Penelope Upholstered Sleigh Bed Frame
- In-stock
- Finance available
- Free delivery
- Returns
- Brand: Bensons for Beds
From £649.99
BedBoy earns a commission on outbound retailer links. Editorial scoring is independent of commission rates. How this works →
BedBoy Score
A composite score drawn from aggregated customer sentiment across verified reviews, with construction-type benchmarks for categories where reviewer commentary is limited. See our scoring methodology.
across 6 measured categories
Per-category breakdown below. The composite is the unweighted mean of every scored category, rounded to one decimal place.
- Brand
- Bensons for Beds
- Retailer
- Bensons for Beds
- Delivery time
- Good
- Customer sentiment
- Average
- Guarantee
- Excellent
About the Penelope Upholstered Sleigh Bed Frame
Last checked
The Penelope is an upholstered sleigh bed frame, so its main structural promise is not compact utility but a shaped, fabric-covered surround with a statement profile. This is a decorative frame first. In construction-class terms, an upholstered sleigh bed sits at the dressed-up end of bed frames and closer to hotel styling than a plain metal bedstead, but the trade-off is extra visual bulk and less of the space efficiency a divan base gives. The most useful build detail comes from assembly accounts: wooden slats are pressed into plastic caps on a metal support frame, with centre fittings that one detailed account found extremely hard to seat. That slat-and-cap approach is on-tier for a mainstream upholstered frame, not generous; higher-spec bedsteads tend to make the deck feel more engineered, either through sturdier fixed slat assemblies or clearer support hardware. A sleigh profile also means the head and foot ends are part of the look, so the Penelope is best understood as a complete room piece rather than a minimal platform hidden under bedding. The fabric finish is the element buyers notice first, with repeated praise for softness, but one sizeable account also found the blue lighter and more vivid than the product imagery suggested.
In rooms where the bed is meant to set the tone, the Penelope lines up with the happier feedback: multiple accounts describe it as elegant, luxurious-looking and comfortable once assembled, and a hybrid mattress pairing is specifically mentioned as working well. Style is the strongest signal. The practical fit is more selective, because a sleigh frame takes visual and physical space at both ends, so smaller rooms or layouts needing under-bed drawer access may be better served by a divan or low platform frame. Delivery sentiment is split rather than simply poor: several customers describe quick arrival and helpful crews, while low-scoring accounts centre on a damaged corner with poor follow-up and a paid room-delivery service that left the bed in a hallway. Stability is the sharper product concern. Most happy accounts call the frame sturdy or good quality, but one severe low-score account describes sliding, bent centre legs and a dip through the middle after assembly by the retailer’s team; that does not prove a universal fault, but it is the issue couples and heavier combined loads would be least able to shrug off. The Penelope suits style-led bedrooms where the upholstered sleigh look matters more than compact storage; those prioritising rock-solid support and fuss-free room-of-choice delivery should look instead at heavier-duty timber bedsteads or the higher-end upholstered bedstead tier.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Owners describe the bed as looking elegant and a great addition to their decor.
- Many buyers praise the bed's quick delivery and professional handling during setup.
- Numerous customers report satisfaction with the bed's sturdy feel and ease of assembly.
Cons
- Several reviewers note the bed frame sliding on the floor, impacting stability.
- A number of customers experienced poor communication regarding delivery and assembly issues.
- Some buyers flagged difficulties with securing the wooden slats during assembly due to tight plastic caps.
Price Tracker
Written by
Giselle Green, Editor in Chief
Last checked by Giselle Green on . Scoring follows our scoring methodology.
Specifications
Manufacturer specifications without the jargon, easy to scan and compare.
5 year guarantee – for peace of mind
Offering a five-year guarantee translates to long-term reliability, solidifying trust in the product's durability and quality. This assurance shields you from future unexpected costs related to your purchase, enhancing overall satisfaction and product value.
Wooden walnut effect feet – a true touch of class
Raised feet hold the frame clear of the carpet or floorboards, giving the base a lighter look and leaving a narrow cleaning gap below. Because the finish is decorative, chips can expose a plainer surface underneath.
Matching bedside tables available - Pair with the matching upholstered bedsides for a cohesive bedroom look and feel.
Bedside cabinets in the same fabric and outline make the bed area read as one planned piece, useful in a room where odd timber finishes would clash. They can reduce flexibility after a future redecoration.
Premium velvet fabric – offering style and substance
Raised pile catches light and feels softer against your hands, giving the frame a warmer, more dressed look than flat woven fabric. It can show pressure marks and collect dust between cleans.
Available in three stunning colours – Pewter Velvet, Navy Velvet, and Cream Velvet
Velvet fabric reflects light differently across the room, giving the frame a softer, more dressed look than bare wood or metal. Dark shades can show lint, while pale fabric marks more easily.
Sprung slats – for improved comfort and ventilation
Curved wooden battens flex under the mattress, giving your body a little extra give and leaving gaps for air beneath. Solid platforms suit anyone wanting a flatter, firmer feel.
Sumptuous, scrolled head and foot board – a classic yet modern sleigh design
Curved end panels rise at each end, framing the mattress so the bed looks more furnished from the doorway and less like a plain base. Those raised ends can crowd a small room.
Upholstered bed frame – for ultimate comfort
Padded fabric panels soften the head and sides, making leaning back feel less sharp than bare wood or metal. Fabric may mark once spills are left too long.
Deep buttoned fabric finish – adding a touch of elegance to any sleep space
Recessed buttons pull the fabric into dimples, giving the frame a more textured, tailored look in the room. Dust can settle in the dips between cleans.
Frequently Asked Questions For The Penelope Upholstered Sleigh Bed Frame
The questions below are the most common ones BedBoy readers ask when comparing products in this category. Contact the editorial team with a different question, quoting A20083701 in the subject line.
Reader reviews of the Penelope Upholstered Sleigh Bed Frame
BedBoy publishes reader-submitted reviews to broaden the sentiment sample. Reviewer purchase status is not independently verified at submission. For verified-purchase ratings, see the Trustpilot block below. Submit a review, quoting A20083701 in the subject line.
Good all round,
Quality great buy
Great quality bed and excellent customer service. Highly recommend!
Beautiful bed, exactly as described. Very easy to assemble.
Lovely bed - someone else approves!
Really nice comfortable bed would reccomend.
Good quality product, easy enough to build and very solid once put together. Looks great and does what it needs to.
Love our new bed!! So stylish
Very pleased with the new bed
Good sturdy bed, easy to assemble.
Very good quality and solid. Gorgeous colour and comfortable.
Lovely and sturdy bed
I recommend this bed and mattress help my back a lot
Lush , makes my room look palatial!
Verified retailer reviews
Independent Trustpilot reviews of Bensons for Beds.
Customers Went On To Purchase
A few more options from the retailer that customers loved.
