Vispring Herald Superb Double Mattress
The Vispring Herald Superb is a handmade pocket spring mattress built around 1,476 hand-nested vanadium steel springs in calico pockets, layered with British fleece wool, cotton and horsehair.
- Extra-firm support that contours
- Breathes better than memory foam
- Minimises partner disturbance
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Vispring Herald Superb Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
Vispring Herald Superb Mattress
Size
Firmness
Extra Firm
Construction
Pocket Spring
Wool
Natural
Depth (cm)
21
Layers
4
Layer Details
Bonded British fleece wool and cotton
The top layer combines bonded British fleece wool with cotton, which means a naturally soft, breathable surface directly beneath you. Wool also helps regulate temperature through the night.
Horsehair
Beneath the wool sits a layer of horsehair, a traditional filling that acts like thousands of tiny springs. It gives natural bounce and lets air move freely through the mattress.
Blended British fleece wool and cotton
A second wool and cotton layer, this time blended, adds a supportive cushion between the fillings above and the springs below. It smooths the transition so you feel comfort rather than coils.
Hand-nested calico pocket springs
The core is 1,476 vanadium steel pocket springs, each in its own calico pocket, hand-nested in a single layer. Because each spring moves independently, the mattress follows the shape of your body and keeps movement on one side from disturbing the other.
Layer details from vispring.com product page, September 2026.
Key benefits
- Less disturbance at close quarters: Each spring sits in its own calico pocket and moves independently, which means your partner's movements travel less across the mattress when you're only 67.5cm apart.
- Cooler for two: Wool, cotton and horsehair let air move freely through the mattress, which helps when two people share a double and body heat builds up between you.
- Space left for bedside tables: At 135cm wide, the UK double usually leaves room for a table either side in a bedroom of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, where a UK king often won't.
- Simple to dress: Double sheets and a 200 x 200cm double duvet are sold almost everywhere, so a handmade mattress doesn't mean hunting for bedding that fits.
- A proper bed for visiting couples: In a guest room the UK double gives a couple a genuine shared bed without the frame swallowing floor space you need the rest of the year.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and your bedroom is closer to 3m x 3m than a generous master suite, or you sleep alone but like space to spread out while a dog or cat claims one corner.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both sprawl, or either of you finds a 190cm length a little short. We'd recommend the UK king instead: it gives 7.5cm more each, is 10cm longer, and needs at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
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FAQ's
Is the Vispring Herald Superb double big enough for two people?
For most couples, yes. The UK double gives you 67.5cm each, which is snug but workable, and the independently moving pocket springs help by keeping one person's movement from reaching the other. If either of you sprawls, the extra width of a larger size will be felt more than the construction can make up for.
What size bedroom do I need for a Vispring Herald Superb UK double?
We suggest allowing at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m being the comfortable norm. That leaves space to walk round the bed and, in most rooms, to fit a bedside table on each side. If your room sits between the two figures, measure where your wardrobe doors and drawers open before ordering.
Vispring Herald Superb double or king: how much extra room do you get?
The UK king gives 75cm each for two sharing, so the UK double gives 7.5cm less per person. The UK king is also 10cm longer. In exchange, the UK double fits smaller rooms: we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king, against 2.6m x 2.8m for the UK double.
What are the Vispring Herald Superb UK double dimensions in feet?
The UK double measures 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in, or 135 x 190cm. The mattress is 21cm deep, which is slimmer than many modern mattresses, so check your bed frame and fitted sheets suit that depth rather than assuming the deepest sheet is best.
Is the Vispring Herald Superb double long enough for tall people?
At 190cm, the UK double is the same length as the UK single and UK small double. Taller sleepers, or anyone whose feet already reach the end of the bed, may find it slightly short. The UK king and UK super king are both 10cm longer, which is the more reliable fix.