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.
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
Waterproof Pet Furniture Protector Blanket
A quilted waterproof throw that shields beds and sofas from hair, mud and accidents.
From£11.99
Quilted Cotton Pet Floor Mat
A soft, washable quilted cotton mat that gives cats, dogs and small pets a cosy place to rest. Lightly padded with a pretty patterned finish, it lies flat over floors, crates or pen bases and machine washes easily.
From£10.99
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
Plush Bubble Velvet Pet Mat with Non-Slip Backing, 35cm to 80cm
A flat plush mat with a non-slip cloth backing, in five sizes from 35 x 35cm to 60 x 80cm, so it fits a crate floor, sofa cushion or hard windowsill.
From£11.99
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
Self-Heating Lamb Fleece Pet Mat, 60 x 45cm, Machine Washable
A 60 x 45cm fleece mat with a heat-reflective layer inside that returns your pet's own warmth to them, over a non-slip base, with no cable, plug or batteries anywhere.
£11.99
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
Lamb Fleece Cat Hammock Bed for Cages, Four Sizes, Adjustable Straps
A canvas hanging bed with adjustable straps that let you set the height, made in four sizes from 27 x 27cm up to 57 x 47cm, with plush-lined autumn and winter versions.
From£9.99
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
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
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.
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.