British Bed Company Heritage 5000 Double Mattress
The British Bed Company Heritage 5000 is a pocket spring mattress listed as medium firm, which usually means a supportive feel with a little give at the surface.
- Minimises partner disturbance
- Medium-firm feel for back sleepers
- Handmade in the UK
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British Bed Company Heritage 5000 Mattress
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Medium Firm
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Key benefits
- Pocket springs matter more when you share: Springs that move independently mean less disturbance when your partner turns over, which counts most at this shared width.
- Fits the typical UK bedroom: At 135 x 190cm, this size leaves walking space and furniture room where a UK king often would not.
- Bedding is easy and cheap to find: Double sheets and a 200 x 200cm double duvet are stocked everywhere, so dressing this mattress never becomes a hunt.
- Medium firm suits two different sleepers: A medium firm tension is a sensible compromise when two people with different preferences share one surface.
- A generous solo size too: On your own, 135cm of width leaves plenty of sprawl room, and space for a dog or cat claiming a corner.
This size suits you if...
You're a couple in a typical UK bedroom and want the traditional shared size without giving up floor space, you're furnishing a guest room that needs to sleep visiting pairs comfortably, or you sleep alone and want room to stretch out. If your room offers around 2.6m x 2.8m or more, this size fits with space to spare.
Consider another size if...
You share every night and find 67.5cm each a little tight, and your room can take something bigger. The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer; we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for it.
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FAQ's
Is the Heritage 5000 in a UK double big enough for a couple?
Yes, for most couples. The UK double is the long standing British standard for two, giving 67.5cm each for two people sharing. The Heritage 5000's pocket springs help here, since they move independently and reduce the wobble you feel when a partner shifts. Restless sleepers or taller couples may prefer the UK king, which is 15cm wider and 10cm longer.
What room size do I need for the Heritage 5000 double?
We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m the comfortable norm. That leaves room to walk around the bed and, in most layouts, fit bedside tables on both sides. This guidance is ours rather than the manufacturer's, so measure your own room, including where doors and wardrobes open, before ordering.
Should I buy the Heritage 5000 in a UK double or a UK king?
It usually comes down to your room. The UK double is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king, so it suits rooms where a king would dominate. If you have at least 2.7m x 2.9m and share the bed every night, the extra width of the UK king is a real comfort gain. Tighter than that, take the double.
Will a UK double mattress get up the stairs in an older house?
A double is the size most delivery teams handle daily, and it copes with turning stairs in older terraces and tight new build landings better than a UK king or UK super king would. Pocket spring mattresses flex less than foam, though, so measure your narrowest turn first and ask the retailer about access if you're unsure.
Is the Heritage 5000 double a good choice for a guest room?
It's a sensible one. The UK double sleeps visiting couples properly rather than squeezing them into something smaller, and the medium firm tension is a middle ground most guests get on with. Double bedding is cheap and easy to buy in spares, and the footprint still leaves space for a wardrobe and drawers in a second bedroom.