Scooms Hungarian Goose Feather & Down Mattress Topper review: Significant luxury with solid cushioning

The Scooms Hungarian Goose Feather & Down Mattress Topper is made by a brand that may not have been on your radar before; but given the quality of this particular product, it probably should be.

It’s thick, plush and very comfortable and, according to the manufacturer’s claims, environmentally-friendly, sustainably sourced, and suitable for dust mite allergy sufferers, too. It is expensive, but having tested it over the course of weeks and months, I think it’s well worth the investment. Read on to find out more.

Scooms Hungarian Goose Feather & Down Mattress Topper review: What do you get for the money?

Scooms stands out easily thanks to its bright green branding, which in this case comes courtesy of a large fabric bag containing the topper. The topper itself has a box-like design with double stitching that sits neatly on top of the mattress and is held down with elasticated straps. These straps are nice and wide, which I found made the topper satisfyingly easy to attach.

If you’re looking for a topper to add height to your mattress then this one’s a winner, as at 7cm thick it’s super plush and cosy – everything you’d expect from a feather topper, in fact. Filled with 85% Hungarian goose feathers and 15% goose down, with a breathable cotton casing, it’s an instant hit of luxury. If you’re looking for something thinner and flatter, this won’t be the right choice for you.

I also really liked the little touches that Scooms have added, such as a little tag with footprints on to show which end is for the bottom of your bed. This topper is spot wash only, so you should probably use it with a mattress protector: Scooms recommends you pair it with its own 100% Cotton Mattress Protector.

Scooms Hungarian Goose Feather & Down Mattress Topper review: What does it do well?

This topper was a great addition to my mattress, which I should add is a very comfortable model I invested in a few years ago. With the medium softness expected from down feathers, this topper was right up my street: plush, sinkable and indulgent – a touch of five-star hotel luxury for your own home.

Not only that, but it fit the bed snugly without too much overhang, unlike some others I’ve tested, such as the Woolroom’s Organic Wool mattress topper and Silentnight’s Airmax 800.

Its neat, symmetrical design didn’t lose shape at all after being slept upon, but you will need to fluff it up over time to keep it looking plush. The double stitching keeps the feathers and down evenly spaced between the pockets, and I didn’t feel a single ache all night. In fact, I barely registered turning over at all.

The only thing that I would point out is that, as with many other feather toppers, it sleeps warm. It’s perfect for cosy nights, then, but if you find yourself drawn to the coolest bedding, it might not be the right choice for you.

Scooms Hungarian Goose Feather & Down Mattress Topper review: What could it do better?

The Scooms topper is one of the most comfortable mattress toppers I’ve tested, and as such there isn’t much I can think of to improve its design.

Admittedly, the price is high. But you’re paying for the sort of luxury you won’t find in cheaper products.

The only other thing that stopped me awarding the topper five stars is that it’s not an all-year-round design: as noted in the cons, this is a warm topper and on summer nights things it might be a little too warm. Then again, you can always remove it for the hottest nights.

Scooms Hungarian Goose Feather & Down Mattress Topper review: Should you buy it?

Yes it’s pricey, but if you’re looking to breathe new life into a mattress that’s past its best, then this will  do the job, providing plenty of plush extra comfort. I’d argue it’s ideal for side sleepers and anyone not worried about splashing out a bit to get the quality they want.

Overall, it’s a well thought-out design that delivers exactly what you’d want from a high-end mattress topper and adds an extra dose of luxury that you just can’t get from a mattress and bed linen alone.