Vispring Dartington Soft Double Mattress
The Vispring Dartington Soft is a handmade pocket spring mattress with natural fillings throughout: British fleece wool and cotton, hand-tufted with felt washers so the layers stay put over years of use.
- Soft, pillowy domed top
- Breathable wool & cotton fillings
- Minimises partner disturbance
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Mattress details
Mattress
Vispring Dartington Soft Mattress
Size
Firmness
Soft
Construction
Pocket Spring
Wool
Natural
Depth (cm)
21
Layers
2
Layer Details
Upholstery
Entirely natural fillings of bonded and blended British fleece wool and cotton, encased in high-quality ticking, which means good breathability and a softer, more forgiving surface than synthetic alternatives. It is hand-tufted with felt washers, so the fillings are anchored in place and far less likely to shift or lump over time.
Springs
A single layer of 1,558 hand-nested vanadium steel pocket springs in calico pockets, counted on the King size model. Each spring works independently, which means the mattress responds to your shape and reduces the ripple of movement from a partner turning over.
Layer details from vispring.com product page, September 2026.
Key benefits
- Space for a bedside table each: In a room of around 3m x 3m, the UK double usually leaves room for a bedside table on both sides, so neither of you has to climb over the other.
- Less disturbance at close quarters: At 67.5cm each you lie closer than on a UK king, and the individually pocketed springs mean a partner turning over is less likely to jolt you awake.
- Bedding you can buy anywhere: Double sheets and a 200 x 200cm double duvet fit the UK double, which means you won't need to hunt for specialist linen.
- A proper bed for visiting couples: In a spare room, the UK double gives guests a genuine shared bed with soft natural fillings, without the frame taking over the floor.
- Room for you and a pet: If you sleep alone, the UK double's 135cm width lets a dog or cat claim a corner while you still have space to stretch out.
This size suits you if...
You share with a partner in a typical UK bedroom and want a bedside table each, you're furnishing a guest room for visiting couples, or you sleep alone and like room for a pet at your feet.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner are both tall or like plenty of personal space. We'd recommend the UK king instead, which is 10cm longer and gives 75cm each; allow at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
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FAQ's
Is the Vispring Dartington Soft UK double wide enough for two people?
For most couples, yes, with 67.5cm each. The Soft tension lets you settle into the wool and cotton, so you'll lie a little closer than on a firmer mattress. Each spring moves independently, which means your partner's movements are less likely to reach you, although two broad-shouldered sleepers may find it slightly tight.
Will a Vispring Dartington UK double fit my bedroom?
We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for a UK double, with around 3m x 3m giving comfortable room to walk round the bed and fit bedside tables on both sides. In a smaller second bedroom, measure where your wardrobe doors and drawers open before you commit.
How much more room does the Dartington Soft UK king give than the UK double?
The UK double is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king. For two sharing, the UK king gives 75cm each, so the UK double gives 7.5cm less each. The catch is floor space: we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king.
How long is the Vispring Dartington Soft in a UK double?
The UK double is 190cm long, or 6ft 3in, the same length as the UK single and UK small double. If either of you is tall enough for your feet to reach the end, the UK king is 10cm longer.
Should I get the Dartington Soft in a UK small double or UK double?
The UK double is 15cm wider than the UK small double, and that extra width matters for two people sinking into a soft surface. The UK small double suits a solo sleeper or a tight room better; we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for the UK small double.