Vispring Distinction Bedstead Mattress
The Vispring Distinction Bedstead Mattress is a hand-made pocket spring mattress built around two layers of hand-nested calico pocket springs, 2,664 of them in the 150 x 200cm size, which means support that responds to each part of your body rather than the bed as a whole.
- Horsetail & wool keep you cooler
- Choose from four tensions
- Springs hold their tension for years
£11,029
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Vispring describes the Distinction as having a firmer feel crafted for lasting support, though spring tensions are available in Soft, Medium, Firm and Extra Firm, so the feel can be matched to your build. Natural fillings include Real Shetland wool, cotton, bamboo and hand-teased horsetail. It measures 23cm deep, plus around 6cm of doming from those generous fillings. It is serious money, and this is a mattress for buyers seeking heirloom quality.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Medium
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
23
Number of Layers
3
Trial Period (nights)
Warranty (years)
Price Range
£11,029 to £16,329
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Side Sleeping
Back Sleeping
Combination Sleeping
Certifications
Assessed from Vispring's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Why should you choose this mattress?
Choose the Distinction if you want traditional craftsmanship over synthetic shortcuts. The two-layer, hand-nested calico spring system uses vanadium steel, which means the springs hold their shape and tension over many years rather than softening early. The fillings are entirely natural: British fleece wool, cotton, Shetland wool, bamboo and horsetail, which wick moisture and let air move, so hot sleepers tend to stay noticeably cooler than they would on foam. The choice of four spring tensions means a couple with different builds can each get appropriate support. Yes, the price is steep, but you are paying for hand labour and materials that are genuinely rare at any price point.
Key features & layer details
Top upholstery
Bonded British fleece wool and cotton sit alongside hand-teased South American horsetail, Real Shetland wool and naturally breathable bamboo. Together these give a soft, dry surface feel with genuine airflow, which means less overheating through the night.
Spring system
A two-layer, hand-nested calico pocket spring construction with 2,664 vanadium steel pocket springs in the 150 x 200cm size. Each spring moves independently, so you feel support where your body needs it and less disturbance from a partner.
Support layer
Blended Real Shetland wool and cotton form the base layer. This cushions the spring unit and adds a little more of that natural, breathable padding beneath you.
Layer details from vispring.com product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Warm sleepers
Wool, cotton, bamboo and horsetail fillings wick moisture and let air move, so you tend to stay noticeably cooler than you would on foam.
Couples
Four spring tensions are available, which means two people with different builds can each get suitable support, and independent pocket springs limit disturbance from a partner.
Eco-conscious buyers
Fillings are entirely natural, including British fleece wool, cotton, Shetland wool, bamboo and horsetail, so you avoid synthetic shortcuts throughout the mattress.
Heavier sleepers
Two layers of hand-nested vanadium steel pocket springs hold their shape and tension over many years, which means the support should not soften early.
Back sleepers
A firmer-feeling build on a 23cm deep, three-layer construction gives steady support under the spine, with a soft, dry wool and cotton surface on top.
This is a firmer-feeling mattress in its standard build, so lightweight side sleepers may find it a little unforgiving unless they choose a softer spring tension. At a premium starting price it is out of reach for most budgets, and buyers who prefer the contouring hug of memory foam should look elsewhere.
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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.
Vispring Distinction Bedstead Mattress
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FAQ's
Is the Vispring Distinction mattress firm or medium?
Vispring describes it as having a firmer feel crafted for support, although spring tensions are available in Soft, Medium, Firm and Extra Firm, so the feel depends on the tension you choose. If you are unsure, a softer tension suits lighter sleepers, while heavier builds usually get on better with firmer options.
How many springs does the Vispring Distinction have?
It uses 2,664 hand-nested vanadium steel pocket springs in the 150 x 200cm size, arranged in a two-layer calico construction. Hand-nesting means each spring works independently, which you feel as more precise support and less movement transferring across the bed.
What is the Vispring Distinction mattress made of?
The fillings are entirely natural: bonded British fleece wool, cotton, hand-teased South American horsetail, Real Shetland wool and bamboo, over vanadium steel pocket springs, finished with wool worsted ticking. Natural fibres breathe and wick moisture, so it tends to sleep cooler than foam.
How deep is the Vispring Distinction mattress?
The mattress is 23cm deep, plus around 6cm of doming (give or take 2cm) from its generous natural fillings. Bear the doming in mind when choosing fitted sheets, as a standard-depth sheet may feel snug.
What sizes does the Vispring Distinction come in?
It is available in UK Double, UK King and UK Super King.
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