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The UK’s Best Sleep Products

Honest opinions combined with academic sleep research

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?

How we test mattresses

We have a robust process for testing out mattresses – including the motion transfer test, the edge strength test and, er, the custard slice test.

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

Recent Posts

Dream Team Gold Corsham 5600 Pocket Memory Mattress Review (at Dreams)
March 19, 2026
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The Sleep Guy
When we tested the Dream Team Gold Corsham 5600 Pocket Memory Mattress, it was being sold for £1249 in single with a small double costing you £250 extra or £1499. A king size was being sold for £1799 and a super king size for £1999 As you can see, this…
Silentnight Sleep Response Relieve 2000 Mattress Review (Sold By Dreams)
March 17, 2026
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The Sleep Guy
The Silentnight Sleep Response Relieve 2000 Mattress will cost you £999 in the Single size with a Small Double or Double costing £1299 and a King costing £1499. If you’re lucky enough to have a Super King Size base then this mattress will cost you £1699. It is sold by…
Best Bedding Sets in the UK (2026 Buying Guide)
March 6, 2026
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The Sleep Guy
There are loads (and loads) of types of bedding, but the majority of people buy polyester, cotton or Egyptian cotton

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The Sleep Guy

Better sleep starts with the best research

Tossing and turning?

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Feeling uncomfortable?

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Looking to upgrade?

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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

View →

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

How we test mattresses

Robbie Lane

Recent Posts

Dream Team Gold Corsham 5600 Pocket Memory Mattress Review (at Dreams)

Silentnight Sleep Response Relieve 2000 Mattress Review (Sold By Dreams)

Best Bedding Sets in the UK (2026 Buying Guide)