Harrison Spinks Chaucer Single Mattress
The Harrison Spinks Chaucer is a firm tension pocket sprung mattress filled with natural materials: British wool, hemp, flax and viscose, with no chemical treatments on the sleeping surface.
- Firm support for back & front sleepers
- Natural fibres help you sleep cooler
- Two spring layers ease pressure points
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Harrison Spinks Chaucer Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
Harrison Spinks Chaucer Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Foam
Pocket Spring
Wool
Natural
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.
Key benefits
- Space left for everything else: At 90cm wide, this size leaves room for a desk, wardrobe or toy storage in a child's bedroom, where a wider bed would crowd the floor.
- Natural fillings for growing sleepers: British wool, hemp and flax with no chemical treatments on the sleeping surface, which many parents specifically want for a child's bed.
- Firm support that lasts through the teens: The firm tension and tufted finish resist settlement, so a mattress bought for a nine-year-old should still support them properly at sixteen.
- Two singles where one double won't work: In a guest room hosting family or friends who sleep separately, a pair of UK singles offers flexibility a single double bed can't.
- Cool sleeping in small rooms: Compact bedrooms and loft rooms warm up quickly, and the breathable wool and open spring structure regulate temperature better than synthetic foams would.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child's or teenager's room where the bed shares space with a desk and storage, you're kitting out a guest room or a spare room that doubles as an office, or you're a single adult in a compact bedroom who wants a firm, natural mattress without giving up floor space.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult used to more width, or two of you will ever share the bed. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which is 45cm wider and the same length; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m of floor space for it.
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FAQ's
Will the Harrison Spinks Chaucer UK single fit a bunk or mid sleeper frame?
Check the frame's maximum mattress depth first. The Chaucer is 24cm deep, which is on the taller side for raised frames, where guard rails need to sit well above the sleeping surface. It fits the standard 90 x 190cm bunk footprint, but if the frame specifies a shallower mattress, this one is too thick to use safely.
Is the Chaucer UK single suitable for a child or teenager?
In many ways yes: the chemical-free sleeping surface and natural wool, hemp and flax fillings appeal to parents, and the firm support holds up as a child grows. One caution: it's a firm tension mattress, so a very light child who sleeps on their side may find it a little unyielding at the shoulder and hip.
What size room do I need for a UK single mattress like the Chaucer?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, which leaves room to walk around and open drawers. That makes the UK single a realistic fit for box rooms, loft conversions with a narrow usable footprint, and children's rooms where the bed competes with a desk and wardrobe.
Is the UK single Chaucer long enough for a tall teenager?
At 190cm (6ft 3in), the UK single suits most teenagers and adults. If they're already very tall or heading that way, the UK king is 10cm longer, though it's also 60cm wider and needs a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m, so it's a much bigger commitment of floor space.
Where can I buy the Harrison Spinks Chaucer in a UK single?
Compare the retailers listed on this page; the prices shown here are updated as retailers change them. Availability in the UK single can differ from the larger sizes, so it's worth checking the live table rather than assuming every stockist of the Chaucer carries this size.