Harrison Spinks Chaucer Small Double 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
- Real space for one sleeper: At 120cm across, the UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, so a solo adult can stretch out without a bigger room.
- Fits where a double will not: It is 15cm narrower than the UK double, which can be the difference between a door clearing and a bed dominating a box room or studio.
- Firm support across the full width: The firm tension pocket spring build keeps its feel to the edges, useful when one person uses the whole surface.
- Natural fillings in a compact footprint: British wool, hemp and flax breathe and wick moisture, so a smaller room that warms up quickly stays more comfortable overnight.
- Standard 4ft bedding: Small double is a standard UK size, so frames, fitted sheets and a regular double duvet are easy to find.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and have outgrown a single but your room cannot take a full double, you're furnishing a guest room where couples stay occasionally rather than nightly, or you want a firm natural mattress in a loft room or studio where every centimetre of floor space matters.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night and both want the firm support without touching shoulders. The UK small double is 15cm narrower than the UK double, so we'd recommend the UK double instead; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.
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FAQ's
Is a small double Harrison Spinks Chaucer big enough for two adults?
For the odd night, yes, which makes it a sensible guest room choice. At 120 x 190cm there is noticeably less shoulder room than a standard double, and the Chaucer's firm tension means neither of you rolls to the middle. For nightly sharing, the UK double or UK king pages cover the roomier options.
What room size do I need for the Chaucer in a UK small double?
We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m. That gives you space to open the door fully, walk down one side and fit a wardrobe or chest of drawers. In a loft conversion, also check where the ceiling slopes: the narrower footprint often lets you position the bed where standing room survives.
Is the small double a good size for a teenager?
Often, yes. A teenager who has outgrown a single gains 30cm of width without giving up the desk or floor space a full double would swallow. The Chaucer's firm feel suits back and front sleepers best, though a lightweight side sleeper may find it a little unyielding at the shoulder.
How much smaller is the small double Chaucer than the king size?
The UK small double is 30cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king. That length difference matters if you're tall: both the UK small double and the UK double are 190cm long, while the UK king runs to 200cm. For the UK king we suggest a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
What bedding fits the Chaucer small double?
You'll need small double, or 4ft, fitted sheets, and a standard double duvet works fine on top. Because the Chaucer stands 24cm deep with a tufted top, check the fitted sheet's stated depth before buying. 4ft is a standard UK size, so sheets and frames are widely stocked.