British Bed Company Anniversary Pocket Ortho Mattress
Mattress
British Bed Company Anniversary Pocket Ortho Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Firm
Construction
Depth (cm)
Layers
3
Layer Details
- Cover. A Maximasoft cover, which gives the sleep surface a soft, gentle first touch. It is the layer your skin actually feels each night.
- Comfort layer. A triple layered mattress top designed for improved comfort and softness. This means the medium firm support underneath arrives with a little cushioning rather than feeling hard straight away.
- Filling. 400gm of high-loft polyester, a lofty synthetic filling that adds plushness. It also helps the surface recover its shape between nights.
Layer details from mattressman.co.uk product page, September 2026.
- Fits the smallest bedrooms: At 90cm wide, this size leaves floor space for a wardrobe and desk in a child's room, and we suggest as little as 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space.
- Supportive for growing sleepers: Medium firm pocket springs keep a child's or teenager's spine fairly level, which matters more during growth than a plush, sink-in surface.
- Springs that suit solo sleeping: Each pocket spring moves independently, which means the mattress follows one body's shape precisely rather than averaging out two sleepers' weights.
- Cushioned first touch: The Maximasoft cover and triple layered top mean the firmer support arrives with a little softness, so lighter bodies aren't pressed against an unforgiving surface.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Single sheets and duvets are the most widely stocked of any size, useful when a child's bedding needs replacing often.
- A sensible guest room choice: Two UK singles can share a spare room where one double wouldn't leave a walkway, and each guest gets independent spring support.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child or teenager who needs steady, level support as they grow, you're a solo adult in a compact room or first flat where 90cm of width is the practical limit, or you're kitting out a guest room or a spare room that doubles as an office and the bed has to leave space for everything else.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed, or you're a solo adult who spreads out and finds 90cm restrictive. This mattress also comes in a UK double, which is 45cm wider and the same length; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m of floor space and we'd recommend the UK double instead.
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Is the anniversary pocket ortho in a UK single suitable for a child?
Yes, with the usual caveat about age. The medium firm feel keeps a growing spine fairly level, and the triple layered top softens the surface enough for lighter bodies. The 90 x 190cm footprint is the standard UK children's bed size, so it fits alongside toy storage, a wardrobe and a desk in most kids' rooms.
What room size do I need for a UK single mattress?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space for a UK single. That leaves room to walk around the bed and open drawers or a wardrobe. It makes this size a realistic fit for box rooms and loft conversions, where the 90cm width can sit under a slope or against a short wall.
Will this UK single fit a bunk or mid sleeper frame?
The 90 x 190cm footprint matches standard UK bunk and mid sleeper frames, so width and length are fine. Raised frames often have a maximum mattress depth for safety rail clearance, though, so check your frame's guidance against the mattress depth listed by the retailer before ordering.
Is a UK single big enough for an adult?
For one adult in a compact room, yes. At 3ft wide it's the standard solo size, and the independent pocket springs shape themselves to a single sleeper well. If you tend to spread out or change position a lot, the UK double of this mattress is 45cm wider and the same length, which gives noticeably more freedom.
Should I buy the UK single or the UK double of this mattress?
It comes down to who's sleeping on it and the room. The UK single suits one child, teen or adult and needs only 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space. The UK double is 45cm wider, the same length, and needs at least 2.6m x 2.8m. Compare the retailers listed on this page for current prices on both.