Vispring Dartington Mattress

Assessed from Vispring's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.

Choose the Dartington if you want a natural-fibre mattress with a gently cushioned feel and the option to pick your spring tension. The 1,558 vanadium steel pocket springs are hand-nested in calico, which means each spring responds to your body independently for even, contouring support rather than the bouncy, all-or-nothing feel of cheaper coil units. The wool and cotton fillings breathe well, so if you're a hot sleeper, the natural fibres help wick moisture away rather than trapping heat the way synthetic foams can. Hand-tufting with felt washers holds those fillings in place, which means the mattress should keep its shape for years rather than developing lumps or hollows.

Warm sleepers
The wool and cotton fillings breathe well and wick moisture away, which means heat is less likely to build up than with synthetic foams.

Couples
Each of the 1,558 pocket springs moves independently, which means you feel less disturbance when a restless partner turns over during the night.

Eco-conscious buyers
The comfort layers use only natural fillings, British fleece wool blended with cotton, so there is no synthetic foam anywhere in the upholstery.

Side sleepers
A soft feel with springs that follow your shape gives gentle, contouring support, so shoulders and hips can settle into the cushioned surface.

Combination sleepers
Independent pocket springs give a springy, responsive feel rather than a slow sinking one, which makes changing position during the night easier.

This is a significant investment, so if your budget is tighter, plenty of good pocket spring mattresses cost far less. At 21cm plus doming, it's also shallower than some modern designs, and there's no memory foam here, so if you like a slow, sinking hug rather than a springy natural feel, look elsewhere.

Is the Vispring Dartington soft or firm?

Vispring describes the Dartington as having a gently cushioned feel, and it's available in a choice of spring tensions: Soft, Medium, Firm and Extra Firm. That means you can order the same mattress in the tension that suits your weight and sleeping style, rather than being stuck with one feel.

How many springs does the Vispring Dartington have?

It has 1,558 hand-nested vanadium steel pocket springs in a single layer, each housed in a calico pocket. Hand-nesting means the springs sit closely together, which gives more responsive, even support than machine-assembled units.

What is the Vispring Dartington made of?

The fillings are entirely natural: bonded and blended British fleece wool with cotton, encased in high-quality ticking and hand-tufted with felt washers. Underneath is a layer of vanadium steel pocket springs. There's no foam or synthetic filling, which helps the mattress breathe and regulate temperature.

How deep is the Vispring Dartington mattress?

The mattress is 21cm deep, plus around 6cm of doming on top (give or take 2cm). The doming is the plump, rounded surface created by the generous natural fillings and hand-tufting.

How much does the Vispring Dartington cost?

It depends on the size you choose, and the price table on this page shows the current price for each size. There are options from a UK Single up to a UK Super King. It's a premium price, but it reflects hand-nested calico springs and all-natural fillings that cheaper mattresses don't include.