Best beds and mattresses, compared
Divans, ottoman beds, bed frames, headboards and mattresses from the UK retailers we track, ranked by value and specification with live prices and price history — the sector where 'was' prices most deserve checking against what a bed actually sold for.
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| # | Product | Our rating | Best price | Retailers | Dimensions (cm) | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 52 | £124.99 | Luff Sleep | — | storage |
| 2 | 48 | £269.99 | Luff Sleep | — | storage | |
| 3 | 44 | £399.99 | Luff Sleep | — | storage | |
| 4 | 43 | £419.99 | Luff Sleep | — | storage | |
| 5 |  Quilted Foam Travel Cot Mattress The Towel Shop | 42 | £18 | The Towel Shop | W120 × L60 | |
| 6 |  Pocket Spring Cot Mattress The Towel Shop | 42 | £20.40 | The Towel Shop | — | |
| 7 | 42 | £39.99 | Luff Sleep | — | ||
| 8 | 42 | £44.99 | Luff Sleep | — | ||
| 9 |  Mattress Firmness Upgrade Luff Sleep | 42 | £100 | Luff Sleep | — | |
| 10 | 39 | £839.99 | Luff Sleep | — | storagecanopy | |
| 11 | 35 | £649.99 | Luff Sleep | — | storage | |
| 12 | 32 | £743.99 | Luff Sleep | — | storage | |
| 13 | 32 | £449.99 | Luff Sleep | W190 × L90 | ||
| 14 | 20 | £799 | Luff Sleep | W190 × L90 |
Why we rank it this way
Our default rating weights value for money and specification equally, then safety certification and how widely the product is stocked across retailers.
Weights: priceVsBand 30% · spec 30% · safetyCert 20% · availabilityBreadth 20% — full method on how we rank.
FAQs
- Divan, ottoman or bed frame — what's the difference?
- A divan is an upholstered base the mattress sits on, often with drawers; an ottoman lifts the whole sleeping platform for storage underneath; a frame is the traditional slatted bedstead. Ottomans give the most storage per footprint, frames breathe best.
- How often should a mattress be replaced?
- The industry says every 7–8 years; the honest answer is when it sags, squeaks or you wake up aching. Rotating it regularly and using a protector stretches its life either way.
- Do mattress firmness labels mean the same thing across brands?
- No — one brand's 'medium-firm' is another's 'firm'. Weight rating, construction (springs vs foam vs hybrid) and depth in the specification are more comparable than the label.