British Bed Company The Spare Room Ortho Plus 1000 Pocket Small Double Mattress
The British Bed Company The Spare Room Ortho Plus 1000 Pocket Mattress has 1000 individually encased pocket springs and a firm orthopaedic tension, which means you get steady, firm support rather than a soft sink.
- Firm feel for back & front sleepers
- Cushioning layers add comfort
- Hypoallergenic fillings
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British Bed Company The Spare Room Ortho Plus 1000 Pocket Mattress
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Mattress
British Bed Company The Spare Room Ortho Plus 1000 Pocket Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Orthopaedic
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
28
Layers
Layer Details
Key benefits
- Room to spread out alone: The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, which means a solo sleeper can stretch an arm or turn over without meeting the edge.
- Fits a tighter bedroom: Being 15cm narrower than the UK double, it leaves a slightly wider walkway in a box room, so wardrobe doors and the bedroom door are more likely to clear.
- Sensible for a small spare room: A firm bed in a UK small double suits a second bedroom that hosts the odd couple for a night or two, rather than anyone sleeping there nightly.
- Firm support at a compact width: Back and front sleepers get a flat surface across the full 120cm, with cushioning layers on top so the firmness isn't bare springs.
- Easy bedding: Small double fitted sheets suit this 4ft size, and a standard double duvet covers it comfortably, so you won't hunt for unusual linen.
- Room guidance: We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double, which leaves space to walk around the bed and open drawers.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone, have outgrown a single and want to spread out without giving up much floor space, or you're furnishing a compact guest room or rental bedroom where couples stay only occasionally and everyone using it likes a firm bed.
Consider another size if...
Two of you share every night or your bedroom is larger than you need to economise on. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
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FAQ's
Is the Spare Room Ortho Plus 1000 Pocket small double big enough for two people?
For occasional stays, yes, a couple can share the UK small double, and the firm surface means neither of you sinks towards the other. For nightly sharing it gets tight. The UK double gives 67.5cm each for two and is 15cm wider, so it's the better choice if you sleep together every night.
What size room do I need for a UK small double Spare Room Ortho Plus?
We suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double. That leaves space to get in and out on both sides and open a wardrobe. In a box room, measure where the door swings first, because the width of the bed often decides whether it still opens fully.
Will a small double mattress fit in a loft conversion with a sloping ceiling?
The UK small double gives you 15cm more floor beside the bed than the UK double, which can make the difference where the ceiling slopes and you can't stand upright close to the wall. Check the head height on the side you'll get out of, as well as the floor measurements.
How much wider is the small double than a single in this mattress?
The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single and exactly the same length, at 190cm. That makes it a straightforward step up for a teenager or adult who has outgrown a single but whose room can't spare the floor space a UK double would take.
What bedding fits the Spare Room Ortho Plus 1000 Pocket small double?
Small double (4ft) fitted sheets fit the UK small double, and a standard double duvet works well on top. The mattress is 28cm deep, so check that the fitted sheet's pocket depth suits that before buying, especially with a topper.