Highgrove Canterbury Crib 5 Contract Pocket 2000 Mattress
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Highgrove Canterbury Crib 5 Contract Pocket 2000 Mattress
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- Space for one: At 30cm wider than the UK single, it gives a solo sleeper room to change position freely, which matters if you've felt hemmed in on a 3ft mattress.
- Fits compact rooms: Being 15cm narrower than the UK double can be the difference between a door that clears the bed and one that doesn't in a box room or studio.
- Standard length: The UK small double keeps the same 190cm length as the UK single and UK double, so most adults up to around six foot lie comfortably.
- Easy to dress: 4ft is a standard UK size, so small double fitted sheets are simple to find, and a standard double duvet drapes generously over the sides.
- Sensible guest room choice: A couple staying for the odd weekend can share it comfortably enough, while a single guest gets a slightly indulgent amount of space.
This size suits you if...
You're a solo adult who has outgrown a single but can't spare the floor space a full double demands, your bedroom is a box room, loft conversion or studio where every centimetre of width counts, or you're furnishing a guest room or holiday let where couples stay occasionally rather than nightly.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night and want lasting comfort rather than a squeeze. Two adults on a 4ft mattress is workable for a weekend, not for years, so we'd recommend the UK double instead if your room allows it.
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Is a small double big enough for a couple every night?
For occasional stays, yes. For nightly sharing, the UK small double's 120cm width leaves each of you noticeably less room than a UK double would, and restless sleepers will feel it. If you share full time and the room can take an extra 15cm of width, the UK double is the better long-term buy.
Will the Highgrove Canterbury Crib 5 small double fit in a box room?
In most cases, yes, and that's largely the point of this size. The mattress is 120 x 190cm, and we suggest a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m so you can still open the door, get to a wardrobe and walk down one side of the bed.
How much wider is the small double than a single?
The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, while both share the same 190cm length. In practice that's the difference between sleeping in a fixed position and having room to sprawl, which is why it suits a teenager or adult who has outgrown a 3ft bed.
What bedding do I need for this small double mattress?
Small double (4ft) fitted sheets, which are a standard UK size and widely stocked. For the top layer, a standard double duvet works well and gives a good overhang on each side, so you won't need anything specialist to dress this mattress.
Where can I buy the small double size?
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