Which mattress? (merged threads)

Tim_Deegan

Bacardi_queen wrote: »

Okay, after saying I didn't have time to go to independent retailers due to them being too far away, I decided that for such an important pucrhase, I couldn't buy without trying first!

I went to 4 different retailers in and around the milton keynes area and I've found two that have mattresses I'm very keen on. The first is by Dreamland (link here). The warehouse for this retailer is absolutely huge and they had loads of mattresses to try out. There were actually 3 there that I could have bought, all for under £150 but I think I like the posted one the most. The owner was really friendly too and didn't try to feed me the rubbish that the likes of Dreams etc did. And all the mattresses there are turnable (the ones I tried at least). The only concern I have is that I don't know anything about the manufacturer.

The second I found was a Kozee Sleep one, damask cover but I can't remember the model name. Didn't try it out as much as in the first store but I know about the brand and it was £5 dearer.

Tim/Mark, have you any views on Dreamland as a manufacturer? And in your opinion, would it be better to go for the unknown manufacturer or the Kozee sleep one? I think they were both as comfortable as each other, or maybe the Dreamland one was slightly more comfortable. Also, would love to purchase from the retailer of the Dreamland one as she was so friendly and helpful.

I don't really know much about Dreamland Beds, but they are a small independent company based in Birmingham. I've had a look on their web site, and they don't even say much about the spec of the bed on there. So it may be worth contacting them to find out more about the spec:

http://www.dreamlandbeds.co.uk/

As for the Kozeesleep, what did the label look like? The reason I ask is because there are two Kozeesleeps (Kozeesleep and Kozee Sleep), and one is higher quality than the other.

Tim_Deegan

johnboy644 wrote: »

I've just spoken to them on the phone, and they have informed me that it is against company policy to cancel at this stage.

I'll try your suggestions tomorrow.

If I am stuck with it, would a sprung base make a significant difference to the softness?

Thank you for your help.

I'd stand your ground if I were you. Try mentioning trading standards, and they will probably back down.

kim_35_2

Hi there,

I am looking for a vey cheap matress for my spare room.

Tried looking for one everywhere but the cheapest I can find i approx £90!!

Does anyone know of any cheap reliable places to get one or know of any sales on at the moment?

Kim x

heyho_3

Dear Tim,

Can I ask... What mattress do you have? and what do you think of this one?

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Relyon+Sleep+Science+1+double+mattress/115123791,default,pd.html

Tim_Deegan

kim_35 wrote: »

Hi there,

I am looking for a vey cheap matress for my spare room.

Tried looking for one everywhere but the cheapest I can find i approx £90!!

Does anyone know of any cheap reliable places to get one or know of any sales on at the moment?

Kim x

If you go any cheaper than that then the quality is likely to be so low that your guests won't be able to sleep on it.

Make sure it is deep quilted. If the top of the mattress looks flat, and there is no quilting standing proud of the edge beading, then you will probably be able to feel the springs.

Tim_Deegan

heyho wrote: »

Dear Tim,

Can I ask... What mattress do you have? and what do you think of this one?

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Relyon+Sleep+Science+1+double+mattress/115123791,default,pd.html

If I told you what mattress I have then I would be advertising

As for the one in the link. If you have been reading most of this thread you will have heard a few tales about Relyon not being as reliable as they used to be. This is quite common when large brand are bought out. Relyon are now owned by a large South African multinational company.

It doesn't say on the spec if the mattress is turnable, and it doesn't say how much latex it contains. It does however appear to be at the lower end of the range, so £499 for the double mattress is very over priced.

psychy

Hi Tim,

May i ask what you think of the Hypnos 1200?

It's a plain turnable 1200 pocket sprung mattress. No foam and is firm.
Very similar to this but without the foam.
http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/null+Hypnos+Reactive+1400+mattresses/Hypnos%20Reactive%201400%20mattresses,default,pd.html?fromBrand=Hypnos

Currently in HoF for £1100 with 30% off for a superking.

Tim_Deegan

psychy wrote: »

Hi Tim,

May i ask what you think of the Hypnos 1200?

It's a plain turnable 1200 pocket sprung mattress. No foam and is firm.
Very similar to this but without the foam.
http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/null+Hypnos+Reactive+1400+mattresses/Hypnos%20Reactive%201400%20mattresses,default,pd.html?fromBrand=Hypnos

Currently in HoF for £1100 with 30% off for a superking.

£1100 :eek: That's very over priced, but most Hypnos are.

Again it is part of a large multinational. You can get the same quality for much less from smaller independent manufacturers.

heyho_3

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

If I told you what mattress I have then I would be advertising

As for the one in the link. If you have been reading most of this thread you will have heard a few tales about Relyon not being as reliable as they used to be. This is quite common when large brand are bought out. Relyon are now owned by a large South African multinational company.

It doesn't say on the spec if the mattress is turnable, and it doesn't say how much latex it contains. It does however appear to be at the lower end of the range, so £499 for the double mattress is very over priced.

LOL Gosh this is hard.. There is no way you could message me personally and tell me which mattress you use.. otherwise I am just completely lost...

Could you recommend a mattress?

Tim_Deegan

heyho wrote: »

LOL Gosh this is hard.. There is no way you could message me personally and tell me which mattress you use.. otherwise I am just completely lost...

Could you recommend a mattress?

I'm afraid I'm not allowed to recommend anything through MSE....sorry