Shire Worcester Contract Mattress
The Shire Worcester is a contract mattress, which means it's built to meet the fire safety standards required for commercial settings such as guest houses, care homes and rental properties.
- Firm, even support across the surface
- Water-resistant cover for guest rooms
- Handcrafted in the UK
£164.95
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The Shire Worcester conforms to BS7177:2008 Source 5, so it can be used in most commercial premises without extra fireproofing. The build is simple: traditional open coil springs beneath soft white fibre fillings, with a water-resistant cover, all in a shallow 17cm depth. Shire Beds describes the feel as medium. It comes in UK Single, and it's a sensible budget option rather than a luxury one, best suited to landlords, spare rooms and short-term use.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Medium Firm
Type
Open Coil Spring
Depth (cm)
17
Number of Layers
2
Trial Period (nights)
100
Warranty (years)
1
Price Range
£164 to £165
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Back Sleeping
Stomach Sleeping
Combination Sleeping
Certifications
BS 7177
Assessed from the specification published by Mattress Online, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Why should you choose this mattress?
Choose the Worcester if you need a practical, compliant mattress rather than a plush one. The open coil support system uses interlaced springs joined in a lattice, which means firm, even support across the whole surface, and owner reviews mention it suits elderly sleepers well. The water-resistant cover is a genuinely useful feature for guest rooms and care settings. It's handcrafted in the UK by a National Bed Federation approved brand, which offers some reassurance at an affordable starting price. The 17cm depth and fibre-only comfort layer keep things basic, but at the starting price that's a fair trade. Mattress Online lists a 100-night trial and a 1-year guarantee, and buyers there rate it 4.5 out of 5.
Key features & layer details
Comfort Layer
Soft white synthetic fibres sit on top of the springs, which means a cosy surface feel rather than deep cushioning. It's a simple comfort layer suited to a budget mattress.
Support System
Traditional open coil springs are interlaced and joined in a lattice design, which means the whole surface moves as one and gives firm, consistent support. You'll feel more of a supportive push-back than the contouring of pocket springs.
Layer details from mattressonline.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Budget buyers
The copy calls it a sensible budget option, with a simple two-layer build of open coil springs and fibre filling that keeps the cost down.
Guest rooms
A water-resistant cover is a genuinely useful feature here, which means spills and accidents are easier to cope with in a spare room.
Holiday lets and hotels
It conforms to BS7177:2008 Source 5, which means it can be used in most commercial premises without extra fireproofing.
Back sleepers
Interlaced open coils joined in a lattice give firm, even support across the whole surface, which means a supportive push-back rather than a sinking feel.
This isn't the mattress for anyone wanting deep, contouring comfort. At 17cm it's slightly shallow, the fibre layer is basic, and open coils transfer movement across the bed. Couples are ruled out anyway, as it only comes in a UK Single. If you want pressure relief for a permanent bed, look elsewhere.
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Some retailers still sell the earlier version of this mattress, or ex-display and returned stock at a lower price. These are the sizes where it costs less than the current model's best price.
Shire Worcester Contract Mattress
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FAQ's
Is the Shire Worcester mattress suitable for commercial use?
Yes. It conforms to BS7177:2008 Source 5, the fire safety standard required for most commercial premises, which makes it suitable for hotels, guest houses and care settings as well as rental properties.
How firm is the Shire Worcester contract mattress?
Shire Beds describes it as medium. The open coil spring system gives firm, even support, while the soft fibre comfort layer adds a slightly cosier surface feel on top.
Does the Shire Worcester mattress come with a trial?
Mattress Online lists a 100-night trial and a 1-year guarantee with this mattress. These are that retailer's own terms, so check what applies if you buy elsewhere.
What sizes does the Shire Worcester come in?
It's currently listed in UK Single only. That makes it a fit for guest rooms, care settings and single sleepers rather than couples.
Is the Shire Worcester mattress waterproof?
It has a water-resistant cover rather than a fully waterproof one. That gives useful protection against spills and accidents, which is one reason owner reviews recommend it for elderly users and commercial settings.
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