Sandi Toskvig and Alan Davies could fill a whole episode of QI discussing mattresses. Admittedly it would not be a ratings-winner but there are numerous myths and misconceptions about the mattress market. They have also gone past series M but let’s not worry about that. For example, how many springs…

There’s plenty of choice if you want a Rest Assured mattress. They’re a big name in the UK mattress market and they’ve been going for more than a century. I’d describe a Rest Assured mattress as a mid-priced choice. They’re owned by the same company as Silentnight and they’re (very)…

Buying a Sealy mattress is a solid choice as they are a big name in the UK mattress market. We put them somewhere around the middle in terms of price and specifications. According to the official blurb Sealy is ‘the world’s biggest bed brand’ although Silentnight is bigger within the UK. The…

There’s a big choice for those who want the best medium firm mattress on the market in the UK. We’ve picked out five of the best value by looking at those with outstanding customer reviews, awards and decent specifications such as long warranties and trial periods. The general idea when…

Sleepeezee mattress reviews are more positive than many of their rivals. But that’s not the end of the story. The brand is also a long established name in the UK mattress market which has won major awards. Their prices won’t make your eyes water and they make mattresses in a…

Finding the best mattress for couples is not easy, particularly if one of you is much heavier than the other. The main issue is firmness, because lighter people need softer mattresses than heavier people. One option is to find a couples’ mattress that is a compromise, which will be OK…

If you are working to a modest budget, my advice is to wait for a special offer and then go for one of the three cheapest REM Fit mattresses. If you are average weight and sleep on your side, go for the REM-Fit Hybrid Pocket 1000 Mattress. If you sleep…

A latex mattress is a sustainable and natural alternative to a memory foam or pocket spring mattress. The best latex mattress will be supportive whilst also being more breathable than a foam mattress. They’re also good for people with allergies to dust mites. So why aren’t all mattresses made from latex? Well, latex…

The Nectar Mattress is made by one of the relatively new mattress companies operating in the UK. It first got our attention because it was offering a ‘forever’ guarantee and a whole year to try it out. That was unprecedented at the time is still impressive. Since then, Nectar has…