Vispring Dartington Small Double Mattress
The Vispring Dartington is a traditional pocket spring mattress made with entirely natural fillings, including British fleece wool and cotton.
- Wool & cotton wick away moisture
- Choose your spring tension
- Hand-tufted to hold its shape
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Mattress details
Mattress
Vispring Dartington Mattress
Size
Firmness
Soft
Construction
Pocket Spring
Wool
Natural
Depth (cm)
21
Layers
2
Layer Details
Upholstery
The comfort layers are made exclusively from natural fillings: bonded and blended British fleece wool with cotton, encased in high-quality ticking. It's hand-tufted with felt washers, which keeps the fillings anchored so the surface stays even over time.
Springs
Beneath the upholstery sits a single layer of 1,558 hand-nested vanadium steel pocket springs in calico pockets. Because each spring moves independently, you get support that follows your shape and less disturbance from a restless partner.
Layer details from vispring.com product page, September 2026.
Key benefits
- Room for one to stretch out: It is 30cm wider than a UK single at the same length, which means a solo sleeper can turn or spread out without meeting the edge.
- Fits a tighter bedroom: Being 15cm narrower than a UK double, it can leave enough clearance for a door swing or a bedside table in a small room.
- The soft feel suits solo use: The gently cushioned wool surface suits a single side sleeper, and with no partner rolling towards you, the independent springs keep your support where you lie.
- Sensible for downsizing: If you are moving to a smaller flat, this size keeps a proper double-width bed without the floor space a UK double needs.
- Workable for occasional guests: In a spare room used a few times a year, it lets visiting couples share while taking up less of the room between visits.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone but find a single cramped, your bedroom is too small for a UK double to sit comfortably, or you want a guest bed that couples can share for a night or two without it taking over the room.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed with a partner every night, or either of you sleeps spread out. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each and needs at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
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FAQ's
Is the Vispring Dartington small double big enough for a couple every night?
For occasional stays it works, but most couples sharing nightly find a UK small double tight, especially on a soft mattress where you settle close together. The UK double of the Dartington gives 67.5cm each for two sharing and needs a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, so it is the better choice for regular sharing.
What size bedroom do I need for a Vispring Dartington UK small double?
We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double. That leaves space to walk round the bed and open a door or wardrobe. If your room is smaller, measure the door swing and any furniture before you commit, because width is usually what decides whether the layout works.
Should I get the Vispring Dartington in a single or a small double for one adult?
If the room allows it, the UK small double gives you 30cm more width than the UK single at the same length, so you can stretch out or change position freely. The UK single suits a smaller room: we suggest at least 2.1m x 2.8m for the UK single.
Will a Vispring Dartington UK small double fit in a loft conversion?
The bed itself takes up 120 x 190cm, which often suits a loft conversion where sloping ceilings leave little standing room beside a wider frame. Before ordering, measure the stairs and any turns on the way up, and check Vispring's own guidance on handling the mattress, as a hand-tufted mattress should not be folded to get it round corners.
Is the Vispring Dartington small double long enough for a tall person?
The UK small double is 190cm long, the same length as the UK single and UK double. If you are tall and your feet reach the end, the UK king is 10cm longer, though it is also wider, and we suggest a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m for it.