Harrison Spinks Chaucer Mattress
Mattress
Harrison Spinks Chaucer Mattress
Size
Firmness
Construction
Depth (cm)
24
Layers
3
Layer Details
- Top layer. A chemical-free sleeping surface blending British wool and viscose, finished with traditional tufting. The tufts hold the fillings in place, which means less settlement over time, though you will feel a slightly dimpled surface rather than a smooth one.
- Filling. Generous layers of farm-grown hemp, flax and 100% British wool. These natural fibres breathe and wick moisture, which means better temperature regulation than synthetic fillings, especially for hot sleepers.
- Spring system. Over 5,000 high-density micro and Cortec pocket springs, arranged in two layers of advanced pocket springs that adapt to your body and relieve key pressure points. The open structure also lets the mattress breathe, keeping the natural fillings fresh.
Layer details from featherandblack.com product page, September 2026.
- The shared size most bedrooms accept: At 135 x 190cm, the UK double fits comfortably where a UK king would crowd the room, so bedside tables on both sides usually remain possible.
- Natural cooling for two: Two bodies generate more heat than one, and the wool, hemp and flax fillings wick moisture rather than trapping it the way synthetic foams can.
- Independent support across the width: The 5,770 micro and Cortec pocket springs respond to each sleeper separately, which means less disturbance when your partner turns over.
- Easy to dress: Standard double sheets and a 200 x 200cm double duvet fit this size, both stocked everywhere at every price point.
- A sensible guest room choice: The firm tension and traditional tufted feel suit the widest range of visiting couples, and the double footprint leaves a spare room usable.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and your bedroom sits closer to the average UK size than the generous end, or you sleep alone and want space to stretch out on a firm, natural mattress. It also makes sense for a guest room that hosts visiting couples, where you want proper support without giving the whole room over to the bed. Allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m of floor space.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both like room to spread, or one of you is broad shouldered and the Chaucer's firm surface makes squeezing feel worse. We'd recommend the UK king instead: it's 15cm wider and 10cm longer, needing a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
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Is the Harrison Spinks Chaucer in a UK double big enough for two adults?
It works for most couples, with 67.5cm each for two people sharing. On a firm tension mattress like the Chaucer you tend to sleep on the surface rather than sinking into it, so you notice a partner's edge of the bed less than on soft foam. Larger framed couples may still prefer the UK king.
What room size do I need for the UK double Chaucer?
We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m the comfortable norm. That's our own guidance rather than the manufacturer's, and it assumes you want to walk round the bed and open drawers without shuffling sideways. In most UK bedrooms it leaves space for bedside tables on both sides.
Should I buy the Chaucer in a UK double or size up to the UK king?
It comes down to your room. The UK double is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king, and the UK king needs at least 2.7m x 2.9m by our reckoning. If you're tall or you both sprawl, the UK king is the better buy; if the room is tight, the UK double keeps it liveable.
Is the UK double Chaucer a good choice for a guest room?
Yes, arguably the best size for one. It accommodates visiting couples as well as solo guests, and the Chaucer's firm, traditional feel divides opinion less than memory foam does. The natural wool and hemp fillings also stay fresh in a room that isn't slept in every night, since air moves freely through the open spring structure.
Where can I compare prices for the Chaucer in a UK double?
Use the live price table on this page. The prices shown here are updated as retailers change them, so it's a more reliable guide than a figure quoted in an article that may be months old. Make sure the listing specifies the UK double, 135 x 190cm, as some retailers list all sizes on one page.