MIKE CLARE
Mike's Business Involvements ... Post Dreams
Mike's current passion remains in the world of bedding, but more specifically in the world of pillows and mattress toppers. In July 2023, along with Greg Suthern and Nick Worthington who helped build the Dreams empire, he started 100% Comfort Ltd, the holding company for
Pillow World, Pillow Wow and The Mattress Topper Company.
Pillow World is Britain's leading pillow specialist with a wide variety of pillows to choose from to suit everyone's needs, including pain relief pillows, cooling pillows, anti-allergy pillows, lavender pillows and many more.
Pillow Wow claims to be the worlds most comfortable pillow. It is a 3 in1 pillow suitable for front, back and side sleepers.
The Mattress Topper Company is the UK's number one mattress topper specialist. They don’t just make and sell toppers, they design and develop them too.
Mike's Past Business Involvements - Clarenco & Amazing Venues
No Mans Fort - The Solent
Ackergill Tower - The Highlands
Stanbrook Abbey - Worcestershire
After selling Dreams in 2008 and before returning back to the bedding industry with Pillow World, Mike developed an unusual collection of properties such as old monasteries, castles and forts, spending several £m's doing them up and converting these iconic properties into hotels. The most interesting and exciting of these monuments was 'Solent Forts', a collection of three historic sea fortresses in the sea off Portsmouth; No Man's Fort, Spitbank Fort and Horse Sands Fort.
Solent Forts were the ultimate venues for any celebration, event or meeting. The Forts were rescued from various states of disrepair and were lovingly renovated and refurbished almost beyond recognition ... the upkeep, tenure and ownership has now passed on to new hands ... allowing Mike time to focus on his true and original passion for the UK bedding industry ... as well as a well deserved semi-retirement (hopefully!).