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What’s the size of a single mattress?

Hi Maggie, Many thanks for your question about bed and mattress sizes. A standard UK single mattress is 90cm x 190cm / 3′ x 6’3″ Mattresses all conform to standard sizes regardless of whether they are pocket spring models or memory foam mattresses. Please note… Read More

Vispring Herald Superb replacement mattress alternatives

Hi Mike, Many thanks for your comment asking about Vispring mattress alternatives. It’s great to hear your Vispring Herald has lasted since 1987. A true testament to a quality mattress outlasting cheaper alternatives. The Vispring Herald or Herald Superb is one of Visprings firmer feel mattresses. This means that… Read More

Mattress is hurting my hips and back: whats the best mattress for a decent nights sleep?

Hi Fiona, Many thanks for your email and sorry to hear your mattress is hurting your hips and shoulder during the night. That’s definitely not a good sign. Usually, sore hips and shoulders are a sign of a mattress that is too firm in the comfort… Read More

Mattress colours and depths for bed sheets explained

Hi Elizabeth, Many thanks for your comment asking about mattress depths and colours. It’s a really good one. All of our mattresses are white, along with 99% of all other retail mattresses. Why is this? Why not for example a bright blue mattress? Well its simple,… Read More

Best bed/mattress choice for room rental or Air B&B

Hi Lee, Many thanks for your question about mattresses for short term rental rooms or Air B&B. It’s a really good question which we get asked a lot! If you’re looking for a mattress for a rental room you’re going to need a bed that can accommodate a variety of… Read More

King Size bed base with 2 separate mattresses advice?

Hi Ann, Many thanks for your question about king size bases and what mattress configurations are possible. The quick answer is yes you can have two separate mattresses, known as a zip and link bed, which can then sit on one kingsize mattress base. Zip and link mattresses… Read More

Softest Super King Mattress Options and Mattress Recommendations

Hi Sarah, Thanks for getting in touch about the best soft feel mattress. Soft feel mattresses can give you that sleeping on a cloud feeling of sinking into deep layers. Perfect for people who like to be enveloped and hugged by their mattress during the night. Read More

Headboards for Zip & Link Mattresses

Hi Elaine, Thanks for getting in touch about headboard styles for zip and link mattresses. Zip and links offer you far more flexibility with your mattresses allowing you to split them when necessary like you suggest. Zip and links are also excellent for reducing transference to almost zero. This… Read More

Enchanted House Devonia Mattress Review against Vispring and alternatives?

Hi Abbas, Many thanks for your comment on the Enchanted House mattress range. We haven’t heard of them either but it may be due to their size as a small scale manufacturer. We keep our ear to the ground but haven’t heard about them yet. It may be because they… Read More

Hypnos Wool Origins 10 and Artisan Latex mattress compared

Hi John, Many thanks for getting in touch about mattress comparisons. You’ve come to the right place! Sorry to hear you’ve suffered with your Sealy Nostromo mattress. Sadly, you’re not the first person to get in touch with this mattress dipping. The issue here is the fact its punishingly… Read More