Dreams Workshop Dingwall Traditional Spring Small Double Mattress
The Dreams Workshop Dingwall Traditional Spring Mattress pairs a traditional open spring unit with a firm feel, which means you get plain, solid support rather than a sink-in surface.
- Firm feel for back sleepers
- Flip & rotate to spread wear
- Made in the UK
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Mattress
Dreams Workshop Dingwall Traditional Spring Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Open Coil Spring
Depth (cm)
21
Layers
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Key benefits
- Space to spread out alone: At 30cm wider than a UK single, it gives a solo sleeper room to roll over and stretch out on a firm surface.
- Fits rooms a double would crowd: It's 15cm narrower than a UK double, which can be the difference between a door that opens fully and one that catches the bed frame.
- A sensible step up from a single: It keeps the same length as a UK single, so a teenager moving up gains width without the bed reaching further into the room.
- Easier to flip in a tight room: The Dingwall is double-sided, and the narrower UK small double is a little more manageable to turn over where there's little space around the bed.
- Firm support with a softer top: The open spring unit is rated firm, while deep polyester filling under a damask cover takes the hardest edge off at the surface.
- Easy to dress: At 4ft this is a standard UK width, which means small double fitted sheets are easy to find for the 21cm depth.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone, like a firm bed and want more room than a UK single gives, or your teenager has outgrown their single but the bedroom can't spare much floor. It also suits a guest room where couples stay occasionally rather than every week.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night with a partner. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each; we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for the UK double.
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FAQ's
Is the Dingwall UK small double big enough for two people?
For occasional stays, yes, but it's a tight fit for couples sharing nightly. If two of you will sleep on it most nights, the UK double gives 67.5cm each and is 15cm wider, so it's the better choice. The UK small double makes most sense in a guest room or for one adult.
What size bedroom do I need for a UK small double Dingwall?
We suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m. That leaves enough space to walk round the bed, open drawers and flip the mattress, which the Dingwall is designed for. In a loft conversion with a sloping ceiling, check you can still stand and turn at the side where you get in.
Is a small double Dingwall a good upgrade for a teenager outgrowing a single?
It's a sensible move if they like a firm bed. The UK small double is 30cm wider than a UK single but the same length, so the room loses width rather than depth. Very tall teenagers may want more length, which only the UK king offers in this mattress.
How tall can you be to sleep comfortably on a UK small double?
The UK small double is 190cm long, the same as the UK single and UK double. If you're tall enough that your feet already reach the end of a standard bed, the UK king is 10cm longer, although it needs a bigger room: we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
What sheets fit the Dingwall in a UK small double?
Look for small double, or 4ft, fitted sheets with enough pocket depth for a 21cm mattress, and pair them with a standard double duvet. Avoid UK double fitted sheets, which are 15cm too wide and will bunch at the corners. Measure the stairs before ordering, then compare the retailers listed on this page.