British Bed Company Cotton Pocket 1200 Chenille Mattress
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British Bed Company Cotton Pocket 1200 Chenille Mattress
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- Fits the average UK bedroom: At 135 x 190cm, the UK double leaves space for a wardrobe and drawers where a UK king would dominate the room.
- Less partner disturbance at a shared width: Independent pocket springs matter more at 67.5cm each: when one of you turns over, the other feels less of it.
- Room for bedside tables both sides: Allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m and most rooms will still take a table on each side, which matters more than a few extra centimetres of bed.
- Breathable at close quarters: Two people sharing generate more warmth than one, and the cotton in the cover helps the surface run cooler than a synthetic top would.
- Easy to dress cheaply: Double sheets and 200 x 200cm duvets are sold everywhere at every price, useful if you're kitting out a whole home at once.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and want the traditional couples' size without giving a UK king the run of the room, you're furnishing a first flat or a full house and need a bed that works in a modest room, or you sleep alone but like space to spread out, perhaps with a dog or cat claiming a corner.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both want more personal space than 67.5cm each, and your room measures at least 2.7m x 2.9m. We'd recommend the UK king instead, which is 15cm wider and 10cm longer.
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Is the Cotton Pocket 1200 in a UK double big enough for a couple?
Yes, for most couples. The UK double is the long standing standard for two, giving 67.5cm each for two people sharing, and the pocket springs move independently so you feel less of a partner's movement. If either of you is broad shouldered or a restless sleeper, the UK king's extra 15cm of width is the upgrade to consider.
What room size do I need for the Cotton Pocket 1200 UK double?
We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m the comfortable norm. That allows the door to open fully and, in most layouts, bedside tables on both sides. If your room comfortably exceeds 2.7m x 2.9m, a UK king becomes an option worth weighing.
Should I get the Cotton Pocket 1200 in a UK double or a UK king?
It comes down to room space against sleeping space. The UK double is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king, so it suits rooms where a king would crowd the furniture. Couples who value personal space, or anyone tall, will feel the benefit of sizing up if the room allows at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
Will a double mattress fit up the stairs in an older house?
Usually, yes. At 135 x 190cm the UK double is easier to turn on tight landings and terraced staircases than a UK king or UK super king, and pocket sprung mattresses flex a little on the turn. Measure your narrowest point and any awkward corner before ordering to be safe.
Is a UK double a good choice for a guest room?
It's the practical pick. Visiting couples can share it properly, which a UK small double makes cramped at 15cm narrower, and double bedding is cheap and easy to find. The soft but supportive feel of this mattress is also a safe middle ground for guests whose firmness preferences you don't know.