Highgrove Solar Backcare Double Mattress
The Highgrove Solar Backcare is a budget-friendly mattress from established British bed maker Highgrove, available in six UK sizes from Small Single up to Super King.
- Firm open coil support
- Includes Small Single & Small Double
- Suits spare rooms & rentals
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Highgrove Solar Backcare Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
Highgrove Solar Backcare Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Depth (cm)
23
Layers
3
Layer Details
Belgian damask cover
A Belgian damask fabric with a deep quilted finish that holds the outer fabric to the surface layers. It keeps the top of the mattress neat and secure, so the filling stays where it should.
White fibre fillings
A lightweight, high-loft white fibre filling that is hypoallergenic and keeps its shape. It adds a layer of cushioning over the springs and suits you if allergens are a worry, though a fibre filling will feel simpler than foam.
Open coil spring system
A 12.5-gauge open coil system with the springs set out in rows from head to toe, and a thick rod-edge wire around the perimeter to strengthen it. This gives the firm feel the mattress is known for and helps the edges hold up over time.
Layer details from archerssleepcentre.co.uk and bedconnect.co.uk product pages, October 2026.
Key benefits
- The traditional couples' size: At 135 x 190cm, the UK double is the long standing shared size, giving 67.5cm each for two people sharing.
- Fits most UK bedrooms: We suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, which most doubles bedrooms meet, often with space left for tables both sides.
- Budget stretched across a whole home: If you're furnishing several rooms at once, a low-cost double for the main or guest bedroom leaves money for everything else.
- Easy to dress cheaply: Double sheets and a 200 x 200cm duvet are stocked everywhere at every price point, so the savings continue after the mattress arrives.
- Easier delivery than a king: At 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in, a double is generally simpler to get up turning stairs in older terraces or across a tight landing than the UK king.
This size suits you if...
You're a couple in a typical UK bedroom and want the standard shared size without spending much, you're kitting out a guest room that visiting couples will use, or you sleep alone but like room to spread out, perhaps with a dog or cat claiming a corner. It suits anyone who wants an affordable, familiar size that most rooms and bed frames already accommodate.
Consider another size if...
You're a couple with a larger bedroom and either of you sleeps restlessly, as 67.5cm each is a modest share. We'd recommend the UK king instead, which is 15cm wider and 10cm longer than the UK double.
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FAQ's
Is the Highgrove Solar Backcare double big enough for two adults?
For most couples, yes. The UK double is Britain's standard shared size at 135 x 190cm, giving 67.5cm each for two people sharing. That's comfortable if you sleep fairly still, although broader couples or restless sleepers may prefer the UK king, which is 15cm wider than the UK double.
What room size do I need for the Solar Backcare in a UK double?
We suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m the comfortable norm. That allows walking space on both sides and, in most rooms, bedside tables too. This is our own guidance rather than Highgrove's, as the brand doesn't publish room recommendations for this model.
Should I buy the Solar Backcare in a double or a king?
It depends on your room and how you sleep. The UK double is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king, so it fits comfortably where a king would dominate, and costs less. If your bedroom is roomy and you share every night, the extra width of the UK king is usually the better long-term buy.
Will a double mattress fit up narrow stairs?
Usually, yes. At 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in, the UK double is one of the easier sizes to manoeuvre through turning stairs in older terraces or tight new build landings. Highgrove doesn't publish delivery dimensions for this model, so measure your tightest turn before ordering and check the retailer's delivery details.
Where can I buy the Solar Backcare in a UK double?
Highgrove makes this mattress exclusively for selected bed retailers, so it isn't sold on Highgrove's own site. Availability varies by size, so compare the retailers listed on this page; the prices shown here are updated as retailers change them.