Herdysleep was founded in 2016 by award-winning Lake District brand, Herdy, in collaboration with one of the UK’s leading luxury bed manufacturers, Harrison Spinks. Herdysleep combines responsibly sourced natural materials with traditional craft methods and innovative technology.
About Herdy
The lovable Lake District character
Established in 2007 and inspired by the beauty of the Lake District and the cute and characterful Herdwick sheep, Herdy has grown from a seed of an idea into a highly respected, lovable brand. Herdy gifts, homeware and accessories are designed with a simple mission in mind - to make you smile. With responsibility woven into the fabric of the company from day one, Herdy supports upland fell farming and sustainable rural community projects through the Herdy Fund. Herdy have won numerous awards for their responsible business practice and in 2019 the Herdy Fund achieved charitable status, managed by the Cumbria Community Foundation.
About Harrison Spinks
Over 150 years of experience
Dating back to 1840, Harrison Spinks is a fifth-generation family business that today employs over 600 people. With a string of Queens Enterprise Awards, for both sustainability and innovation, they are an exemplar manufacturer in the bedding industry. Harrison Spinks are the first UK based bed manufacturer to achieve Carbon Neutral+ status for every aspect of the manufacturing process and are committed to reducing their carbon footprint further, with initiatives such as tree planting with local schools and promoting wildlife on the company owned farm.
Responsible Business
Sustainable partnership
The result of this partnership is the creation of the Herdysleep mattress; a traditional, pocket sprung mattress, handmade in the heart of Yorkshire. The natural wool used in the filling provides a commercially viable, long-term use for Herdwick wool, helping to preserve and protect a sustainable future for the Lake District’s upland fell farming community. By buying 100% of the wool from a co-operative of farms at a fairly traded rate, it means reduced overheads for the farmer and a better return for them.
When you buy a Herdysleep product you’re supporting British manufacturing, upland fell farming, and the Lake District’s Herdwick sheep.
Herdy Awards
Small Company of the Year
Winner of Small Company of the Year, Business in the Community
Small Company of the Year
Reaccredited in 2011/ 2012, Business in the Community
UK’s Cool Brand
Voted one of UK’s Cool Brands, Cool Brands Council
Retailer of the Year
Retailer of the Year Cumbria Family Business Awards Best Commercial
People’s Choice
Winner ‘People’s Choice’ North of England, Family Business of the Year
Best Social Impact
Winner at the North West Family Business Awards
Harrison Spinks Awards
Queens Award for Enterprise
Awards for Innovation and Sustainable Development, Queens Award for Enterprise
National Champion
National Champion, European Business Awards
Queens Award for Enterprise
Awards for Innovation and International Trade, Queens Award for Enterprise
Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year
Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year, Made in Yorkshire Awards.
Queens Award for Enterprise
Awards for Sustainable Development, Queens Award for Enterprise
Component of the Year
Component of the Year ‘Cortec’ spring system, National Bed Federation
Herdysleep Awards
Best Rural Start Up
Winner Best Rural Start Up, Rural Business Awards
Best Eco Living Solution
Winner Best Eco Living Solution, Daily Express Home and Living Awards
Best Rural Business
Shortlisted for Best Rural Business, Countryside Alliance Awards
Feefo Platinum Trusted Service
Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering
exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers
Feefo Platinum Trusted Service
Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering
exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers
Independent - Best Pocket Sprung Mattress
Winner of 'Best Pocket Sprung Mattress' in the Independent Newspapers 2022 Best Mattress Review.
Independent - Best Pocket Sprung Mattress
Winner of 'Best Pocket Sprung Mattress' in the Independent Newspapers 2023 Best Mattress Review.
Feefo Platinum Trusted Service
Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering
exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers
Evening Standard - Best Top Pick
London Evening Standard Seal of Approval - 2023 Best Pocket Sprung Mattress
Best Mattress 2023 - Best Pocket Sprung Mattress
"We found ourselves looking forward to bedtime, so we could snuggle down on the mattress."
"Now this is a supremely comfortable mattress. First things first: this mattress is handmade using traditional techniques, so not of the bed-in-a-box variety. Instead, the Herdy Sleep mattress uses a fully sustainable and 100 per cent recyclable spring system offering 7,000 pocket springs, a thousand more than the previous version."
“Perfect for regulating the body’s temperature”
“The most luxurious mattress…”
“Firm, breathable and comfortable, this mattress is luxurious with just the right amount of bounce”
“Get optimum shut-eye with this new mattress made in the Lake District: Each super-comfy, pocket sprung mattress has a top layer of wool from local Herdwick sheep – Land of nod here we come“
“For a less expensive hotel-worthy option go for herdysleep”
In 2021, 2022 and 2023 Herdysleep has won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers.
