Thank you Jean for your very prompt and informative reply.
Yes I came across this particular service previously where your delivery costs are a percentage of your expenditure, as there are a couple of different companies like Flatpax and Ikea offering this. However, when I tried to enquire further I found you had to be very well organised, know exactly what you wanted and have it all booked well in advance.
Unfortunately neither my wife or myself fall into this category as we could either end up with a lorry load of furniture we don't need or a van full of nothing. The other problem of course is the very fact that my better half is aware of lots of other shops in the vicinity, the very thought of which leaves me weak at the knees........ Yes you guessed it, I hate shopping full stop nevermind visiting Ikea, hence why I was hoping to simply be able to book a hire van for the day in advance and drive it myself.
I guess it's going to be torture which ever way I choose........................
Gabe