I frequently suffer from bad backache, and usually ask questions about the bed if we're staying somewhere for more than a couple of nights. We rented a cottage in the Drome twice, and found their Ikea mattresses to be extremely comfortable; I think they were some name like 'emperor'; something rather regal, anyway! It was a couple of years ago, so maybe things have moved on. We thought our mattress in UK was wonderfully comfortable; it's a mix of springs and memory foam, and can only be turned round, not over, which also helps the back.Our previous one was handmade, very heavy, and was getting beyond our powers of lifting and turning. The new one was very light. A couple of months after buying that we ordered the same for our bed in France. They had changed it somewhat, and it was even more comfortable - I can go to bed in France with a bit of an aching back, as I did on Friday night, and get up with what feels like a new back! So I'd vote for a good Ikea mattress or a mix of springs and memory foam. Ours were from John Lewis, so no use to you, but the mix can be excellent. Are you into displaying yourself on beds in public? My OH isn't, bit I'll happily lie there for ages if it's comfortable; the John Lewis salesman said he'd wake me before they closed the store! Most people who came to look at beds while I was there just sat on the edge, or half lay down. The staff were very keen for people to really try them out. Going into the realms of riches, I remember an ad for Tempur memory foam mattresses stated that you could return their mattress after a few weeks if it didn't turn out as the buyer hoped! Just noticed the icons are back! [:D][:D][:D] (just in case they disappear again!)
