Why our sleep experts loved it
The Sleepeezee Perfectly British Strand 1400 Pocket Mattress is part of the Sleep Wellness range from Sleepeezee. I’ve been looking forward to getting my hands on this one because it sits right in that ‘proper British’ pocket sprung bracket that a lot of people ask me about. When I first tried it out, it felt like a medium to firm, not a rock, but definitely not soft either. The 1400 individual pocket springs that make up the mattress give a medium to firm feel. You can feel the springs reacting individually when you shift about, which is what you want from a pocket sprung build, rather than the whole surface moving as one.
The hand tufting ensures a comfortable surface and keeps the mattress looking beautiful for years to come. Running my hand across the Damask cover, it’s got that traditional, slightly textured feel, and the tufts do give it a more ‘made’ finish than a lot of flat-top mattresses. Lying on my back, I felt nicely held through the hips and lower back, and it didn’t let me sink in too far, which I like. On my side though, I could feel a bit more pressure around the shoulder than I’d want, so if you’re a lighter side sleeper this firmness could come up a touch too firm. The Wool and Cotton comfort layer paired with the Damask cover work well to offer supreme comfort without compromise, but it’s still a fairly traditional feel, so don’t expect that slow-melting memory foam hug.
One thing I always check is the edge, and when I sat on the side to put my shoes on it dipped a bit, not awful, but it’s not the strongest edge support I’ve tried at this sort of price point. The pocket springs give the mattress enough bounce-back qualities to ensure you will get a good night's sleep, but if you’re sharing with a wriggler, you’ll still notice some movement through the mattress, it’s better than open coil, but it’s not ‘dead’ either. Also worth saying, wool can sleep a bit warmer for some people, so if you run hot at night you might want to pair it with a cooler mattress protector and breathable bedding.
The mattress is manufactured in the UK and comes complete with a 10 year guarantee and an impressive 60-night sleep guarantee with free delivery within the UK. For me personally, it’s a solid choice if you want that supportive, traditional pocket sprung feel, but I wouldn’t be pushing it at dedicated side sleepers who need more give through the shoulder.
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