British Bed Company Heritage 5000 Mattress
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British Bed Company Heritage 5000 Mattress
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Medium Firm
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- Fits where other sizes will not: At 90cm wide, this UK single slots into loft conversions with sloped ceilings and box rooms where the UK small double simply would not go.
- Grown-up support for a teenager: The medium firm tension gives a growing teen supportive pocket springs rather than a basic foam slab, and the single size still leaves room for a desk and wardrobe.
- Pairs well in a shared or guest room: Two UK singles with a walkway between suit siblings sharing or a spare room set up for two guests, something one larger bed cannot offer.
- Room for a bed that earns floor space back: In a spare room doubling as an office, the 90cm width keeps the desk usable while the pocket springs mean guests sleep on something respectable.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm single duvet fit, and they are the most widely stocked and least expensive bedding of any UK size.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child or teenager's room where the bed shares space with storage and a desk, you sleep alone and want the smallest standard adult size, or you're kitting out a guest room or study that needs a proper mattress without giving up the whole floor. It also suits student rooms and first flats where the frame is provided and only the mattress is missing.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who shares the bed, even occasionally, or you find 90cm of width restrictive for stretching out. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which is 45cm wider and the same length; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.
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Is the Heritage 5000 UK single big enough for an adult?
At 90 x 190cm it is the standard UK one-person size, so a single adult fits comfortably, although taller sleepers should note the 190cm length. If you want more stretching room, the UK king is 60cm wider and 10cm longer, and needs a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
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, which is our own guidance rather than the manufacturer's. That leaves enough clearance to make the bed and open drawers, and in a child's room it keeps space free for toy storage, a wardrobe or a desk.
Is the Heritage 5000 single suitable for a child or teenager?
For older children and teens, yes: the medium firm pocket spring feel supports a growing body well, and 90cm of width is the UK standard for children's rooms. Lighter children may find medium firm a little solid at first. Published construction detail is limited, so ask the retailer about fillings if allergies are a concern.
Can I fit two Heritage 5000 UK singles in one guest room?
Two beds at 90cm wide each is often a better guest room layout than one double, since solo guests get their own bed. You'll need enough width for both mattresses plus a walkway between them, so measure your room against the 90 x 190cm footprint of each before ordering.
How does the UK single compare with the UK small double?
The UK single is 30cm narrower than the UK small double, and the two are the same length. That extra width helps a solo adult who likes to sprawl, but it needs a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m, so a compact bedroom or loft conversion may only take the single.