MattressNextDay Nautilus Ortho Waterproof Contract Mattress
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MattressNextDay Nautilus Ortho Waterproof Contract Mattress
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- A sensible size for landlords: Contract mattresses are built for rental and guest settings, and the UK single is the size most student rooms and HMO bedrooms actually need.
- Waterproof where it matters most: A waterproof cover on a child's bed means accidents wipe away rather than soaking in, useful during potty training or for younger children.
- Fits compact rooms: At 3ft wide, this size leaves space for a desk, wardrobe and toy storage in a small bedroom, or two beds in a shared one.
- An easy guest room choice: In a spare room that doubles as an office, a UK single keeps the floor usable between visits.
- Cheap, widely stocked bedding: Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm single duvet fit, and both are the least expensive bedding of any UK size.
This size suits you if...
You're kitting out a rental, student let or guest room and want a low-cost, wipe-clean mattress for one sleeper, you need a bed for a child or teen where spills and accidents are a real possibility, or your room is small enough that a 90cm width is the only practical fit.
Consider another size if...
Two people will be sharing the bed, or a single adult wants more room to spread out. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which is 45cm wider, gives 67.5cm each for two sharing, and needs a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
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Will the Nautilus Ortho UK single fit a bunk or mid sleeper frame?
The 90 x 190cm footprint matches standard UK bunk, cabin and mid sleeper frames, so width and length should be fine. Raised frames often have a maximum mattress depth for safety rails, and MattressNextDay doesn't publish a depth for this model, so check with the retailer before ordering for a raised bed.
Is the Nautilus Ortho single a good choice for a child's bedroom?
It's well suited on paper: the UK single is the default children's size, the waterproof cover handles accidents, and the price sits at the affordable end of the market. Detailed firmness and construction information isn't published for this model, so if support for a growing child matters to you, confirm the specifics with the retailer first.
How much room 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, which leaves enough clearance to get in and out and open drawers or a wardrobe. In a shared children's room, you'll want extra width for a walkway between two beds, so measure before committing to a pair.
Can two children each have a Nautilus Ortho single in a shared room?
Often, yes. At 90cm wide each, two UK singles plus a walkway will fit many shared bedrooms where a larger bed wouldn't, and the waterproof cover on both makes cleaning up straightforward. Sketch your room with both footprints and the door swing first, as fitted wardrobes can eat into the space quickly.
Would a single or small double suit a spare room better?
If guests are usually one person and the room doubles as an office, the UK single keeps more floor free. For a slightly roomier solo bed, the UK small double is 30cm wider and the same length, and we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space for it. This mattress comes in both sizes.