Custom Mattress for Your Narrowboat: Sleep Comfortably, Even on Water

Life on a narrowboat can be peaceful, scenic, and freeing — but let’s be honest, it’s not always

comfortable when it comes to sleep. Most narrowboats come with beds squeezed into tight

corners, awkwardly shaped frames, or non-standard sizes. And the foam mattress that came

with your boat? Probably better suited for a bench than a bed.

At Ted’s Beds Custom Mattress, we believe you shouldn’t have to sacrifice a good night’s sleep

just because your bed is on the water. That’s why we make fully custom narrowboat

mattresses, tailored to fit your space and your sleep style.

Why Standard Mattresses Don’t Work on Narrowboats

Unlike traditional bedrooms, narrowboat sleeping areas are often built around whatever space is

available — not around standard mattress sizes. You’ll often find:

Angled corners

Tapered ends

Fold-over or lift-up bases

Compact widths or custom lengths

That makes it nearly impossible to fit an off-the-shelf mattress properly — and even if you do, it

usually comes at the expense of comfort.

The Ted’s Beds Solution: Custom Fit, Premium Comfort

Whether you’ve got a pull-out bed, a corner berth, or a raised platform with storage underneath,

we can build a mattress that fits it perfectly.

We offer:

Exact size and shape matching – send us a template or your dimensions.

Options for split mattresses, hinges, or zip-together styles.

Your choice of firmness – memory foam, reflex foam, or orthopaedic support.

Breathable and hypoallergenic covers to keep moisture and mildew at bay.

All of our mattresses are handmade in the UK, using high-quality materials that offer long-term

support — even in humid or compact spaces like boats.Better Sleep = Better Cruising

When you sleep well, you enjoy your time on the water more. No more waking up with a sore

back or tossing and turning on a thin bit of foam. A custom-built narrowboat mattress gives you:

Proper spinal support

Even pressure distribution

A quiet, movement-free sleep — ideal for sharing a small bed

Improved airflow, so you don’t overheat in summer

And because every mattress is made to order, we can build it to suit your body, boat, and

budget.

Easy Ordering, Delivered to Your Dock

You don’t need to visit a showroom or guess your way through sizes. Just send us your:

Measurements (or a template)

Preferred firmness and foam type

Any special requirements (e.g. hinged or shaped ends)

We’ll handle the rest — and deliver your new mattress straight to your door (or mooring!).

Ready to Upgrade Your Narrowboat Sleep?

A custom-made mattress from Ted’s Beds can transform your onboard sleep from “good

enough” to truly restful.

Request a free quote today and let us help you sleep comfortably — even on water.