Vispring Dartington Soft Mattress
The Vispring Dartington Soft is a handmade pocket spring mattress with natural fillings throughout: British fleece wool and cotton, hand-tufted with felt washers so the layers stay put over years of use.
- Soft, pillowy domed top
- Breathable wool & cotton fillings
- Minimises partner disturbance
£3,099
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The Vispring Dartington Soft is described by its maker as having a gently cushioned feel, and this is the Soft tension version, although Medium, Firm and Extra Firm options exist. It's a serious spend, but you are paying for hand-nested calico springs and entirely natural upholstery rather than foam. It comes in five UK sizes, from Single up to Super King.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Soft
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
21
Number of Layers
2
Trial Period (nights)
Warranty (years)
Price Range
£3,099 to £6,399
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Side Sleeping
Certifications
Assessed from Vispring's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Why should you choose this mattress?
Choose the Dartington Soft if you want traditional craftsmanship and a gently cushioned feel. The springs are hand-nested in calico pockets, which means each one moves independently, so you feel supported at every point rather than pushed back at. The fillings are entirely natural, wool and cotton, which breathe far better than synthetic foams, a genuine help if you sleep warm. The base is 21cm deep with around 6cm of doming on top, that soft, pillowy crown you see on traditional mattresses. Yes, the price is high, very high, but the materials and hand-tufted construction are built for the long haul rather than a few years of use.
Key features & layer details
Upholstery
Entirely natural fillings of bonded and blended British fleece wool and cotton, encased in high-quality ticking, which means good breathability and a softer, more forgiving surface than synthetic alternatives. It is hand-tufted with felt washers, so the fillings are anchored in place and far less likely to shift or lump over time.
Springs
A single layer of 1,558 hand-nested vanadium steel pocket springs in calico pockets, counted on the King size model. Each spring works independently, which means the mattress responds to your shape and reduces the ripple of movement from a partner turning over.
Layer details from vispring.com product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Side sleepers
The soft tension and around 6cm of pillowy doming give a cushioned surface, which means shoulders and hips can sink in comfortably.
Warm sleepers
Wool and cotton fillings breathe far better than synthetic foams, which means heat and moisture are less likely to build up overnight.
Couples
Each hand-nested pocket spring works independently, which means you feel less of your partner's movement when they turn over.
Lighter sleepers
Lighter bodies won't sink through the soft tension too far, so the gently cushioned feel and independent springs still give good support.
Eco-conscious buyers
Entirely natural fillings of British fleece wool and cotton, with no foam, suit anyone wanting a mattress built from natural materials.
This is the Soft tension, so it will feel too yielding if you prefer a firmer, more supportive surface, particularly heavier back and front sleepers who may sink in more than is comfortable. Vispring does offer Medium, Firm and Extra Firm tensions instead. And if the starting price stretches your budget, this simply is not the mattress for you.
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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.
Vispring Dartington Soft Mattress
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FAQ's
How firm is the Vispring Dartington Soft mattress?
Vispring describes it as having a gently cushioned feel, and it sits at the soft end of the range. It suits people who like sinking into their mattress, particularly lighter sleepers and side sleepers, although the same mattress is available in Medium, Firm and Extra Firm tensions if you need more support.
How many springs does the Vispring Dartington have?
The King size (150 x 200cm) contains 1,558 hand-nested vanadium steel pocket springs in calico pockets, arranged in a single layer. Spring counts vary with mattress size, so smaller sizes will contain fewer springs.
How deep is the Vispring Dartington Soft?
The base of the mattress is 21cm deep, with around 6cm of doming on top (give or take 2cm). Doming is the soft, raised crown created by the natural fillings, so the overall height you see is taller than the base measurement.
What is the Vispring Dartington Soft made of?
The fillings are entirely natural: bonded and blended British fleece wool and cotton, hand-tufted with felt washers and encased in high-quality ticking. Beneath that sits a layer of hand-nested vanadium steel pocket springs in calico pockets. There is no foam, which helps with breathability if you tend to sleep warm.
How much does the Vispring Dartington Soft cost?
It depends on the size you choose, and the price table on this page shows the current price for each size. Five UK sizes are available: Single, Small Double, Double, King and Super King. It is a significant outlay, but the handmade construction and all-natural materials are what you are paying for.
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