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Tons of threads on sleeping bags on here if you use the search option and will give you lots of good advice.

I think what you need to do is look at comfort temperature/extreme temps and consider when you will be camping?

We use a 3 season Eurohike which has a comfort of -2 upto 30! It was from millets on the bogof deals a bit ago and have to admit we have only just summer camping and it was more than cosy for me and oh!

Your sleeping bag is your second most essential item of kit after the tent and you should be spending accordingly. At this time of year there are some bargains to be had but otherwise think between £25 and £50 for a good 2-3 season bag, or a full 3 season if you're a chilly soul, 4 season if camping outside the main months. Vango, Coleman, Outwell, Snugpack are all good brands. Mummy bags are warmer than the equivelent rectangular bag but some folk find them too restricting. Good features in any bag are a hood with drawstring, shoulder baffles so the warm air can't sneak out and for tenting you need a one-way shell on the bag to allow moisture (sweat) to evaporate away from your body but not seap back into the bag. Cloth covered bags are unsuitable for tent use, especially on an airbed. Liners keep your bag clean and come in a variety of weights and warmth ..silk, cotton, fleece etc. You can easily make your own for a retangular bag.