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Mattress recommendations

Another happy Tempur mattress user here. Had it 15 years, still seems fine. I'm dreading having to replace it as they don't make same one anymore. I may be wrong but I think mine had a 25 year warranty. Modern ones are 10.
 
matthewr said:
I was once talking to my rich cousin's wife about mattress recommendations and she was most insistent that it was super important for people like us (we share a similar neurological condition) to buy a really, really good one. Except her definition of "really, really good" turned out to be this made to order thing from Norway where each cell was like a mini LP12 suspension thing and it cost, I kid you not, £18,000.

I went to the ubiquitous Warren Evans and would concur with others who have recommended them.
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Probably these guys:

There's a Hästens for everybody | Hästens

www.hastens.com www.hastens.com

£18k is one of their more budget matresses too, check out the price of their Grand Vividus bed. (they had a slot on "How do they do it")
 
If you got the money, Marques Brownlee can't speak highly enough about this product:

www.eightsleep.com

Eight Sleep | Now in the UK

Get higher quality sleep with personalized cooling, heating, and elevation technology for any bed. Sleep cooler, more comfortable, all year long. Clinically-proven.
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I bought a John Ryan Origins Comfort (their softest mattress) about 6 years ago as I only weigh 65ish kg and have spms so wanted something I could sink into. I previously tried the foam mattresses such as Emma/simba but returned them as they were far to hard for my weight and helluva hot.

Still got the John Ryan Origins and it was a blessed relief for the first few years but despite being turned all ways when bedding changed (thanks mum, yeah…..pushing 50 and having my mum changing the bedding……..:rolleyes:) it’s starting to sag noticeably in the middle area, I don’t sleep well at the best of times due to constant muscle spasms which means I’m constantly attempting to move to release them but the sag in the middle is hard for my limited strength to get myself out of, I might try a firmer topper on top so I can move or roll easier.

When I bought mine the soft option only came with a 2yr warranty otherwise I’d probably call them, only heard good things about the company btw so not a dig at them in anyway - They have been the #1 recommendation for years when this topic pops up on the mtb forum I’m on.
 
early said:
If you want traditional and built to last have a look at Harrison Spinks , might just be doable for £1k .

www.harrisonspinks.co.uk

Harrison Spinks | Luxury British Mattresses & Beds

Harrison Spinks is a luxury British mattress manufacturer who are world leaders in sustainable practices. Handcrafting mattresses and beds to provide a superior night's sleep.
www.harrisonspinks.co.uk www.harrisonspinks.co.uk
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Easily doable, seem to be around from £699 or so upwards. Look decent and traditional in construction so on the shortlist.

Harrison Spinks Derby 2500 Mattress | MattressNextDay

The Harrison Spinks Derby 2500 Mattress is the epitome of sustainable luxury, with supportive pocket springs as well as plush cotton, wool and flax layers.
www.mattressnextday.co.uk www.mattressnextday.co.uk

What is the deal with turnable vs. non-turnable when it comes to longevity? I’d have instinctively though being able to use both sides would increase the lifespan significantly, but some very decent looking traditional mattresses from Sleepeezee, Harrison Spinks etc seem to be one sided. Is this something I should form a preference on?

PS I went to the local carpet place and they didn’t have anything on display I’d been looking at. To be honest I hate in-person shopping for anything other than records so I just left. I really don’t enjoy shops, salesmen etc! As such this will be a blind-buy. I think I’m now down to just choosing between various very similar traditional material Sleepeezee or Harrison Spinks models. Current criteria: pocket sprung, traditional wool/natural materials and construction, and UK made from a brand with a good long reputation.
 
The John Lewis own label mattresses are made by Harrison Spinks:
They have a 20% off offer on:

Double Mattresses | John Lewis & Partners

Enjoy a 60-night sleep comfort trial period on selected John Lewis Mattresses. Free UK mainland Delivery when you spend £50 and over.
www.johnlewis.com www.johnlewis.com
My filters for "double", "pocket spring" and "John Lewis" have been removed when linking.:rolleyes:
 
Weekender said:
The John Lewis own label mattresses are made by Harrison Spinks:
They have a 20% off offer on:
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That’s interesting, I’ll add to the list.

I never know whether one is getting a better or worse thing for the money when a chain puts their label on another manufacturer’s product, e.g. is the Feather & Black Sleepeezee better than a Sleepeezee at the same price, is this better than a Harrison Spinks branded mattress. Is it a step up, or down? My instinct is there’s just another layer profit-margin added, though economies of scale may offset that. This market seem exceptionally complex with countless mattresses being retailed by stores not being listed as available models on the manufacturer’s sites etc.

I think my current front-runner is this Sleepeezee Hotel range direct from them. It just looks to have a good spec and being a direct-sale I’d hope for slightly better value:

sleepeezee.com

Hotel Edwardian 2000 | Buy Online | Hospitality | Sleepeezee

The Hotel Edwardian 2000 mattress combines 2,000 individual pocketed springs with natural fillings, including British wool blended with luxurious silk and cotton, all helping to regulate body temperature and providing the most outstanding and uncompromising support and comfort. The hand-tufted...
sleepeezee.com sleepeezee.com
 
venton said:
Another happy Tempur mattress user here. Had it 15 years, still seems fine. I'm dreading having to replace it as they don't make same one anymore. I may be wrong but I think mine had a 25 year warranty. Modern ones are 10.
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I think the old, original Tempur mattresses are a world away from the new ones in terms of longevity.

I think you're right to go traditional Tony, the foam-based mattresses (Emma, Simba, Casper et al) run hot and that's a no-no for sleep quality. My ex and I had a John Ryan latex mattress which was brilliant - worth the money - but at the moment I'm on a Casper that I'd like to replace. We put a latex topper on it which has definitely cooled it down, and use a Wool duvet (a 'Baavet') which is brilliant for temperature regulation. If you can spend a grand, I would strongly recommend a wool duvet and a slightly cheaper mattress. As to turning them - I don't think it makes much difference for them to be flipped as much as to be turned - the springs compress just the same whichever way up they are, and modern designs are less prone to sagging. As others have said, I would go medium or medium-firm, as you can always soften with a topper later. Get it right though (along with temperature regulation) and it could be transformative...

This book is absolutely fascinating - well worth reading if you're interested in sleep: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
 
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I've bought two hard mattresses that, when I bought them, I thought might be a bit too hard. But almost immediately got to love them and sleep very comfortably. And bear in mind that if you buy a very hard coil-spring mattress, if you eventually find you cannot get used to the hardness, you can always put a soft "topper" onto it. You can't do it the other way around.
 
we were not entirely impressed by what JL had on show in their mattress department - in our recent experience their customer service has been poor and their knowledge of products poor. If planning to use JL i would go take a look.

Given our experience of hotel ranges, i would suggest they are made down to a price, and are not actually that good quality wise or comfort-wise.
 
I'm in the market for a new one and IKEA do a pocket spring mattress with all natural materials at a decent price. There is also a sale on at the end of the month, at least there is here in France.
 
gez said:
I have a Vi-Spring. It's a good 12-14 years old now, and I have zero complaints over the quality. Not a frayed thread, loose button or sag or anything.

Handmade Beds Made in the UK Since 1901 | Vispring Luxury Beds

Vispring, the home of handmade beds made in the UK since 1901. Discover the best luxury beds for the ultimate good nights' sleep today!
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I have a Vi -Spring - similar age and experience. I still sleep well on it. They are expensive but I got it on a special deal from John Lewis so worth checking with them.
 
We moved from a very good pocket sprung to a 100% natural Talalay latex mattress and have been very happy indeed. It's somehow very soft and comfortable yet incredibly supportive at the same time which was crucial for me as I was suffering really badly with a herniated disc at the time.

This is the dealer and we had an excellent experience with them. We chose their best mattress which is over 1k but they quite often have sales, there's one now. My latex pillow is fab too.

www.latexsense.co.uk

Latex Sense

Latex Sense - Welcome to the Latex Sense website built by Iconography Ltd
www.latexsense.co.uk www.latexsense.co.uk

You get a 50 night trial and if you keep it's guaranteed for 15 years which says a lot to
me.
 
Tony L said:
What is the deal with turnable vs. non-turnable when it comes to longevity? I’d have instinctively though being able to use both sides would increase the lifespan significantly, but some very decent looking traditional mattresses from Sleepeezee, Harrison Spinks etc seem to be one sided. Is this something I should form a preference on?
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Turnable is very definitely a good thing. As you say, it's about extending longevity. Matresses that can be turned are far more resistant to sag in the long term. Think about it logically, you're effectively spreading the load over twice as many springs. So a 10 year old turnable mattress will have spings on each side that have effectively only been used for 5 years (presuming you turn to a routine schedule), as opposed to a single sided mattress where the springs will have been subjected to 10 years of use.
 
Tony L said:
Easily doable, seem to be around from £699 or so upwards. Look decent and traditional in construction so on the shortlist.

Harrison Spinks Derby 2500 Mattress | MattressNextDay

The Harrison Spinks Derby 2500 Mattress is the epitome of sustainable luxury, with supportive pocket springs as well as plush cotton, wool and flax layers.
www.mattressnextday.co.uk www.mattressnextday.co.uk

What is the deal with turnable vs. non-turnable when it comes to longevity? I’d have instinctively though being able to use both sides would increase the lifespan significantly, but some very decent looking traditional mattresses from Sleepeezee, Harrison Spinks etc seem to be one sided. Is this something I should form a preference on?

PS I went to the local carpet place and they didn’t have anything on display I’d been looking at. To be honest I hate in-person shopping for anything other than records so I just left. I really don’t enjoy shops, salesmen etc! As such this will be a blind-buy. I think I’m now down to just choosing between various very similar traditional material Sleepeezee or Harrison Spinks models. Current criteria: pocket sprung, traditional wool/natural materials and construction, and UK made from a brand with a good long reputation.
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I turn and I flip. I can feel the difference. Logically it should make it wear better, but I haven't seen the evidence. If the mattress is light, it's much easier to do. I once read that there's no correlation between quality and weight.

Buy from the internet, a big internet specialist mattress distributor like mattressesonline. Ring them and give them your criteria, get their advice.
 
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