Hypnos Banbury Cotton Comfort Mattress
Mattress
Hypnos Banbury Cotton Comfort Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Soft
Construction
Depth (cm)
26
Layers
4
Layer Details
- Solotex™ comfort fibres. The top layer uses Solotex comfort fibres, recycled synthetic fibres that are breathable and durable. In practice this gives a soft initial feel that should resist flattening over time.
- Wool fillings. Two plush fleeces of natural wool sit beneath, layered on top of the cotton fibres. Wool regulates temperature naturally, which means it helps keep you warm in winter and cooler in summer.
- Cotton fillings. A deep layer of responsibly sourced cotton allows air to flow through the mattress. That airflow matters if you tend to sleep warm.
- ReActivePro™ 7-turn pocket springs. 1200 ReActivePro 7-turn pocket springs adapt to your unique shape for personalised, responsive support. Each spring moves independently, so your partner's movements are less likely to disturb you.
Layer details from mattressonline.co.uk product page, September 2026.
- A gentle feel at a child-friendly size: The medium soft surface suits lighter bodies, which means children and teens sink in comfortably rather than lying on top of an unyielding sprung base.
- Natural fillings for growing sleepers: Wool and responsibly sourced cotton regulate temperature naturally, so a teenager who runs warm at night is less likely to overheat than on a foam single.
- Fits compact and awkward rooms: At 90cm wide, this size leaves floor space for a desk, wardrobe and toy storage, and slots under a loft conversion slope where wider sizes cannot.
- Guest rooms and spare-room offices: A single keeps a spare room usable as a study during the day while still offering visitors a genuinely comfortable pocket sprung bed at night.
- No flipping needed: The Banbury is single-sided, so a seasonal rotation is all it needs, which matters when the bed sits against a wall or in a tight corner.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child's or teenager's room where the bed shares space with a desk and wardrobe, you sleep alone and want the smallest standard adult size, or you're furnishing a spare room that doubles as an office. It also suits a first flat or student room where you've been given the frame but need to supply the mattress yourself.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who moves around in the night and feels hemmed in at 90cm wide. We'd recommend the UK small double instead, which is 30cm wider and the same length; allow at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space for it.
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Is the Hypnos Banbury UK single a good mattress for a child?
Yes, with one caveat. The medium soft feel and natural wool and cotton fillings suit lighter, growing bodies, and the 90 x 190cm footprint leaves room in a child's bedroom for storage and a desk. It's a premium spend for a child, but the construction should outlast cheaper singles by some distance.
Will the UK single Banbury fit a bunk bed or mid sleeper?
The 90 x 190cm footprint matches standard UK bunk and mid-sleeper frames. The Banbury is 26cm deep, though, which is deeper than many mattresses sold for raised frames, so check your frame's maximum mattress depth and guard rail height before buying. For a top bunk especially, a mattress this deep may sit too high for safety.
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 enough room to walk alongside the bed and open drawers or a wardrobe. In a loft conversion, position the 90cm width along the slope and most rooms will take it comfortably.
Can two UK singles work in a shared or guest room?
Yes, and it's often the more flexible choice. Two singles with a walkway between them suit siblings sharing a room, and in a guest room they accommodate two visitors who aren't a couple. Each bed needs its own clearance, so measure carefully; a room that takes one single easily may feel tight with two.
Is a UK single big enough for an adult?
At 90cm wide and 190cm long, it's the standard one-person size and works well for solo adults who sleep fairly still. Taller adults get the same 190cm length as the UK double, so length is rarely the issue. If you spread out or shift position a lot, the UK small double gives you 30cm more width.