Highgrove Vernon Memory Mattress in a Box
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Highgrove Vernon Memory Mattress in a Box
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- Real room for one: At 120cm wide it's 30cm wider than a UK single, which means a solo adult can stretch out or change position without meeting the edge.
- Fits where a double won't: It's 15cm narrower than a UK double, which can be the difference between a door that opens fully and one that doesn't.
- Boxed delivery suits awkward rooms: Because it arrives rolled in a box, getting it into a loft conversion or up a tight studio staircase is far easier than manoeuvring a flat mattress.
- Sensible for occasional guests: Couples can share it for a weekend visit comfortably enough, making it a common choice for a guest room that isn't slept in nightly.
- Standard 4ft bedding and frames: The small double is an established UK size, so fitted sheets and bed frames are easy to find on the high street.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and have outgrown a UK single but your room can't spare the floor space a full double takes, you're furnishing a box room, studio or loft conversion where every centimetre of width matters, or you need a guest room bed that hosts a couple a few weekends a year rather than every night.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night, because 120cm across two adults leaves little room to move. We'd recommend the UK double instead, or the UK king if your room allows at least a 150cm-wide bed.
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Will a small double Highgrove Vernon fit in a box room?
Usually, yes, and that's largely the point of this size. The mattress is 120 x 190cm, and we suggest a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m so you can still open the door and walk around the bed. Measure your room and check where the door swings before ordering.
Is the Highgrove Vernon small double big enough for a couple?
For occasional nights, yes. Two adults can share 120cm of width for a weekend stay, which is why this size is popular in guest rooms and holiday lets. For every night, most couples find it too snug, and we'd suggest the UK double or UK king of this mattress instead.
How does the small double compare to the single and double sizes?
The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, which is a noticeable upgrade for a solo sleeper, and 15cm narrower than the UK double, which is often what lets it fit a compact room. All three share the same 190cm length.
Can I get the boxed small double up a narrow staircase?
This is one of the stronger reasons to choose a rolled, boxed mattress in this size. It arrives compressed in a compact box rather than as a flat 120 x 190cm slab, so carrying it into a loft conversion or up a tight stairwell is a one or two person job rather than a removal exercise.
What bedding fits the Highgrove Vernon in a UK small double?
You'll need small double (4ft) fitted sheets, which are widely stocked in the UK. For the duvet, a standard double works well on a 120cm-wide bed, giving a generous overhang for one sleeper and reasonable coverage if guests share it now and then.