Shire Bed Company Ortho Backcare Double Mattress
The Shire Bed Company Ortho Backcare is a firm pocket spring mattress, which means each spring moves independently to follow your shape rather than the whole surface dipping at once.
- Firm feel for back & front sleepers
- Less roll-together when sharing a bed
- Fits most UK bed frames
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Shire Bed Company Ortho Backcare Mattress
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Shire Bed Company Ortho Backcare Mattress
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Firm
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Orthopaedic
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Key benefits
- Built for two in an ordinary room: Allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m, which in most UK main bedrooms still leaves space for bedside tables on both sides.
- Less disturbance when you share: Each pocket spring responds on its own, which means your partner shifting position at night travels less across the 135cm width.
- Firm, even support for both sides: The firm feel suits back and front sleepers sharing, although a lightweight side-sleeping partner may find the shoulders a little pressured.
- Simple to dress: Double sheets and a 200 x 200cm duvet are stocked almost everywhere, handy when a move already has money going on sofas and curtains.
- A sensible spare room choice: In a guest room, visiting couples get a proper shared bed while a wardrobe and chest of drawers still fit around it.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed with a partner in a typical UK bedroom and want a firm, no-sink feel, or you're kitting out a first flat or spare room where the bed has to leave space for a wardrobe and drawers.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner are restless or broad-shouldered and need more than 67.5cm each. We'd recommend the UK king instead, which needs at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
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FAQ's
How much room does each person get on a Shire Ortho Backcare UK double?
Two people sharing get 67.5cm each. That is comfortable for most couples who sleep fairly still, and the firm pocket springs help by keeping each side more stable, so you're less likely to drift towards the middle.
Will a Shire Ortho Backcare UK double fit a bedroom with bedside tables?
In most cases, yes. We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for a UK double, with around 3m x 3m giving you comfortable space to walk round both sides and open drawers. Measure your room with the bedside tables in mind before you buy.
Is the Shire Ortho Backcare double long enough for tall sleepers?
The UK double is 190cm long, the same as the UK single. If either of you is tall and your feet already reach the end of the bed, the UK king is 10cm longer, although it needs a larger room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
Shire Ortho Backcare double or king for a couple who move about a lot?
The UK king gives 75cm each, so the UK double gives you 7.5cm less each. If one of you sprawls or you're regularly woken by elbows, that extra width helps. If your room is under 2.7m x 2.9m, the UK double is the more practical fit.
Is a firm UK double a good choice for a guest room?
It suits guests who like a supportive bed, and a UK double gives visiting couples 67.5cm each without dominating a smaller spare room. Guests who sleep on their side and are lightly built may find it a little firm at the shoulder and hip.