British Bed Company Heritage 5000 Pocket Natural Pillow Top Double Mattress
The British Bed Company Heritage 5000 Pocket Natural Pillow Top Mattress combines a deep pillow top of wool, silk, cashmere and cotton with 5000 pocket springs, which means a soft, cushioned surface with springy support underneath.
- Soft, cushioned pillow top feel
- Wool, silk & cashmere fillings
- Reinforced, hand-stitched edges
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British Bed Company Heritage 5000 Pocket Natural Pillow Top Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
British Bed Company Heritage 5000 Pocket Natural Pillow Top Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Soft
Construction
Natural
Pocket Spring
Wool
Depth (cm)
38
Layers
2
Layer Details
Pillow top
A deep pillow top of wool, silk, cashmere and cotton. It gives the mattress its soft, cushioned surface, which suits sleepers who like to sink in a little.
Pocket spring core
5000 individually encased pocket springs, with three rows of hand side-stitching and a reinforced border. The springs support your body, and the stitched border helps the edges hold their shape.
Layer details from mattressman.co.uk product page, October 2026.
Key benefits
- Fits an ordinary shared bedroom: We suggest allowing at least 2.6m x 2.8m for a UK double, so many master bedrooms can still fit bedside tables on both sides.
- Edges you can sleep near: Couples on a UK double often lie towards the sides, and the hand side-stitched, reinforced border helps those edges keep their shape.
- Cushioning for side-sleeping couples: The wool, silk, cashmere and cotton pillow top is rated medium soft, which means shoulders and hips sink in a little when you both sleep on your side.
- Bedding is easy to find: Double sheets and duvets are sold almost everywhere, though at 38cm deep this mattress needs fitted sheets with generous pockets.
- Handles for a snug room: Side turning handles make it easier to rotate a UK double when there's only a little floor space either side of the bed.
This size suits you if...
You share a bed in a typical UK bedroom and still need space for a wardrobe and drawers, you both sleep on your side and like a cushioned feel, or you're furnishing a guest room where visiting couples stay a few nights.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner want more elbow room, or one of you sprawls. We'd recommend the UK king instead, which gives 7.5cm more each; allow at least 2.7m x 2.9m for it.
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FAQ's
Is the Heritage 5000 UK double big enough for two adults?
It gives 67.5cm each for two people sharing, which suits couples happy to sleep fairly close. The medium soft pillow top lets you settle into your own spot, but there isn't much spare width. If either of you spreads out, the UK king gives 75cm each.
What size bedroom do I need for a UK double Heritage 5000?
The mattress measures 135 x 190cm, or 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in. We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m feeling comfortable once you add bedside tables on both sides and room to open a wardrobe.
Heritage 5000 double vs king: how much bigger is the king?
The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer than the UK double. That extra length helps taller sleepers. The trade-off is floor space: we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king, compared with 2.6m x 2.8m for the UK double.
What duvet and sheets fit a Heritage 5000 double?
A 200 x 200cm double duvet fits the UK double well. Standard double fitted sheets match the 135 x 190cm footprint, but this mattress is 38cm deep, so choose deep-pocket sheets that will tuck under properly and stay put.
Should a couple choose the Heritage 5000 small double or double?
The UK small double is 15cm narrower than the UK double and the same length. It suits a tighter room, and we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for it. For two adults sharing every night, the UK double's extra width makes a noticeable difference.