Highgrove Solar Backcare Single 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
- A low-cost fit for a child's room: At 90cm wide, the single leaves floor space for a wardrobe, desk and toy storage, and the budget price suits a bed a child will outgrow.
- Two can fit where one double won't: Siblings sharing a room, or a guest room set up as two beds, can often take a pair of singles with a walkway between.
- Sensible for occasional guests: In a spare room that mostly serves as an office, a budget single used a few nights a year is easier to justify than a pricier double.
- The easiest bedding to buy: Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm single duvet fit, and both are the cheapest and most widely stocked of any size.
- Fits compact and awkward rooms: We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, which most box rooms and loft conversions with a narrow footprint can manage.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child or teenager and would rather not spend hundreds on a bed they'll outgrow, you're kitting out a guest room or student flat where the mattress gets occasional rather than nightly use, or your room simply can't take anything wider than 90cm.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult sleeping in it every night and find 90cm restrictive. The Highgrove Solar Backcare in a UK small double gives you 30cm more width for one person, and we'd recommend it if your room allows.
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FAQ's
Will the Highgrove Solar Backcare UK single fit a bunk or mid sleeper frame?
The 90 x 190cm footprint is the standard size bunk, cabin and mid sleeper frames are built around, so it should sit correctly on the base. Highgrove doesn't publish a depth for this mattress, though, and raised frames have a maximum depth for the guard rail to stay effective, so check the frame maker's guidance before buying.
What room size do I need for a UK single mattress?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space for a UK single. That leaves room to walk around the bed and open drawers or wardrobe doors, which matters in a child's room where the bed competes with storage and a desk. Loft rooms with a sloping ceiling can often take a single along the narrow side.
How much narrower is the UK single than a double?
The UK single is 45cm narrower than the UK double and 30cm narrower than the UK small double. For a child or a guest bed that gap rarely matters. If it's your everyday bed and the room can take it, the Solar Backcare in a UK small double is the more comfortable long-term buy.
Is the UK single Solar Backcare big enough for an adult?
It's the standard one-person size, so a single adult can sleep on it perfectly well, and it's a common pick for student rooms and first flats where the frame comes supplied. At 3ft wide it is snug for anyone who spreads out, so restless sleepers may prefer sizing up to the UK small double.
Where can I buy the Highgrove Solar Backcare in a UK single?
Highgrove makes this model exclusively for selected bed retailers, so you won't find it on Highgrove's own site. Availability in the UK single changes over time, so the simplest route is to compare the retailers listed on this page; the prices shown here are updated as retailers change them.