What is it with tiny beds in holiday cottages

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When there’s clearly plenty of space in the room? Trying to book a UK break in October. We would like a super king, but at the very least need a king. But cottage after cottage is just double beds. Why? And you can’t even easily search for it, although I know I’m not the only one wanting a decent nights sleep.

@JDM625 , A single is the same size at 2 super kings together, so 90cm or 3ft wide each for each person, whereas a double only offers each person 67.5cm or 2ft 3inches!

You mean a super king-size is the same size as 2 singles.

Clearly, as they are profit-making businesses, they provide the cheapest option to save money on buying and equipping the bed, to save time on changing and money on laundering.

2 singles are the same width are a super king.

@NormaSears Yes, I meant 2 singles. I don't know any bed the size of 2 super kings, only an emperor size maybe?

Agree, I'm shocked that so many people appear to be shocked that two adults sleep in a double.

@JDM625 , I'd need a bigger house.

Google tells me a king / super king is only 3” longer than a double, that’ll be why I never noticed.

Well, there are plenty of s/c options I always found. So some landlords do listen to feedback or are just happy to provide comfort when space makes it possible.

As DH and I sleep in separate rooms at home I also don't mind doing this on holiday if I can't find a king size.

@ExcellentDesign , You'd notice if you were over 6' 2".

Average height for men in the UK is 5'10", so the length of beds seems short.

It's the same with single beds. I remember staying in a caravan quite a few years ago and the size of the single beds was ridiculous! I didn't actually measure them,but I swear they were only about 2 feet wide.