Flaxby Natural Hempstead Dual Season Small Double Mattress
The Flaxby Natural Hempstead Dual Season Mattress has a temperature-regulating British wool side and a breathable cotton side, which means you can flip it to suit summer or winter.
- Cotton side wicks away moisture
- Flip it to match the season
- Made without glue, chemicals or foam
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Mattress details
Mattress
Flaxby Natural Hempstead Dual Season Mattress
Size
Firmness
Construction
Natural
Pocket Spring
Wool
Depth (cm)
35
Layers
Layer Details
Key benefits
- Room to spread out alone: At 30cm wider than the UK single, a solo sleeper gets space to turn and stretch without the bed swallowing a small room.
- Fits where a double won't: Being 15cm narrower than the UK double, it can leave enough floor for a door to swing or a wardrobe to open in a tight bedroom.
- Easy to dress: Small double (4ft) fitted sheets fit and a standard double duvet goes on top, although you'll want sheet pockets deep enough for a 35cm mattress.
- Two seasons in a compact space: Wool on one side and cotton on the other means a small, often stuffy bedroom can feel warmer in winter and drier in summer after a flip.
- A natural choice for a guest room: Made without glue, chemicals or foam, it suits a spare room where couples stay now and then rather than every night.
This size suits you if...
You sleep on your own and want more space than a single allows, your bedroom is too tight for a 4ft 6in frame, or the bed is for a guest room where couples only stay the occasional weekend.
Consider another size if...
Two of you will share the bed every night. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each; we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for that size.
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FAQ's
Is a UK small double Flaxby Hempstead big enough for two people?
For a weekend guest stay, yes, most couples manage. For nightly sharing it gets cosy quickly. The UK double is 15cm wider at the same length and gives 67.5cm each for two sharing; we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.
What size room do I need for a UK small double Flaxby Hempstead?
We suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m. The mattress measures 120 x 190cm, or 4ft x 6ft 3in. In a box room, measure where the door swings and where wardrobe doors open before ordering, because those usually decide whether a bed fits comfortably.
What sheets fit a UK small double Flaxby Hempstead mattress?
Small double (4ft) fitted sheets fit, and a standard double duvet works on top. The mattress is 35cm deep, so check the pocket depth on any fitted sheet; shallow ones may slip off the corners, especially as you'll be flipping it between seasons.
Should a teenager move from a single to a small double?
For a teenager who has outgrown a UK single, a UK small double adds 30cm of width with no extra length, so the room gives up width only. We suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double, against 2.1m x 2.8m for a UK single.
Small double or king for a loft conversion bedroom?
A sloping ceiling often leaves little standing room beside the bed. The UK king is 30cm wider and 10cm longer than the UK small double, and we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for it, against 2.4m x 2.8m for the UK small double. Measure only the floor where you can stand upright.