I've been through five cot beds under £300, and the cheapest one with a mattress included is the one I'd start with. Prices are snapshots from 29 October 2026.
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Puggle Henbury Cot Bed with Eco-Fibre Cot Bed Mattress - Classic White
I'd choose the Puggle Henbury because it's the lowest-priced option here at £149.95, and the listing includes an Eco-Fibre mattress, so you're not hunting for one separately.
Each product card brings together its key specifications, standout features and details worth checking.
Best for Daybed Conversion
Arbor Cotbed - White
Mamas & Papas · Sold by Mamas & Papas
£199Price snapshot · 29 October 2026
A solid-wood cot bed with a clear growing-up plan, as long as you price the mattress in.
At £199, the Mamas & Papas Arbor is the only one here whose listing mentions converting to a daybed, which I like if you want the furniture to last past the cot stage. The listing says solid wood and suitable from birth to 4 years, and mentions a mattress bundle option. I'd check what the bundle adds to the price before comparing it with the mattress-included options.
What we like
Solid wood construction per the listing
Converts to a daybed
What to check
Price and contents of the mattress bundle, as the £199 may not include one
Age and mode limits in the manual, as the listing only says birth to 4 years
Key specifications
Price: £199 (29 Oct 2026 snapshot)
Colour: White
Material: Solid wood
Suitable birth to 4 years
Mattress bundle option
Dimensions: Cot mode: 143.5 x 75.5 x 80.5 cm
Product weight: —
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Best Value Mattress Bundle
Puggle Henbury Cot Bed with Eco-Fibre Cot Bed Mattress - Classic White
Puggle · Sold by The Nursery Store
£149.95Price snapshot · 29 October 2026
The cheapest way here to get a cot bed and mattress in one go, with the details still to confirm.
The Puggle Henbury costs £149.95, with an Eco-Fibre mattress included. That makes it the simplest budget route on this list. I'd get those answers from the retailer or manual first.
What we like
Lowest price of the five at £149.95
Eco-Fibre mattress included
What to check
Dimensions, mattress thickness and whether it converts to a toddler bed
Puggle Alderley Sleigh Cot Bed with 10cm Eco-Fibre Mattress - Classic White
Puggle · Sold by The Nursery Store
£179.95Price snapshot · 29 October 2026
A sleigh-style cot bed with the mattress thickness stated up front, at a modest step up in price.
The Puggle Alderley Sleigh is £179.95. I like that the title names a 10cm Eco-Fibre mattress, so you know the thickness before you click. I'd ask about conversion options and age range before choosing it.
What we like
10cm Eco-Fibre mattress named in the title
Sleigh-style cot bed
What to check
Check the current product manual for age and weight limits and guidance for each mode.
Mattress fit and firmness details from the retailer
Puggle Prestbury Classic Deluxe Sleigh Cot Bed & Drawer with 10cm Maxi Air Cool Sprung Mattress - Classic White
Puggle · Sold by The Nursery Store
£269.95Price snapshot · 29 October 2026
The only one with a drawer, which helps if bedroom space is tight, but you're paying for it.
At £269.95, the Puggle Prestbury is the second most expensive here, and the main reason is the drawer plus a 10cm Maxi Air Cool Sprung mattress, both named in the title. If you're short on storage, I can see the appeal.
What we like
Drawer included per the title
10cm Maxi Air Cool Sprung mattress included
What to check
Drawer dimensions and how it sits with the cot bed's conversion options
Check the current product manual for age and weight limits and guidance for each mode.
Little Acorns Siriana Cot Bed with 10cm Eco-Fibre Mattress - White/Oak
Little Acorns · Sold by The Nursery Store
£279.95Price snapshot · 29 October 2026
The best-documented option here, with the clearest age range and height settings, though it's the priciest.
The Little Acorns Siriana is £279.95, in a White/Oak Scandi look. It has more detail than most of this list: birth to 4 years, three adjustable heights and a 10cm Eco-Fibre mattress in the title. If style matters and you want a clearer spec sheet, I'd choose this. I'd still confirm age and mode limits in the manual before use.
What we like
Three adjustable heights
Listing states birth to 4 years
What to check
Age and mode limits in the manual, particularly for newborn use
Whether the 10cm mattress suits your preferences, as firmness isn't described
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