Silentnight UltraGel 3000 Pocket Boxtop Medium Firm Mattress
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Silentnight UltraGel 3000 Pocket Boxtop Medium Firm Mattress
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- Room to share, room to move: Each of you gets 67.5cm of sleeping width, which suits couples who sleep fairly still and want the room around the bed kept clear.
- Pocket springs under two sleepers: Individually wrapped springs respond to each body separately, which means one partner turning over should disturb the other a little less than on an open-coil design.
- A smaller footprint than a king: The UK double is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king, which can be the difference between squeezing bedside tables in and going without.
- Cushioned top across the full width: The boxtop runs edge to edge, so both sides of a shared UK double get the same plumper first feel over the firmer support beneath.
- Bedding that is easy to find: Double sheets and duvets are sold almost everywhere, which helps if you are furnishing a whole flat and every purchase is adding up.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night in a typical UK bedroom and want space for two without losing the floor to a king, or you are kitting out a guest room where visiting couples need a comfortable, supportive night.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner sprawl, run hot, or share with a dog. We'd recommend the UK king instead, which gives 75cm each; allow at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
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Is the Silentnight UltraGel 3000 UK double wide enough for two adults?
It gives 67.5cm each for two sharing, which most couples who sleep fairly still find comfortable. The pocket springs help reduce disturbance when one of you shifts. If either of you sleeps starfish-style, the UK king gives 75cm each, so 7.5cm more per person.
Will a UK double Silentnight UltraGel 3000 fit with bedside tables on both sides?
In a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, our suggested minimum, you should have space for a small table each side and a walkway. Around 3m x 3m is more comfortable. Measure your frame width as well, because a chunky headboard or bedframe adds to the mattress footprint.
Should I get the Silentnight UltraGel 3000 in a UK double or a UK small double for a flat?
The UK double is 15cm wider than the UK small double and the same length. For a couple, those extra centimetres matter every night. If you sleep alone in a compact second bedroom with a wardrobe and drawers to fit, the UK small double needs at least 2.4m x 2.8m.
Will a boxtop double mattress get up a narrow staircase?
A boxtop mattress is sprung and cannot be folded tightly, so a UK double at 135cm wide needs a clear route. Measure turning stairs in older terraces and tight landings in new builds before ordering, and check Silentnight's own guidance on handling the mattress, since Silentnight doesn't publish a weight for this mattress.
Where can I buy the Silentnight UltraGel 3000 in a UK double?
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