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…

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…

The Just Sleep range of mattresses by Silentnight is their attempt to tap into the popularity of ‘Bed in a Box’ mattresses. Which is best for you?

Choosing the best Silentnight mattress isn’t an easy task. They’ve got a much bigger range of mattresses than most companies and are probably the most famous mattress brand in the UK. Their owners – the Silentnight Group – are the market leaders in terms of sales, according to industry data. The…

I always get a bit irritated when mattress sellers try and flog you a pricey mattress with the argument that it will only cost you 27p a night, or whatever. We don’t all have £1000 to spend on a mattress, regardless of how much it works out as over 10…

A pillow top mattress is one where a comfortable topper is permanently attached onto the mattress. Various materials are used for the comfort layer on a pillowtop mattress. Some use natural materials such as latex and wool whilst others use synthetic fibres. Should you get a manmade or natural pillow…

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…

A wool mattress is what you’d call a ‘traditional’ choice for a mattress. They’re made in a tried-and-tested way. My mother would probably want a wool mattress after watching a feature on Countryfile about sheep shearing. Wool is a naturally breathable material which can add a bit of comfort to…

The best memory foam mattress will give you consistent all-over support. But that’s not all you should look for when choosing a memory foam mattress.

Buying a bed in a box is a convenient alternative to traipsing around a mattress showroom on a retail park on a Saturday morning with three reluctant children. Your mattress is usually delivered quickly and you can carry it up the stairs without knocking the mirror off the wall. You…