Ashford Memory Support Divan Bed Set Mattress
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- Feature: Hypoallergenic
- Support: Traditional Sprung
- Comfort: Memory Foam
- Brand: Bensons for Beds
From £546.99
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- Bensons for Beds
- Retailer
- Bensons for Beds
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- Good
- Customer sentiment
- Average
- Guarantee
- Excellent
About the Ashford Memory Support Divan Bed Set Mattress
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Memory-support comfort is the headline of the Ashford Divan Bed Set, and the customer signal lines up with a mattress aimed at pressure relief rather than a springy, hotel-style feel. It is a simple foam-led proposition. The name points to a comfort surface that is meant to let the body settle in, and that is exactly where the better feedback clusters: the mattress is repeatedly described as comfortable, with the stronger praise centred on a moulding feel rather than a flat, resistant surface. This is not a technical mattress showcase. A memory-support divan set sits in a different lane from pocket-sprung or memory-foam hybrid mattresses; the appeal is a simpler all-in-one bed-and-mattress purchase, while the higher hybrid tier usually gives clearer information on spring count, edge structure and comfort-layer depth. The divan element matters because the set is being bought as furniture as well as a sleep surface, and assembly feedback is encouraging, especially for a child’s room or spare bedroom where speed and simplicity carry real value. The conservative part is the specification story itself: there is no evidence here of a complex support core, zoned springing or premium natural fillings, so the value judgement rests heavily on whether the foam feel suits the sleeper.
The memory-support feel suits someone who wants a cushioned, body-hugging surface and does not need the livelier push-back of an open-coil or pocket-sprung mattress. Comfort is the main dividing line. Praise tends to centre on sleep improvement and easy living with the set, with the moulding sensation standing out as the clearest reason the bed works for satisfied buyers; the same feedback also suggests it lands well in secondary rooms and teenage bedrooms, where easy assembly and a complete divan package matter as much as mattress engineering. Couples with very different body weights may find the foam-led character less predictable, because contouring comfort can feel supportive to one sleeper and too yielding or awkward to another, and the low-rating feedback includes a severe comfort complaint from a buyer who found the mattress very difficult to sleep on. That complaint is not a broad pattern. It still deserves weight because comfort is the whole proposition here, not a side feature. Heat and edge behaviour are harder to judge from the product information, so the safer reading is to treat this as a straightforward memory-support set rather than a specialist cooling or reinforced-edge mattress. It fits spare rooms, teenagers and adults who already like a moulding foam feel; sleepers who need firmer, more responsive support or better handling of weight differences in a shared bed should consider a pocket-sprung hybrid or a higher-spec divan mattress set.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Buyers describe the mattress as moulding well to their body shape.
- Recent owners found assembly of the divan base and headboard straightforward.
- Users report satisfaction with the mattress's comfort during testing.
- Owners recommend it for guest and teenage bedrooms due to comfort.
Cons
- Several owners complained the mattress is uncomfortable for sleeping.
- A few users felt the bed was not worth the price paid.
- Some buyers reported dissatisfaction with the mattress firmness.
- Low ratings indicate a lack of support from the mattress for heavier users.
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Specifications
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Soft-touch, stretch knit cover– works in harmony with the springs and fillings to contour to each sleeper's body shape
Enjoy an elevated sleep experience with a soft-touch, stretch knit cover; its innovative design aids the underlying materials in conforming to your body shape. The soothing effect this brings can significantly reduce apparent sleep disturbances, providing an optimal environment for a peaceful night's rest.
Extra storage options available – 2 drawers, 4 drawers, 2+2 drawers or a full ottoman, also available with no drawers for a sleek look
Strong, sturdy timber frame – sourced from responsibly managed forests
Deep open coil mattress springs– for even weight distribution, added durability, comfort and support
Memory foam– for responsive, pressure relieving comfort and support
Pro-bio treated fabric– a natural treatment in the fabric, to reduce harmful bacteria and help prevent the effects of dust mite allergens
Dynamic reinforced edge support- for added durability, reduces roll-off, and optimises the sleep surface all the way to the edge of the mattress;
Quilted sleep surface- featuring hypoallergenic and breathable layer to help you sleep fresh, and 42% recycled.
Mattress height- 22cm
Comfort choice– Medium (Also available in Soft as the Ashford Memory)
Free 5-year guarantee– for peace of mind
Made in the UK in a British Kitemark™ Quality Accredited factory- Recognised as a symbol of quality, safety and trust for more than 100 Years
"I’m Green™ packaging- made from a minimum of 50% sugar cane and 30% recycled plastics"
Simply by Bensons base on castors – the perfect complement to our Simply by Bensons collection of mattresses
Upholstered Divan Base in a choice of two luxury fabrics – choose from Cool Grey or Dune Beige
Reader reviews of the Ashford Memory Support Divan Bed Set Mattress
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I bought this bed for a spare bedroom so it has not been used yet but I tested it and the mattress feels very comfortable. I would recommend buying this.
The best sleep I've had in years, the mattress just seems to mould to yourself.
Really pleased with my purchase, I bought this for my teenage daughter and she loves it. The divan base and headboard was really easy to put together and the mattress is very comfortable. Would definitely recommend
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