Shire Hotel Deluxe 1000 Pocket Contract Mattress
The Shire Hotel Deluxe 1000 Pocket is a contract-grade pocket spring mattress, which means it's built to the durability standards required for hotels and guest houses rather than just home use in the everyday sense.
- Hand-tufted, built for heavy use
- Cotton & wool regulate temperature
- Minimises partner disturbance
£365
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The Shire Hotel Deluxe 1000 Pocket sits at the medium to firm end of the scale and pairs 1000 individual pocket springs with natural cotton and wool fillings, which should feel supportive and breathable rather than plush. It comes in UK Single only and is sensibly priced for a handcrafted UK mattress with natural fillings. It suits back and stomach sleepers who like a firmer feel, although lightweight side sleepers may find it a little unforgiving.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Medium Firm
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
28
Number of Layers
4
Trial Period (nights)
100
Warranty (years)
1
Price Range
£365
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Back Sleeping
Stomach Sleeping
Combination Sleeping
Certifications
BS 7177
Assessed from the specification published by Mattress Online, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Why should you choose this mattress?
The appeal here is traditional construction. The 100% cotton cover is hand tufted, which keeps the fillings anchored so the surface stays even over time. Beneath it, cotton and wool layers regulate temperature and wick away moisture, a genuine help if you tend to sleep warm. The 1000 pocket springs move independently, so you get support tailored to your shape and less disturbance from a partner shifting about. It conforms to BS7177: 2008 Source 5 for commercial premises, comes from a National Bed Federation approved brand and is handcrafted in the UK. Yes, the 1-year guarantee listed is short, but the contract-grade build is designed with heavy use in mind.
Key features & layer details
Cover
A 100% cotton cover, hand tufted for optimum performance. Tufting anchors the fillings in place, which means the surface is less likely to shift or sag.
Comfort Layer
Natural cotton fibres create a fresh sleeping environment. These soft fillings regulate body temperature and wick away moisture, helpful if you run warm at night.
Comfort Layer
A layer of wool, a natural insulator with strong temperature regulating properties. In practice this means warmth in winter and better breathability in summer than synthetic fillings tend to manage.
Support System
1000 individual pocket springs work with your body to provide tailored support. A supportive wire edge adds structure, so the mattress should hold its shape at the sides.
Layer details from mattressonline.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Back sleepers
The medium firm feel and 1000 individual pocket springs give steady, shaped support, which suits anyone who likes a firmer surface when lying on their back.
Front sleepers
A firmer, supportive surface over the pocket springs helps stop the middle of the body sinking in too far, which front sleepers usually want.
Warm sleepers
Natural cotton and wool layers regulate temperature and wick away moisture, so the bed should feel fresher and more breathable through the night.
Holiday lets and hotels
Contract-grade construction that conforms to BS7177: 2008 Source 5 for commercial premises, plus a hand tufted cotton cover, is designed with heavy use in mind.
Heavier sleepers
The 28cm depth, wire edge and 1000 pocket springs give a solid, structured feel, so the mattress should hold its shape under more weight.
If you prefer a soft, cushioned surface you sink into, this medium to firm feel will probably be too solid, particularly for lightweight side sleepers. It's currently listed in UK Single only, so couples will need to look elsewhere. Anyone wanting memory foam contouring won't find it here.
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Shire Hotel Deluxe 1000 Pocket Contract Mattress
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FAQ's
How firm is the Shire Hotel Deluxe 1000 Pocket mattress?
The retailer listing describes it as medium to firm. In practice that means noticeable support with a little surface softness from the cotton and wool layers, rather than a sink-in feel. It suits back and stomach sleepers best.
Does the Shire Hotel Deluxe 1000 Pocket come with a trial?
Mattress Online lists a 100-night trial with this mattress. That trial is the retailer's own offer rather than a Shire Beds guarantee, so if you buy elsewhere the terms may differ. Check the trial conditions with your chosen retailer before ordering.
What is the Shire Hotel Deluxe 1000 Pocket made of?
It combines a hand tufted 100% cotton cover, natural cotton and wool comfort layers, and 1000 individual pocket springs with a supportive wire edge. The mattress is 28cm deep and handcrafted in the UK.
Is the Shire Hotel Deluxe suitable for hotels and guest houses?
Yes. It's a contract mattress that conforms to BS7177: 2008 Source 5, the fire safety standard for use in most commercial premises, which also makes it a durable choice at home.
What guarantee does the Shire Hotel Deluxe 1000 Pocket have?
The Mattress Online listing states a 1-year guarantee, which is that retailer's offer rather than a manufacturer-wide term. It's a short guarantee, so factor that in, though the contract-grade construction is built for heavy use.
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