The Cotswold Bed

The Cotswold Bed Company designs and manufactures luxury beds, mattresses, furniture, and accessories. The company was founded in Cheltenham in 2015 by the husband-and-wife team, Paul and Alejandra Whitelocks, who collectively possess over 60 years of experience in the furniture industry, having previously supplied major retailers like M&S and John Lewis. They established the company with a focus on high-design content and dedicated service.

Initially an online venture, the business expanded to include its own manufacturing capabilities. Today, it operates two factories in Cheltenham—one for timber work and another for upholstery—and a showroom in Elkstone. The business serves a global clientele, including individual consumers, interior designers, and commercial projects, with customers from Saudi Arabia to the south of France. The product line includes bespoke, made-to-order beds, headboards, mattresses, and bed linens, all handcrafted in Britain. The business model caters to both individual retail customers and business-to-business clients for larger residential and commercial developments.

In a significant milestone, The Cotswold Bed Company became the first furniture manufacturer in Gloucestershire to achieve B Corp certification, a testament to its commitment to high standards in social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This certification reflects the company's ethos of caring for its people, products, clients, and the planet by emphasizing sustainability, using responsibly sourced materials, and supporting the local economy. The company has secured funding to invest in advanced equipment, such as a computer-controlled CNC router, to enhance its bespoke manufacturing capabilities and support its steady growth.

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