Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress
Mattress
Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress
Size
Firmness
Extra Firm
Construction
Depth (cm)
25
Layers
2
Layer Details
- Comfort Layer. Soft white synthetic fibres create a cosy feel at the surface, which means a little cushioning before you reach the firm support beneath. They're durable and resilient, so the layer should hold its shape over time.
- Support System. 1500 individual pocket springs, each encased in its own cloth pocket, adapt to your movement independently. In practice that means personalised support for each part of your body and less disturbance from a partner shifting in the night.
Layer details from mattressonline.co.uk product page, September 2026.
- Genuine space for one: The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, so a solo sleeper on this extra firm surface can change position freely without reaching an edge.
- Fits rooms a double won't: At 15cm narrower than the UK double, it slots into box rooms and studio flats where a 4ft 6in frame would block the door or a wardrobe.
- Full 1500-spring count in a compact size: You get the complete pocket spring system at this width, which means the independent, orthopaedic-style support isn't reduced to suit the smaller footprint.
- Sensible for occasional guests: Two people can share for the odd night, and the extra firm feel keeps the surface stable rather than sagging toward the middle when it does double duty.
- Easy bedding and frames: 4ft is a standard UK size, so small double fitted sheets and frames are simple to find, with a standard double duvet on top.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone, prefer a very firm bed and have outgrown a UK single, or your bedroom is too tight for a UK double and you'd rather lose 15cm of width than squeeze past the bed every morning. It also suits a guest room where couples stay occasionally, since the sturdy surface copes well with shared use a few nights a year.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night, or your room comfortably clears 2.6m x 2.8m. In either case we'd recommend the UK double instead, which is 15cm wider and the same length, giving a couple noticeably more shoulder room.
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How big is the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 in a small double?
This size measures 120 x 190cm, which is 4ft x 6ft 3in. That's 30cm wider than the UK single and the same length, so you gain sleeping width without needing a longer room. The 25cm depth is unchanged from the other sizes, so standard small double fitted sheets with a deep enough wall will fit.
Is a small double extra firm mattress OK for a couple?
For occasional nights, yes. The extra firm feel and 1500 pocket springs keep the surface stable, so two people sharing won't roll toward the middle. For nightly couple use it's a squeeze, and lighter side sleepers may also find the firmness hard on shoulders and hips. Full-time couples would do better with the UK double.
What room size do I need for the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 small double?
We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m. That leaves enough space to walk around the bed and open drawers or a wardrobe. If your room is smaller still, the UK single needs at least 2.1m x 2.8m by our guidance, though you'd give up 30cm of width and this mattress's spread-out appeal.
Is the small double a good size for a teenager?
Often, yes. A teenager who has outgrown a UK single gets 30cm of extra width to spread out, and the extra firm, supportive surface suits back and front sleepers. Because the UK small double is 15cm narrower than the UK double, the room keeps more floor space for a desk or storage.
Where can I buy the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 in a UK small double?
Compare the retailers listed on this page; the prices shown are updated as retailers change them. Availability for individual sizes shifts more often than for whole models, so if the UK small double drops out of stock it's worth checking back, as feeds refresh regularly.