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The UK’s Best Sleep Products

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We’ve studied the specifications and scrutinised the science to come up with our guides to the UK’s best mattresses, beds, pillows and duvets

5 Best Memory Foam Mattresses

Award-winning memory foam, mattresses from Nectar and Emma – plus budget options from Inofia and Silentnight.

5 Best Divan Beds

Stylish and solidly built divan beds that we think are worth your money, from the likes of Silentnight and Rest Assured.

5 Best Duvets

Duvets that will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer from M&S, John Lewis plus some cheap and cheerful alternatives.

5 Best Bedding Sets

Synthetic and naturally made bedding sets from industry leaders such as Soak & Sleep, Marks & Spencer plus budget models.

How to choose a mattress

Jargon-free advice about how to choose the right sort of mattress for you. Should you go for memory foam? Pocket springs? Or a mix of both? And what about firmness levels and budget?

So, what’s the key to good sleep?

Let’s listen to the science. Let’s look at the data. Let’s ignore the quackery and the sales pitches.

I’m a former BBC journalist who became obsessed with sleep after 18 months of sleep deprivation! We came out the other side and I concluded that there are few things more important than getting good sleep! Read more.

Robbie Lane

The Sleep Guy

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Emma Mattresses at John Lewis – Which Is Best?
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You may have already read our (thrilling) guide to the different mattresses made by Emma. You enjoyed the highs and lows as we discussed the different types of foam, the number of springs and other fascinating topics. But just when you thought you understood the Emma range of mattresses…you discover…
Premier Inn 2.0 Silentnight Mattress Review + Cheap Alternatives
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Premier Inn’s mattresses are made by Silentnight. They are pocket sprung and cost about £550 – £850, depending on which size you go for. But are they any good? We look at specification and warranty, and suggest cheaper alternatives.
5 Best Bedding Sets 2025
March 22, 2025
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There are loads (and loads) of types of bedding, but the majority of people buy polyester, cotton or Egyptian cotton

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Honest

We say what we think

Jargon-free

We keep it simple

Science-led

We trust experts

Journalistic

We ask questions

The UK’s Best Sleep Products

Honest opinions combined with academic sleep research

5 Best Memory Foam Mattresses

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5 Best Divan Beds

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5 Best Duvets

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5 Best Bedding Sets

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How to choose a mattress

So, what’s the key to good sleep?

Robbie Lane

Recent Posts

Emma Mattresses at John Lewis – Which Is Best?

Premier Inn 2.0 Silentnight Mattress Review + Cheap Alternatives

5 Best Bedding Sets 2025