Nectar Hybrid Memory Pocket 1600 Small Double Mattress in a Box
The Nectar Hybrid Memory Pocket 1600 is a hybrid design, which means it pairs memory foam with pocket springs, delivered rolled up in a box.
- Memory foam for pressure relief
- Pocket springs add a traditional feel
- Boxed, so easier to get upstairs
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Mattress
Nectar Hybrid Memory Pocket 1600 Mattress in a Box
Size
Firmness
Medium Firm
Construction
Foam
Pocket Spring
Hybrid
Rolled
Memory Foam
Depth (cm)
Layers
4
Layer Details
Dynamic support layer
A breathable foam layer just below the cover that helps air flow, regulates body temperature and adds support with a little bounce. It should help you sleep cooler and make the surface feel lively rather than sinking.
Micro pocket springs
A layer of micro pocket springs that respond to your body shape and sleeping position. This gives you a more traditional, responsive feel than all-foam, and the springs help limit partner disturbance.
Memory foam
A temperature-sensitive memory foam that softens when it touches warm surfaces. It moulds to your body for pressure relief, though some sleepers find memory foam holds a little warmth.
7-Zone castellated base
The core is a 7-zone castellated supportive base that allows extra compression. It gives the layers above a stable foundation, with different zones of the base built to support different parts of your body.
Layer details from bedconnect.co.uk and chrisgammonbedcentre.co.uk product pages, October 2026.
Key benefits
- Genuine space for one: At 30cm wider than the UK single, it gives a solo sleeper room to spread out without committing to a full double's footprint.
- Fits where a double won't: It's 15cm narrower than the UK double, which can be the difference between a door that clears the bed frame and one that doesn't.
- Boxed delivery suits awkward rooms: It arrives rolled in a box, which makes a real difference if the bedroom sits up a narrow staircase or in a loft conversion.
- Hybrid feel at a manageable size: Memory foam over pocket springs gives pressure relief with a more traditional feel underneath, in a footprint that leaves compact rooms usable.
- Easy to dress: The 4ft size is a standard UK format, so small double fitted sheets and frames are straightforward to find.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone but have outgrown a single, perhaps a teenager whose room can't spare any more floor space, or you need a bed for a box room, studio flat or small second bedroom where a standard double would crowd everything else out. It also suits a guest room where couples stay occasionally rather than every night.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night and want proper space each. The UK double gives 67.5cm per person and needs a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, so if your room allows it, we'd recommend the UK double instead.
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FAQ's
Is the Nectar Hybrid Memory Pocket 1600 UK small double big enough for two?
For occasional nights, yes, which is why it works in a guest room. For every night, most couples find 120cm of width a squeeze, especially with memory foam that keeps you in your own spot rather than rolling together. If you share nightly, the UK double is the sensible step up.
What room size do I need for the UK small double?
We suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for the UK small double. That allows walking space around the bed rather than the mattress footprint alone, which is 120 x 190cm. In a box room or loft conversion, measure where the ceiling slopes and where the door swings before you commit.
Will the UK small double fit through a narrow staircase?
This mattress arrives rolled and boxed, so you're carrying a compact cylinder up the stairs rather than manoeuvring a flat 4ft mattress round a tight landing. That's a genuine advantage for loft rooms and older houses. Nectar doesn't publish the box dimensions here, so check the retailer's page if your access is very tight.
How does the small double compare with the UK single for one sleeper?
The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, and both are the same length at 190cm. That extra width is the difference between sleeping in one fixed position and being able to sprawl, so it suits an adult or teenager who has outgrown a single but whose room can't take a double.
Is the small double a good choice for a rental or holiday let?
It's a practical fit for a small second bedroom: guests who arrive as a couple can share for a few nights, a solo guest gets generous space, and the 15cm saved against a UK double keeps the room feeling usable. Standard 4ft bedding is easy to source, which matters when sheets need replacing often.