Highgrove Stafford Crib 5 Contract Pocket 1000 Mattress
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Mattress
Highgrove Stafford Crib 5 Contract Pocket 1000 Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium
Construction
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
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- A double bed that clears the door: The UK small double is 15cm narrower than the UK double, which is often the difference between a bed fitting a box room and blocking it.
- Real space for one sleeper: At 30cm wider than a UK single, it gives a solo adult room to spread out without demanding a bigger bedroom.
- Crib 5 in a lettable size: Small second bedrooms in rentals and holiday lets are where 4ft beds usually go, and this mattress meets the fire standard those settings require.
- Copes with occasional couples: Guests sharing for a night or two will manage comfortably, which suits a guest room or let where nobody sleeps in it nightly.
- Standard 4ft sizing: Small double frames, fitted sheets and mattress protectors are widely stocked in the UK, so kitting the room out is straightforward.
This size suits you if...
You're furnishing a rental, holiday let or guest accommodation where Crib 5 fire compliance applies and the second bedroom is too tight for a full double, or you sleep alone and want more width than a UK single without giving up floor space. It also suits a loft conversion or studio where 15cm of saved width keeps a walkway usable.
Consider another size if...
Two people will share this bed most nights, or your room comfortably takes a wider bed. The UK small double is snug for full-time couples, so we'd recommend the UK double of this mattress instead.
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Is a small double big enough for a rental property bedroom?
Often it's the sensible choice. A UK small double gives tenants or guests a double sleeping surface at 120 x 190cm while fitting rooms a standard double would crowd. Allow at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space, our own guidance rather than Highgrove's. For a master bedroom slept in by a couple every night, size up.
Can a couple sleep on the Highgrove Stafford in a UK small double?
For occasional stays, yes. Two adults sharing 120cm of width works for a weekend visit or a holiday let booking, though each person gets noticeably less room than on a UK double. If the bed will host couples most nights, the UK double or UK king of this mattress is the better buy.
Will a UK small double fit where a double mattress won't?
Frequently, yes. The UK small double is 15cm narrower than the UK double and the same length, so it suits box rooms, studios and loft conversions where that width decides whether the door still opens or there's standing room beside the bed. Measure the room and any awkward stair turns before ordering.
What room size do you need for a 4ft small double bed?
We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m. That leaves enough space to walk round the bed and open a wardrobe, which matters in the compact second bedrooms and lets this size usually ends up in. Tighter rooms can work with the bed against a wall, though changing sheets becomes a squeeze.
What bedding fits the small double version of this mattress?
You'll need small double (4ft) fitted sheets and protectors, as standard double sheets will bag and single sheets won't stretch. A standard double duvet works well on top and gives a couple sharing occasionally a little extra overhang. 4ft is a standard UK size, so bedding is easy to find.