may have heard about the recent Which? report that said only...
Christmas Gift Ideas from Barretts!
Posted on 19 November 2019
There are a few types of Christmas gift shoppers: 1) We have the 'grab as you go' shopper, picking up a set of 'smellies' at every opportunity from October onwards to 'spread the load'. 2) Then there's the Black Friday bargain poacher; this brave species may already know which electric razor they're going...
The Benefits of Bespoke Curtains and Blinds
Posted on 15 November 2019
Our Softs department, made up of Department Manager Debbie, Sarah, Rose and Millie, made the big move from the rear of our showroom to a shining spot in our front window at the beginning of 2019. Almost a year on, they've found their feet in their new home and are able...
Christmas at Barretts
Posted on 06 November 2019
Our shop in the busy town of Woodbridge is bustling all year round, but there is one time of the year at which the shop really comes to life. Christmas is (almost) here! Christmas in Woodbridge wouldn't quite be the same without the town's largest Thoroughfare shop lining itself with...
Musical Advent Calendar
Posted on 31 October 2019
An enchanting advent calendar guaranteed to bring Christmas joy. When each date door is opened at the front of the house, 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' is played, figures move at the top and the village scene is lit (see video below). A truly enchanting Christmas centrepiece - £139...
The Return of Rug Evening at Barretts - Tonight 6.00-8.30pm!
Posted on 30 October 2019
TONIGHT ONLY - 25% off all Rugs - our best discount EVER! They were always one of our busiest and most popular days of the year and, though it's been a while since the last one, we're happy to announce that tonight from 6.00 - 8.30pm (Wednesday 6th November) we'll...
Introducing the new Neom Pod!
Posted on 10 October 2019
Jill & Debbie introduce the Pod, the wonderful new wellbeing product from Neom!
Enjoy an Awesome Autumn with the Barretts Living & Dining Event
Posted on 09 October 2019
With our furniture reduced by up to 15% and our Clearance at up to 50% OFF, October is a great month to take the plunge if you’ve been thinking of making your lovely home look even lovelier! Most of our delightful furniture can still be ordered for Christmas delivery as...
The Barretts No VAT Flooring Sale has begun!
Posted on 01 October 2019
With the political swear word that sounds a bit like 'breakfast' rolling everyone's eyes on a daily basis, your local department store talking about taxes and discounted trade deals might make you want to avoid the high street as much as the news channels. But don't worry! We're here to give...
Home For Christmas - Barretts' Christmas Ordering Deadlines!
Posted on 24 September 2019
Your dream sofa, bed or carpet is flying down the M11 clutching a few bags of Christmas gifts, belting out Chris Rea with a smile. But wait; a lorry carrying Christmas decorations has hit a spot of black ice and overturned, leaving a trail of bauble barriers behind it. Highway maintenance arrive...
Half-Price Happiness in our Autumn Linens Event!
Posted on 20 September 2019
Super Seasonal Savings on Bedding, Pillows, Towels and more! It’s an Awesome Autumn here at Barretts if you’re looking to add a bit of snuggliness now the nights are getting chillier! Pour yourself a Sherry and I’ll tell you what’s going on here… We’ve got a huge 50% OFF the...
It's the Last Yard Sale of 2019, on Car-Free Saturday!
Posted on 18 September 2019
Join us for Fun in the Sun this Saturday as Barretts goes.. Inside Out! The forecast looks fantastic so we thought we’d have one more big Clearance Event on a unique day for Woodbridge as the Town Centre goes CAR FREE as part of 'Woodbridge Unclogged'! Don’t worry, you can...
10 ways to make Autumn more Cosy..
Posted on 14 September 2019
...and less Frozen Toes-y! Here's a selection of snuggly sleep-time suggestions… Beds & Mattresses. So, how have you been sleeping lately? Not as well as you used to? Are you waking up in the night or too early? When you wake up are you feeling a stiffness in your limbs...
Time for a new bed with the Barretts September Bed Sale!
Posted on 07 September 2019
It’s a Bedroom Bargain Bonanza, with up to 35% OFF! And when you spend £500 on ANYTHING in the Bedroom Department, you get an EXTRA £50 OFF! As another Summer becomes a memory, thoughts turn to matters more… snuggly. Are you not sleeping as well or for as long as...
Bank Holiday Yard Sale - this Saturday 24th August!
Posted on 22 August 2019
Saving's not hard, just visit the yard! Ed Sheeran's not the only one having fun in the park this weekend, our Yard Sale takes over the Barretts Car Park from 10 til 2 this Saturday 24th August, with unrepeatable bargains from around the store; Beds, Sofas, Fabrics, Bedding, Giftware, Lighting...
University a Challenge? Not with Barretts!
Posted on 16 August 2019
Going to Uni needn’t be traumatic and terrifying, with Barretts it can be tremendous and totally topping! Starting Monday 19th August, the Barretts 'Back to Uni' event will help make your Digs more Dignified and add Delight to your Dorm. For instance, our Nightowl Duvets are a low-maintenance must for...
...but I never win ANYTHING!
Posted on 03 August 2019
..which is exactly what ALL of our Prize Draw winners have said so far, BUT we have waved our magic wand and made their lives change for the better... here's Kathy, who couldn't wait to enjoy her FREE 3-Seater Sofa from Westbridge Furniture so came in and sat on it...
Barretts 50th Birthday Yard Sale & Prize Draw - this Saturday!
Posted on 04 July 2019
This Saturday 6th July from 10am we will have our amazing 50th Birthday Yard Sale! And this one is a bit different... We'll have the usual mix of bargains from across all departments, super carpet remnants, and clearance items. In addition, to celebrate our 50th Birthday, it's going to be...
Downton Abbey, IP12 1AL
Posted on 29 June 2019
Meet our elegant, refined and oh so sumptuous Gainsborough range! A beautiful new collection, made in the UK and available in a wide selection of fabrics and leathers. The 2-Seater sofa in our showroom comes with 4 large pillows and 2 scatter cushions, all feather-filled and endlessly snuggleable, so YOU...
Congratulations, it's a Sofa!
Posted on 22 June 2019
Please welcome our handsome new arrival to the floor... the Parker Knoll Hampton! A very smart and contemporary design that we have on display in the showroom in both leather and fabric. The large 2-Seater shown is in Willow Oatmeal and the recliner chair is upholstered in Monza Chalk. There’s...
Sound the Fanfare.. Release the Doves.. it’s the 50th Birthday Sale!
Posted on 07 June 2019
MUST END THIS SATURDAY 17th AUGUST! With savings of up to 50% across the store, now is a great time to visit Barretts! Well, ANYTIME is a great time to visit us but it’s even better to pop in and catch us with our prices down. In carpets, for instance,...
999 Alert! The price is collapsing!
Posted on 05 June 2019
Parker Knoll Sofas for £999!? Oh it’s true! Our Parker Knoll Denver sofa WAS £1,415.. then £1,202 in our Sale.. then £1,115.. NOW, because we need room for our NEW Parker Knoll suites, it’s just £999! First come first served, so if you want to make it yours, call us...
The Day of the Dad... Happy Father's Day!
Posted on 05 June 2019
How are YOU going to make Father's Day special? We’ve asked the Barretts Dads what they’d like to get on their big day... Our Flooring Specialist and Marketing Guru Sam just loves this Smart Book Light, which closes like a book, and can be fully opened and laid upright or flat....
Luggage Event Now On!
Posted on 25 May 2019
The sun has finally got his hat on, meaning that holiday season is just around the corner. Wherever you're travelling to this Summer, let Barretts of Woodbridge help you do so in style. Until the end of June, we're offering 15% off all Luggage in-store! And it's not just any...
Luxury for Less... it's the Barretts Spring Sofas and Furniture Sale!
Posted on 21 May 2019
Sumptuous Sofas with Super Savings and Deliciously Discounted Dining! The Barretts Spring Sofas and Furniture event is underway now with some great savings to be had, including on our new ranges like the Alston's Savannah below, (locally made in Colchester). At least 15% off all ranges! Also from Alston’s we have the...
Barretts' 'Hotel' Event Now On!
Posted on 25 April 2019
Ever come home from a quick hotel getaway wondering why your bed and bathroom feel like such a downgrade in comfort? Have you ever then wondered whether you could swap your outdated sheets and towels for 5-star luxury linen? Well, with Barretts of Woodbridge's 'Hotel' Event, now you can! Our Linens...
It's not clutter, it's Maximalism!
Posted on 24 April 2019
The 50 Shades of Heinous Greyness that have defined the interior landscape for the last few years of austerity are as over, done, and played out as the Macarena, the look this year is Maximalistic and it’s almost impossible to get it wrong! Simply put, you just add more of...
It’s not M&S, it’s ABC.. This isn’t just any clearance, this is Awesome Barretts Clearance.
Posted on 13 April 2019
INCOMING! We’ve got Spring Clean Fever! 10 new ranges are about to, or have already hit our showroom floor at Barretts, and to make way for the new, we have to wave a sad farewell to the old, and we’re doing it with some absolutely unrepeatable prices! These are one-off...
Blind Month at Barretts!
Posted on 08 April 2019
It's nothing to do with your eyesight, but it is Blind Month at Barretts this April! This month, we're offering up to 20% off our wonderful range of made-to-measure blinds, from roller to vertical to Venetian! Our array of fabulous fabrics offers plenty of colours to brighten your home as spring blooms,...
Neom Organics - the perfect gift for Mother's Day
Posted on 26 March 2019
The most important day of the year arrives this Sunday as we honour our mothers for the years they have handled our nappy changes, chickenpox, teenage tantrums and every time you've asked 'can I borrow some money?' Many of us would be lost without our Mums and, as they can't...
Barretts Yard Sale this Saturday!
Posted on 26 March 2019
The First Barretts Yard Sale of the Year - This Saturday From 10am to 1pm this Saturday (30th March) the Barretts customer car park at the back of the shop i.e. the 'Yard', will, for the first time this year, be rammed with numerous bargains. All departments will have fabulous clearance deals on display, with...
How to Get a Better Night's Sleep
Posted on 14 March 2019
March is The Sleep Council's 'National Bed Month'. Every year at Barretts, we like to get on board and offer fantastic reductions on beds and mattresses, as well as our own tips and tricks to achieve bedtime bliss. This year, we're keeping it simple. With the help of The Sleep...
Barretts Bed Month Returns!
Posted on 28 February 2019
For many, March means spring breezes, Easter eggs on shop shelves and planting flowers in our gardens. But for Barretts, it means one much simpler thing; Beds! Every March, Barretts of Woodbridge celebrates a great night’s sleep. Many of us spend as much as a third of our lives in...
Barretts Winter Sale - extended 1 week only!
Posted on 09 February 2019
We've extended our Winter Sale one week to Saturday 23rd February! There are still great offers in every department of our store, like our amazing offer on Hypnos Beds, King Size (5’) for the price of a Double (4’6”), plus Divan Sets from just £299! In Linens, we have luxurious...
Barretts Winter Sale: Linens
Posted on 31 January 2019
The cold weather has set in; that means it's time to get cosy with Barretts of Woodbridge's luxurious ranges of bed linen, pillows and towels during our Winter Sale! Our Linens Department is offering up to 50% off across the department! Treating yourself to a warmer and more comfortable night's...
Barretts Winter Sale: Flooring
Posted on 05 January 2019
Free Fitting, Free Underlay & 15% off selected Flooring!Must end Saturday 16th February Though it may seem a daunting task, replacing the flooring in your home doesn't have to be difficult. At Barretts, we simply help you choose a type of right type of flooring that you love before taking...
The Barretts Winter Sale Now On!
Posted on 28 December 2018
Feeling the effects of all that turkey, alcohol and chocolate? Cure your Christmas hangover and start the new year in the best possible way by giving your home a fresh new look, all while making fantastic savings during the Barretts Winter Sale! There's up to 50% off across the store,...
Our new German Musical Snow Globes display
Posted on 08 December 2018
Come and see our beautiful new display of hand-painted German Musical Snow Globes and Christmas decorations at Barretts. Hurry - they are selling out fast!
Get Cosy for Christmas!
Posted on 06 December 2018
With frost gently covering lawns and logs crackling in the fireplace, the cold weather doesn't seem so bad after all. It's time to throw on our thickest jumpers and socks, snuggle up to our loved ones and get cosy for Christmas! Barretts of Woodbridge are here to make sure that your Christmas is...
