Firm feel · 1000 springs
Capri 1000
The hand side-stitched classic. Deep cotton fillings, wool hand-tufting and a turnable two-sided build — firm, honest support at a brilliant price.
From £399
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Now on the showroom floor — The Shire Bed Company
Hand-made in Yorkshire since 1997
Sleep on a piece of British craftsmanship.
The Shire Bed Company builds traditional, hand side-stitched, pocket-sprung mattresses the old-fashioned way — natural fillings, real tufting, and a five-year guarantee. We’ve brought three of their finest to Paul James Home.
Est. 1997
Made in Britain
Hand-crafted in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire by skilled makers — not mass-produced.
Award-winning
NBF A-rated maker
A National Bed Federation approved manufacturer and multi-award winner for quality.
Peace of mind
5-year guarantee
Natural wool, silk, cashmere and cotton fillings, backed by a five-year guarantee.
The collection
Three mattresses, three kinds of comfort
From a firm, supportive classic to a cool-gel luxury build — each available in Single, Double, King and Super King.
Firm feel · 2000 springs
Capri 2000
Everything you love about the Capri, with twice the pocket springs and natural wool, silk and cashmere worked into the fillings for a touch more luxury.
From £549
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Medium feel · Cool gel
Picasso 2000
From Shire’s Artisan range. 2000 foam-encapsulated pocket springs for a firmer edge, a deep cool-feel gel layer and a luxury Belgian Viscose stretch cover.
From £799
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Try before you buy
A mattress is personal. Come and feel the difference.
You can read every spec in the world, but the only way to know if a mattress is right for you is to lie down on it. Pop into our showroom, take your time across the Capri and Picasso, and let our team help you find your perfect feel.
Prices shown are “from” prices for the Single (3ft) size; Double (4ft 6in), King (5ft) and Super King (6ft) options are available on each product page. All Shire mattresses are hand-made to order. Capri imagery shown is the Shire Capri range render.