Silentnight British Wool 3000 Pillow Top Pocket Single Mattress
The Silentnight British Wool 3000 Pillow Top Pocket Mattress pairs a pocket spring base with a pillow top, which means a more cushioned-feeling surface than the springs alone would give you.
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Silentnight British Wool 3000 Pillow Top Pocket Mattress
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Silentnight British Wool 3000 Pillow Top Pocket Mattress
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Key benefits
- Leaves room for everything else: At 3ft x 6ft 3in, the UK single leaves floor space for a wardrobe, desk and toy storage in a child's bedroom that has to hold all three.
- A softer top for one: The pillow top adds cushioning above the springs, which means a solo sleeper who likes to sink in slightly gets that feel without paying for width they won't use.
- Works in a spare room office: We suggest at least 2.1m x 2.8m for a UK single, so a desk and chair can usually stay put when the room becomes a guest bedroom.
- Pairs well for guests: Two UK singles let a guest room host friends or siblings who'd rather not share, and either bed works on its own for a solo visitor.
- Fits a first flat frame: Student rooms and furnished flats often come with a single frame but no mattress, and the UK single is the standard size those frames are built for.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and like a cushioned surface, you're kitting out a child's or teenager's room where floor space matters, or you're furnishing a guest room or study that needs a bed without losing the rest of the room.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed most nights, or you'd like room to spread out. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each for two sharing; we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.
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FAQ's
Will the Silentnight British Wool 3000 Pillow Top Pocket single fit a bunk bed?
The UK single matches standard single bunk, cabin and mid-sleeper frames in width and length. Silentnight doesn't publish a depth for this mattress, though, and raised frames usually set a maximum mattress depth so the guard rail stays effective. Check the frame maker's guidance and ask the retailer for the depth before buying for a top bunk.
Is a UK single mattress big enough for an adult?
For one adult, usually yes. The UK single is 90cm wide and 190cm long, which suits most solo sleepers in a spare room or first flat. If you're tall, the UK king is 10cm longer, although it's also much wider and we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m of floor space for it.
What size bedroom do I need for a UK single mattress?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m for a UK single. That leaves space to walk round the bed and open drawers. In a loft conversion, a single's narrow footprint can often tuck under a sloping ceiling where a wider bed would leave you bumping your head getting in.
How much narrower is a UK single than a UK small double?
The UK single is 30cm narrower than the UK small double, and the two are the same length. Silentnight doesn't make this mattress in a UK small double, so if you want extra width for one person, the next size up in this model is the UK double.
What bedding fits the Silentnight British Wool 3000 Pillow Top single?
Standard UK single sheets fit, along with a single duvet at 135 x 200cm. Because Silentnight doesn't publish a depth, check that fitted sheets have deep enough pockets once the mattress arrives, as a pillow top can make the edges harder to tuck.