A zip and link mattress (sometimes just called a zip-link mattress) is two separate mattresses which are zipped together. Zip and link mattresses generally cost a bit more than the equivalent sized king size or super king size mattress. There are some reasonably affordable options available.

There are two main Tempur models but there are lots of extra decisions you need to make, such as whether you want a softer or firmer version. There are also variations depending on whether you buy your Tempur mattress from Tempur.com, John Lewis or Dreams.

If you’re heavier than average then you need to take extra things into account when buying a new mattress. The general rules are that a large person needs a mattress which: We’ve picked six mattresses which tick those boxes. They’ve also won awards, received good reviews or are from the…

Dunlopillo is the brand to go for if you a) want a latex mattress in the UK and b) have deep pockets. The company is based in Denmark but it has been popular in the UK for a long time. In this guide we’ll look at the pros and cons…

Definitions vary a bit, but the best natural mattress is one that uses things like cotton, wool, latex and springs. Natural mattresses are usually more expensive than manmade mattresses as the materials are pricier.  Some natural mattresses also use fancy materials like cashmere. However, this can be a bit of…

An Emperor mattress or an emperor bed is huge. However, there doesn’t seem to be complete agreement on quite how huge they should be:​ Perhaps the G8 will address this important issue soon, but in the meantime, I would just make sure you get the tape measure out to avoid…

Looking for the best mattress in the UK? Our top 10 includes award winning pocket spring and memory foam mattresses by Hypnos, Simba, Sealy and John Lewis.