MattressNextDay Nautilus Ortho Waterproof Contract Mattress
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MattressNextDay Nautilus Ortho Waterproof Contract Mattress
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- Real width for one sleeper: At 120cm across, it's 30cm wider than a UK single, which means a solo adult can shift position freely without an edge arriving sooner than expected.
- Fits rooms a double won't: It's 15cm narrower than a UK double, which can be the difference between a door that clears the bed and one that doesn't in a box room or studio.
- Practical for lets and guest rooms: The waterproof contract build suits a rental or holiday let second bedroom, where a small double sleeps one comfortably and a couple for the odd night.
- Standard 4ft sizing: The small double is a standard UK size, so frames and 4ft fitted sheets are easy to find, and a standard double duvet works on top.
- Modest room requirement: We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m, less than a full double needs, leaving space for a wardrobe or desk in a smaller room.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and have outgrown a UK single but your room can't give up the floor space a double demands, you're furnishing a guest room or holiday let where couples stay occasionally rather than nightly, or you're fitting out a loft conversion or box room where that extra 15cm of width over a UK double decides what else fits.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night and want proper space for two. The UK double gives 67.5cm each for two sharing, and we'd recommend it instead if your room allows at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
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Will the Nautilus Ortho small double fit in a box room?
Usually, yes, and that's a large part of its appeal. We suggest a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double, which leaves enough clearance to move around the bed. Measure your usable floor space first, allowing for sloped ceilings in a loft conversion, and check the door still opens fully.
Can a couple share the small double Nautilus Ortho regularly?
For occasional stays, yes, which is why it works in a guest room or holiday let. For every night, it's a squeeze. The UK small double is 15cm narrower than the UK double, and the UK double gives 67.5cm each for two sharing, so we'd point regular couples that way if the room allows.
What size is the small double Nautilus Ortho in feet?
It's 4ft x 6ft 3in, or 120 x 190cm in metric. Note that fitted sheets need to be small double (4ft) size specifically, as standard double sheets will be baggy, although a standard double duvet drapes fine on top.
Is the small double the same length as a single?
Yes. The UK small double and the UK single are the same length, at 190cm. The difference is width alone: the UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, which is what gives a solo sleeper, or a teenager who has outgrown a single, that extra stretching room.
Should I buy the small double or the double for a rental second bedroom?
It depends on the room. The UK small double needs at least 2.4m x 2.8m by our guidance, while we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for the UK double. If the second bedroom is tight, the small double keeps walkways clear and still sleeps a couple for short stays, which suits how most lets are actually used.