Firmness
Medium
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
Number of Layers
6
Trial Period (nights)
Warranty (years)
20
Price Range
£1,699 to £3,399
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Certifications
Assessed from the specification published by Furniture Village, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Choose the Realm if natural materials matter to you. There is no foam here at all: the fillings are British fleece wool, bamboo and cotton, which means the mattress breathes well and should sleep noticeably cooler than synthetic alternatives. If you're a hot sleeper, that alone is a strong argument. The vanadium steel springs, 1,326 of them in the 5-foot size, sit in hand-nested calico pockets, so movement on one side of the bed transfers less to the other. Two rows of hand side-stitching firm up the edges, useful if you sit on the bed to dress or tend to sleep near the border. The medium tension suits most sleepers, although those who prefer a very firm surface should look elsewhere.
Key Features & what's inside
- Ticking. The outer cover is made from soft to the touch, finest quality ticking. It is the surface you'll actually feel through your sheet, so the softness matters more than it might seem.
- Hand tufting and side-stitching. The mattress is hand tufted with felt washers, which holds the fillings in place so they settle evenly rather than shifting into lumps. Two rows of hand side-stitching strengthen the border, giving you firmer support right to the edge.
- Natural fillings. The fillings are all natural: British fleece wool, bamboo and cotton. Wool in particular regulates temperature well, drawing moisture away so you stay drier through the night.
- Pocket springs. Each spring has 6 coils and is hand-nested in its own calico pocket. That means the springs respond to your body individually, so you get support where you press down without disturbing your partner.
- Wool protector pad. The 5-foot size contains 1,326 vanadium steel springs, topped with a wool protector pad. The pad cushions the transition between springs and fillings, so you feel support rather than individual coils.
- Wool-upholstered borders. The borders are upholstered in wool and include air vents and handles. The vents let the mattress breathe, while the handles make turning it a slightly less awkward job.
Layer details from furniturevillage.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Who's it NOT for?
This isn't the mattress for anyone who loves the sink-in, cradling feel of memory foam: it has a springier, more traditional response. Budget shoppers should also pass, as even the starting price of £1,699 is a significant outlay. And if you want a firm tension, this medium feel may be a little too forgiving.
Vispring Realm Pocket Sprung Medium Mattress
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Is the Vispring Realm mattress firm or soft?
It's a medium tension, which suits most sleeping positions. Side sleepers should find enough give at the shoulders and hips, while back sleepers still get decent support. If you specifically want a firm mattress, this probably isn't the one.
What is the Vispring Realm mattress made of?
The fillings are entirely natural: British fleece wool, bamboo and cotton, with no synthetic foams. Underneath sit vanadium steel pocket springs, each with 6 coils, hand-nested in calico pockets. The borders are wool-upholstered with air vents and handles, and the whole mattress is hand tufted with felt washers.
How many springs does the Vispring Realm have?
The 5-foot size contains 1,326 pocket springs. Other sizes will contain a different number, as spring counts scale with the mattress footprint, so treat 1,326 as the figure for that size only.
Does the Vispring Realm come with a guarantee?
Furniture Village, the retailer listing this mattress, offers a 20-year structural guarantee. That's the retailer's own offer rather than a manufacturer warranty, so if you buy elsewhere, check what guarantee that seller provides before you commit.
How much does the Vispring Realm mattress cost?
Prices range from £1,699 for the smallest size up to £3,399, across UK Single, Double, King and Super King. It's a premium price, but the hand tufting, hand side-stitching and all-natural fillings go some way towards justifying it.
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