Highgrove Lancaster Crib 5 Contract Pocket 1000 King Size Mattress
The Highgrove Lancaster Crib 5 Contract Pocket 1000 is a contract-specification model, the sort typically bought for guest houses and rental properties as well as homes, available in six UK sizes.
- Firm feel for a supportive sleep
- Flip & rotate to spread wear
- Hand-tufted cotton cover
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Highgrove Lancaster Crib 5 Contract Pocket 1000 Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
Highgrove Lancaster Crib 5 Contract Pocket 1000 Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
Layers
4
Layer Details
Striped cotton cover
A classic striped 100% cotton cover, hand tufted to secure the fillings underneath. Cotton is a natural fabric, and the tufting helps keep the fillings from shifting.
White fibre fillings
A lightweight, high loft fibre that retains its shape. It gives the surface some cushioning over the springs and should keep its loft over time.
Pocket spring interior
Small diameter pocket springs, each housed in its own cloth sleeve. Because each coil works on its own, the springs can respond individually to your body, and this layer provides the firm support.
Wire edge border
A thick wire surrounds the perimeter of the spring system. It helps the edges keep their shape, which should make sitting on the side of the bed feel more stable.
Layer details from archerssleepcentre.co.uk product page, October 2026.
Key benefits
- Proper space for two: You get 75cm each for two people sharing, which means turning over or stretching out without waking the person beside you.
- Extra length for taller sleepers: At 200cm long, the UK king suits anyone approaching six foot who finds their feet reaching the end of a standard-length double.
- Fewer disturbed nights: The extra width helps when one of you gets up hours before the other, giving space to slip out without a scramble across the bed.
- Contract-grade specification: This is a Crib 5 contract model, the fire-safety standard used for guest houses and rentals, which makes the UK king a practical pick for a letting property's main bedroom.
- Room to accommodate real life: Pillows propped for pregnancy, a dog claiming the foot of the bed: the UK king absorbs these without either of you feeling squeezed.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and the 135cm of a double has started to feel tight, one of you is close to six foot and wants the extra 10cm of length, or you keep different hours and need enough width to come and go without waking your partner. It also fits landlords furnishing a main bedroom to contract specification.
Consider another size if...
Your bedroom falls short of the 2.7m x 2.9m we suggest as a minimum for a king bed. If space is the constraint, we'd recommend the UK double instead; it still sleeps two comfortably in a smaller room.
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FAQ's
Is the UK king Highgrove Lancaster long enough for someone over 6ft?
It should suit most people around that height. The UK king is 200cm long, 10cm more than a standard double, which usually stops feet hanging over the edge for sleepers approaching six foot. If you're well over six foot, the UK super king offers the same 200cm length with extra width.
Will a UK king fit in a new build master bedroom?
Often, but measure first. New build masters can feel smaller once fitted wardrobes go in, and we suggest allowing at least 2.7m x 2.9m for a king bed, with 3.2m x 3.2m comfortable. If your room is tighter than that, the UK double is the safer choice.
Should I choose the UK king or UK super king Highgrove Lancaster?
The UK king is 30cm narrower than the UK super king, and for most couples it's the better balance of sleeping space against room space. Go for the UK super king if your bedroom is generous and you regularly share the bed with children or a dog.
How much more space does the UK king give a couple than a double?
The UK king is 15cm wider than the UK double, which works out at 75cm each for two people sharing. That's a difference you feel every night, particularly if one of you shifts position a lot or gets up earlier than the other.
Where can I buy the Highgrove Lancaster in a UK king?
Compare the retailers listed on this page; the prices shown here are updated as retailers change them. Availability for this model is more limited than for mainstream brands, so it's worth checking the listing carefully, including construction and firmness details that Highgrove doesn't publish widely.