Highgrove Solar Backcare Small 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
- Real space for one: At 120cm across, the UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, so a solo adult can change position freely all night.
- Fits rooms a double cannot: It is 15cm narrower than the UK double, which can be exactly the margin that lets a wardrobe door open or leaves a walkway beside the bed.
- A sensible budget buy for a second bedroom: As a low-cost model from a long-standing British maker, it suits a guest room or rental where the bed sees light, occasional use.
- Standard 4ft bedding and frames: The small double is a standard UK size, so fitted sheets and bed frames are easy to find on the high street.
- Copes with the odd shared night: Two guests can share it comfortably for a weekend visit, although couples sleeping on it every night would feel the squeeze.
This size suits you if...
You're a solo adult who has outgrown a single and wants room to stretch, but your bedroom cannot spare the width a full double takes. It also fits if you're furnishing a guest room or rental second bedroom on a tight budget, where visiting couples share a few nights a year rather than sleeping there nightly. Allow at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space.
Consider another size if...
You and a partner would sleep on it every night, because 120cm shared long term is a little tight. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives you an extra 15cm of width for a modest step up in cost.
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FAQ's
How big is the Highgrove Solar Backcare small double?
It measures 120 x 190cm, which is 4ft x 6ft 3in. That makes it 30cm wider than the UK single and 15cm narrower than the UK double, the same length as both. We suggest a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m so you can still move around the bed comfortably.
Is the Solar Backcare small double good for a guest room?
Yes, and it is arguably its best use. The budget price suits a bed that is slept on occasionally rather than nightly, single guests get plenty of room, and visiting couples can share it for a weekend. The 4ft width also leaves more standing space in a modest spare room than a full double would.
Can a couple sleep on the Solar Backcare in a small double?
For occasional nights, yes. At 120cm wide it handles the odd shared stay perfectly well. As an everyday couple's bed it is a little narrow, and Highgrove publishes very little construction detail to reassure you about long-term shared use, so nightly sharers should look at the UK double or UK king instead.
Where can I buy this mattress in a small double?
Highgrove makes the Solar Backcare exclusively for selected bed retailers, so you won't find it on Highgrove's own site. Availability in the UK small double can shift, so compare the retailers listed on this page; the prices shown here are updated as retailers change them.
Will a small double fit where my old single was?
Usually, yes, with a check. The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single but exactly the same length, so it often slots into a teenager's room or box room that a double would overwhelm. Measure the width where the bed sits and confirm the door and any drawers still clear.