Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Small Double Mattress
The Bodyshape Vitality is a firm memory foam mattress with a straightforward two-layer build and an 18cm depth, which is shallower than many foam mattresses, so it may suit slatted bases and adjustable setups where a slimmer profile helps.
- Firm, supportive feel
- Responds as you shift position
- Memory foam moulds around your body
£249
Get the lowest price we've found
Save with the previous model
Some retailers still sell the earlier version of this mattress for less than the current model's best price.
Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress
More available sizes
Mattress details
Mattress
Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Foam
Memory Foam
Orthopaedic
Depth (cm)
18
Layers
2
Layer Details
Reflex Memory Foam
A 15.5cm layer of Reflex Memory foam that adapts to changes in weight, pressure and activity, which means you get targeted support that responds as you shift position through the night. This is the bulk of the mattress and where its firm, supportive character comes from.
High Density Memory Foam
A 2.5cm layer of high density memory foam sits within the core, moulding around your body for a weightless feel. It adds a touch of cosy comfort to soften the firm base beneath.
Layer details from mattressonline.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Key benefits
- Spreading room for one: The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, which means a solo sleeper can change position freely without a hip or elbow hanging off the edge.
- Fits where a double will not: Being 15cm narrower than the UK double, it can be the difference between a door that clears the bed frame and one that scrapes past it.
- Firm support in a compact frame: The 15.5cm Reflex Memory foam layer adapts to changes in weight and pressure, so a restless solo sleeper gets support that follows them across the width.
- A slim profile for smaller rooms: At 18cm deep, it sits lower than many foam mattresses, which keeps a compact bedroom feeling open rather than dominated by the bed.
- Easy bedding and frames: 4ft is a standard UK size, so small double fitted sheets and frames are simple to find, and a standard double duvet drapes generously over it.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone, you've outgrown a single, and your room can't spare the width a full double demands. A teenager moving up from a 3ft bed fits here too, as does a guest room or holiday let where couples stay occasionally rather than nightly. Allow at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space and the UK small double leaves room to walk around the bed.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night, because the firm feel gives little forgiveness when two adults are pressed for width. The UK double is 15cm wider and the same length; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.
Similar Mattresses in This Price Range
Did you know? On Mattress Unboxed we have over 1,000 different mattresses to suit all types of sleepers. View all mattresses.
FAQ's
Is the small double Bodyshape Vitality big enough for a couple?
For occasional nights, yes. Two adults can share the 120cm width for a weekend stay, which makes the UK small double a sensible guest room choice. For nightly sharing it feels tight, and the firm surface offers little give when you're pressed close. Couples sleeping together every night would be better served by the UK double, which is 15cm wider.
What room size do I need for a small double Bodyshape Vitality?
We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m. That gives you room to open the door, walk down one side of the bed and fit a slim wardrobe or chest of drawers. In a box room or studio flat, measure the door swing before ordering, as the width of the frame often decides whether it still clears.
Will the Bodyshape Vitality small double suit a loft conversion?
Often, yes. Loft rooms tend to lose usable floor space to sloping ceilings, and the UK small double, at 15cm narrower than the UK double, can preserve standing room beside the bed that a bigger mattress would swallow. The 18cm depth also keeps the sleeping surface low, useful where headroom above the bed is limited.
Is a small double a good upgrade from a single for a teenager?
It's a natural step. The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single and exactly the same length, so a teenager gains real stretching room without the bed eating more of the floor. The firm feel suits growing sleepers who want solid support, although lightweight side sleepers may find it slightly too firm.
What bedding fits the Bodyshape Vitality in this size?
You'll need small double, or 4ft, fitted sheets to match the 120 x 190cm footprint, and the 18cm depth means standard-depth sheets fit without straining. For the top layer, a standard double duvet works well and drapes generously over the sides, so only the fitted sheet needs to be size-specific.