Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress
Mattress
Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress
Size
Firmness
Construction
Depth (cm)
25
Layers
Layer Details
- Memory foam. Premium memory foam that hugs your body as you settle in, which means pressure is eased away from joints like hips and shoulders. It gives that classic slow-sinking feel rather than a springy bounce.
Layer details from nectarsleep.co.uk product page, September 2026.
- Fits compact rooms: At 90cm wide, it leaves floor space free in a child's bedroom that also has to hold a wardrobe, a desk and toy storage.
- Pressure relief for growing bodies: The memory foam moulds around hips and shoulders, which means a teenager sleeping on their side gets cushioning rather than pushback.
- Works for shared kids' rooms: Two UK singles plus a walkway can fit where one larger bed would dominate, useful when siblings share.
- A sensible guest room choice: In a spare room doubling as an office, a UK single keeps the desk usable while still giving visitors a proper mattress.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm single duvet fit, and both are the most widely stocked and affordable of any size.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child or teenager, kitting out a student room or first flat where the frame came with the property but the mattress didn't, or you're a solo adult sleeper with a compact bedroom. It also suits a spare room that spends most of the week as an office, or a loft conversion where only a narrow footprint fits under the slope.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who sleeps alone but likes to spread out, or you occasionally share. The UK single is 30cm narrower than the UK small double at the same length, so we'd recommend the UK small double instead; allow at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space for it.
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What size is the Nectar Classic UK single?
It measures 90 x 190cm, which is 3ft x 6ft 3in, the standard UK one-person size. That's the same length as the UK small double and the UK double, so it suits most adults for height, just with less width to move around in.
Will the Nectar Classic UK single fit a bunk or mid sleeper frame?
The 90 x 190cm footprint matches the standard UK single frames used for bunks, cabin beds and mid sleepers. The mattress is 25cm deep, and raised frames often set a maximum depth so the guard rail stays effective, so check your frame's stated limit before buying.
Is the Nectar Classic UK single a good mattress for a child or teenager?
It suits the age group the UK single is built for. The memory foam eases pressure on hips and shoulders, helpful for side sleepers, and gives a slow, sink-in feel rather than bounce. Children who run hot at night may find memory foam holds warmth, as no cooling features are stated.
What room size do I need for a UK single mattress?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, which gives room to walk alongside the bed and open drawers or a wardrobe. That's our own guidance rather than Nectar's. In a shared children's room, plan for two UK singles plus a walkway between them.
Should I get the Nectar Classic in a UK single or a UK small double?
The UK single is 30cm narrower than the UK small double, and the two are the same length. For a child, a student room or a tight guest space, the UK single is the practical pick. A solo adult who wants stretching room should size up, allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m for the UK small double.