Otty Natural Origin Small Double Mattress
The Otty Natural Origin is a double-sided pocket sprung mattress, handmade in the UK with a hand-stitched tufted viscose cover.
- Double-sided, so you can flip it
- Natural fibres wick away moisture
- 100-night trial & 10-year guarantee
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Mattress details
Mattress
Otty Natural Origin Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Firm
Construction
Pocket Spring
Rolled
Wool
Natural
Depth (cm)
28
Layers
6
Layer Details
Hand-Stitched Tufted Cover
Handmade in the UK from premium viscose, with handles stitched into the sides. Those handles matter more than they sound, because this is a mattress you'll want to rotate and flip regularly.
Needle Felt Layer
A naturally breathable, insulating layer that helps regulate temperature. In practice that means it holds warmth in winter and lets heat escape in summer.
Comfort Polyester
A lightweight, durable layer that improves moisture-wicking. This helps keep the sleep surface feeling fresh and hygienic over time.
Natural Rebound Cotton
Cotton breathes naturally and draws moisture away from you as you sleep. The result is a cooler, drier mattress, which hot sleepers will appreciate.
Pocket Spring Core
The heart of the mattress, with 2,000 individually wrapped springs that respond independently to body movement. That independence means better motion isolation, so one restless sleeper is less likely to disturb the other.
All The Layers Again, Reversed
The same layers repeat in reverse order on the underside. This makes the mattress fully double-sided and flippable, which helps it wear evenly for longer.
Layer details from otty.com product page, September 2026.
Key benefits
- Real space for one: At 30cm wider than a UK single, you can stretch, roll and starfish without a limb hanging off the edge.
- Fits rooms a double cannot: Being 15cm narrower than a UK double often decides whether a wardrobe door still opens or a bedside table survives.
- Easier to flip at this width: This double-sided mattress needs regular flipping, and the small double's narrower frame plus stitched side handles make that chore slightly less awkward, though still a two-person job.
- Substantial feel in a compact footprint: The full 28cm depth and medium-firm sprung build carry through to this size, so a smaller bed doesn't mean a thinner, flimsier mattress.
- Standard 4ft sizing: The UK small double is a stocked UK standard, so frames, small double fitted sheets and a regular double duvet are easy to find.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and have outgrown a UK single but your room can't take a full UK double, you're kitting out a loft conversion or box room where every centimetre of width matters, or you need a guest bed that hosts couples a few weekends a year rather than every night.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night and want proper personal space. At 120cm wide the UK small double is snug for two long term, so we'd recommend the Otty Natural Origin in a UK double instead.
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FAQ's
Is the Otty Natural Origin small double big enough for a couple?
For occasional nights, yes. Across a 120cm width two adults can share comfortably enough for a weekend stay, and the 2,000 pocket springs keep one person's movement from disturbing the other. As an every-night bed for a couple it will feel cramped, since it's 15cm narrower than a UK double. Nightly sharers should size up.
Will a small double Otty Natural Origin fit in a box room?
Usually, and that's the point of this size. The mattress measures 120 x 190cm, and we suggest a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m so you can still open doors and walk round the bed. Measure with drawers and wardrobe doors open before you commit, as the 28cm depth adds visual bulk too.
Is the small double easier to flip than the larger sizes?
Somewhat. This is a heavy, double-sided mattress in every size, and Otty's flippable design means you'll be turning it regularly. The UK small double's narrower footprint and the handles stitched into the cover make the job more manageable than wrestling a UK king, but we'd still treat it as a two-person task.
What frame do I need for the Otty Natural Origin in a small double?
A standard 4ft frame, sized for a 120 x 190cm mattress. The small double is a recognised UK size, so frames and divans are widely available. Do check the frame can carry a substantial 28cm-deep sprung mattress, and remember you'll want access to flip it, so a very high surround is best avoided.
Is a small double too big for one person?
No, it's arguably the sweet spot for a solo adult. You get 30cm more width than a UK single, enough to change position freely, while the 190cm length matches a single so the bed doesn't dominate the room. Teenagers who've outgrown a single often land here for exactly that reason. Compare the retailers listed on this page for current pricing.