Somerton Detachable Wooden Bunk Bed

The Somerton is an extra strong detachable wooden bunk bed with a simple slatted design, made for children who are growing fast and rooms that get a lot of use. The frame is knotless rubberwood, a dense hardwood, with 22mm solid pine slats, and each bunk is rated to 25 stone (158kg), so it's suitable for teens and adults too. That makes it a bunk bed that still works when the children are teenagers, and a sensible choice for guest rooms and holiday lets. When the children want their own rooms, it splits into two single beds.

It comes in a warm oak finish or white, and takes two UK single mattresses. The top bunk has full-length guard rails, and the ladder can be fitted on either side to suit the room. There's 28cm under the bottom bunk for storage boxes, or for the optional pull-out trundle.

The top bunk takes a UK single, 90cm by 190cm, no deeper than 15cm, so the guard rail stays high enough above it. The bottom bunk takes a UK single too, and isn't raised, so it can take a deeper mattress if you prefer. The mattresses shown above are matched to both bunks.

Choose the trundle version and it sleeps three. The pull-out trundle comes in the same oak or white finish, on castors, with its own memory foam trundle mattress made to fit it, and it slides away under the bottom bunk when it isn't needed. Only the trundle mattress is included: the mattresses for the two bunks are sold separately.

The Somerton arrives flat-packed for self-assembly, with full instructions. It's a two-person build. If you'd rather someone else did it, there's a link to book a local assembler below the returns policy. Delivery is free, in 1 to 3 working days, and it comes with a 5-year manufacturer's guarantee.

Key facts

• Size: 202cm long x 100cm wide x 163cm high
• Sleeps: Two, on two UK singles, or three with the trundle version
• Detachable: Yes, it splits into two single beds
• Mattresses: Two UK singles (90 x 190cm); top bunk maximum 15cm deep
• Weight rating: Up to 25 stone (158kg) per sleeper
• Under the bed: 28cm under the bottom bunk
• Trundle (optional): Pull-out trundle in matching oak or white, 189cm long x 98cm wide x 14cm high on castors, with its own 90 x 185cm memory foam trundle mattress. The bunk mattresses are sold separately
• Ages: Top bunk for children aged 6 and over; suitable for teens and adults too
• Material and finish: Knotless rubberwood frame with 22mm solid pine slats, in oak or white
• Ladder: Fits on the left or the right
• Guard rails: Full-length, on the top bunk
• Safety: Independently tested to BS EN 747, the British standard for bunk beds
• Bases: Slatted bases on both bunks, 9cm wide slats with 5cm gaps, so you only need the mattresses
• Assembly: Flat-packed for self-assembly; a two-person build
• Delivery: Free, in 1 to 3 working days
• Guarantee: 5-year manufacturer's guarantee

Room fit

The Somerton needs 202cm of wall and 100cm out from the wall, plus room in front of the ladder. With the trundle, allow about 100cm in front of the bed to pull it out. It stands 163cm high. Standard ceilings are fine for this bed, with room for a child to sit up on the top bunk.

Questions parents ask

Can it be split into two beds?
Yes. It separates into two single beds, so it works as a bunk now and as two beds later.

Is it strong enough for teenagers or adults?
Yes. Each bunk is rated to 25 stone (158kg), and the frame is solid rubberwood with 22mm solid pine slats, so it's suitable for teens and adults too.

What mattresses does it take?
Two UK singles, 90cm by 190cm. The top one should be no deeper than 15cm. The bottom bunk isn't raised, so it can take a deeper mattress.

Can I add a trundle?
Yes. Choose the trundle version and it comes with a pull-out trundle in the same oak or white, on castors, with its own memory foam trundle mattress made to fit it. It slides under the bottom bunk when it isn't in use. The mattresses for the two bunks aren't included with the trundle version, so add them separately.

Which side does the ladder go?
Either. The ladder can be fitted on the left or the right, so you can put it wherever suits the room.

Is there room for storage underneath?
Yes. There's 28cm under the bottom bunk, enough for underbed storage boxes, or for the trundle.

Has it been safety tested?
Yes. It has been independently tested to BS EN 747, the British standard for bunk beds and high beds.

How high does my ceiling need to be?
Standard ceilings are fine for this bed, with room for a child to sit up on the top bunk.

What's Included

• Somerton bunk bed frame in oak or white
• Ladder
• Slatted bases for both bunks
• Pull-out trundle and its trundle mattress, on the trundle version only
• Fixings and assembly instructions

Mattresses for the two bunks are not included.

See our full range of bunk beds, or our bunk beds for adults.