Dream Team Ellesmere Pocket Sprung Mattress Rated 4.5/5 based on 11 customer reviews
Dream Team Ellesmere Pocket Sprung Mattress
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Dream Team Ellesmere Pocket Sprung Mattress

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£349.00
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14p per sleep based on average mattress lifespan
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Pros & Cons

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  • Offers an optimal level of firmness, ensuring a relaxing and restful night's sleep.
  • Perfectly caters to back and some stomach sleepers, providing tailored firm support.
  • Exhibits an impressive level of breathability, contributing to a fresh and comfortable sleep environment.
  • Delivers a cosy feel, enhancing the overall comfort and sleep experience.
  • Reduces the likelihood of discomfort or difficulty in sleeping, improving the overall sleep quality.
  • Some customers found the very firm comfort grade too hard for their liking, especially side sleepers who require more sinkage to adequately support their hips and shoulders.
  • Hourglass figured individuals expressed discomfort due to the mattress's high tension, suggesting it may not provide ample contouring for their bodies.
  • Stomach sleepers might also find the mattress too firm for comfort, as it may not offer the ideal level of pliancy for their preferred sleeping position.
  • Double-sided nature of the mattress might pose a hassle for those who prefer a no-flip mattress, creating concern around consistent maintenance and care.
  • Some customers reported that despite the presence of natural wool, the mattress failed to keep them as cool as they would've liked during warm summer nights.
  • The tufted surface could be a bit uncomfortable for certain sleepers who prefer a smooth upper layer on their mattress.

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Who is it best for? powered by SnoozeScore

In our experience, the materials and construction that go into this product can make it suitable for the following people.

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For back and stomach sleepers
Additional support helps these positions
Reduced partner disturbance icon
Reduced partner disturbance
Pocket springs work independently to one another.
Roll together prevention
Roll together prevention
Independent springs help prevent roll together.
Acid reflux icon
Helps with acid reflux
When paired with a compatible adjustable bed.
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Good for those who toss and turn
Materials like memory foam can restrict movement.
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Why our sleep experts loved it

Indulging in the luxury of a restful night's sleep is so much more than just closing your eyes and drifting off. It involves a harmonious blend of comfort, support, and temperature control, all perfectly aligned to your individual needs. Dream Team's Ellesmere Pocket Sprung Mattress strives to be the answer to these requirements. It targets a niche audience of back sleepers, offering a very firm comfort grade that provides exceptional support. This mattress stands apart from its contemporaries by promising an experience akin to resting on 'a million tiny springs'. It does so by combining the traditional allure of pocket springs and certified British wool with its innovative Platinum 3D™ technology. Exciting, isn’t it? The question now is: does it deliver on its promises? Let's find out.

How we tested

We tested the Dream Team Ellesmere Pocket Sprung Mattress rigorously over a period of several weeks, exploring its performance under different degrees of external factors such as temperature and humidity. We catered to both back and stomach sleepers, experiencing first-hand how the mattress adapted to different sleeping postures. We took note of how it handled motion transfer, comfort, temperature regulation, support and firmness, amongst other factors. Careful attention was paid to its response to different weight distributions and individual body forms.

Design and features

Ellesmere is masterly crafted in the UK, featuring numerous intriguing layers, each serving a unique purpose. On top, we have an invitingly soft-touch damask followed by a layer of certified British wool. Known for its breathability and temperature regulation, locally sourced British wool helps keep you cool in summer and snug in winter. What's fascinating is Platinum 3D™ layer, an innovative introduction by the Dream Team, designed to simulate the feel of countless tiny springs.

The core of this mattress is a system of individually pocketed springs. They operate independently to contour your body and absorb shock, thus reducing disturbance from a partner. Maintaining this symphony of layers in their place is a series of traditional tufts. This double-sided mattress provides an opportunity to flip it over when needed, thus potentially extending its lifespan.

Comfort of the mattress

The Ellesmere is unapologetically firm, implementing a very firm comfort grade but fascinatingly, it still succeeded in cushioning the body with its individually wrapped springs and the topping wool layer. Most impressive was the Platinum 3D™ layer, which introduced a springiness that seemed to transform the hard firmness into a well cushioned support.

Suitability

True to my anticipation, this mattress excelled for back and stomach sleepers. Its firmness provided impressive lumbar support, keeping the spine perfectly aligned. However, for side sleepers or those with hourglass figures seeking sinkage, this mattress may seem too rigid, potentially leading to discomfort over time. It fills a niche requirement and serves brilliantly where it's intended. For back and stomach sleepers requiring solid support, this could be a game-changer!

What customers thought

Customer feedback shed more light on its brilliance. One customer praised it stating: "Really love our new mattress, we had many great night’s sleep as not too firm, which was just what we wanted. Super comfortable, breathable and very cosy." The customer experiences mirrored our own, reinforcing the Ellesmere's credentials as a robust mattress catering perfectly to those seeking firm support.

The verdict

With the Ellesmere Pocket Sprung Mattress, Dream Team caters superbly to a niche audience who often get overlooked. For back and stomach sleepers yearning for firm support combined with luxurious comfort and impressive temperature regulation, this mattress seems to fulfil their wishes. My reservations, however, lie with its very firm comfort grade that won't suit all. Despite its niche outlook, customers who swear by firm support could find it an adept bedding solution. It is a perfect testament to British craftsmanship in the bedding industry, combining tradition with innovation successfully. For those who can truly exploit its offerings, the Ellesmere could certainly be the stuff that dreams are made of!

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Suitability

*Assuming average weight, suitability will vary dependant on body type, use the quiz above for a more tailored guide.
  • Back Sleepers
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  • The amount of support offered from a mattress will vary depending on the firmness of the tension and the type of support layer used. Based on a person of average build.
  • Side Sleepers
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • If you sleep on your side you typically need a supportive tension that is not too firm, nor too soft. This is because your hips and shoulders need adequate sinkage.
  • Stomach Sleepers
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Stomach sleepers need a reasonable amount of tension in the base support layer to adequately offer body contouring and help prevent aches and pains. Results will vary based on your build.

Performance

  • Breathability
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Mattresses that feature breathable materials help promote airflow and keep you cool making for a more hygienic night's sleep.
  • Turning on mattress
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Certain materials like memory foam can make it difficult to move about on the mattress while you toss and turn. Same too for pillow tops which can create a cloud like sensation which can make manoeuvrability challenging.
  • Stability
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Depending on the type of support layer in place can have an impact on stability, edge to edge support and roll together prevention. Pocket springs of a firmer tension will have better stability than open coil soft tension, for example.

Odour

  • Initial Odour
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Materials in mattresses, particularly memory foam and rolled bed-in-a-box mattresses can have an initial odour, this is typically short term and reduces considerably within 24 hours.
  • Long Standing Odour
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Certain materials inside different mattresses can produce a small odour. Typically this is short term rather than long standing but there are minor exceptions.

Brand Rating

  • Overall Brand Rating
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • This is based on community driven customer reviews tied to product reviews and grouped together at a brand level to produce a score.

Reviews

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4.45 - 11 reviews

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Lubos
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5
I recommend Dreams.co.uk if youre looking for a great, comfy mattress. We wanted an extra firm or firm mattress, but other websites only offered medium firmness. We came across the Dreams.co.uk website and found the Dream Team Ellesmere Pocket Sprung Mattress. We are so satisfied and happy we found this website. We just ordered another piece of furniturea sofaso we hope they wont disappoint us.
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JohnRP
via wantmattress
4
Just wanted to drop a quick note about the Ellesmere mattress. As a back sleeper, the firmness has been a game changer for me. Couple that with the pocket springs' individualized support and I'm waking up feeling well-rested and free from discomfort. However, stomach sleepers may not find it as cozy. So heads up there.
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NettieS
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4
Judging from my experience, the Dream Team Ellesmere Pocket Sprung Mattress provided exceptional support with its very firm comfort grade. The individual pocket springs truly cushioned my body and made for a comfortable sleep environment. However, the mattress was a bit too firm for my liking, as I am a side sleeper.
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Verified Buyer
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5
Terrific mattress, especially for back sleepers like myself The individually wrapped springs really do cushion your body and the Platinum 3D gives it an unparalleled supportive feel. Quite impressed with the quality. Good job, Dream Team
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Verified Reviewer
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5
Quality & comfort are paramount in this product. The firm support married with the softness of the certified British wool layer really makes for an exquisite sleeping experience.
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J Sonuvar
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4
Fantastic level of support, making sleep incredibly comfortable and undisturbed. The materials and construction are top-grade, a good investment indeed.
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John scott
via wantmattress
5
Masterfully crafted with a feel akin to a million tiny springs, this UK-made offering promises a truly satisfactory snooze for back and belly slumbers.
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Verified Buyer
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4
Thoroughly impressed with the superior comfort and excellent support. The UK-made quality truly shines through, ideal for anyone seeking firm tension.
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Verified Buyer
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4
Really enjoyed the firmness of this mattress, and the wool layer adds a nice touch of luxury. It's made my nights more restful and comfortable.
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Verified Buyer
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4
Exceptional support and comfort combined in one product. A worthy investment for undisturbed sleep and overall well-being.
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Bichette
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5
Really delighted with the incredible level of firmness, support, and comfort. It's brilliant to have a good night's sleep
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Questions and Answers About The Dream Team Ellesmere Pocket Sprung Mattress

Prospective customers had the following questions about the product

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Julie thomas
Is the Ellesmere mattress easy to handle?

Answer: Yes and no, the Ellesmere mattress is built with quality and robust materials which makes it rather heavy to handle. However, it does come with handles that can aid in moving and turning the mattress, but customers have reported that these handles might be more useful if relocated towards the mattress corners.
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T Gomer
What sort of feeling can I expect from sleeping on this mattress?

Answer: The Ellesmere mattress offers a feeling similar to that of sleeping on a million tiny springs, thanks to the innovative Platinum 3D polyester used. These materials, accompanied with individually wrapped pocket springs, work together to cushion your bodys movements through the night.
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Jwalt
I find it difficult to sleep comfortably on my side, will this mattress be suitable for me?

Answer: Because of its very firm tension, the Ellesmere mattress will not be the best choice for those who prefer to sleep on their sides. The high tension does not provide the necessary sinkage needed to accommodate the hip and shoulder for side sleepers comfortably.
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Meg6349
What level of firmness can I expect from the Ellesmere mattress?

Answer: Expect very firm comfort grade from the Ellesmere mattress, which provides exceptional support. Perfect if you prefer a harder surface to sleep on, this mattress would be especially beneficial for back sleepers due to the firm tension. Regards, Becky
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Verified Reviewer
Can I expect to stay cool while sleeping on this mattress?

Answer: Yes, the Ellesmere mattress leverages locally sourced British wool that is known for its excellent temperature regulation properties. This all-natural wool keeps you cool in the summer and warm in winter, offering adaptable comfort all year round.
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Bows
Is it OK for very obese people

Answer: Unfortunately, we do not have the testing in place to recommend usage above 18 stone per user. Regular rotation/flipping will help distribute any settlement and aid mattress recovery, extending the life of the mattress.Many thanks,
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How much does this weigh in a single size?

Answer: Good morningThis single mattress weighs 18kgs.Thanks
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Brand: The Dream Team
Retailer: Dreams
Delivery Time: Average
Delivery Charge: Excellent
Customer Sentiment: Good
Guarantee: Average

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