Our Dachshund has a history of spinal issues, so stepping over raised edges was a risk. The Ambleside edge-to-edge bed is completely flat. She walks straight on and the memory foam supports her long spine evenly without pressure points.
A wall to lean on, whichever way they turn.
Matterdale is a memory foam bolster dog bed with a 10cm egg-crate foam base, a gel-infused memory foam layer, bolsters that wrap right round, a full waterproof TPU lining, a removable machine-washable cover and a non-slip base. Large (about 91cm long) and XL (about 107cm long).
Some dogs do not settle until their back is against something. The sofa leg, the skirting board, you. They turn two circles, test the edge with a shoulder and only then let go. Matterdale puts a cushioned edge on every side, so whichever way they finish turning, there is something to lean into and somewhere to put a chin.
What they get
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Two layers of foam: A 10cm egg-crate foam base with a gel-infused memory foam layer.
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Bolsters all the way round: A cushioned edge on every side, for a chin, a back or a curled-up spine.
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Protected from the inside: A full waterproof TPU lining keeps spills, drool and accidents off the foam.
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A cover you will actually remove: Unzip it and it comes off for the washing machine.
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It stays where you put it: The non-slip base helps keep the bed in place on smooth floors.
Best for: Large dogs who curl up or sleep with their head on the edge.
Why it is worth the money
What you are paying for is everything a cheap bed leaves out: two layers of foam instead of loose filling, a waterproof lining to protect that foam, a cover that zips off, and a base that does not skate across the kitchen floor. Spread over its first year, the Large works out at about 35p a night. The foam carries our 5-year no-flatten guarantee, and you have 100 nights to decide. If they do not take to it, we collect it free from the UK mainland and refund you in full.
Size and fit
| Size |
Outside length |
Foam base |
| Large |
About 91cm |
10cm |
| XL |
About 107cm |
10cm |
Measure your dog lying on their side, nose to base of tail, and add 15 to 20cm. These are outside measurements and the bolsters take up some of that, so between sizes, size up. Not sure? Message us their breed and weight and we will tell you honestly which one fits.
Everyday care
Unzip the cover and machine wash it following the sewn-in care label. Air-dry fully before refitting. Never wash or soak the foam.
If your dog is in pain, recovering or finding it hard to move, speak to your vet about the right resting surface. A bed is for comfort. It is not a treatment.
100 nights to decide. 5 years on the foam.
100 nights is longer than a whole winter. Plenty of time to know.
Try it at home for 100 nights from delivery. If it is not right, we arrange free UK mainland collection and a full refund. One trial per household; damage and other exclusions apply. The foam core also has a 5-year no-flatten guarantee under normal domestic use, subject to the guarantee terms; cover wear and pet damage are not included. Read the full returns and guarantee terms.
Free standard UK delivery on every order. Check delivery timings and any product-specific lead time.
Give them something to lean on, on every side.