Somerset
The Somerset is one of our most popular classic Victorian bedsteads.
The Somerset metal bedstead is one of our most popular classic beds. Offering 2” side posts for strength and longevity, finished off with solid brass top caps and brass bed knobs (photography for guidance only). This bedstead suggests elegance at its finest with sweeping curved brass top rails for that extra layer of class.
There are no bolts or welds on the Somerset bed design.
Hand cast at our Cornwall foundry and made with all the traditional fixings you would expect from an authentic re-production.
The Somerset can be manufactured as a bedstead, bed surround, headboard, four-poster bed, or as a bedstead with no foot end. You can order your Somerset in any of our house metal colour options or in any colour not shown starting from an extra £100. If you would like to swap brass details for nickel on your bed, our team would be happy to personalise it for you starting from an extra £100, depending on design and brass elements included. We cast our beds to exacting standards using time-honoured skills and craftsmanship.
Every bed is made individually to order, numbered, and signed off by one of our craftsmen. With The Cornish Bed Company, you can be confident that your bedstead will last lifetimes and will become an antique in the future.
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100%would recommend this product
33 reviews
- LSLinda S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJune 20, 2026Splender
The Somerset bed is so well made I truly believe my children will argue over who gets it when we pop our clogs.
If you are looking for an exceptional bed then the Cornish Bed Company is your only option.
Customer service is 10/10. Delivery is top notch. The delivery men are professional and built our bed in no time.
We highly recommend the Cornish Bed Company.
CBCornish BedsJune 22, 2026Thank you for your enthusiasm, Linda. We are so glad you love your bed!
- TFTracie F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJune 20, 2026Solid, elegant bed
I'm delighted with my new superking somerset bed. It is extremely well- built and sturdy and it is elegant and timeless. The quality far exceeded my expectations and it is absolutely worth the price.
CBCornish BedsJune 22, 2026Thank you for your review, Tracie. We are so happy you love your bed.
- UWUrsula W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJune 12, 2026Fabulous!
The bed is beautiful and I’m so pleased I chose it. Lovely craftsmanship. The guys who delivered it were real ambassadors for the company and did a great job assembling and showing us how the base works and how to take it apart if needed. A Happy customer.
CBCornish BedsJune 13, 2026Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Ursula! We are absolutely delighted to hear how much you love your bed and thank you for the kind words about the delivery team.
- BCBruce C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 5, 2026LOVE my bed!
From the initial visit, throughout the sales and delivery process, everything was perfect! Wonderful service, great craftsmanship and a stunning bed. Mattress very comfortable. Delighted with my choice! Thank you
CBCornish BedsMay 12, 2026Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review, Bruce!
- JSJacqueline S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJanuary 7, 2026Fantastic bed and great service
Cornish bed company couldn't have been more helpful, helping us with a bespoke size to fit our bedroom perfectly - the service was amazing - they did exactly what they said they would and all in great time - would definitely recommend.
CBCornish BedsJanuary 12, 2026We love to hear from happy customers, Jacqueline! Thank you for your review.
Cornish beds are handmade in four standard sizes; single 3ft (90cm wide), double 4'6" (135cm wide), king size 5ft (150cm wide) and super king size 6ft (180cm wide).
The standard lengths for single and double bed is 6'3" king size and super king size beds are 6'6" in length.
| Single | Double | King | Super King | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post thickness | 5.08cm | 5.08cm | 5.08cm | 5.08cm |
| Head height | 145cm | 145cm | 145cm | 145cm |
| Foot height | 104.5cm | 104.5cm | 104.5cm | 104.5cm |
| Side Rail height | 35.5cm | 35.5cm | 35.5cm | 35.5cm |
| Overall length of bed | 208.5cm | 208.5cm | 217.5cm | 217.5cm |
| Overall width of bed | 94cm | 140cm | 155.5cm | 184.5cm |
(All dimensions in centimetres)
Choosing the perfect bed base is an intergral part of fine-tuning your perfect sleeping environment. We keep it simple with a choice of three. Each designed to enhance your sleep experience. Discover our bed bases here.
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| Sprung Beech Slatted Base (traditional / thin profile) | 4" Salcombe Base (firm / raised 3") | 4" Beech Base (best of both / raised 3") |
COLOURS
All our cast beds and daybeds are powder coated in the foundry by us, for a long lasting and robust finish in any of our standard range of house colours below. If you do not see a colour that fits, please contact our sales team on 01726 825 182 to discuss our custom colour service.
MATTRESSES
We complement our beds with a collection of mattresses that are all made by hand in Devon by our parent company, Naturalmat. The mattresses are a perfect fit for our beds, and cover all budgets.
All our mattresses offer great value for money, fantastic levels of comfort, combined with high levels of workmanship using the finest natural and organic materials.
“Amazing quality - I just love my bed. It looks great and is everything I dreamed of having. Amazing Quality, Amazing Customer Experience. The customer service journey was excellent - right from when I made my first initial enquiry, the advice from Gary was spot on and when he said he would call me back he did. He helped with my ideas and gave me confidence that I was making the right choice, keeping me updated all along the way right through to the delivery. The delivery of the bed embedded all the same values, courteous and professional. - Trusted Customer via Feefo”
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