Hypnos Cotton Origins 8 Small Double Mattress
The Hypnos Cotton Origins 8 is a pocket spring mattress, which means the springs move independently, so you feel less of a partner shifting during the night.
- Contours to your body
- Minimises partner disturbance
- Four sizes fit most UK frames
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Hypnos Cotton Origins 8 Mattress
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Hypnos Cotton Origins 8 Mattress
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Key benefits
- Room to spread out alone: At 30cm wider than the UK single, it lets a solo adult turn and stretch without taking up the floor space of a UK double.
- Kinder to tight bedrooms: It's 15cm narrower than the UK double, which can decide whether the door still swings open in a box room or small flat.
- No length lost: The UK small double is the same length as the UK double, so choosing the narrower bed costs you nothing at your feet.
- Calmer for occasional sharing: Pocket springs respond individually, which means a visiting couple are a little less likely to feel each other turning over during a short stay.
- Simple to dress: Small double fitted sheets fit and a standard double duvet covers it, so bedding for a 4ft frame is easy to pick up on the high street.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and feel hemmed in by a single, or you're fitting out a guest room or loft conversion where couples stay only now and then and a UK double would swallow the floor.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed with a partner every night. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each for two sharing; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.
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FAQ's
What room size do I need for a Hypnos Cotton Origins 8 UK small double?
We suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m. That leaves enough room to walk past the bed and open the door. In a box room close to that size, measure how far the door swings as well as the floor area.
Is a UK small double big enough for two people?
For occasional stays, yes. The pocket springs move individually, which helps a guest couple settle without jostling each other. Most couples find it tight every night, though. The UK double is 15cm wider and gives 67.5cm each for two sharing.
Will a small double Hypnos Cotton Origins 8 suit a tall solo sleeper?
It's 190cm long, the same as the UK single and UK double, so you gain width without losing length. If your feet already reach the end, the UK king is 10cm longer, although we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for that size.
What bedding fits a UK small double mattress?
Small double (4ft) fitted sheets are the right choice, and a standard double duvet covers the top. Standard double fitted sheets are cut for a mattress 15cm wider, so they won't sit as neatly on a UK small double.
Is the Hypnos Cotton Origins 8 small double a good guest room choice?
Yes, if your visitors are mostly single guests or couples staying a night or two. The 4ft width keeps a small spare room usable. Hypnos publishes limited layer detail, so confirm the specification with the retailers listed on this page if that matters to you.