We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.
11 best John Lewis bedding buys, from cooling pillows to temperature-regulating mattresses
Want to shop all your bedding at John Lewis? These are the GHI's favourite buys
According to experts, the perfect temperature for a good night's sleep is 18.3 degrees Celsius. To be very exact. But, if you struggle to maintain that perfect equilibrium, don't despair. Because John Lewis is on a mission to help you feel comfortable, whether you tend to run hot or cold at night.
From those big investment purchases – we're talking the best mattress and bed frame – to the everyday essentials, including cooling pillows and cosy duvets, you can get everything you need for some quality shut-eye in one shop.
And to help you find the best John Lewis bedding buys for you, we've rounded up the Good Housekeeping Institute's top tested products – all reviewed in the lab and tried night after night by our panellists at home. For those more subjective buys (read: cosy throws and covers), we've also added our editors' favourite picks below.
All prices quoted are for UK doubles unless otherwise specified.
Score: 93/100
The Good Housekeeping Institute experts named this the best Egyptian cotton bedding set for breathability, making it a great option for hot sleepers. With a silky soft finish, it also offers that indulgent five-star hotel feel.
Our panellists it fitted their duvet and pillows well and felt indulgent. It also washed well and there was no colour fading. Speaking of colour, this set is available in 10 colourways – we're fans of the soft rosa (pictured).
Score: 90/100
With a premium filling that has an open and airy structure, this duvet is designed to trap the heat, keeping you cosy but ensuring it remains lightweight. Thanks to the cotton cover, it's also naturally breathable – combined with the 10.5 togs, this makes it a great year-round option. It's also good for allergy sufferers thanks to a probiotic treatment, which breaks down common allergens and pollen.
So what did our testers think? Well, the score speaks for itself but they liked that it moulds to the body without being restrictive and found it kept them warm without overheating. It's the perfect Goldilocks duvet.
Score: 90/100
A mattress is a big investment so you want to keep it protected from staining and damage. That's where the best mattress protectors come in and this one impressed our experts in testing. It adds a layer of cushioning and the elasticated skirt ensures a secure (if snug) fit.
The anti-allergy design was popular with our sensitive sleepers, helping to minimise sniffles from allergens at night. Note, this one doesn't offer waterproof protection so you'll still need to be careful to avoid spills, but it's a good option for anyone with allergies and offers comfort and quality.
Score: 89/100
This John Lewis mattress is made by Harrison Spinks, the brand behind the runner up in our best premium mattress guide. Which means you're getting great value as well as natural, responsibly sourced materials.
Our testers thought this was well made and breathable, with those who suffer from hip, back and neck pain saying it helped to improve aches and pains. While it's heavy, it has four handles to make it easier to move around, and we love that it's fully recyclable at the end of its lifecycle. A quality buy at a good price.
Score: 88/100
John Lewis' pillows are rated from one to five in terms of firmness and this is a five, making it the firmest option on the scale. It's great for anyone looking for extra support around the neck. Made from a 100% natural latex foam, it's designed to be breathable, while moulding to the shape of your head.
All our testers found this pillow effective at regulating their temperature overnight and our in-house tester thought it was a very comfortable and supportive design. Note, it was a little too firm for some but that will come down to personal preference.
John Lewis Ortho Pocket Collection 2000 Pocket Spring Mattress, Medium Firm Tension
Score: 86/100
This mattress features 2,000 zoned pocket springs to ensure you're fully supported and to help alleviate aches and pains. There's also a breathable recycled polyester layer to wick away moisture and keep you sleeping peacefully.
Most of our panellists found it regulated their temperature well at night and those who suffer from neck and back pain said it helped to ease symptoms. John Lewis also offers a 60-night trial with its mattresses for extra peace of mind – just make sure to use a mattress protector.
Editors' picks
We are big fans of mattress toppers at the Good Housekeeping Institute. They can be used to revive an older mattress, or just add an extra layer of delicious, sink-in comfort. And they don't come much more indulgent than this fleece design.
Yes, it's expensive but it's a lot less than buying a whole new mattress. Made from wool, it's also naturally anti-bacterial and temperature regulating, while the fleecy layer makes things extra cosy. Another year-round winner.
They had us at 'warm and cosy'. This stylish bedding has been brushed after weaving, which means it's velvety soft to the touch and has a warm feel. Note that because of the brushed finish, some pilling can occur, but washing should help to remove any loose fibre.
While this pretty blue colourway is sold out in some sizes, you can shop a double for £40 in a latte shade, while singles and king size options are available in white and dove grey.
We haven't had a chance to test this duvet in the Good Housekeeping Institute lab yet, but we're looking forward to snuggling up with it. The three-in-one design makes it a true all-seasons duvet. In the warmer months, you can sleep with just the 4.5 tog layer, swapping to the 9 tog option when it gets cooler and then combining both for a very cosy 13.5 togs in winter.
With dual action technology, it's also designed to regulate your body temperature, while the Temperate® fibre filling wicks away any moisture to keep you sleeping comfortably. We love a versatile buy.
Add a layer of luxe with this chic merino wool throw. Available in 10 shades, including a soft myrtle green and a stormy blue, it will not only add a pop of colour to your bedroom, but will also keep you cosy when temperatures drop.
Refresh your bedding for autumn with this gorgeous striped duvet cover in a soft, tranquil green. Add soft throws on top and even softer mood lighting with the help of table lamps. Warning: you won't want to leave...
Why trust the Good Housekeeping Institute
We test hundreds of sleep products every year in our Good Housekeeping Institute lab and with our reader panel at home. And we do it more rigorously than anywhere else.
To review mattresses, we send them out to our panel to sleep on night after night before giving us detailed feedback on the level of support it provided, whether they were disturbed by fidgeting partners, whether it helped alleviate any aches or pains and if they would recommend it to family and friends.
We also survey our reader panel about each mattress brand to find out how the products perform over time (whether it dips, for example) – they have to have owned their mattress for over six months.
For other bedding, such as sheets, mattress toppers, protectors, duvets and pillows, we put them through stringent wash tests in our lab, checking for any colour fading (where applicable), and seeing if they live up to any protective claims. We also check sheets and duvet covers fit well on our test mattress.
Finally, we assess quality throughout, before analysing all the data and awarding a final score.
Alison is head of content for the Good Housekeeping Institute, responsible for product reviews across homes, beauty, wellness, family and food & drink. She lives by the William Morris quote that you should “have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”
Alison has over 15 years' experience as a lifestyle editor and has written features on everything from misophonia to how to dress like Claudia on The Traitors. She has also interviewed everyone from Dame Joanna Lumley to the Kardashians.
In her spare time, you'll find her hanging out with Monty the cocker spaniel and refreshing the Sezane website every five seconds.
The best pillows for every sleep style
15 best mattress toppers to shop in 2025
Why you need Panda's bamboo bedding in your life
The best bedding sets, tried and tested
