British Bed Company The Legend Ortho Plus Single Mattress
The British Bed Company The Legend Ortho Plus Mattress has a 2000 pocket spring unit under a dense cushion layer, which means you get extra-firm, individually moving support with a little comfort on top.
- Extra-firm feel for a flat sleep
- Springs move individually
- Double-sided, so you can flip it
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British Bed Company The Legend Ortho Plus Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
British Bed Company The Legend Ortho Plus Mattress
Size
Firmness
Extra Firm
Construction
Orthopaedic
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
30
Layers
2
Layer Details
Dense cushion layer
A dense layer of cushioning that sits on top of the spring unit. It adds some comfort to an already firm mattress, so the surface feels a little less harsh.
2000 pocket spring unit
A pocket spring unit with 2000 springs (the count is given for the king size), each moving individually. That means support follows your body's shape rather than moving as a single sheet.
Layer details from mattressman.co.uk product page, October 2026.
Key benefits
- Small footprint: At 3ft x 6ft 3in, the UK single leaves room for a wardrobe, desk or toy storage, which matters in a child's room where every bit of floor counts.
- Firm support for one: The individually moving pocket springs follow one body's shape, which means a back or front sleeper gets steady, level support without the surface dipping.
- Two beds in a guest room: A pair of UK singles lets you put up two guests who'd rather not share, with a walkway between, in a room that couldn't take two larger beds.
- Easier to turn and flip: It's double-sided, and the narrow 90cm width is a little more manageable for one person to rotate and flip than the larger sizes.
- Fits a modest room: We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, so it suits a box room or a study that has to double as a bedroom.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and like a very firm, flat surface, or you're kitting out a spare room, student room or teenager's bedroom where floor space is tight. It also suits you if you're putting two beds side by side for guests or siblings and want each sleeper to have their own firm mattress.
Consider another size if...
You're a light or side sleeper wanting give, or you'd like more room to spread out. For extra width, we'd recommend the UK small double, which is 30cm wider; allow at least 2.4m x 2.8m.
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FAQ's
Will the Legend Ortho Plus UK single fit a bunk bed or cabin bed?
The footprint is the standard 90 x 190cm, so it matches frames built for a UK single. The concern is height. At 30cm deep, it may sit above the safety rail on some bunks, cabin beds and mid sleepers, so check the frame maker's maximum mattress depth before buying.
What size room do I need for a UK single Legend Ortho Plus?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space. That leaves room to get in and out of bed and open a wardrobe, and it means the UK single works in box rooms and in loft conversions where only a narrow strip of floor has full head height.
Is a single Legend Ortho Plus long enough for an adult?
It measures 90 x 190cm, or 3ft x 6ft 3in, which suits most adults sleeping alone. If you're tall and your feet reach the end, the UK king is 10cm longer, though it's also much wider, so you'd need at least 2.7m x 2.9m of floor space.
Should a teenager have the Legend Ortho Plus in a single or small double?
The UK small double is 30cm wider and the same length, so it gives a growing teenager more room to move without adding length. It needs more floor, though: we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m against 2.1m x 2.8m for the UK single.
What bedding fits the Legend Ortho Plus UK single?
Standard single sheets fit the 90 x 190cm footprint, and a single duvet measures 135 x 200cm. Because the mattress is 30cm deep, choose a fitted sheet with deep pockets so the corners stay on, especially when you flip it over.