Vispring Dartington Medium Double Mattress
The Vispring Dartington is a handmade pocket spring mattress with entirely natural fillings: British fleece wool and cotton, hand-tufted with felt washers so the layers stay put over years of use.
- Wool & cotton reduce heat build-up
- Medium tension suits most sleepers
- Minimises partner disturbance
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Vispring Dartington Medium Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
Vispring Dartington Medium Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium
Construction
Pocket Spring
Wool
Natural
Depth (cm)
21
Layers
2
Layer Details
Upholstery
Bonded and blended British fleece wool with cotton, encased in high-quality ticking, which means a breathable, temperature-regulating sleep surface with no synthetic foam. It is hand-tufted with felt washers, so the fillings stay anchored rather than migrating and lumping over time.
Springs
A single layer of 1,558 hand-nested vanadium steel pocket springs in calico pockets, based on the king size. Each spring moves independently, which means the mattress contours to your shape and limits motion transfer between partners.
Layer details from vispring.com product page, September 2026.
Key benefits
- Built for sharing at close quarters: At 67.5cm each you lie nearer your partner than on a UK king, so the independently moving pocket springs help keep one person's turning from reaching the other.
- Leaves space around the bed: We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m, which in many UK bedrooms still allows a bedside table on each side and a clear route to the door.
- Cooler when two share the warmth: Two bodies side by side make more heat, and the wool and cotton fillings breathe far better than foam, so warmth is less likely to build up between you.
- Simple to dress: Standard double sheets and a 200 x 200cm double duvet fit this mattress, and both are easy to find in ordinary shops at every level.
- A welcoming guest bed: Visiting couples get a true shared size, and the gently cushioned medium feel suits most sleepers, although anyone who likes a very firm surface may find it slightly yielding.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and want a proper couples' size in a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, or you sleep alone but like to stretch out, perhaps with a cat or dog quietly claiming the bottom corner.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner want more than 67.5cm each, or one of you sprawls across the bed. We'd recommend the UK king instead, which gives 75cm each; allow at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
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FAQ's
Does the Vispring Dartington UK double suit couples who move a lot at night?
Mostly, yes. Each calico pocket spring moves on its own, which means a partner shifting position is less likely to jolt you. The limit is space rather than motion: the UK double gives 67.5cm each, which is 7.5cm less each than the UK king. If either of you sprawls, the UK king will feel noticeably less crowded.
What are the Vispring Dartington double dimensions in feet?
The UK double measures 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in, or 135 x 190cm. That is the same length as the UK single and UK small double, so if you already have a double frame or headboard, this mattress should sit on it in the usual way.
Will a Vispring Dartington double fit in a typical UK bedroom?
In most cases it will. We suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m feeling comfortable. At that size you can usually keep a bedside table on both sides, which is often the first thing to go when a couple squeezes in a UK king.
How much shorter is the Vispring Dartington double than the king?
The UK double is 10cm shorter than the UK king, and 15cm narrower too. For most couples the length is fine, but if one of you is tall and dislikes feet near the edge, the extra length of the UK king may matter more than the width.
Is the Vispring Dartington double a good fit for a second bedroom or first flat?
It suits a smaller main room well, because a UK double sits comfortably alongside a wardrobe and a chest of drawers where a UK king would dominate. It is a serious spend for a single piece of furniture, so compare the retailers listed on this page, where prices are updated as they change.