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Sleepeezee vs Flaxby Mattress Reviews

Compare Sleepeezee and Flaxby mattresses side by side: owner satisfaction, support, durability and price, based on aggregated customer reviews.

Checked byBecky Reeve, Staff Writer, Mattress Expert
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Brand

Sleepeezee

Overall score4.7/5
Price range£299 – £2,299
Brand

Flaxby

Overall score4.7/5
Price range£909 – £1,959

On aggregated owner reviews the two are level at 4.7 out of 5, so the choice comes down to price, trial and guarantee.

Head to head

Both ranges are sprung throughout, so the difference is in the comfort layers on top and in price. Only Sleepeezee offers latex, in 1 model. Sleepeezee runs from soft to extra firm, and Flaxby runs from soft to extra firm. Sleepeezee is the budget choice of the two: Flaxby's cheapest mattress costs several times as much. Sleepeezee's owner score rests on far more reviews (5,750 against 1,549), so treat Flaxby's number as the less settled of the two.

How they differ

SleepeezeeFlaxby
Mattresses we list538
Price range£299 – £2,299£909 – £1,959
Owner rating4.7 out of 5 (5,750 reviews)4.7 out of 5 (1,549 reviews)

Mattresses only. Ratings are the review-weighted average across each brand’s mattresses on UK retailer sites. Prices read 17 October 2026.

Sleepeezee

Sleepeezee has been making mattresses in the UK since 1924, and is one of only two mattress brands in the country to hold a Royal Warrant for supply to the Royal Household. The company is based in Rochester, Kent, and still manufactures its beds in the UK today, which is something that has become increasingly rare in a market now dominated by imported bed in a box products.

The range is broad and covers pocket sprung, hybrid and memory foam models, with the Hotel Collection and the Cooler collections sitting at the more popular end of the lineup. Sleepeezee also licenses a Jeff Banks range that brings a designer name to the traditional pocket sprung mattress format.

Flaxby

Flaxby mattresses are sold exclusively by the popular retailer, Dreams. The collection is a more up-market premium brand within the lineup and uses an impressive array of comfortable and soft materials in the upper layers of their mattresses to ensure a natural and comfortable sleeping surface. Flaxby are focussed toward ensuring a greener and fresher sleep that is more environmentally friendly. That’s why they utilise 100% recyclable spring systems and natural fibres to help safeguard the environment for future generations.

A feature unique to Flaxby includes their new all-seasons lineup which sees a two sided mattress which has different comfort layers on each side, giving a “warmer” side and a “cooler” side.

Sleepeezee owner satisfaction

Owners are mostly happy with their Sleepeezee, with comfort the thing they write about most. "Firm but not too firm", one owner wrote, and "like sleeping on a cloud" is a phrase that keeps turning up. Bad backs come up a lot too, usually from an owner saying the aches have eased: "No more back pain in the morning", as one put it.

The main complaint is firmness that does not match the label, and it runs both ways. "It is far too soft to be advertised as a firm", one owner wrote of a firm-rated pocket sprung model, while another headed their review "Much firmer than you think". Several also found the mattress that arrived firmer than the one they had tried in the shop.

A smaller number report a dip forming early: one owner wrote that theirs "had dipped in the middle after a few weeks". The trial period varies by retailer, and a few owners who wanted to swap were frustrated at having to wait 30 days before they could exchange.

Sleepeezee supportiveness

Sleepeezee builds its mattresses around pocket spring units in most of the range, with counts running from about 1,000 in the entry level models up to 9,500 in the higher end Memory Ultimate range. The higher spring counts are not just a marketing number; they genuinely improve how closely the mattress contours to the body, which matters more for lighter sleepers who need the springs to react to less pressure.

Above the springs, Sleepeezee uses natural fillings such as wool and silk on the better models, which adds a layer of give without softening the core support. The firmness options run from soft through to extra firm, so most buyers will find a version that suits their preferred feel.

Sleepeezee durability

As a UK manufacturer with a hundred year trading history, Sleepeezee has the kind of build quality that is hard to find in newer direct to consumer brands. The mattresses are hand tufted on the better models, which stops the fillings from shifting over time and is the main reason traditional mattresses last longer than their budget counterparts.

The Royal Warrant is not handed out to brands whose products fall apart, and the consumer mattresses use the same construction methods as the ones Sleepeezee supplies to the Royal Household. Some owners are on their second or third Sleepeezee and say how long the last one went: "My last sleepeezee lasted 30 years", one wrote, and another said their old one "lasted 15yrs". Others report a dip forming within the first weeks or months: one owner wrote that theirs "dips and sags after about six months".

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Flaxby owner satisfaction

Comfort and support are what Flaxby owners praise most. One owner wrote “I have found it extremely comfortable and I get a good sleep”, another that it “Feels so supportive”. The edges get a mention too, with one owner noting that “the edges are very firmly sprung so if you sit on the bed to put your socks on, you don't slip off”.

The lower scores are mostly about two things. Some owners of the pillow top models, the 4450 in particular, say the surface softened or dipped early: “after 6 months it dipped massively and became unbearably uncomfortable”, and “after less than a year much softer and big indents where we lie”. Others found the delivered mattress was not the one they remembered from the store: “The bed in the showroom was so comfortable, this one is not”. A few also mention the natural-fibre smell. One owner found it “a bit ‘sheepy’” and quite liked it, another said “The smell it exudes is reminiscent of farmyards”.

Flaxby supportiveness

Flaxby mattresses have a great deal of supportiveness thanks to the Cortec™ and DNAir pocket spring systems on offer within the lineup. The Flaxby range is what we consider to be a traditional lineup with typical high quality manufacturing processes that result in luxurious and supportive mattresses. Pocket springs have generally remained unrivalled over the years and are my own personal favourite support layer when it comes to offering good tension for back and neck support. Many of the products on offer are available with multiple tension options which means you have a choice around how firm you would like the product to be. Depending on how you sleep (front, back, side) to how much you weigh are all determinations when choosing the right supportiveness.

Flaxby durability

Flaxby mattresses will typically perform better in terms of true longevity than many other mattress suppliers due to their large investment in good quality pocket spring support layers combined with tried and tested comfort layers of wool and hemp. The combination of these materials gives customers confidence but also the retailer, Dreams. This is evident in their backing of this product lineup with the 7 year guarantee that ensures long standing support in the event of any manufacturing defects. The price point for Flaxby may often price certain people out of the market who are looking for something a little cheaper, however, when you consider the lifespan and the cost per night of sleep as a result, the Flaxby offers a fantastic opportunity for sleepers thanks to its durability and comfort.

Flaxby best offers

We've managed to find the following top deals from across the web on Flaxby mattresses.

Owner reviews of Sleepeezee mattresses

5 S Burman

I was just passing Dreams and having had a mattress for nearly 9 years didn't realise that it should be replaced having seen the advertising from the doorway. Rayanne immediately approached me with a smile and warm welcome to find out what I needed. I didn't really know and assuring me with her knowledge she explained how the process worked with regards to finding a new mattress to specifically suit my needs without any pressure, jargon or hard sales push. This was a fresh revelation. It was like she was a professional expert here to advise and guide. She showed me the mattress test that would give me some ideas to what would suit my body, preferred sleeping position and budget. All this was done whilst reassuring me of their Covid arrangements to ensure safety and make me feel safe and reassured. After using the machine for 3 minutes she went through the recommended mattresses. She was not rushed, but to the point, politely and in a friendly manner. She made me feel relaxed and not pressured into buying but with such professionalism, knowledge and guidance I knew that I now needed a new mattress. I tried several (with my own pillowcase cover that was sprayed) and she allowed me to go back and try them again to make sure I was happy with the purchase. She reiterated that even after the mattress was delivered I still had time to change my mind. Such a great experience. Relaxed, professional and knowledgeable. This is how all sales staff should be and what a great employee Rayanne is! More like Rayanne please!! I be back in eight years time to buy again!! PS Since buying the mattress (3 weeks ago) I have had the best sleep ever. The mattress was actually half the cost of the previous one I bought (from a reputable high street store)! I'm coming back to Dreams in future!

5 A Willox

My fiancé and I had recently moved into our apartment. We were very very keen to spoil ourselves on a new mattress as we are very much under the impression that you spend a third of your life sleeping. We decided to visit your Wandsworth bridge road branch in which we were welcomed in a friendly and warm manner by Riccardo. Firstly, he offered us something to drink in which we then had a chat around what we were looking for. He then advised us to give the sleep match tool a go so we could pin point the exact mattress to our specific needs. Once the process was completed he then showed us all the mattresses that the the tool advised on. Very patiently he carried around two pillows as myself and my fiancé tried out all the mattresses. Having a budget in mind from the start it was due the expertise of Riccardo that we decided to go over our budget and really spoil ourselves on a top end mattress, which we purchased. With regards to the delivery, unfortunately our order was placed on the 22nd of March, a few days before the lockdown. This ultimately had a massive impact on our delivery day which was meant to be on the 15th of April but due to COVID-19 we only managed to receive our order on the 8th of June. All I can say was that Dreams did keep us up to date and we were very much aware of the issues. We are very happy with our new mattress and our sleep has never been better, well worth the wait. Thanks so much! Regards Andy

4 Retrogal

I’m leaving this review to be as helpful to future buyers as humanly possible…the struggle is real! I started my journey at dreams with a Therapur 2600 polar mattress. Sadly it was WAY too firm for me (I’m 5ft 9 and 11stone). Gave me shoulder and neck ache and left me tossing and turning throughout the night. It was considerably firmer than the showroom model too. On the plus side, the cooling technology really did seem to work. Sent night sweats packing! I exchanged via the 100 night comfort and planned to go for the therapur 4600 (medium support) which seemed to have a much thicker topper with more give. Previously I ignored any mattresses in store labelled ‘soft’ as I wanted a medium comfort level. The manager of the store talked me in to trying the Beatrice (one of his favs). Although labelled ‘soft’, it has a very supportive base mattress with a memory foam softer topper which allows the body to sink in (stopping shoulder aches) yet isn’t overly soft due to the support from beneath. All in all, the comfort level of this mattress is ‘just right’. No more tossing and turning. Hooray! I would definitely describe it as a medium support, not soft. It’s also wonderfully thick so if you like to sleep high up, this is a great choice. (Stepladder may be required if under 5ft 5 though)…Works perfectly with John Lewis deep fitted sheets. Only negative - sadly it isn’t cooling like the Therapur. I do find myself waking up much warmer which will only get worse now we are coming in to summer. If the Beatrice had cooling technology I would give it 5 stars and never leave my bed again. So overall, I’m very happy with this one. Not cheap…the price of a small used car...but comfy. Hopefully it stands the test of time. Watch this space :)

2 Carpymick

I've had my matilda kingsize for 2 years. I bought it because I was suffering a lot of back pain n mold matress. My pain reduced slightly with this matress but I still woke up in pain. Stupidly, I assumed that this would be the case with any matress. I hadn't had a holiday in years due to caring responsibilities so hadn't slept in any other beds for comparison. Since the passing of my mother, I've been on a few holidays this last year and am amazed how much better my back has felt each time. I have been thinking that the matilda must be too soft for me because I recently got myself checked out and following xrays, was diagnosed with arthritis in my neck and lower back. However, I went away again a couple of weeks ago and when I got on the bed, I immediately said to my wife that I was really going to struggle because it was significantly softer than my matilda. I was mistaken...I wasn't pain free, but I was in significantly less pain than at home. This has convinced me that the matress isn't right for me. It's strange, because when I first get into bed it feels reasonably comfortable. Within a couple of hours I'm in pain, and then have to constantly change positions until I finally give up and get out of bed. I rarely manage more than 4 hours sleep. It's my fault really, because I should have changed it in the first 100 days. I now know that I need to buy a new one, but accept that I probably need to spend significantly more to get a suitable one, so I'm saving up! One other thing, I overhest a lot on this matress, I wouldn't get anything with foam or gel again.

1 Laura Barton

Extremely unhappy with the mattress and the customer service received – I bought a mattress in good faith that it would be suitable for me based on a lot of research and *mostly* good reviews. Also for the money, you would except it to be good quality. Unfortunately, the mattress is not fit for purpose as it dips so much on the sides that it is unusable. I cannot even get in and out of bed properly as I pretty much fall off the bed when I try to sit on the side! I have a disability as well which has been severely affected by this shoddily made mattress. I could not even get into bed on my own due to how badly it dips. I keep falling off. This has caused me so much distress and I am now massively out of pocket and have nowhere to sleep. They sent over someone to inspect it and they deemed it fine but it is definitely not fine. A brand new £1100 2200 independent pocket spring mattress should not dip that much on the edges when it is less than a month old - it should be sturdy and fully filled edge to edge. The company are making out like I am making this issue up, and they claim the mattress is fine as they do not want to refund me, but I have seen at least 2 other people have issued the very same complaint/ review. DO NOT BUY THIS MATTRESS - IT IS POORLY MADE & NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE - YOU WILL END UP OUT OF POCKET AND THEY WILL NOT REFUND YOU.

Owner reviews of Flaxby mattresses

5 Martin & Anna

We purchased the Flaxby 14450 pillow top mattress from Dreams after trying out the range of Flaxby mattresses in store. We opted for the Superking size with the split medium/soft support and the zipped option (essentially two singles joined together). I prefer the medium support whereas my partner likes the softer feel. Bear in mind, these are heavy mattresses and having the split mattress option makes it far easier to turn them, which you will need to do weekly for the first 3 months (then monthly thereafter). It has taken a long time for the mattress to fully bed in and feel comfortable to sleep on. If you're considering this mattress, be prepared for a full 6-8 weeks break in period to allow the materials to loosen up and conform to your body. When new, it felt very stiff with the sensation you're lying on top of the mattress, with not much give and with minimal support. My partner quickly got used to sleeping on her softer mattress, whereas with my medium feel mattress, I experienced lower back pain on and off for the first 4-5 weeks. The Dreams staff advised that the Flaxby mattresses do take a while to break in and conform to your body. Here's some tips that have worked well for us and are worth considering: Mattress support - this mattress really does deserve a quality bed base, preferably a pocket spring divan base. We initially used our old Superking bed frame with sprung slats. However, although the 14450 mattress is a deep mattress and should in theory work well on any bed base, we found that it not gel that well with the sprung slats, as the mattress tended to sag slightly. We have now switched to a sprung divan base and it's made a big difference to the feel, comfort and support of the mattress. Pillows - we initially used our Tempur cloud pillows with the Flaxby but we have since switched to Levitex sleep posture pillows (we opted for the small size). This has made a world of difference - no more neck and back pain! Duvets - we've always liked having our own single duvets rather than sharing a larger duvet so we can better control our body temperatures. My partner uses a weighted duvet whereas I switched to a wool filled duvet. The Flaxby mattresses do offer better temperature control compared to our old Tempur mattress. It is still worth investing in a quality duvet to really get the best sleeping experience.

5 Examplename

WAOW. I’ve been using the dreamcloud mattress for the past 3 and a half years which was fine for the most part but I wasn’t liking the memory foam feel of the sink in the mattress so decided to try this pocket spring mattress. After ONE night I’m already loving it. The comfort is absolutely phenomenal. Firm but still pure luxurious comfort and you can tell the materials are high quality. This is the sort of comfort you get in 5 star hotels. Personally I’d never go back to memory foam or combo memory foam type mattresses like dreamcloud, Simba and tempur because in most cases the mattress will develop a dip or sink where you lie after a few months or couple of years and that doesn’t properly support your body whether you sleep on your back or side, and with this Flaxby mattress I feel I can just lie in pure comfort and not have to move around all the time trying to get comfy with the memory foam type feel of my previous mattress. This Flaxby mattress is extremely comfortable on your back and side and all the other 5 star reviews back that up. The simple truth of the matter is if you want a high quality hotel like feeling mattress you’re going to need to invest the money. You’re investing in your sleep, health, mood and comfort for every day life and when you consider how long mattresses last it’s absolutely worth it. The delivery team were also fast and fantastic two helpful gentlemen who took away my old mattress with no problem. I’d recommend this mattress or any other pocket spring mattress over this price range will he just as good I’m sure. I got this at 15% off in a sale so if you want a discount then wait until the next sale. I also picked the “firm” option not “extra firm” but I’m sure extra firm is supremely comfortable as well. Happy sleeping!

5 Ayup

I was extremely dubious about purchasing this mattress and had been looking at the reviews for a good couple of months before taking the plunge. I went in Dreams several times to lay on it and make sure I wasn't making any bad decisions. It felt like the mattress was just hugging you right back when you laid on it! Good support in the lower back area too as I have a permanent slipped disc and spinal arthritis so I had to be 110% certain I was getting the right mattress. I have now had this mattress for over two months. My patter goes like this: sleep on one side for 7 days, then sleep on the other side. Then rotate the mattress and repeat the first steps. It is quite heavy to rotate but I'm just relieved I have finally found the perfect mattress again after 13 years of agony and going through about 5 different mattresses! There is no dipping as I rotate the mattress regularly - I am only 9st just over so not really big enough to be making the bed dip. I have a mattress protector on the bed, and use medium pillows. I am sleeping like a dream. I now manage to have nights where I sleep right through without waking for the loo or with pain! I no longer wake up with back pain anymore. I really am one happy lady! Would definitely recommend this mattress to others BUT if you are on the larger side, go for a firm it will soften over time, as seen other reviews saying this mattress dips so I guess if your on the heavy side you may or may not have an issue. Have attached pictures of when I first got the mattress compared with 3 months later and as you can see, no dips and looks just as good. I also bought the bed frame from dreams too.

2 MelDam

I have had this mattress for about 5 months now and how miserable I am. I suffer from back ache and have had operations on both shoulders. So my husband and I decided we need a new mattress that was softer and less painful for me to sleep on. On his advice I returned to the store numerous times over maybe a couple of months to test this mattress out. So I maybe lay on the mattress for at least half an hour turning and trying both sides of my body. I thought at last I have found the mattress for me and it would give me some much needed relief. After having little or no sleep for many years I thought I had finally found the answer. How wrong was I! I contacted dreams customer service and they agreed to send out an assessor. Very friendly guy who proceeded to use some kind of measuring method & calculation I think like a ruler, he measured the pillow top part of the mattress. According to him they do not consider its a fault if the measurement of thickness does not go below 3cm if my recollection is correct! So that was that and I had to accept that I was stuck with this very expensive mattress and as we had also purchased a new base, a very expensive mistake indeed! Like one of the other reviews I had read, I too wondered how the product from the showroom could be so different from the one I received! I feel that maybe the ones in the showrooms are to draw you in and then are all made the same in a factory somewhere. However, I was told these particular mattresses are made by hand in the Flaxby factory somewhere? This whole episode has left me feeling very depressed indeed! All I wanted was relief from pain and a good night's sleep. I feel I am actually sleeping worse than I was on the previous mattress. I don't know what the answer is as I have already gone way over 100 days trial, however did not think after just over 5 months I would be facing this problem! One other point I must make is that, under this '3cm' pillowtop the rest of the mattress underneath has a very firm feel. So all that is supposed to give you this soft, comfortable sleep is the 3cm pillow top.

1 Unhappy sleeper54321

Ok, so I have had this mattress a year or so now and I'm still wishing I hadn't bought it. From the off it sunk where I slept. The label said not to worry as 'it's just the mattress getting to know you'. I have a double mattress but sleep on my own so I tend to sleep in the middle of the mattress. My mattress quickly started to dip in the middle and I was finding this uncomfortable and disappointing, especially as it was very expensive. I left a review saying I wasn't happy and Dreams contacted me. They sent a furniture surveyor who reported that the settlement of the mattress was within their normal range. I have persevered with it but it is so sunken in the middle now that you can literally see it even with the duvet over it. I honestly would not recommend this mattress. If you are at all worried that you will end up with a ditch to sleep in, don't buy it! I was drawn in by the natural fillings and it was comfy in the shop, to lie on for a few minutes. But I probably wouldn't have even tried it if it weren't for Dreams computer 'matching' me to it. Well, what a surprise that two of the mattresses it recommended for me were two of the most expensive in the shop! I feel tricked and I now have aches and pains from sleeping in it. If you don't want to be fleeced for a grand and a half in return for sheer disappointment then don't buy this! And don't fall for their returns guarantee. They will only exchange it for one of the same value, and there is only one other mattress in the shop that costs a similar amount so there is little choice. They do not give refunds in part exchange for something cheaper!

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