Highgrove Bristol Ortho Crib 5 Contract Mattress
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Highgrove Bristol Ortho Crib 5 Contract Mattress
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Construction
Orthopaedic
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- 75cm each for two sharing: A UK king gives 75cm of width per sleeper, which means fewer elbows and less shuffling when one of you turns over in the night.
- 15cm wider than a UK double: That extra 15cm over a UK double sounds modest on paper, but across two people it is the difference between sharing and negotiating.
- 200cm of length: The UK king runs 10cm longer than a UK double, a genuine relief if either of you is approaching six foot and tired of feet hanging off the end.
- Easier on different schedules: If one of you gets up hours before the other, the wider footprint means climbing out causes less disturbance on the far side.
- Contract-grade Crib 5 cover: Crib 5 is a fire-safety standard used in contract settings, which matters if you're buying this UK king for a rental or guest house.
This size suits you if...
You and your partner sleep on different schedules and want early alarms to disturb the other person less, or one of you is tall enough that the 200cm length of a UK king is the real upgrade. It also fits landlords furnishing a rental master bedroom, where the Crib 5 contract rating is often a requirement rather than a preference.
Consider another size if...
Your bedroom falls short of the 2.7m x 2.9m we suggest as a minimum for a UK king, which is common in newer builds once wardrobes go in. We'd recommend the UK double of this mattress instead.
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Is the Highgrove Bristol Ortho in a UK king big enough for a couple?
Yes, for most couples comfortably. At 150cm wide it gives 75cm each for two people sharing, noticeably more personal space than a UK double. It is the size most UK couples upgrade to, and at 200cm long it also suits taller sleepers. If your dog joins you every night, the UK super king may be the calmer option.
Will a UK king Highgrove Bristol Ortho fit my bedroom?
We suggest a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m for a UK king, with 3.2m x 3.2m feeling comfortable. That's our guidance, not Highgrove's. Measure with wardrobes and drawers in mind: a new build master can look generous empty but feel tight once furniture arrives. If space is short, the UK double is the sensible step down.
Should I choose the UK king or UK super king in this mattress?
The UK king is 30cm narrower than the UK super king but makes fewer demands on your room. If your bedroom clears 2.7m x 2.9m with space to spare and you regularly share with a pet or a restless partner, sizing up to the UK super king is worth considering. For most couples, the UK king is the better balance.
Is the UK king longer than the double in this range?
Yes. The UK king measures 150 x 200cm, so it adds 10cm of length over a UK double as well as 15cm of width. If one of you is over six foot, that extra length is arguably the bigger benefit. Anyone recovering from injury may also find the wider surface makes getting in and out easier.
Where can I buy the Highgrove Bristol Ortho in a UK king?
Availability for this model is limited, so compare the retailers listed on this page; the prices shown are updated as retailers change them. Because Highgrove publishes little about this mattress's construction and firmness, read the retailer's own listing carefully before committing, especially if you're buying several for a contract setting.