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Harrison Spinks Owen Mattress
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Mattress
Harrison Spinks Owen Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Foam
Pocket Spring
Wool
Natural
Depth (cm)
27
Layers
3
Layer Details
Sleeping surface
A chemical-free surface blended from wool and viscose. It sits directly beneath you and helps regulate temperature through the night.
Natural fillings
Generous layers of British wool, breathable cotton, naturally cooling flax and farm-grown hemp. These fillings wick moisture and keep air moving, which means fewer clammy nights.
Pocket springs
9,690 responsive springs across five layers, combining high-density micro, Posturfil and Cortec pocket springs. Each spring moves independently, so the mattress adapts to your body, relieves pressure and lets air circulate.
Layer details from featherandblack.com product page, September 2026.
- Genuine stretching room for one: At 30cm wider than the UK single, you can shift position or sprawl diagonally without an arm hanging off the edge.
- Fits rooms a double crowds: It is 15cm narrower than the UK double, which can be the difference between a door that clears the bed and one that doesn't.
- Firm support in a smaller footprint: The 9,690 pocket springs and firm tension carry through to this size, so a solo sleeper on a smaller bed gives up nothing in support.
- Breathable natural fillings: Wool, cotton, flax and hemp keep air moving, useful in box rooms and loft conversions where a bed this size often ends up.
- A standard UK width: The 4ft small double is a stocked UK size, so frames and fitted sheets are straightforward 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 loft conversion or box room where every centimetre of floor matters, or you're setting up a guest room that hosts a couple a few nights a year rather than nightly. Allow at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space for this size.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night, because a firm mattress makes squeezing together less forgiving than a softer one would. The UK double is 15cm wider and the same length; we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.
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What size is the Harrison Spinks Owen small double?
It measures 120 x 190cm, which is 4ft x 6ft 3in. That makes it 30cm wider than the UK single and the same length, so it takes up more floor width but no extra length in the room.
Is a small double big enough for a couple on this mattress?
For occasional nights, yes, which is why this size works in a guest room. For every night we'd suggest the UK double or UK king instead, especially on a firm mattress like the Owen, where you cannot rely on sinking into a shared dip for extra space.
What room size do I need for the small double Owen?
We suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m. That leaves enough clearance to walk around the bed and open doors and drawers. It is our own guidance rather than the manufacturer's, so measure your room, including any sloping ceilings in a loft, before committing.
Is the small double worth it over the single for one person?
If you have the width, usually yes. The extra 30cm means you can change position freely, and on a firm mattress like the Owen you sleep on the surface rather than in it, so the added width is space you actually use.
Where can I buy the Owen in a UK small double?
Availability changes, so the most reliable answer is the live table on this page, which shows the retailers currently stocking this size with prices updated as they change them. Compare there rather than assuming a listing you saw elsewhere is still current.