Highgrove Solar Backcare Euro IKEA Size Mattress
The Highgrove Solar Backcare is a firm, double sided open coil mattress made in EU IKEA sizes, which means it fits IKEA bed frames that standard UK mattresses won't.
- Firm support for back & front sleepers
- Fits IKEA & EU bed frames
- Flippable, with hypoallergenic fillings
£154.44
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At 23cm deep, the Highgrove Solar Backcare sits at the affordable end of the market, and the traditional construction is a big part of why. You get a spring unit rather than foam or pockets, so expect a firmer, more old-fashioned feel with a bit of bounce. It can be flipped and rotated, which should help it wear evenly over time. It's a made to order product.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Firm
Type
Open Coil Spring
Depth (cm)
23
Number of Layers
4
Trial Period (nights)
Warranty (years)
5
Price Range
£154 to £226
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Back Sleeping
Stomach Sleeping
Certifications
Assessed from the specification published by Archers Sleepcentre, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Why should you choose this mattress?
The main reasons to choose this one are the firm feel, the flippable design and the EU sizing. If you sleep on your back or front and like a supportive, no-sink surface, a firm open coil mattress at an affordable starting price is a sensible buy. The white fibre fillings are hypo-allergenic, useful if dust or allergens bother you at night. Archers Sleep Centre lists a 5 year warranty, made up of a 1 year guarantee plus a 4 year manufacturing warranty, along with free day of choice UK delivery. Those are the retailer's terms rather than a Highgrove promise, so check them at the point of purchase.
Key features & layer details
Damask Cover
A quality damask cover with a micro quilted finish, which secures the outer cover to the surface layers. In practice that means the top stays smooth and won't shift about underneath you.
White Fibre Fillings
A lightweight, high loft material that retains its shape and is hypo-allergenic. It provides the comfort layer here, adding a little softness over the firm springs without trapping allergens.
Open Coil Springs
Hourglass shaped springs connected into a single unit by a spiral helical wire, an extremely durable traditional design. Because the springs are interconnected, the whole surface responds together, giving that firm, slightly bouncy feel.
Wire Edge Border
A thick rod edge wire attached around the perimeter of the spring unit. This lets you use the full width of the mattress and stops the border breaking down where you sit or sleep near the edge.
Layer details from archerssleepcentre.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Back sleepers
The firm open coil spring unit gives a supportive, no-sink surface, which suits anyone who lies on their back and likes to stay level.
Front sleepers
Firm interconnected springs keep your hips from dropping into the mattress, so lying on your front feels flat and supported rather than sunken.
Allergy sufferers
White fibre fillings are hypo-allergenic, which means the comfort layer won't trap allergens, a useful trait if dust tends to bother you at night.
Budget buyers
Traditional spring construction keeps this one at the affordable end of the market, giving a simple, firm mattress without paying for extra foam or pocket layers.
European bed frames
Made in EU sizing, it is cut to fit IKEA-style European frames, so it should sit properly where a standard UK size would not.
Lightweight side sleepers may find a firm open coil mattress too unyielding at the shoulder and hip. Couples should also know that interconnected springs transfer movement more than pocket springs do, so you'll feel a partner turning over. And if you have a standard UK bed frame, the EU sizing won't fit.
Save on an earlier or ex-display model
Some retailers still sell the earlier version of this mattress, or ex-display and returned stock at a lower price. These are the sizes where it costs less than the current model's best price.
Highgrove Solar Backcare Euro IKEA Size Mattress
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FAQ's
Is the Highgrove Solar Backcare mattress firm or soft?
It's listed as firm. The open coil spring unit and fibre fillings give a supportive, traditional feel with minimal sink, which suits back and front sleepers, although lightweight side sleepers may find it a little too hard.
What sizes does the Highgrove Solar Backcare come in?
It comes in EU Single, EU Double and EU King. These are European IKEA sizes, not standard UK sizes, so measure your bed frame before ordering.
Can you flip the Highgrove Solar Backcare mattress?
Yes. The retailer listing states it's double sided, so it can be flipped as well as rotated. Regularly turning a double sided mattress helps the fillings settle evenly and can extend its usable life.
Does the Highgrove Solar Backcare come with a guarantee?
Archers Sleep Centre lists a 5 year warranty, made up of a 1 year guarantee plus a 4 year manufacturing warranty. These are the terms stated on that retailer's page, so confirm them wherever you buy.
How thick is the Highgrove Solar Backcare mattress?
It's 23cm deep. That's a fairly standard depth for an open coil mattress, and most fitted sheets will accommodate it comfortably.
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