The Mattressonline Horizon Odyssey 800 is the only mattress you'll need. It's a classic pocket spring and memory foam combo, with 800 pocket springs doing the supporting and memory foam on top for the comfort. It has a 14.5cm pocket-spring core and two layers of foam, making it the perfect combination of comfort and support. Combine these features with an additional 2cm of memory foam toward the top of the product in the comfort layer and you've got yourself a fantastic little trio combination that will delight customers.
The new Horizon Odyssey is almost identical to previous iterations but with a few key differences. Namely, this one is slightly thinner and lighter, and its pocket springs react to each body movement well with enough contouring. Each of the 800 springs sits in its own pocket, so the surface responds in smaller sections rather than all moving at once, which is what you want from pocket springs. One owner reports 'Minimal movement when you change position in bed', which fits.
The cover is soft and durable but like most traditional mattresses that feature pocket springs, isn't removable for washing meaning a protector is recommended to keep things hygienic and long lasting. It's a soft, smooth knitted cover, but if you're the type that likes to chuck a cover in the wash, you won't be doing that here.
You can finally get the best of both worlds with this medium tension mattress that still has the added softness you crave. With a medium tension that is soft to the touch and has enough sinkage to suit side sleepers, there's not too much to worry in choosing this type of firmness as this level of tension is regularly recommended as a 'one side fits all'. That said, if you're a lighter side sleeper (say under 70kg), the 'medium to firm' feel comes across a bit pushy around the shoulder, especially with memory foam that takes a moment to let you in.
What's it like to lie on?
This mattress is designed to provide you with maximum spinal support. It doesn't matter if you sleep on your back, stomach, or side; this mattress will provide the comfort and support that your body needs. You'll wake up feeling refreshed, energised, and ready for the day ahead of you.
On your back, a pocket spring core under only 2cm of memory foam keeps your hips held up, without the 'hammock' dip you sometimes find on softer memory beds. On your side, 2cm isn't much foam for a shoulder to sink into, and several owners found it firmer than they expected. 'Comfortable though more firm than anticipated', wrote one, and another who wanted a softer bed called it very firm. Not everyone agrees, mind: one owner found the foam surface too warm and soft. Memory foam also takes a few seconds to settle, so if you like a more instant plush feel you'll find it a touch slow. For stomach sleeping, the thing to watch is weight around the middle, because too much give in the comfort layers can tip your lower back out of line.
When it comes to a mattress, you want a balance of comfort and stability. This bed does a good job of providing both. It has plenty of support to ensure it won't sag in the middle and is enough to not be too bouncy for those who need a more stable surface. It also does a good job of absorbing movement. So, if you have pets or kids or just find your partner tosses and turns a lot, this is the bed for you. The edge is the weak spot. The sides are reinforced with foam, but one owner reported 'No edge rigidity, feels as if you can roll off' and another wanted more support around the edge, so if you perch on the side to put socks on, don't expect the strongest edge going.
Additional Information
Mattress Online are so confident you will love your Horizon Mattress that they offer an impressive five-year guarantee, helping showcase just how much faith they have in the product.
Handcrafted in the UK with the finest memory foam, a knitted cover and a hand-tufted finish, the Horizon Odyssey 800 Pocket Memory Mattress offers medium to firm support for a perfect night's sleep. With a 23cm depth and a 2cm layer of graphite-infused memory foam which moulds to your body shape and weight, this mattress is ideal for those who suffer with back pain or sleep better on a firmer mattress.
In my experience memory foam sleeps a bit warmer than you'd expect, especially if you're already a hot sleeper. Also, for the money I'd like to see a bit more practicality, things like clearer care instructions for rotation, because this sort of build really benefits from being rotated regularly.
Enjoy your very own piece of heaven in the comfort of your own home with the Horizon Odyssey 800 Pocket Memory Mattress . The Odyssey is a medium mattress that will give you a deep, supportive sleep whilst providing a great night's rest and helping you wake up refreshed every morning. For me personally, it's a solid option if you want that classic memory foam hug with a steadier pocket spring base, but it's not the one I'd point every sleeper at, lighter side sleepers and anyone who hates heat build-up should skip it.