Soft cat beds
Soft cat beds are the plush, enclosed style most cats gravitate towards for a proper nap — we stock Ancol's teddy-fabric range, including the small bite donut bed and the ear cave design, in a few colours. Both shapes are built for warmth and comfort rather than looks alone.
Donut beds versus ear caves
A donut bed is open with raised, cushioned sides, giving a cat somewhere to curl up while still being able to see out, which suits a cat that likes to keep an eye on the room even while resting.
The ear cave design is more enclosed, with a hooded, cave-like shape that appeals to cats who prefer to burrow away and feel hidden rather than exposed — often a better fit for a more nervous or easily startled cat.
Choosing the right size and spot
Size the bed against how your cat actually curls up rather than their overall length stretched out — most cats sleep coiled, so a bed that looks small next to a standing cat is often exactly right once they settle in.
Position matters as much as the bed itself: somewhere warm, slightly elevated or tucked against a wall tends to get used far more than an identical bed placed in an open, high-traffic spot.
In this section
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Iron-Framed Radiator Hammock Cat Bed with Washable Faux Fur Cover
A metal-framed hammock that hooks over a radiator, lined with a removable machine-washable faux fur sleeve, for cats and small pets up to 5kg, in four plain colours.
£21.99
Cartoon Cat and Shiba Inu Fleece Cave Bed, Four Sizes to 80cm
A domed fleece nest with a cartoon cat or Shiba Inu face, filled with rebound PP cotton to hold its shape, in four sizes running from 50cm across to 80cm.
From£21.99
Multi-Layered Felt Cat Cave Bed for All Seasons, Coffee or Beige
A cave bed built up in layers of dense felt, which insulates through winter and breathes rather than trapping heat in summer, offered in coffee brown or beige.
£27.99
Enclosed House-Shaped Pet Bed
A cosy house-shaped enclosed pet bed in soft, water-resistant down-jacket fabric, with a padded roof and removable cushion. The snug cave design keeps cats and small dogs warm and gives them a private place to retreat.
From£24.99
Mushroom House Cosy Cave Pet Bed
An enclosed dome bed with a removable cushion and plush trim, made for the cats and small dogs who would rather sleep hidden than sleep on show.
From£59.99
Cottage-Shaped Enclosed Plush Cat House Bed
A house-shaped enclosed plush bed with a fur-trimmed roof that keeps cats snug and secure year-round.
From£25.99
Apple-Shaped Covered Cave Bed for Cats & Small Dogs
A cosy apple-shaped cave bed with a hooded dome and dangling toy, giving cats and small dogs a snug, den-like place to burrow and hide. Soft plush walls offer warmth and security year-round.
From£26.99
Canvas Teepee Pet Bed with Cushion
A charming canvas teepee bed on a wooden frame, giving cats and small pets a calming, private den to hide and rest in. Includes a soft removable cushion and a washable cover for easy cleaning.
From£27.99
Plush Bolster Pet Sofa Bed with Carry Handle
A soft plush bolster bed with raised supportive sides, a contrast cushion base and a top carry handle. The festive red-and-gold design adds a cheerful touch while giving cats and small dogs a warm, comfortable place to sleep.
£59.99
Window Suction Cat Hammock Bed
A space-saving window perch that fixes to the glass with strong suction cups, giving your cat a sunny spot to nap. The reversible plush checked cover is removable and machine washable, over a breathable mesh base.
From£24.99
Woven Linen Oval Cat Scratcher Bed, 41x31cm and 60x40cm Sizes
A woven linen oval basin that works as a flat scratching surface and a bed in one, in 41x31cm and 60x40cm sizes with basic and reinforced weaves.
From£40.99
Cosy Enclosed Igloo Pet House Bed
A snug enclosed igloo bed that gives cats and small dogs a warm, private den to curl up in.
From£12.99
Common questions
- What's the difference between a donut bed and an ear cave bed?
- A donut bed is open with raised, padded sides, so your cat can see out while curled up, while an ear cave is more enclosed and hooded, suiting a cat that prefers to feel hidden and burrowed away while resting.
- How do I get my cat to actually use a new bed?
- Placement matters more than the bed itself — try somewhere warm, slightly elevated or tucked against a wall rather than out in the open, and give it time, since cats often take a few days to trust a new spot.
- Are teddy-fabric cat beds machine washable?
- Check the specific listing, but most soft plush beds like these have a removable, washable cover or can be washed as a whole on a gentle cycle. Avoid high heat drying, which can damage the plush texture.
- What size cat bed should I buy?
- Go by how your cat curls up to sleep rather than their full stretched-out length — most cats sleep coiled, so a bed that looks snug is often the right size once they settle into it.
- Why does my cat ignore their new bed and sleep somewhere else?
- It usually comes down to location rather than the bed itself. Try moving it to somewhere warmer, quieter or more elevated, and give it a few days before deciding your cat has rejected it outright.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.