Vispring Dartington Soft Single 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
- Room left for everything else: At 90 x 190cm, the UK single leaves space for a desk, a wardrobe and toy storage, and we suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space.
- Two beds in one guest room: A pair of UK singles lets visiting friends or siblings sleep apart, and each gets the same natural wool and cotton upholstery rather than a folding spare.
- Cushioning suited to lighter bodies: The Soft tension gives slightly at the shoulders and hips, which suits children and slim teens, although heavier back and front sleepers may sink further than they'd like.
- Cooler in a small, closed room: Wool and cotton fillings breathe better than synthetic foam, which helps in a box room or a spare room doubling as an office, where warmth builds up overnight.
- Fits a loft conversion: The narrow UK single footprint slides under a sloping ceiling, though check the headroom above the bed, because the top carries around 6cm of soft doming.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and like a yielding, cushioned surface, you're furnishing a child's or teenager's bedroom where floor space has to stretch to a desk and storage, or you're setting up a spare room with two separate beds for guests.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who sprawls, or a child or pet regularly climbs in with you. The UK small double would suit you better; we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for the UK small double.
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FAQ's
Will the Vispring Dartington Soft UK single fit in a small bedroom?
In most cases, yes. The UK single is 90cm wide and 190cm long, and we suggest a room of at least 2.1m x 2.8m so you can still open drawers and walk round the bed. That is the smallest footprint of any size this mattress comes in, which is why it suits box rooms and children's bedrooms.
Can I put a Vispring Dartington single on a mid sleeper or cabin bed?
Check the frame first. Raised beds usually state a maximum mattress depth so the guard rail stays effective, and the Dartington has a 21cm base with around 6cm of doming on top. Compare both figures against the frame maker's limit before ordering, because a traditional domed mattress sits taller than many slim bunk mattresses.
Is the Vispring Dartington Soft single too soft for a child?
For most younger children, no. Their lighter weight means the Soft tension cushions rather than swallows them. A heavier teenager who sleeps on their back or front may sink in more than is comfortable, and Vispring makes Medium, Firm and Extra Firm tensions of the Dartington if your child needs more push-back.
Vispring Dartington single or small double for one adult?
The UK single is 30cm narrower than the UK small double, and both are the same length. If you lie still and your room is tight, the UK single is enough. If you turn a lot or like to spread out, the extra width helps, and we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for the UK small double.
Is the Vispring Dartington UK single long enough for a tall teenager?
The UK single is 190cm long, or 6ft 3in. That suits most teenagers, but a very tall one may find their feet near the edge. The UK king is 10cm longer than the UK single, though it is far wider too, and we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king.