Vispring Dartington Soft Mattress
Mattress
Vispring Dartington Soft Mattress
Size
Firmness
Soft
Construction
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.
- More room each: Two sharing get 75cm each, which is 7.5cm more per person than on the UK double, so you are less likely to bump elbows when you both turn over.
- Length for taller sleepers: At 200cm long, the UK king is 10cm longer than the UK double, which means a partner over six foot can lie straight without their feet reaching the edge.
- Less disturbance from a partner: Vispring counts 1,558 springs on the king size model, each moving on its own, so a partner getting up early should cause less movement on your side.
- Space to change position: The extra 15cm of width over the UK double leaves room for a pregnancy pillow or a new sleeping position without pushing your partner towards the edge.
- Fits more bedrooms than a super king: We suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king, against 3m x 2.9m for the UK super king, which leaves more floor space around a typical master bedroom.
This size suits you if...
You share a bed every night and keep ending up in each other's space on a UK double, one of you is close to or over six foot, or you keep different hours and want the early riser to disturb the other a little less.
Consider another size if...
Your bedroom is smaller than our suggested 2.7m x 2.9m. We'd recommend the UK double instead, for which we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
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Is the Vispring Dartington Soft UK king big enough for two people?
For most couples, yes. The UK king gives 75cm each when two people share, which is 7.5cm more per person than the UK double. If you both sprawl, or a child or dog regularly joins you, the UK super king gives 90cm each, although it needs a larger room.
Should I get the Dartington Soft in a king or super king?
The UK king is 30cm narrower than the UK super king but the same length, so you give up 15cm each and gain nothing in length by sizing up. The UK king suits a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m, while we suggest at least 3m x 2.9m for the UK super king.
Is the Vispring Dartington UK king long enough for someone over 6ft?
The UK king measures 200cm long, or 6ft 6in, which is 10cm longer than the UK double. That extra length gives a sleeper over six foot room to lie out fully. If length is your only concern, the UK super king offers no more, as both are 200cm.
Will I feel my partner move on a Dartington Soft king?
You should feel a little less than on a smaller size. Vispring counts 1,558 springs in calico pockets on the king size model, each working independently, and the 75cm each gives you more distance from your partner. The Soft tension lets you sink in slightly, so some movement may still reach you.
Is the Dartington Soft king worth it over the double?
If space is the issue, the UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer than the UK double, giving 7.5cm more each for two sharing. The trade-off is floor space: allow at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king, compared with 2.6m x 2.8m for the UK double.