British Bed Company Heritage 7000 Mattress
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Mattress
British Bed Company Heritage 7000 Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Firm
Construction
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
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- Motion handled where it matters most: Pocket springs move independently, which means a partner shifting on their side of a shared double is far less likely to wake you.
- A footprint most bedrooms can take: At 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in, we suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, which most UK master bedrooms clear comfortably.
- Room left for the rest of your furniture: In a first flat or second bedroom, the UK double leaves space for a wardrobe and drawers where a bigger size would not.
- Medium firm support for two: The slightly firmer feel keeps both sleepers supported near the middle of the mattress, where softer beds can dip when shared.
- Bedding that costs less to buy: Double sheets and duvets are sold everywhere at every price point, a quiet saving over dressing a UK king.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed most nights and your room is a typical UK size, around 2.6m x 2.8m or a little more, where a UK king would crowd the walkways. It also suits you if you sleep alone and want space to stretch out, or a corner left over for a dog or cat, without paying for width you will never use.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both like space and your room measures at least 2.7m x 2.9m. In that case we'd recommend the UK king instead, which is 15cm wider and 10cm longer than the UK double.
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Is the Heritage 7000 UK double big enough for a couple?
Yes, for most couples. Two people sharing get 67.5cm of width each, and the medium firm pocket spring build keeps each side supportive rather than rolling you together. Taller sleepers should note the 190cm length, though: if either of you is over about six feet, the UK king's extra 10cm of length is worth considering.
What room size do I need for the Heritage 7000 in a UK double?
We suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m for a UK double, with around 3m x 3m the comfortable norm. That smaller minimum still leaves walking space on both sides, and in most rooms enough clearance for bedside tables on each side of the bed too.
Should I buy the Heritage 7000 in a UK double or a UK king?
It comes down to your room. The UK double is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king, and needs a smaller room: 2.6m x 2.8m against 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king. If your bedroom clears the larger figure and you share every night, the UK king is the more comfortable long-term buy.
Will a UK double Heritage 7000 get up narrow stairs?
Pocket spring mattresses arrive flat rather than rolled, so measure your stairwell, landings and door frames before ordering, particularly in older terraces with a turn in the stairs. British Bed Company doesn't publish a weight for this mattress, so plan for two people to carry it and check the retailer's guidance on access.
Does the UK double suit a solo sleeper?
Comfortably. Sleeping alone in a UK double gives you 135cm to yourself, enough to spread out, change position freely or share with a pet that claims a corner. The medium firm feel works well for back and combination sleepers, although lightweight side sleepers may find it slightly firm at the shoulder whichever size they choose.