FAQs
Bed hire, linen hire, and laundry. Your questions answered.
Everything you need to know about hiring beds, linen, and bedding from Northern Bed Hire.
Bed hire
What beds do you have?
Bulk single memory foam mattresses (90 x 190 x 15 cm) on folding steel frames. Real beds, not airbeds. Raised off the ground, quick to assemble, sturdy once built.
Do you hire folding beds?
Yes. Our bed hire includes a folding steel platform frame alongside the memory foam mattress. The frames fold flat for transport and pop up in minutes on site. No tools needed. We deliver, build, and collect - you do not handle the frames at all. Hire is from £22 + VAT per bed. See our pop-up bed hire page for more detail on the folding frame spec.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on quantity, duration, and delivery distance. As a guide, bed-only hire is from £19-22 + VAT per bed depending on quantity. Bedding, linen, and laundry are priced per job - send us your details for an exact quote.
What is the minimum order?
We typically hire in batches of 10 beds or more. Smaller orders are possible but delivery costs make them less economical. For under 10 beds, collection from our Yorkshire base is usually better value.
Do you deliver nationwide?
Yes. We are Yorkshire-based and deliver across the UK. Delivery cost depends on distance and bed count. We also offer collection from our base if you have your own transport.
Do you set the beds up?
Yes. We deliver, build the beds on site, and collect after the event. You do not need to assemble anything. Frames pop up in seconds and mattresses unroll ready to sleep on.
Can I hire linen and bedding too?
Yes. We offer laundered bedding sets (duvet, cover, pillow, pillowcase, sheet) and towel packs. Beds can be delivered made-up and ready, or flat-packed - your choice.
Can I hire linen without beds?
Yes. If you already have beds but need linen supplied, delivered made-up, and collected dirty for laundering, we can handle that.
Can you rent a bed for one night?
Our minimum hire period is one week, not one night. That said, short-term hires for a festival weekend or corporate event are fine - pricing is quote-based and depends on quantity and delivery location. Send us your dates and we will come back with a price.
Can I hire a single bed near me?
We are based in York and deliver nationally. For Yorkshire cities including Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, Hull, and Sheffield, same-week slots are usually available. For further afield, include your postcode when you request a quote and we will confirm availability and delivery cost. See our yorkshire bed hire cities page for coverage detail.
Do you hire mattresses without frames?
Yes. Mattresses can be hired without folding frames if you have existing bed frames or divan bases on site. Our mattresses are 90 x 190 x 15 cm memory foam - they sit directly on a standard divan base or slatted frame without any modification.
Linen hire and laundry
What is included in a linen hire set?
Each single set includes a duvet, duvet cover, fitted sheet, pillow, and pillowcase in crisp white hotel-grade cotton. Towel packs (bath towel and hand towel) are available separately. Everything is commercially laundered before delivery.
Do you offer linen hire without beds?
Yes. If you already have beds, we supply laundered linen sets, delivered made-up or flat-packed, and collect them dirty after the event for commercial washing. One property per wash run - your linen is never mixed with another hirer's.
Can you supply linen for holiday lets and glampsites?
Yes. Holiday lets and glampsites are a core part of what we do. We supply laundered bedding and towels for changeovers, either as a one-off event order or on a regular schedule. Send us your changeover dates and postcode for a quote.
What areas do you cover for linen hire?
We are based in York and cover Yorkshire and the North of England for linen hire. For events, we deliver nationwide. See our Yorkshire linen hire page for a full list of towns we cover.
Do you offer a laundry collection service?
Yes. We collect dirty bedding, towels, and duvets from your property, wash them to a hospitality standard, and return them guest-ready. Collection and return run on set days in our Yorkshire catchment. Turnaround is agreed when we quote - we do not promise windows we cannot keep.
How much does linen hire cost?
Linen and laundry are priced per job. Send us your volume, dates, and postcode via the linen quote form and we will come back with a straight price. There is no published rate card because the cost depends heavily on volume, frequency, and collection distance.
Can you combine beds and linen in one order?
Yes. Most of our customers hire beds and linen together. The beds arrive built, the linen is made up, and after the event we collect both - dirty linen too. One supplier, one quote, one invoice.
What is bed linen hire and how does it work?
Bed linen hire means hiring commercially laundered bedding rather than buying and owning it. We deliver crisp white hotel-grade duvet sets, sheets, and towels to your property before each stay, and collect the dirty linen afterwards for commercial washing. You never touch a washing machine. Pricing for bed linen hire is on request based on your bed count, changeover frequency, and location.
What is bed linen hire?
Bed linen hire means we supply freshly laundered bedding sets (duvet, duvet cover, fitted sheet, pillow, and pillowcase) ready for use, then collect them dirty after the event or changeover and launder them commercially. For operators who would otherwise have to buy stock, store it, and run their own washing, it is simpler and cheaper - especially for seasonal or growing operations.
Is commercial linen hire available for hotels and guest houses?
Yes. Hotel and guest house linen supply is one of our core use cases. Pricing is per job based on bed count, frequency, and whether laundry collection is included. One-property-per-wash is guaranteed - your linen is never mixed with another customer's. See our linen hire page for more detail or request a quote.
Can I hire linen for holiday lets on a regular schedule?
Yes. Regular changeover laundry is the core of our linen hire lane. We collect after each checkout, wash to hospitality standard, and return ready for the next guests. Schedule and turnaround are agreed when we quote. See our Yorkshire linen hire page for more on how the service works.
Towel hire
Do you offer towel hire?
Yes. We hire thick white bath and hand towels for events, holiday lets, and hospitality use. Towels are commercially laundered before delivery and collected dirty afterwards. Available as a standalone service or alongside bedding sets.
Can I hire towels without hiring beds or linen?
Yes. Towel hire is available as a standalone service. Tell us your volume, dates, and venue and we will quote.
What towels do you supply?
Thick white towels - bath towel and hand towel per person. Hotel-grade, not thin hire-quality. Laundered at industrial temperature before every hire.
Do you hire towels for holiday lets and Airbnbs?
Yes. Towels are a popular standalone add-on for holiday let operators who already have their own beds but need a regular laundered towel supply. See our Yorkshire linen hire page for more on how the service works or request a quote.
Glamping and holiday lets
What is a holiday let laundry service?
A holiday let laundry service collects your dirty bedding and towels after guest checkout, washes everything to a hospitality standard, and returns it guest-ready before the next guests arrive. We operate a collection and return service for Yorkshire holiday lets, Airbnbs, glampsites, and shepherd huts. Collection and return schedule is agreed when we quote. Pricing is on request.
Do you supply linen for glampsites and shepherd huts?
Yes. Bell tents, shepherd huts, pods, and outdoor accommodation are a big part of what we do. We supply laundered bedding sets and towels either made up on arrival or flat-packed. Collect the dirty linen after the event or changeover and we launder commercially before returning.
Can you handle changeover laundry for a holiday let?
Yes. We collect dirty bedding and towels after checkout, wash and press everything to a hospitality standard, and return it guest-ready. Turnaround is agreed when we quote - we work around your changeover schedule, not the other way around.
What areas do you cover for holiday let laundry?
Our laundry collection rounds cover North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and parts of East Yorkshire. Regular routes include Harrogate, Leeds, Scarborough, Whitby, Skipton, Ripon, and surrounding villages. Tell us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm coverage.
Can you supply linen for an outdoor event or festival glamping village?
Yes. We have supplied beds and linen to bell tent villages, glamping festival areas, and outdoor accommodation for events across Yorkshire and the North. We deliver made-up sets, collect dirty linen after the event, and launder commercially before the next one.
General
How far in advance should I book?
Summer dates (June-August) are limited - most of our stock is committed to long-running events, so book as early as you can. October to April we have full availability and can sometimes turn around in 1-2 weeks.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations more than 14 days before delivery receive a full refund. 7-14 days: 50% refund. Under 7 days: no refund (we will have reserved stock and crew).
Do you handle film and TV productions?
Yes. Our beds suit crew accommodation where the production has tents or structures but needs the beds. We understand location logistics and can work around call sheets.
Are the mattresses clean?
Yes. Every mattress is inspected and cleaned between hires. Linen is commercially laundered every time, no exceptions.
What if a bed gets damaged?
Minor wear and tear is expected. Significant damage (ripped mattress, bent frame) is charged at replacement cost. We will discuss this upfront so there are no surprises.
Do you cover Yorkshire laundry services?
Yes. Our laundry collection rounds cover York, Harrogate, Leeds, Scarborough, Whitby, Ripon, Bradford, Sheffield, Hull, Wakefield, Doncaster, Halifax, and surrounding areas. We collect, wash to hospitality standard, and return on agreed days. See our laundry service page for more detail.
See our Yorkshire linen hire, laundry service, linen hire, towel hire, and linen quote form for more detail.
Need a linen or laundry quote?
Tell us the shape of your job - volume, dates, and postcode - and we will come back with a straight price.
Get a linen quote