Vispring Dartington Medium Mattress
Mattress
Vispring Dartington Medium Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium
Construction
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.
- Room to stretch out alone: At 30cm wider than a UK single, you can sleep diagonally or starfish without an arm hanging off the edge.
- Keeps a small room usable: Being 15cm narrower than a UK double can decide whether a wardrobe door opens fully or you can walk past the bed without turning sideways.
- Cool for a smaller room: The natural wool and cotton fillings breathe freely, which helps if a compact bedroom tends to feel warm and stuffy overnight.
- Calm for occasional guests: Each calico pocket spring moves on its own, so two guests sharing for a weekend are less likely to feel each other turning over.
- Standard UK width: The 4ft x 6ft 3in footprint is a common UK size, so finding a frame and bedding to match should be straightforward.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and feel cramped on a single, your bedroom is a box room or attic space where a full double would crowd the walkways, or you're furnishing a spare room where couples stay now and then rather than every night.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed with a partner every night, as 120cm is snug for two. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
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What are the Vispring Dartington small double dimensions in feet?
The UK small double measures 4ft x 6ft 3in, or 120 x 190cm. That makes it the same length as both the UK single and the UK double, so the difference you'll notice is in width rather than legroom.
Will a Vispring Dartington small double fit in a box room?
In many cases, yes. We suggest a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m, which leaves enough clearance to get in and out of bed and open doors. Measure around door swings and radiators before ordering, as a handmade mattress like this is a considered purchase.
Is a small double Dartington a good choice for a teenager or single adult?
It suits one sleeper well. The extra 30cm over a UK single gives space to move without hitting the edge, and the gently cushioned medium tension suits most people. A teenager who has outgrown a single gains real room without the bedroom losing much floor.
Can two people sleep on the Dartington in a UK small double?
For the odd night or a weekend stay, yes. The independent pocket springs help limit disturbance when one guest moves. For nightly sharing it's tight, and the UK double, which gives 67.5cm each, would be far more comfortable if your room allows at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
Should I buy the Dartington in a small double or a double?
Choose the UK small double if floor space is tight or you sleep alone, since it's 15cm narrower with the same length. Choose the UK double if two of you share regularly. The comfort and materials are identical, so the decision rests entirely on your room and who's sleeping in it.