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The best sleep of my life must have been when I went to Astana, Kazakhstan, to see my favourite singer in concert. The night before the concert I was so tired from travelling and my hotel room and bed were incredibly luxurious, slept happily and peacefully for 9 hours straight!
On Crete after lots of activity in 2001 I slept for 2 and a half days solid.
My best night sleep… definitely pre children!! Probably when we got home from our New Zealand honeymoon, back in our own comfy bed.
When I was 18 I spent 6 weeks in hospital in traction after orthopaedic surgery. The first night back home was one of my best nights sleep ever as I could finally able to sleep on my side again!
Best sleep is always at home in my own bed, especially on clean sheets day.
In my own bed when I’ve got back from any holiday or days away
One of the best sleeps was camping I the Highlands.
On a boat on the Norfolk Broads – something about being on the water made it extremely relaxing
My best sleep is when I am at home in my own bed
My best nights sleep are always at home in my own bed… I just can’t sleep anywhere else
I had the best sleep in a Hilton Hotel in Blackpool recently.
The beds were super comfy x
when we all went camping in the outer hebrides
My best sleeps are at home when it is quiet and peaceful which thankfully it is most of the time!
In a comfy bed on a cruise ship, being gently rocked by the waves.
Best sleep was in a caravan in Scotland, years ago. Lovely sleep, only downside was having to light the gas heating fire because it was so cold.
The best sleep of my life was when I moved back in with my parents for a while. It’s probably because I felt safe and secure.
Upside down from the roof of a cave. ??
Always in my own bed because I don’t sleep well anywhere else
Woke up from one of the best sleeps of my life on a cruise to Antarctica – it was my birthday too and the view when i opened the curtains was simply stunning – ice and snow as far as I could see
I always sleep best in my own bed during the winter when it’s cold and I can have fluffy blankets all over the bed ?
I know it’s not very original but my bed at home. There is nothing like home comforts.
In my own bed with nice clean sheets and a cool, dark room.
We drove back home to West Yorkshire from London in the early hours of the morning and then slept through until lunchtime – we were so tired!
Best sleep of my life would be when I bought a new high quaiity mattress, in fact good nights sleep since
In an apartment on holiday in Tenerife. The bed was comfortable enough and I think the hot weather helps a lot.
in my own bed I guess
my best sleep was in a barn conversion in beverley we could watch the birds on the lake outside our window the bed was so soft and apart from the birds it was so quiet it was heaven
I always sleep best in my own bed! And tend to have a good sleep most nights 🙂
My best nights sleep was in my own bed as a teenager!
Once my hubby and I decided on different rooms. I know I can switch on the light and read whenever I like and I sleep much better not worrying about disturbing him.
My best sleep was jet lag induced after my one and only long haul flight from New York.
This may seem strange, but the first cruise I went on was very stormy and rocky one night and the bed rocking helped me get to sleep. I loved it because I usually sleep very badly.
At the Sheraton on the Falls hotel at Niagara Falls. It was the comfiest bed I have ever slept in!
I think that my best sleep was probably in my own bed!
At The Hilton hotel in New Orleans on our honeymoon
I vividly remember the best sleep I ever had! It was at home and it was in around 2010 ?? we went to Chester Zoo for the day and when I got into bed I literally went flat out and had that fab feeling in my legs when it feels like you’re bouncing on a trampoline but you’re not moving ? I’ve never ever slept as good as that! I have so much trouble falling asleep and having a good sleep, I like being ill because you end up falling asleep so easy at the beginning ???
best sleep i had was in my car before an f1 race in the uk i was knackered
One of the best sleeps of my life was in a planetarium. It was an impressive show but I was clearly exhausted and the sleep interspersed with light and darkness was epic.
At home! After a loooong night shift, getting into bed in the morning and drifting straight off to sleep!
In my bed at home!
Probably in my own bed when I got a new mattress last year haha
I am lucky if I get 4 hours solid sleep in a row these days, I think my best sleep came 18 years ago, before I had children haha.
One of the best sleeps I’ve had was on a cruise. A day spent visiting sites in port, a full tummy, then the gentle movement of the ship sent me to dreamland immediately.
Always in my own bed snuggle right down
We celebrated our 1st anniversary in North Devon in a place called Love Cottage. We travelled over night so had not had a lot of sleep then spent the 1st day exploring. on the 1st night we found that the bed was so comfortable and the Duvet was so fluffy that we both went right off to sleep and slept like babies
I always sleep best in my ow bed but don’t actually ever remember getting a great nights sleep – I tend to be awake every hour or two.
The best sleep I think was when I returned from a couple of years travelling when I was 20. It was winter and snowing and I slept in my old childhood bed with a massive cozy duvet.
done a 20 mile hike in the cotswolds recently when i got back home that was a good nights sleeep for sure
At home as I struggle to sleep in other beds but I wouldn’t say it was a great nights sleep as I never seem to achieve that!
after running a half marathon….slept like a baby!!
in our motorhome, must be your state of mind, but can sleep so much better in there than at home!
In my own bed
Probably been a while but i do remember being on holiday many years ago with my family and i just lay doen on the bed and off i went to sleep instantly it was glorious
Best nights sleep was in my own bed after a week of camping and sleeping on a hard floor
Under a desk in my sixth form common room.
Probably my bed! I’m recently invested in a better mattress and it’s made a huge difference.
I am a home bird, and always have the best sleep in my own bed.
A hotel in Amsterdam. It was such a fabulous mattress and crisp sheeting. Wonderful!
Definitely at home in my own bed in freshly laundered sheets.
In my own bed at home
i slept in the biggest, most comfortable bed in las vegas!
I always used to sleep badly on holiday but that changed when I started taking my own pillow. I recently got back from two weeks in Wales; I slept like a log almost every night as it’s so quiet where we stayed.
Best sleep of my life was actually on a cruise going through the Bay of Bisque, loved the rocking
It had 2 be when I’m tucked up in my own bed
My aunts home in rural Ireland ?? so peaceful
I can’t sleep well unless I’m in my own bed and after a tough time in hospital, not getting much sleep that first night back was amazing!
I always sleep best in my own bed. Especially when it is freshly made with clean bedding.
I struggle with getting a good nights sleep but when I went away to a glamping trip in a shepherds hut, I slept for about 12 hour straight! I think it was the luxury bed, pillows and bedding that made a massive difference!
The night after having my daughter, I was so exhausted that it felt like I had slept for such a long time, I will never forget that sleep
My best nights sleep was when I changed my mattress, it had been about 6-7 years so it was due a change, and it made the world of difference!
Probably on holiday – they have more comfortable beds than at home.
Probably when I was unwell with Covid and my other half had the children, I slept like a log!
At home in my new king size bed… so much space!
It was exactly 51 years ago today! The momentous day I gave birth to my first baby. I went into hospital on a Thursday to be induced but it took until Sunday morning before my daughter decided she was ready to meet the world. Hubby and I hardly slept during that time but I sure made up for it that night (as did he)
When I had anasthetic for an operation and no ill effects when I woke up
Im still waiting for that best sleep ever!
In my own bed after a long day of working
I slept well in a hotel in Liverpool
In any Premier Inn!
when i visited a hotel in the cotswolds the bed was just one you sank into
First night in Los Angeles after three months working on a summer camp
Sleep deprived after my first born arrived my much appreciated best nights sleep was when my daughter first slept through the night. I felt sane again and I gained so much energy just from those extra hours of sleep.
In my own bed after coming back from holiday. I just can’t sleep on a plane.
Passed out drunk on a beach under a umbrella. Bliss
After a 100km charity cycle ride, I slept exceptionally well in a travelodge hotel!
Always get the best sleeps in my own bed!
My best sleep was when I went on a Caribbean cruise 2 years ago, the gentle rocking of the waves at night was so nice and I slept like a baby!
In a wonderful bed, in a wonderful wooden lodge on the most wonderful island of Soneva Fushi in the wonderful Maldives back in 2003!
I haven’t had one recently but I love it when your just slowly nodding off and get that lovely feeling of being peaceful.
Last Saturday night at home after I had the worst hangover all Saturday
My best sleep was at home after a 12 hour overnight flight, my bed was never so welcome
Recently having move house I slept on the floor for 4 weeks, the first night back in my bed with a mattress was heavenly.
In my bed with my Simba Mattress, topper and duvet!! They really are brilliant, so I would love to win another duvet to give to my mum
In my own bed when I was a teenager.
When we splash out on a posh hotel for a sneaky staycation together – just me, my husband and dog. It’s the time I give myself to completely switch off from work and fully relax. And those lovely fresh bed sheets always seem extra squishy and lovely. Can’t beat that feeling.
just after giving birth
The night after my wedding
The best sleep of my life would have been at home as you can’t beat the comfort of your own bed.
After working a 33.5 hour shift
The first night back home after holiday nothing better than jumping in to your own bed with fresh sheets
My best sleep is when I get home to bed after Glastonbury festival
One of the best sleeps I ever had was in my new home moving away from the troubles of my old one
Always in my own bed when the sheets have been changed
an airbnb on the first day of our holiday in america. i was so tired from the travelling and had the best sleep ever
The best sleep of my life was in a roundhouse. The fresh air and the warmth of the covers, the smell of the grass and hearing all the animals and birds was just lovely.
In the Hotel Ritz in Grand Cayman, I had won a Holiday there and was very contented it was like living in Paradise.
The best sleep I remember is in a hotel room in Leeds with my boyfriend where I had the longest and most fun lucid dream with him there too. I awoke in complete joy!
after sedation
My best sleep was in a guest bedroom on a holiday down in manchester.
A tiny hotel in switzerland, their beds were like a cloud. Still think about it all the time
I had the best night sleep in Barcelona it was my first holiday abroad and I took my 10yr old son so just the two of us on a very budget. There ended up being an error on the website which basically put me in a hotel triple my budget so it was pure luxury….I’ve never experienced a bed like it it was like i was floating in cotton wool!!!
Always had the best sleep at my grandmother’s farm. She always dried her sheets outside and it was so quiet.
A cottage in the Lake District, the bedding was so luxurious and the cottage was so cosy.
That would be after a long stay in hospital returning home to my own bed. I don’t think your own bed can be beaten for a good nights sleep.
Hmmm thats tricky as its been so long but I think after a trip away the first night back in your own bed.
On a Nile cruise, slept like a dream!
On a 3 night Disney Cruise! The beds are epic!
I always sleep well when I use my Simba bedlinen – it’s amazing the difference it makes.
Just got an igel mattress – the best sleep I have had in aaages!!
In a cabin in jasper, Alberta
After running a half marathon, slept for 12 hours.
At home after a bank holiday weekend at the Reading Festival
It was in New York city and our first trip away from the kids to celebrate my 40ths brithday.. I slept right through and it was the most comfortable bed!
It was in New York city and our first trip away from the kids to celebrate my 40ths brithday.. I slept right through and it was the most comfortable bed!
My best sleep was at a b&b in Wales after climbing Snowdon
We stayed at a staycity aparthotel near Heathrow before catching a flight early the next day, the mattress was the best I’ve ever slept on if I could have took it with me I would have!!
After a flight to Rio, I slept for 15 hours
Mine is in my own bed after being in an unfortunate car accident and stranded in London (i’m in the west midlands) all night, having to stand at Victoria coach station all night until we could travel back to Birmingham and from there to home. We’d been awake over 24 hours and m mattress had never felt so good!
The best sleep I had was after my daughter finally slept through the night. After months of disturbance through the night, to wake up one morning after she slept all night long was blissful! Didnt last long however
In a hotel in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco
a vottage in angle after a beautiful walk on the coastal path
Keith Crooks
Under the stars on a beach at the Costa del Sol
The best night sleep I had was on my sister’s hen night, the hotel bed was so comfy, I could sprawl out and I had no children to disturb me.
Right at home, especially after purchasing a new mattress.
When I’ve been away , travelled and then get back into my own bed – bliss!
My best nights sleep was always at home, I seem to be restless everywhere else
In a posh west London hotel when I was in my twenties. We were in one of the smallest attic rooms as all we could afford but the bed was so comfy!
St Ives, in Cornwall, where the family & I holidayed by the sea many years ago – the cool, refreshing air is truly without compare, giving a wonderful night’s sleep that fills you with flair!
The best sleep is after arriving home with serious jet lag and getting into your own bed!
on holiday in USA in a king sized bed in NYC. It was DIVINE
It would definitely have been in a hotel bed!! We have twice stayed in an Ikos hotel in Greece, and their beds are so super comfy.
My own bed, I love it. Nothing beats it
I have the best nights sleep in my own bed, nowhere else compares to it
At Home In My Own Bed When I A Young And Stress Free ?
My own bed after trips abroad
Following a flight to Thailand, I slept until the middle of the following afternoon!
I can only sleep well in my own bed. The best sleep is always at the end of term when I am exhausted and know I don’t have to get up early the next day.
Was curled up on the sofa with the new puppy sat on me and we both had the first full nights sleep since he arrived. Bliss
in a nice hotel in dusseldorf, the bed was super comfy and i slept like a log
At home when I got a new bed.
Jersey after walking on the beaches
Hiking as a teenager – I could sleep anywhere!
In hospital after I’d had a general anaesthetic! I sleep so badly usually but that completely knocked me out
My family farm, in the North Yorkshire moors, lovely pitch black with no street lights
At home as a kid before I had any worries
After almost a full day travelling to Bali, we were lucky and allowed to get into our room at 11am. We slept for 12hrs solid. It was a beautiful balianise room
In my own bed after a holiday.
In an absolutely enormous bed in a hotel in Devon. Also had black out curtains which helped!
The best sleep I’ve ever had is at my mother in laws house in the west coast of Ireland, the house is in the middle of nowhere and there is absolutely no light or noise pollution and the bed and bedding were absolutely perfect
The best sleep I’ve ever had is at my mother in laws house in the west coast of Ireland, there’s absolutely no light or noise pollution and the bed and bedding were perfect
When I was in Wales camping in Welshpool, it was so calm and we had walked ages that day!
In London, so a nice bed and great sleep.
At my mother and father in laws- they live in the highlands surrounded by nothing… absolute heaven!!
on holiday
I stayed in The Zed Apartments once and had the best two consecutive night sleeps ever.
The best sleep I have ever had is in my own bed when I moved out of the shared bed!
In my own bed at home with my fiance after I had been in hospital for a few days, too far away for any visits. My bed was so very comfortable!
I always have my best sleep when camping. I think it’s all the fresh air.
I don’t remember ever having a great sleep!
That would have to be in local hospital . Then being woken for tea and toast. The best bit of giving birth….as well as the baby of course !
For many years I had a job where I was on call at night which meant that I Might go almos 36 hours without sleep – any night after that I slept like a log
I struggle a lot with sleep but there was a night I was at a friend’s party and had a couple of drinks, I was flat out by 9 and slept great haha ?
It’s always been at home where I feel most comfortable.
Always at home in my own bed, especially after being away as never get a good nights sleep
In Florida after being in the Disney / Universal parks all day
On the QE11 sailing to New York on a summer night in the 1990s
My best ever sleep was probably on a trip to Dublin to see a band. On the day I flew over, I woke up with a cold and was dosed up on flu meds, cough syrup and Guinness! We had a great night at the gig, and the bed at the hotel was super comfy. I slept so soundly and woke up really refreshed. Unfortunately, I slept so deeply that I trapped a nerve in my shoulder!
Camping with girl guides when I was younger
In a hotel in Bali which had an amazingly soft bed
We loved the comfy beds at St David’s hotel in Cardiff. So much so that I emailed to find out the make and model of the bed and it’s on our shortlist to look for those beds when we replace our bed.
Usually at home, especially after a busy day.
on the sofa after travelling across Europe sleeping on trains and in cheap hostels and returning home
Has to be my own bed! There’s nowhere like it for a good sleep.
Greece 🙂
On holiday in Greece.
The best nights sleep I get are usually in hotels with air conditioning and black out curtains.
The best nights sleep I ever had was at my grandparents house after taking part in a triathlon. I slept for 14 hours straight!
The best night sleep is usually when I’m on holiday after a long day in the sun or on tours.
When camping, loads of fresh air!
The day I got home from the Reading Festival, I slept for 2 days
For some reason I have the best sleeps when I’m camping!
At a peaceful hotel in the Irish countryside
I stayed in a treehouse cabin in the woods near me and it was so peaceful!
The best sleep I’ve had not in my own bed this year was at the delightful Lakeside Hotel beside Lake Windermere.