Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Mattress
Mattress
Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Firm
Construction
Depth (cm)
26
Layers
3
Layer Details
- Gel Foam. A soft 2.5cm gel pad that is inherently cooler than traditional memory foam, with an open cell structure allowing increased airflow. In practice, that means a comfortable surface that's less likely to leave you overheating at night.
- Soft White Fibres. Soft synthetic fillings that add a cushioned, comfortable feel between you and the springs. They're also incredibly durable, which helps the mattress keep its shape over time.
- Pocket Springs. 2000 pocket springs, each encased in its own fabric pocket so it can react independently of its neighbours. You'll feel this as support that follows your body's shape rather than the whole bed moving as one.
Layer details from mattressonline.co.uk product page, September 2026.
- Real width for one sleeper: At 120cm across, the UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, which means space to shift position without meeting the edge.
- Fits compact double bedrooms: It's 15cm narrower than a UK double, so it suits box rooms, loft conversions and small second bedrooms where every centimetre of floor matters.
- Cooler surface across the whole 4ft: The gel foam layer's open cell structure allows increased airflow, useful for a solo sleeper who tends to sprawl into every part of the bed.
- Less disturbance when two share: The 2000 pocket springs react independently, so on the occasional night a couple shares this UK small double, one person turning is less likely to wake the other.
- Standard UK size: Small double frames and 4ft fitted sheets are widely stocked, so kitting out this size is straightforward, with a standard double duvet on top.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and have outgrown a single but your room can't spare the width of a full double, you're furnishing a guest room or holiday let where couples stay occasionally rather than nightly, or you're setting up a teenager's room where floor space still matters. Allow at least 2.4m x 2.8m of room and this size gives you comfortable breathing space around the bed.
Consider another size if...
Your room falls short of the 2.4m x 2.8m we suggest for a small double. In that case we'd recommend the UK single instead, which is 30cm narrower, the same length, and needs a room of at least 2.1m x 2.8m.
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Is the Bodyshape Gel 2000 small double big enough for a couple?
For occasional nights, yes. At 120cm wide, a UK small double gives a couple 15cm less width than a standard double, which is fine for guest room stays but feels snug every night. The pocket springs help here, since each reacts independently and movement transfers less. Couples sharing full time would normally want more width than this mattress offers.
What room size do I need for the small double Bodyshape Gel 2000?
We suggest a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double. That leaves enough space to walk around the bed and open drawers or wardrobe doors comfortably. The mattress itself is 120 x 190cm, so in a box room or studio it's worth measuring where the door swings before you commit.
Is the small double the largest size the Bodyshape Gel 2000 comes in?
Yes. This mattress is available in the UK single and the UK small double only, so there's no UK double or UK king to size up to. If a 120cm-wide bed works for your room and sleeping arrangement, you're fine; if you need more width, this model can't provide it.
How much bigger is the small double than the single in this mattress?
The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, and the two are exactly the same length at 190cm. In practice that extra width is the difference between sleeping in one position and having room to sprawl, which is why the small double suits adults and older teenagers who find a single restrictive.
Is a small double a good size for a teenager's room?
Often, yes. It gives a teenager who has outgrown a single a proper adult-width bed while taking 15cm less floor space than a UK double, which usually keeps room for a desk or wardrobe. The medium firm feel of this mattress suits most sleepers, though anyone wanting a distinctly firm surface may find it a little soft.