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The Dreams Workshop vs Slumberland Mattress Reviews

Compare The Dreams Workshop and Slumberland 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

The Dreams Workshop

4.7/5Owners7,137 reviews
Price range£119 – £279
Brand

Slumberland

4.7/5Owners7,983 reviews
Price range£500 – £1,100

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

Becky’s take

By Becky Reeve

Checked against current models and prices in October 2026

Go for the Slumberland, because nearly everything it sells has pocket springs and everything in the Dreams Workshop has linked coils. The Workshop is the cheapest brand Dreams makes, medium to firm, with memory foam on two models over an open-coil base that moves as one piece. Slumberland, stocked at Bensons for Beds, also runs from medium to firm, so the spring unit is the whole difference.

Pick a Slumberland by its top layer. The Air 3.0 in firm and the Air 6.0 in medium have memory foam, and the Air 6.0 suits couples, though it sleeps warm. The Naturals Premium Wool is firm with wool, and cooler. The Response Latex Luxe is firm with latex, cool and bouncy, and the one I'd pay for. If you're a heavier back sleeper, go for the Orthopaedic Support models, firm pocket springs with an orthopaedic label.

About as many people have bought each brand, though the Workshop's Botfield has more buyers than any single Slumberland, and it's a fair firm bed for one person. Slumberland costs more, and the extra buys springs that don't pass your partner's turn across the bed.

Head to head

The Dreams Workshop has 0 of its 8 mattresses sprung and 3 all memory foam; Slumberland has 17 of its 18 mattresses sprung. Only Slumberland offers latex, in 8 models. The Dreams Workshop runs from medium to firm, and Slumberland runs from medium to firm. The Dreams Workshop is the budget choice of the two: Slumberland's cheapest mattress costs several times as much. At the top end Slumberland goes further still.

How they differ

The Dreams WorkshopSlumberland
Mattresses we list818
Price range£119 – £279£500 – £1,100
Owner rating
4.7/5Owners7,137 reviews
4.7/5Owners7,983 reviews

Mattresses only. Owner ratings are the review-weighted average across each brand’s mattresses on UK retailer sites. Prices read 28 October 2026.

The Dreams Workshop

The Dreams Workshop first cropped up a few years ago, being sold exclusively through the Dreams retail website, the brand was established to offer a range of in-house products that were built and designed from the ground up by the team at Dreams HQ. The brand has UK roots, with all mattresses being manufactured right here in England using the latest in technological advances to create both traditional and hybrid rolled mattresses. The value proposition of The Dreams Workshop is in its ability to cut out middleman costs thanks to its direct link with the retailer, allowing for a more premium product at a reduced price point for the consumer. Pay particular attention to the rolled series of mattresses now coming out in the range, where the consumer wins again with savings on logistics and shipping being able to be passed down in even better prices.

Slumberland

Slumberland is one of the oldest and most prestigious mattress manufacturers in the UK having first been established in 1919 in Birmingham. To this day, Slumberland remains one of the largest mattress manufacturers, offering an impressive range of products in pocket spring support layers accompanied by numerous upper comfort layers, primarily of foam and latex.

When it comes to price point, Slumberland aims to capture the mid-range price tier while still offering upper range quality. This is evident in the pocket spring support layers offered across the lineup, a support that tops the charts in terms of body contouring and pressure relief.

The Dreams Workshop owner satisfaction

Consumer Satisfaction is where this brand really thrives. Comfort and price turn up together in review after review, and one owner put it about as plainly as it gets: “This is a good, comfortable mattress at a reasonable price.” Another wrote simply “Really comfortable and great value, would recommend”. Not everyone is sold on the feel, and a minority found the firmer models harder than they wanted. One owner wrote: “We added a topper as it was a little too firm and for added comfort, now it's just right.” Price is a big part of why people buy one, and most owners seem happy with what they got for it.

The Dreams Workshop supportiveness

From the Simmonds through to the Botfield, there’s more than enough support on offer to ensure your back and neck is adequately supported. Most of the range is of the firm variety with a handful of medium firmness sprinkled throughout the lineup. Owners who mention the support often describe it the same way: firm without being harsh, and no sinking in. One wrote that it “supports your body without you sinking into the mattress”. A few found the opposite, and one review reads: “Not as firm as expected. Sinks if you sit in one position.”

The Dreams Workshop durability

Durability is not typically a concern with any of The Dreams Workshop, though the reviews are not unanimous: a minority of owners say the springs could be felt or heard within weeks, and a few report an early dip. One owner wrote: “Had it 2 weeks, can already feel the springs poking through.” For those looking to get more lifespan from their product, consider a dual sided mattress from within the range as these models have twice the surface area to sleep on which improves settlement of springs and helps decrease wear on the fillings. One downside we have come across with the brand is around the guarantee which is limited to only 1 year, typically brands have started moving away from this minimum amount to the satisfaction of customers. At the same time, problems typically appear within that first year at a much higher rate than in the years that follow, and that first year is what the guarantee covers.

The Dreams Workshop best offers

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

Slumberland owner satisfaction

Slumberland mattresses are well reviewed, mostly for comfort and support. "Comfortable from day one", one Naturals Premium Wool owner wrote. An Orthopaedic Support owner called it "Firm but not too firm". Bad backs come up a lot, and usually the owner says the pain has eased ("Really helps with back pain"). Plenty think the price is justified: "Expensive but worth it". Heat barely gets a mention, and when it does owners split about evenly between saying the mattress stays cool and saying it runs warm. A minority of owners report a dip forming within weeks ("Sagging and dipping on one side already"). Several mention a smell on unpacking that took anywhere from a few days to a month or more to clear. A fair number found theirs heavy to rotate: "The mattress is really comfy but it is so heavy." Edges split opinion: Orthopaedic Support owners mostly praise them, while a fair few Air and Naturals owners found them soft when sitting on the side of the bed.

Slumberland supportiveness

When it comes to supportiveness, Slumberland deals almost exclusively with pocket spring base layers. I bring up pocket springs a lot because they are the true mark of a good quality support structure, they generally perform better in tests than open coil traditional springs and reflex foam. Pocket springs offer, on average, better support and better durability, lasting longer than competitors. Slumberland has core parts of their lineup dedicated to orthopaedic support which will prove ideal for those looking for additional back and neck support. In terms of firmness, we see a variety of different tensions that will ensure there is something for everyone in the lineup. Recommendations typically see those with back or neck pain navigate toward firmer mattresses, accompanied by back sleepers and heavier weighted people. For those who sleep on their side or are of lower to average weight should perhaps consider a medium tension mattress. With support, it’s all relative and subjective to each person, so consider each mattress on its own individual merit before purchase.

Slumberland durability

When it comes to durability, Slumberland makes some impressive strides with their lineup. Thanks to the pocket spring support layer you get a better base layer acting as a foundation for everything that sits above. What separates Slumberland from many other manufacturers is that every bed and mattress in the lineup comes with an 8 year guarantee. The guarantee is a testament to the manufacturer's belief in the product they are selling and how long it will typically last. Lots of the industry relies on a 1 year guarantee and helps demonstrate the level of quality offered within Slumberland mattresses.

Slumberland best offers

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

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Owner reviews of The Dreams Workshop mattresses

5 Verified customer

Oh dear, now thanks to the expert advice of a Dreams salesperson, I now have a guilty secret. Some three months ago I moved some distance from a place where I had lived for many years. A lot of my friends and family had said they would like to come down and spend a few days with me, when I had settled, nice but I would need to set up a guests bedroom. Stating the obvious, I would need a bed and all the accessories. Having already had a good experience when purchasing just a duvet at Dreams store in Havant, I returned to same on a mission. I explained that I needed a large double bed, it needed to have some storage, and as it would only be for occasional use, it should be at a budget price. Since then I have had a few people stay for a couple of nights, but all would comment on how comfortable they had been at night. Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago. I decided that the main bedroom needed decorating, so rather than move heavy furniture around, I would simply cover my super-king sized bed with a dust sheet, and use the new bed in the 'guests' bedroom. Now here is the thing, for months I have been suffering from major back pain, so much so I was sent to a local hospital where they conducted both X-ray and CT scans. It was concluded that the problem was due to wear in my lower spine, and all they could suggest was the use of strong pain killers. Even as I write this, I am very much aware that I am free from pain in my back, and I can only attribute this to the use of the new Dreams bed, and the applied knowledge of the sales assistant. To their credit, they respected my need to stay within a very tight budget, not only with the bed, but also the accessories. My guilty secret? Now when guests stay I find myself saying, "You have the super-king, I will be fine with the double.

5 Phil Burt

5 Star service! Our new bed was delivered on Christmas eve thanks to the very helpful Dreams staff member who served us. I have already left a review for the way he conducted himself and handled the sale. With only one week to go for Christmas eve, he pulled out ALL the stops to get us a bed in time! Very friendly, he answered ALL of our questions and gave us food for thought about ALL the things available. I never realized that there was so much to consider when buying a bed! LoL Unfortunately, after unpacking the bed we discovered that one of the draws was damaged. There's no way the driver could have known, due to the packaging. We contacted customer services and explained the problem, she was sorry to hear this and set about ordering a replacement draw. She explained that due to Christmas & New Year, there would be a slight delay, but we were given 15th Jan for delivery. Again, very friendly & helpful! Our replacement draw was just delivered, by the delivery driver & his mate, again very friendly and on time! After looking at our damaged draw, he checked to see that the replacement was the right colour and all ok... and if I had any other questions. Again... 5 Star service! We had waited until now before leaving this review, as we wanted to see how Dreams handled this. We appreciate that these things can happen, but it's how the company deals with it. We're pleased to say that they passed with glowing colours!!! A great bed and 5 Star service.... BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! P.S. I've slept like a baby this past four weeks! :)

5 Ashbash69

After blowing £79 on a rolled up so called mattress from a dodgy ebay company last year (huge mistake) it wasn't going to take an awful lot to impress me. I was very impressed with the measures in place in the Telford store due to covid 19 and instantly felt at ease. Covers, masks, sanitizer everywhere and plenty of social distancing. Having picked my mattress the checkout was quick, friendly and efficient and took no more than 5 minutes. 8 days later my new mattress arrived. The delivery men were big, strong, wearing masks and made short work of getting my new mattress into my bedroom. Literally less than 2 minutes. The missus went all out with new pillows and fresh bedding and dutifully set about creating our night time body shelf. After a tiring day, a wonderful sirloin, bottle of red and a shower we were ready to jump into our new slice of heaven. 3 words were muttered by us both in unison. Oh my lord. What slumberland sorcery is this. The perfect amount of firmness, the wonderful smell of the fresh bedding and the support of the memory foam pillows and we were out faster than Frank Bruno against Mike tyson. Absolute bliss. I can't recommend dreams or this mattress highly enough. Superb product, great service and fast delivery. Don't delay, buy one today!

1 Anon40

Unfortunately, I find this mattress far too hard. Two ago I started experiencing severe lower back pain and hip pain. I was hoping it would ease, but the opposite has happened and the pain has increasingly got worse, in particular, in the last few days. Only had the mattress since the end of September so I am going to speak to Dreams about the problems I am experiencing. Even though the mattress looks good quality, the firmness is too much (and won't suit anyone who moves at all in their sleep, I think most people do move). When I was in the store, I did ask for assistance in choosing a mattress, but with hindsight I do wish I had asked for two opinions from their customer service staff...I put all my faith in the advice from one customer service member of staff. I will update my rating, if I find that Dreams are obliging in finding an alternative solution for me, and I hope promptly. (Please note: I've never experienced any kind of back pain of any sort in my life prior to purchasing the mattress from Dreams).

1 Sreed

Dear Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the Springfield mattress I recently purchased. Unfortunately, the mattress has not met my expectations in terms of comfort or quality. Ever since I started using it, I’ve been experiencing consistent back pain every day. Despite regularly rotating the mattress, there has been no improvement. The springs are clearly felt through the surface, making it extremely uncomfortable to sleep on. It feels as though there is little to no cushioning or foam layer, which raises concerns about the quality and construction of the mattress. I trusted Dreams for a good night's sleep, but this experience has been quite disappointing. It is clear that the mattress is faulty and not up to the mark.

Owner reviews of Slumberland mattresses

5 . G

Before purchasing this Benson's mattress (<a href="http://bensonsforbeds.co.uk" target="_blank">bensonsforbeds.co.uk</a>), I discovered that the firmness of a mattress should be determined by a person's weight and sleeping position. There are many guides on the internet about this, such as sleepfoundation/best-mattress/mattress-firmness I am approx. 168 lbs in weight and a side sleeper, so I was very confident a good quality mattress which was medium firmness would be the best firmness for me. I am not disappointed with the Slumberland Natural Solutions 2000 medium firmness mattress. It is very comfortable although it feels much harder than my old mattress which was 17 years old and completely worn out. I chose the Natural Solutions 2000 mattress as it has natural fillings which are more breathable than foam layer mattresses. These natural fillings allow body heat to dissipate more efficiently than foam layered mattresses. This was very important to me as I live in a very well insulated building in a 1st floor flat, which also receives a lot of direct sunlight through the windows throughout the day and I tend to be a slightly 'hot' sleeper. I have not felt too warm in bed during August 2023 with my new Naturals mattress. The Slumberland Natural Solutions 2000 is also very good value for money when compared with other similar mattresses on the internet. The outer material feels high quality and so do the pocket springs when lying on them. It has 2000 pocket springs which helps isolate any movement a sleeping partner might make which helps to aid a good night's sleep, especially if someone sleeps with a 'restless' sleeper. Kyle was the friendly and helpful salesperson who I saw at Benson's showroom in Yeovil. I recommend the Slumberland Natural Solutions 2000 Medium Firmness mattress and Benson's showroom in Yeovil :)

5 WelshUtd3

Albeit expensive, what an absolutely fantastic mattress. We tried a few in the store (Llandudno) and were given loads of different tips, advice, and guidance, but this one really stood it for us in terms of quality, comfort, and price. We bought this alongside a King-sized ottoman and we could not be happier. Having used this mattress for just over two weeks, it's somewhat hard to believe, but we have slept-through the night every single night since we bought it, which isn't common for us! It is ridiculously comfortable, and just gets comfier the longer you lie on it. There is plenty of room to lie in comfort without disturbing the other person, and it doesn't seem to get too hot at night either. Despite the 1-star reviews - which I 100% disagree with - we have tried and tried to replicate the 'rolling over disturbs the other person' claim but it's just not true! The mattress seems to give a perfect balance when rolling over, and when awake or asleep, you can barely feel it. Once you're lying down, you just get comfier and you tend to stay in the same position without gettimg achey or fidgety which is great. I am a side-sleeper, and other half is a front-sleeper, and we adore this mattress. It suits us both perfectly. Our main concerns are that it is quite a tall mattress, so feels quite high off the ground/our bedside table at times (especially with our ottoman bedfeame), and extra deep fitted sheets only just cover the mattress on each side. We also just have a mattress topper, but are considering getting a full mattress cover (i.el wrap around the whole thing) instead, just to protect it that little bit more around the edges.

5 Monique V

I wanted to use the mattress for a while before posting a review so after having slept on it for 2 months …. - woke up after the first night and realised I got up without backpain. I have a crushed vertebrae and most mornings I ache so this was a good start. 60 nights later I have also discovered that if I have back pain after a day I go to bed and I wake up with less pain so the mattress is definitely aiding my aches very well. - I suffer from insomnia and yet again since having bought this mattress I have been sleeping so well that even those nights are getting less and less. When I do have sleepless nights it is so comfortable it doesn't bother me to lay awake and just listen to some relaxing music. I have medium firmness by the way. The one thing I have noticed is that the topper is not holding its shape all that well. It's only me using the mattress so that's a bit of a concern at the moment and something I will need to watch as the months go by. But after a lifetime of mattresses and back pain and sleepless nights this is the one and only mattress that so far has aided that THE BEST. Definitely worth buying if you have struggled with some of the same issues I have.

1 Verified Reviewer

I've had this mattress coming up to 3 years and it's the biggest mistake ever. It was amazing at first, I bought a form as I'm a stomach sleeper. Now I wake up multiple times in the night with back back as it dips in the middle.. apparently this is perfectly normal. It is apparently supposed to mould into your body, no it does not. It dips in the middle. I honestly this there is a design fault with the memory foam but Bensons for beds will never admit to this. I emailed bensons for beds customer service and the advice I received was to sleep on the edges to help flappen it down so it's more even. This isn't even a joke , I have the emails, I was told how I should sleep and what positions. I sleep alone and have down since I bought this bed, I'm not over weight either, that shouldn't even matter if I was over weight, I can't imagine how bad this mattress would be if it was getting bounced on regularly. I'm 5ft2 and 9st so for it to dip in the middle is absurd. I've had a mattress technician around today to measure it and do some test on it. I'm under no illusions bensons for beds are going to tell me it's all perfectly normal. Well it's not perfectly normal. I bought a memory foam topper hoping this would help but it hasn't. They told me I wasn't turning it enough. Wrong - I turned it every 3 weeks, now I'm doing it weekly.. The excuses they will make up to tell you this is normal for a mattres.. Well no it is not, I had a silent night memory foam for 10 years prior and not a single problem with that. Looks like I'll be buying another mattress as I know I can't carry on sleeping on this, I don't look forward to going to bed as I wake up multiple times. And how do I know it's the mattress keeping me awake? Well I've been away for 2 weeks and it was the best nights sleep I've had in a very long time as the mattress was amazing and I didn't get a back ache once. So please let my experience be a warning, there are loads of amazing mattresses out there, please don't waste your money on this. I'm not looking into getting a new mattress.

1 Danielle S

I loved this mattress in store. It was delightfully firm and supportive, while also being really comfortable and seemed like it would offer me the support I really wanted and solve the aches and discomfort I was experiencing with the mattress I had at the time. It was notably more than I intended to spend, but it was on offer and I felt it would be a worthwhile investment. I wish I hadn't bothered. I really wish I'd just gone for a much cheaper mattress from an online store. I think the quality would have been comparable, the cost a lot less, and the delivery much faster. Within a few weeks, despite turning the mattress as required every wee (and boy, is this mattress heavy) it had developed a noticeable dip. When I took photos of this dip and sent it to Bensons, I was told this was normal, did not look like a fault and therefore I could not get a refund. I was offered to exchange my mattress under the 40 night guarantee, but told that I would have to pay 10 percent of my original purchase price to do so, and pay another delivery charge of £49. Also, because my mattress had been on sale when I ordered it, if I simply chose the same mattress again (in the hopes this was just a faulty mattress) I'd have to pay the difference of several hundred pounds. I pressed the issue, and a technician was sent out to see if the product was faulty. He was very nice and empathised with my frustrations, but he said, according to Bensons, this type of dipping, even within weeks (and despite it causing me back pain) was considered acceptable. I understand that some settling is normal, but a dip of over 1cm (nearly 1.5cm) in under 3 weeks? That's not acceptable to me. Especially not at this rice point. It's very noticeable when lying on the 'edge' of the dip, and I can feel myself rolling in to it. I'm just really disappointed. The pre-sale service I received in store was great, but the product is clearly not of an acceptable quality, and the after-purchase customer service was very poor. I have attached the photo of the dip so you can see for yourselves.

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