Brook + Wilde Elite Mattress
Mattress
Brook + Wilde Elite Mattress
Size
Firmness
Construction
Foam
Pocket Spring
Rolled
Memory Foam
Depth (cm)
Layers
Layer Details
Cover
A removable, washable top cover
Top Layer
Memory foam protector layer
Layer 2
Thermo-regulating open cell top layer
Layer 3
2500 mini pocket springs
Layer 4
Support foam, with ‘Wave Technology’
Layer 5
A further 1000 larger pocket springs
Layer 6
Support foam base
Layer 7
Non-slip base
- Fits compact rooms: At 90cm wide, it needs a floor space of just 2.1m x 2.8m by our guidance, so it works in box rooms and under loft slopes.
- A premium feel for one: The eight-layer build, including 2500 mini pocket springs, gives a solo sleeper a more cushioned feel than the basic mattresses singles usually get.
- Firmness matched to the sleeper: Choosing Medium or Firm at order means you can pick Medium for a lighter teen or side sleeper, Firm for a heavier adult.
- Spare room that doubles as an office: A single leaves room for a desk and chair, so a study can host guests without the bed dominating.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm duvet fit, and they're the most widely stocked bedding of any UK size.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for one person and want something noticeably better than a basic single, perhaps for a teenager who'll use it for years, a student moving into a first flat where the frame is provided but the mattress isn't, or a guest room where you'd like visitors to sleep well in a small space.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who shares the bed, even occasionally, or you simply want more room to stretch out. The UK double is 45cm wider at the same length; we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m of floor space for it.
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Is the Brook + Wilde Elite single good for a child or teenager?
Yes, with a caveat on price. The firmness choice helps: Medium generally suits lighter bodies and side sleepers, which covers most children and teens. It's a luxury spend for a kid's room, but for a teenager who'll keep it into adulthood, the 90 x 190cm size and the layered build make sense together.
Will the Brook + Wilde Elite single fit a bunk or mid sleeper frame?
The 90 x 190cm footprint matches standard UK bunk and mid sleeper frames. Depth is the thing to check: the Elite's eight layers make it a taller build than a basic bunk mattress, and Brook + Wilde doesn't publish a depth figure, so confirm your frame's maximum mattress height with the brand before ordering.
How much floor space does a UK single mattress need?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m, which gives you the bed plus enough space to walk around and open drawers. That makes the single a realistic option for box rooms, loft conversions with a narrow usable strip under the slope, and children's rooms where the bed competes with a wardrobe and desk.
Can two Brook + Wilde Elite singles work in a shared or guest room?
Two singles with a walkway between them is a common setup for siblings sharing or a guest room that hosts pairs who aren't a couple. Each mattress is 90cm wide, so measure your room against two beds plus access space. You could also order different firmnesses, Medium for one sleeper and Firm for the other.
Should I choose the UK single or size up to the UK double?
For a child, teen or occasional guest, the UK single does the job and frees up floor space. An adult sleeping alone every night may prefer the UK double, which is 45cm wider and the same length, provided the room offers at least 2.6m x 2.8m. Compare prices for both using the retailers listed on this page.