Highgrove Durham Crib 5 Contract King Size Mattress
The Highgrove Durham Crib 5 Contract Mattress is a contract mattress, the kind typically bought for rented or commercial settings, available in five UK sizes from Small Single up to King.
- Soft-to-medium feel for most sleepers
- Flippable & rotatable for even wear
- Wire-edged border for firmer edges
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Highgrove Durham Crib 5 Contract Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
Highgrove Durham Crib 5 Contract Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Soft
Construction
Depth (cm)
Layers
3
Layer Details
Outer cover
A polyester/viscose fabric with a deep quilted finish that holds the cover to the layers beneath. It's a durable, fully upholstered surface, which suits a mattress that will see regular use.
White fibre fillings
A lightweight, high-loft fibre that keeps its shape. It gives the surface a soft-to-medium cushioning without the weight of a dense foam.
Bonnell open coil spring core
A 13.5-gauge bonnell open coil system, with rows of springs running head to toe, joined by helical wire and edged with 6-gauge rod-edge wire. This gives a traditional springy support, and the wire edge helps the sides keep their shape. The mattress is double-sided, so you can flip and rotate it.
Layer details from archerssleepcentre.co.uk product page, October 2026.
Key benefits
- 75cm each for two sharing: Two people sharing get 75cm of width each, which means one partner getting up early is less likely to wake the other.
- 200cm of length: At 200cm long, it gives anyone approaching or over six foot room to stretch out, something the 190cm double can't offer.
- 15cm wider than the UK double: That extra 15cm over the UK double sounds modest on paper, but it's felt every night, especially once a dog claims its usual corner.
- A sensible top size for a lettings portfolio: If you're furnishing the main bedroom of a rental while smaller rooms take the UK single or UK small double, the UK king completes the set from one model.
- Less demanding than the UK super king: It's 30cm narrower than the UK super king, so it fits a typical new build master bedroom where wardrobes have already eaten into the floor space.
This size suits you if...
Two people will share the bed, whether that's you and a partner upgrading from a cramped double or tenants in a property you let out. It also suits you if one sleeper is on the tall side and needs the 200cm length, or if you're on different schedules and want enough width that comings and goings don't wake the other person.
Consider another size if...
Your bedroom is smaller than the 2.7m x 2.9m we suggest as a minimum, or the bed is for one adult sleeping alone. In either case, we'd recommend the UK double of the Highgrove Durham instead.
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FAQ's
Is the Highgrove Durham UK king big enough for two people?
Yes. At 150cm wide, it gives two people sharing 75cm of width each, enough that most couples can turn over or read at different times without disturbing each other. If you routinely share with a dog or a small child as well, the UK king is the widest size this mattress is made in.
What room size do I need for the Highgrove Durham in a UK king?
We suggest a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m, with 3.2m x 3.2m the comfortable target if you want bedside tables on both sides and space to walk around. That's our own guidance rather than the manufacturer's, so measure your room, including alcoves and wardrobe doors, before ordering.
Should I buy the Highgrove Durham in a UK double or a UK king?
For two adults sharing every night, the UK king is the safer pick: it's 15cm wider than the UK double and adds 10cm of length too. If the bed is for occasional guests, a lodger's room or a solo sleeper, the UK double keeps the footprint smaller and costs less.
Is a UK king long enough for someone over six foot?
At 200cm, the UK king suits sleepers up to around 6ft 6in before feet start meeting the end of the bed. For a tall partner, the length is often the real reason to size up from a double, which is 10cm shorter, rather than the extra width.
Does the UK king suit a rental property?
It's a natural fit for the main bedroom of a let, since the Durham is sold as a contract mattress aimed at rented and commercial settings. Pair it with the UK single or UK small double in secondary rooms and you can furnish a whole property from one model, which simplifies reordering later.