Highgrove Bristol Ortho Crib 5 Contract Mattress
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Highgrove Bristol Ortho Crib 5 Contract Mattress
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- Fits compact rooms: At 90cm wide it slots into small bedrooms and loft conversions with a narrow footprint, and we suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space.
- Suits shared children's rooms: Two UK singles can sit in one room with a walkway between, which is why this size remains the default for siblings sharing.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm single duvet fit, and both are the most widely stocked bedding of any UK size.
- Contract-grade Crib 5 rating: Crib 5 is a stricter fire safety standard than domestic mattresses require, which makes this single a candidate for rental properties and guest accommodation.
- Room to grow: At 190cm long it carries a child through to adulthood, so you're unlikely to need to size up before they leave home.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child or teenager, kitting out a spare room or rental property where a compact one-person bed makes sense, or you sleep alone in a smaller room and want the standard UK single footprint that leaves floor space free for a desk or wardrobe.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who moves around at night or shares the bed even occasionally, as 90cm is genuinely snug. We'd recommend the UK small double instead, which is 30cm wider while still fitting most modest bedrooms.
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What size is the Highgrove Bristol Ortho in a UK single?
The UK single measures 90 x 190cm, which is 3ft x 6ft 3in. It's the standard one-person size in the UK, so it fits any frame sold as a single, and standard single bedding fits without adjustment.
Is a UK single big enough for an adult?
For a single adult who sleeps fairly still, yes, and it's the usual choice for student rooms and first flats where the frame comes with the property. If you're broad-shouldered or restless, the UK small double is 30cm wider and worth considering where the room allows.
Will this single fit a bunk bed or mid sleeper?
The 90 x 190cm footprint matches standard UK bunk and mid-sleeper frames. Raised frames also have a depth limit so the guard rail stays effective, and Highgrove doesn't publish full specifications for this mattress, so check the depth on the retailer's listing against your frame before buying.
How much smaller is a UK single than a double?
The UK single is 45cm narrower than the UK double and 30cm narrower than the UK small double. Both larger sizes share the single's 190cm length, so the difference you'll feel is entirely in width across the bed.
Is the UK single a good choice for a spare room?
It's a practical one. A single leaves space for a desk or storage in a room that doubles as an office, and two UK singles set up side by side give flexible guest accommodation. The Crib 5 fire rating also suits landlords furnishing rental or guest properties.