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1476 Calico Pocket springs

Hand nested calico pocket springs for perfect spinal alignment and support

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Viscose Plant Based cover

A finely woven, durable and breathable JR embossed fabric

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Soft Feel

The ultimate soft sink ultra deep mattress

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Forgiving feel

Extra deep sink soft feel sensation

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4600GSM Upholstery

100% Natural Luxury Fibres including Wool & Horsehair

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Chemical treatment-free

Good for you, good for our environment

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Handcrafted in the UK

This product supports our economy and helps reduce environmental impact

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43 Reviews

Don't just take our word for it!

Here's what our satisfied customers had to say about the Artisan Luxury

  1. Everything you could want to know about a mattress is available on the website and when it’s not the staff are.

    It’s the best mattress we have ever had.

    Gordon

  2. Talking to Julie a couple of times nothing was to much trouble because I couldn’t make up my mind

    Sue

  3. Straightforward, prompt and supportive

    Nigel

  4. Just here to say I bought the Artisan Luxury about 6 years ago and still love it. I’ll only buy mattresses from John Ryan from now on.

    JR-Midlands

  5. Delighted by the customer service, support and knowledge. The mattress is amazingly comfortable and I am so glad that I became aware of this company via recommendations on Which? Forum. Given the knowledge that I now have I absolutely would not buy a mattress from the normal conventional shops ever again. For what I paid is far better value for any comparable product. Would definitely recommend. The after care service is superb in terms of returns – not that I needed it. Each step was clear and I was kept informed of the delivery. Highly recommend

    Sarah

  6. Mattress (Artizan) is brilliant. I have been sleeping better since I had it a bit over a month ago. A bit heavy as they use mostly natural materials but on the plus side I sweat less during the night. It needs two people to rotate or flip it over every month but if someone can help it’s manageable. Very helpful staff. Good communication throughout. But delivery company could plan and manage their day better. Overall, very happy with my purchase so far.

    Nursal

  7. Overall a good company to deal with A lot of info about buying the right mattress is given on their website so just this alone was very helpful before making a decision on ordering. The experience of speaking to someone on the phone to get advice was also good and probably better than experiences I’ve had in the past with sales people in local stores. Clear communication throughout ordering and delivery as well so overall a good experience.

    Mr G

  8. great products and service.

    Ben

  9. A Ronseal company! Clear expectations are set through the website, videos and 1:1 communications, and all of these expectations were and are being met.

    Guest

  10. Great quality and service Very happy with my new single bed. As a repeat customer I was fairly certain what I wanted, but it was very helpful to be able to confirm this over the phone after my order. I was given an accurate estimate of when it would be ready, and delivery went smoothly. The mattress and divan are great quality, just as expected.

    MB

  11. Artisan Luxury Emperor Bespoke 2000 x 2000 Had John Ryan manufacture my bespoke size bed supplied with sprung divan base. Incredibly after 8 years on, It still feels and performs as new. I am so impressed that I am going to purchase another for my second home. Quality of the materials and their manufacturing methods have stood the test of time. Extremely comfortable and the best 8 years of sleep ever.

    Guiseppe

  12. Despite it being described as one of the softest upholstered mattresses, this is quite a firm mattress compared to the Bespoke 004 which we have also bought. I must say that the Bespoke 004 is more comfortable generally, and softer on hips and shoulders when sleeping on your side.

    Nichola Pettman

  13. A good quality, comfortable bed
    Good delivery, on time. The mattress is very comfortable and I’m pleased with my purchase.

    Brenda

  14. Great company, fantastic mattress.
    Great company, absolutely fantastic mattress, I sleep like a log. A proper mattress, properly made.

    Yes they’re not the cheapest but I tried cheap (Otty etc) and honestly good sleep is priceless, well worth the investment. Lots of good advice on the website but some of it is contradictory or confusing so it’s best to speak to their staff who are highly knowledgeable and helpful.

    Honestly couldn’t be happier.

    Francesca

  15. Great purchase!
    Would highly recommend buying a mattress from John Ryan, not only were the information videos very helpful but also the staff, when I phoned with a query. We bought a double size luxury artisan mattress and have found it extremely well made and blissfully comfortable. The quality of the workmanship is outstanding. John Ryan certainly fulfilled their mission statement! Thank you .

    Vivien

  16. I’m delighted with my gorgeous Artisan mattress, it is luxury indeed. I’d been hankering after one of these for a long time, and was very pleased to find one in the outlet with a very generous 40% discount. Other than having a few slightly dirty marks on one side, which should clean off easily, it appears and feels brand new. It’s been very comfortable from the first night, and I’m sleeping really well. I use a microfibre topper to add a little extra softness, (though it would be soft enough without it) and to make it last as long as possible. I’m so happy to have finally bought one of these beautiful mattresses, it was worth the wait! The customer service and delivery have been faultless. This company is a pleasure to do business with, and I’ve already recommended them to a couple of friends.

    Nicola

  17. Amazing service from knowledgeable…
    Amazing service from knowledgeable staff. Went out of their way to accomodate last minute changes to our mattress specification. Their mattress is a high quality product that is perfect in comfort.

    Bill

  18. My fourth ‘John Ryan’ mattress, my second for myself personally.
    I didn’t think that I could get the same comfort from the new structure as I did from my first so I bought the softest mattress now in the collection for a spare bed. I trialed the mattress for a few weeks finding that it gave me the comfort I needed. I have chronic pain conditions.
    The service is absolutely brilliant giving me honest information and good service.

    Jane

  19. Artisan Luxury Zip and Link Lovely beds
    We’ve had our Super King Zip and Link for just over 2 months now and are very happy with it. We chose the Artisan Luxury on advice because I like a soft/medium bed and this provides it. Its comfortable .We’d had our previous bed 25 years and I was apprehensive about changing. Service from John Ryan has been excellent. Lots of advice if you need it to help you choose. I do think their Artisan Luxury range is good value for money when comparing what is available from other manufactures. Our beds look and feel quality.

    John

  20. We are really pleased with our new King…
    We are really pleased with our new King Sized John Ryan bed. The information on the website really helped us to make the perfect choice and the previous Trustpilot reviews were a great indication of the service and quality of the final product. Warning – the mattress is so comfy that it is difficult to get out of bed in the morning!

    Andrew

  21. Highly recommened
    After our previous mattress from another company had come to the stage of being very uncomfortable, I spent quite a while reading reviews and comments across the internet for suggestion and experiences.

    John Ryan by Design came highly recommended in many places and by many people.

    Our main issue was with the firmness of our current mattress after sagging so were looking for a soft mattress, and preferably not another memory foam mattress.

    We chose the softest in the range, the Artisan Luxury. I was concerned it may be too soft, but we felt confident with the 60 day guarantee that if it were too soft we could exchange. The materials and quality looked excellent on the website.

    When it arrived I was surprised as it was a lot firmer than I anticipated. This could be due to us having a solid base rather than a sprung divan.

    We tried persisting with the mattress but sadly our bodies did not adjust and we were not finding it comfortable.

    There was no issue with arranging a return, it was handled quickly and with no difficulty.

    I can honestly say dealing with John Ryan by Design has been one of the best experiences with buying online. The service before purchasing was excellent, with Gary answering my questions, and on ordering a call to confirm the purchase details and check it was suitable for us.

    The quality of the mattress was very high, and the handling of the return was faultless.

    I can highly recommend their product and the company.

    Matthew

  22. My quest to find the perfect mattress…
    My quest to find the perfect mattress has finally ended after three failed trials. I bought the Artisan Luxury as I need a soft loft and optimal temperature regulation. This is the only mattress I have tried that ticks all the boxes. It is responsive, supportive, cool and smells heavenly. All in all a joy to sleep on. My restless nights drenched in sweat are a long distant memory now.
    Thank you John Ryan for your efficiency, your customer care and letting us try your outstanding products. Thanks also to the skilled artisans who made my mattress, they are often overlooked in reviews.

    Karen

  23. We were a little sceptical of spending such a lot of money on-line without even seeing the mattress. The John Ryan help line is indeed helpful, and the website contains a good deal of useful and interesting information though naturally enough it is loaded towards their own products. The lengthy unconditional returns period eventually swayed us and we bought an Artisan Luxury mattress.

    We needn’t have worried. The mattress is all they claimed and we have easily become accustomed to it. It is both soft and supportive and seems well made though only time will tell. After only a week there are noticeable indentations where we lie but again time will tell whether this becomes an issue and there is a good guarantee after the cooling off period. There have been occasional reviews slating delivery problems, however the John Ryan van arrived when they said they would, the delivery men offered to remove their shoes, they delivered the heavy mattress right to our bedframe with no damage and took away both the packaging and our old equally heavy mattress. No fuss, no muss as they say. Full marks.

    edited November 2021 After 2 and a half years the mattress is wearing very well with only very minor indentations (I’m over 16 stones) and no damage whatever. Very pleased.

    Robert

  24. Excellent service
    Excellent service. The mattress is better than expected! I’m very happy & I recommend John Ryan.

    Paul

  25. The mattress is amazing! We’d succumbed to the marketing of another major brand (think The Lion King) and not had a great experience. The John Ryan mattress gave the best night’s sleep in ages. Great customer service, delivered on time and great product.

    Alexandra

  26. Excellent customer service. I emailed the company initially to outline my requirements and quickly received a comprehensive recommendation of which mattress to go for. Subsequent ordering online was very easy and I received a phone call shortly afterwards to ensure that I had indeed ordered the best mattress for my needs. Very pleased with the comfort of my new mattress and would definitely recommend John Ryan by Design.

    Stephen

  27. Excellent helpful service and advice. Wonderful comfy bed and arrived sooner than expected. Would highly recommend.

    Ruth

  28. Brilliant service
    Really great service from John Ryan by Design. Second set of mattresses purchased and we would heartily recommend them without hesitation.

    Kathy

  29. Sooooooooooo Comfortable
    I would like to thank Jonathan for all the help and assistance with the queries that I had with regards purchasing our mattress. In the end decided on the Artisan Luxury which we are very pleased with, we are waking relaxed and refreshed as neither of us are suffering from back ache anymore.
    So once again thank you for all your assistance.
    Delivery went very well and were contacted in advance to ensure we were ready to receive our mattress, this all during the lockdown.
    Thank you

    Wendy

  30. Our First Choice for Bed Selection.
    The process of selecting and purchasing a mattress from this company is excellent. From the advice given on selection through to the actual delivery all is top rate.
    We have now made two purchases over an eight year period and on each occasion the end product has been beyond our expectations.

    Barry

  31. Excellent customer service both in delivery and product
    Excellent customer service both in ordering, advice and support and delivery including communication. My new artisan luxury mattress arrived earlier than forecast which was great – the product is great – a little pricey but worth every penny – will definitely recommend and shop there again!

    Cathie

  32. Artisan Luxury
    I ordered my mattress during this ‘lockdown’ period. I had been meaning to do this for ages, the company having been recommended to me by two other buyers. Now I had time to look at all the options and was very pleased to find that I could still talk to someone at length over the phone (Lee Burkhill). He took time to listen to my needs and to ask questions that helped me to make my final choice.
    Re the mattress itself, the quality is superb. Comfort-wise I am still ‘breaking it in’ so more on that at a later date.

    Madeline

  33. Wonderfully comfortable bed that has hugely helped my pain levels.
    After a very bad experience with advisors from John Lewis resulting in a bed that escalated my pain levels to intolerable, we fought for a refund and turned to John Ryan. If we had only done our research first and found them before going to John Lewis again!

    The advisors at John Ryan listened to all I had to say about my health issues and what I wanted, then guided us towards the best bed for me. And it is! The Artisan Luxury mattress with sprung base is simply wonderful. I have less pain now and going to bed is no longer dreaded, as it was before.

    The mattress is beautifully made, the base and head board are too. We are extremely happy with every aspect of the bed and the service from the team at the office. The delivery team were efficient, friendly and kind.

    I cannot thank you enough nor express how much we have appreciated your help. I would recommend John Ryan beds and service to everyone.

    Bee

  34. Hard to review – too relaxed zzzzz
    Snuggly, comfortable – wondered if I’d notice any different from our 27 year old Vispring. And yes, so glad we splashed out and got the best!

    Jon

  35. After previous expensive firm mattress…
    After previous expensive firm mattress being too soft and giving us back ache we got one from John Ryan it’s bloody amazing comfortable like a cloud but supportive my 100 American bulldog also approves!!! Well made and in the UK also fit round a really tight corner. Would never, ever buy a mattress from anyone else or let anyone in my family …

    Luke

  36. Buying a mattress online is fraught with things that could potentially go very wrong. John Ryan mitigate against this through their in depth knowledge of their sector, praise of their competitors, (love this, so rare) transparency, support, superb website, outstanding product and returns policy
    Their service is exemplary – I spoke to them a number of times. They were unfailingly patient, polite, warm and useful – suggesting what to test, where, how to compare their mattress and they guide you to what is right for you. Mattresses are very subjective – they understand.

    Suffice to say I’m thrilled with my Artisan Luxury Superking size mattress. The quality matches any I’ve tried inc Savoir. It’s sumptuous and supportive – the upholstery makes for an excellent sleep. I was worried it would be too soft – not so. It’s perfect.

    Delivery was efficient too – on time, courteous and they removed my old mattress.
    John Ryan clearly are the go to for mattress knowledge. Brilliant mattress and people.

    Deb

  37. I have been sleeping on the Artisan Luxury for about a month now and am very pleased with it. Good support and soft feel at the same time. It is a very comfortable mattress, would recommend.

    Depy

  38. Heaven! Wanted a soft bed after tolerating a firm mattress for 9 years and with advice from very helpful staff at John Ryan, we chose the Artisan Luxury – soft for me and medium for my husband. So pleased with the mattress, divan and headboard, all seems really high quality and so similar to the Vi Spring alternatives which we tested out. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend John Ryan and would definitely use again.

    Jo Carter

  39. This is the best mattress I have ever slept on. Comfortable, beautifully crafted and of exceptional quality.

    I couldn’t recommend John Ryan highly enough. I was impressed by their very informative website and a fair return policy. This is a company of honest, expert craft-men that love what they do.

    I first bought an Origins Pocket 1500. An excellent mattress. After sleeping on it for almost a month, however, I decided I wanted a mattress with a softer feel and more natural fibres. So I called John Ryan and, following their advice, ended up paying the difference for the Artisan Luxury.

    I also bought from John Ryan a base + 2 drawers + 2 continental drawers + headboard, originally for the Origins Pocket. Again, great product and service. A minor mistake was made when fixing the headboard, however, which left the continental drawers at the bottom end of the bed. John Ryan was of course ready to rectify this but they didn’t have to, in the end, as we also upgraded the base for the Artisan Luxury.

    In all occasions, the helpline was very helpful and friendly, and the delivery was done professionally and in a timely manner.

    If you are looking for a new mattress, look no further.
    Rodolfo

    Rodolfo Gomez

  40. The thought of buying a bed over the internet had not occurred to me, but I found the web-site of this company so full of information that it was clear that here we had some self-confessed “bed nerds”. When I sent a few e-mail enquiries each one was replied to swiftly and helpfully. The same was true of telephone conversations. I was impressed by their patience and the detailed level of the advice that they provided. As we came to refine just which bed we would find most suitable there was no pressure to go for the most expensive of our options; indeed they suggested a cheaper model than originally discussed.
    We chose the “Artisan Luxury” Kingsize, medium firmness. The suggestion was that we might like to match this with a Luxury Microfibre topper from “Soak & Sleep”.
    Delivery was on time, and the men were polite and efficient. They assembled the bed and took away all packaging.
    Both my wife and I have joint and neck injuries (too many years of climbing and skiing!) so bed choice is important. After a few days getting used to the new bed we found that our sleep improved and that we were waking with fewer aches and pains. Wonderful. We have now had the bed about three months and find it blissful!
    Importantly, had we not liked the bed, it could be returned without charge during the first 30 days, and a full refund given. This gave us the confidence to order through the internet.
    As an aside; we have slept on Vi-Spring and Savoir beds in hotels and it is our opinion that the “Artisan Luxury” bed from John Ryan (together with the topper) provide us with that level of comfort and support but at a very considerably lower price. If we need to replace any other beds we will be back to John Ryan like a shot.
    One warning: it is suggested that any mattress be turned/flipped over every three months. These are not light weight mattresses and it does take two people to turn and flip; but we manage! Francis

    Francis

  41. Sleep comes easily in this luxurious bed

    Artisan king size – beautifully made and excellent sleep experience. I liked the website because it gave good information without pressure: a rarity! Sorting out which pocket spring was appropriate for our weights was simple. At every stage we were kept informed and delivery was helped by cheerful driver and mate. So the whole buying experience was a pleasure. Martin Smith

    Martin Smith

  42. Our best purchase this year

    After a good deal of research in shops and on line, we bought our new artisan luxury mattress just over 6 months ago and it is wonderful – by far the most comfortable bed we’ve slept in.
    We followed the advice given and went for a softer spring than we would have – excellent advice!
    If you are looking for a great mattress – look no further – excellent quality and great value.
    Thank you so much ? Jane

    Jane

  43. Artisan Luxury Super King Zip Link
    Artisan Luxury Super King Zip Link

    Beware!
    Very difficult to get out of in the morning, it’s so comfortable.
    We have had this bed for approximately 5 months.
    Superbly comfortable, very well made it seems, and the delivery was a pain free experience.
    We got the zip link which makes it quite easy for us to turn the mattres’s and also reduces disturbance when your partner moves around or get’s out of bed.
    Highly recommended.

    David

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Blended Wool and Cotton features as the top Comfort Layer. This 50% Cotton and 50% Wool mix of a substantial overall weight allows for a deep sink sensation.

This is then followed by generous laters of Horsehair and Horsetail.

This Horsehair layer has shorter and finer fibres acting like millions of tiny springs. The loft of this layer is important as a sub-primary comfort layer. It will take a considerable number of years for this product to lose its recovery properties.

This additional layer of wool acts as a cushion between the two horsehair layers so the compression on the preceding layer of horsetail is separate to the compression on the forthcoming layer of horsehair. The support comes from 1476 Calico encased Pocket Springs in a tension of your choice.

8 padded turning handles on a kingsize.

Two rows genuine Hand Side Stitching & Hand Tufted.

The Woven mattress cover is completely Chemical-Free using a Natural plant-based fire retardancy protection.

Construction and upholstery layers of the Artisan Luxury Mattress

Artisan Luxury Mattress

1. 1200 GSM BRITISH FLEECE WOOL AND COTTON
2. HAIRPROOF CAMBRIC COVER
3. 1200GSM PURE HORSEHAIR
4. 500GSM PURE WOOL
5. 1200GSM PURE HORSETAIL
6. 500GSM PURE WOOL
7. 1476 CALICO ENCASED POCKET SPRINGS [51MM] [1.42MM]
TOTAL: 4600GSM
DEPTH: 27-30cm
CHEMICAL FREE COVER
Layers of an Artisan Luxury Mattress

This model has an overall soft to medium feel in the upholstery layers and medium support. It comes in variable spring tensions which are tailored to your weight. Please choose the correct spring tension based on the table to the right or call for advice.

7-9 ST 9-11 ST 11-13 ST 13-15 ST 15-17 ST 17-19 ST
5’ - 5’3 Medium Medium Medium Medium Firm Firm
5’3 - 5’6 Medium Medium Medium Medium Firm Firm
5’6 - 5’9 Medium Medium Medium Medium Firm Firm
5’9 - 6’ Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium
6’ - 6’3 Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium
6’3 - 6’6 Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium

This is one of the best completely 100% natural component arrangements you can possibly get. Substantially well-upholstered (4600 GSM) utilising Horsehair and Wool in a sandwich layout topped off with a Blended Wool and Cotton primary layer.

The nearest comparable model we can find to this is the Vi-Spring Devonshire in terms of comfort. The Artisan Luxury, however, includes Horsehair and Horsetail, which the Devonshire does not, making it a considerably higher specification mattress. The Horsehair and Horsetail layers provide support for the softer Wool layers to prevent excess settlement.

The mattress cover is completely Chemical-Free using a Natural plant-based fire retardancy protection.

This model has a 10-year guarantee.

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Artisan Base

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Our Artisan Sprung Bed Bases offer the ultimate in mattress base design. Providing an even more luxurious responsive feel to your mattress.

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Headboard

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Our handmade headboards in luxurious fabrics elevate your sleep experience to sheer decadence. Don’t settle for simple, choose elegance.

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John Ryan is a NBF (National Bed Federation) Premier Retail Champion. The National Bed Federation is the recognised trade association representing UK manufacturers of beds and their suppliers.

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We are also members of the Guild of Mastercraftsmen, showing our focus is firmly on quality and supplying only the best built and constructed mattresses available that can be retailed at a fair and acceptable price.

At John Ryan By Design, we pride ourselves on offering not only amazing mattresses, but also straight-talking, quality information about the world of mattresses. You might say that we’re obsessed with mattresses, and because of that our in-house team of experts are always on hand to answer your questions, and provide you with a wide range of advice and guidance.

However, when you’ve been doing this for as long as we have, you tend to notice that some questions get asked very regularly. We’ve therefore listened to what you need to know, and have put together a growing series of FAQs to help you to quickly find the answers you need!

Ask us a question

No, and no showroom or retailer sells our products. This is part of the reason why our prices can be so competitive: our internet-based company model allows us to avoid passing the excessive costs of other retailers on to our customers. Most staff within showrooms are also not bed experts (unlike our own in-house team). Sadly, such staff probably wouldn’t understand mattress manufacture to the extent that they could reliably answer your questions. To give you confidence in our way of doing things, our 60-day “love it or return it” guarantee offers the ability to return a mattress that doesn’t suit you for a full refund, or you can perform a one-time exchange and swap to an alternative model. You can visit our guarantee page for more information, or our article about buying a mattress online to see just why our approach actually benefits you!

From the time you place your order, there is a 4 week average lead time until delivery for most of our mattress models. This is because all of our mattresses, bases and headboards are handmade to order especially for you! You can visit our delivery page for more information.

No. At present, we don’t ship or deliver worldwide. However, we can deliver your purchase to any UK port that you choose, allowing you to arrange onward delivery from there. If you take advantage of this, please do note that exercising our 60-day “love it or return it” guarantee would require you to return your purchase to us at your own cost.

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There are over 6000 questions and answers submitted by you on all questions about mattresses and bed problems. Enter a keyword such as Vi Spring, John Lewis beds, bad back or Memory Foam and see if your question has already been answered.

Why buy a John Ryan Mattress

Our hand made UK mattresses are crafted from materials that are designed to provide you with a long-lasting experience. We’re upfront about every aspect of the buying process, from price range to the overall quality of a mattress.

If you’re not satisfied with what we’ve recommended then we operate under a 100% Money Back Guarantee. This means that if you aren’t happy with a product within 60 days we’ll arrange for the mattress to be collected free of charge. If your new mattress hasn’t met your expectations then we want to know about it, and we’ll ensure you find the mattress that’s right for you or provide a full refund.

Handmade in the UK

All of our mattresses are handmade in the UK and split into the following ranges:

Origins – Starter level pocket spring mattresses at an affordable price
Artisan – Bespoke pocket spring mattresses that contain natural fibres
John Ryan Express – Hand-made mattresses
Resilience – Supportive mattresses built for larger sleepers

Our quality mattresses range from Man Made pocket sprung to Natural Fibre pocket sprung, with every product finding the balance between comfort and value. Pocket sprung mattresses are one of the best choices because they are constructed to a high standard. Our best selling Origins Pocket 1500 mattress is comfortable and great value for money. Choosing the right mattress comes down to build quality and price, so you’ll want to keep that in mind.

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As members of the Institute of Spring Technology and Guild of Master Craftsmen, we pride ourselves on being experts in our field.

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