Vispring Herald Superb Firm Mattress
The Vispring Herald Superb is a handmade pocket spring mattress filled entirely with natural materials: British fleece wool, cotton and horsehair.
- Sleeps cooler & drier than foam
- Firm feel with natural bounce
- Hand-nested springs follow your shape
£3,899
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The Vispring Herald Superb's 1,476 vanadium steel pocket springs are hand-nested in calico, which means each spring moves independently and responds to your body rather than pushing back as one unit. Vispring describes the standard feel as medium-firm, and spring tensions are available in Soft, Medium, Firm and Extra Firm, so you can match the tension to your weight and sleeping position. It is a serious purchase, but the price reflects hand-side-stitched construction and fillings you rarely see at lower price points.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Firm
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
21
Number of Layers
4
Trial Period (nights)
Warranty (years)
Price Range
£3,899 to £4,899
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Back Sleeping
Stomach 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 Herald Superb if you want traditional craftsmanship and natural fillings rather than foam. Wool and cotton wick moisture and regulate temperature, so if you're a hot sleeper you should notice a cooler, drier feel than memory foam gives. The horsehair layer adds natural springiness and lets air circulate through the mattress. The ability to choose your spring tension is genuinely useful: heavier sleepers can go firmer, lightweight side sleepers can go softer, and you are more likely to end up with a feel that suits you. The mattress stands 21cm tall plus around 6cm of doming from those generous fillings, which settles gradually with use.
Key features & layer details
Bonded British fleece wool and cotton
A layer of bonded British fleece wool and cotton sits closest to you. These natural fillings breathe well and help keep the sleep surface at a comfortable temperature.
Horsehair layer
Horsehair provides natural bounce and breathability. It springs back readily, which means the surface recovers quickly when you move rather than leaving an impression.
Blended British fleece wool and cotton
A further layer of blended British fleece wool and cotton adds cushioning above the springs. It helps distribute your weight evenly across the spring unit.
Spring system
The support comes from 1,476 vanadium steel pocket springs, hand-nested in calico and arranged in a single layer. Nesting the springs by hand packs them closely together, so support follows the shape of your body more precisely.
Layer details from vispring.com product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Warm sleepers
Wool and cotton fillings wick moisture and regulate temperature, which means you should feel a cooler, drier surface than memory foam usually gives.
Heavier sleepers
Spring tensions come in Firm and Extra Firm, so a heavier body can pick a tension that supports properly rather than sinking through.
Side sleepers
Lightweight side sleepers can choose a Soft spring tension, and the 1,476 independent pocket springs follow the shape of your shoulders and hips.
Combination sleepers
The horsehair layer springs back readily, which means the surface recovers quickly each time you turn rather than leaving an impression behind.
Eco-conscious buyers
Natural British fleece wool, cotton and horsehair fill the mattress instead of foam, giving a traditional, hand-finished build with natural materials throughout.
This is a poor fit if your budget sits anywhere below the starting price, as there is no cheaper route in. It is also only made in UK King and Super King, so single and standard double sleepers will need to look elsewhere. And if you prefer the slow, cradling sink of memory foam, natural fillings will feel quite different.
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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 Herald Superb Firm Mattress
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FAQ's
Is the Vispring Herald Superb firm or medium-firm?
Vispring describes the standard feel as medium-firm, although some retailer listings label it as firm. Spring tensions are also available in Soft, Medium, Firm and Extra Firm, so the feel can be tailored when you order. If you are between tensions, ask the retailer for guidance based on your weight.
How many springs does the Vispring Herald Superb have?
It has 1,476 vanadium steel pocket springs, hand-nested in calico and arranged in a single layer. Hand-nesting places the springs closer together than machine assembly typically allows, which means more even, responsive support across the mattress.
What is the Vispring Herald Superb made of?
The fillings are entirely natural: bonded and blended British fleece wool, cotton and a layer of horsehair, all over the pocket spring unit. The construction also uses high-quality ticking, felt washers and protective wool borders. There is no foam or synthetic filling.
How deep is the Vispring Herald Superb mattress?
The mattress is 21cm deep, plus around 6cm of doming (give or take 2cm) from the generous natural fillings. That doming settles gradually as the fillings compress with use, which is normal for this style of mattress.
What sizes does the Vispring Herald Superb come in?
It is available in UK King and UK Super King. Smaller sizes are not listed, so it will not suit anyone shopping for a single or standard double.
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