Kids’ beds
Cabin beds
A cabin bed lifts the mattress a little way off the floor and uses the space underneath for drawers, cupboards or a pull-out desk. Lower than a mid sleeper, they are an easy step up from a first single bed and a practical way to free up floor space in a smaller room.
- Options
- 29
- From
- £179
- Retailers
- Happy Beds, Wayfair, Kiddies Kingdom
- Checked
- 28 September 2026
Prices and availability come from each retailer’s product feed or listing and were last checked 28 September 2026. They can change at any time — the retailer’s site is always the final word. Featured order favours listings with more options and fuller details; it isn’t a quality ranking and no retailer pays for placement.
Before you buy
What to check on any cabin bed
- Check the overall height against where you want shelves, windows and light switches to sit.
- Look at which side the drawers and cupboards open from, and leave room in front of them.
- Confirm the mattress size and the maximum mattress depth the maker allows, especially where there is a guard rail.
- Most arrive flat-packed; allow time and two people for assembly.
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between a cabin bed and a mid sleeper?
Retailers use the names loosely. Cabin beds are usually lower, with storage built underneath. Mid sleepers sit higher, often with a ladder and a play or desk area below. Check the height and the ladder arrangement on each listing rather than relying on the name.
Do cabin beds need a special mattress?
Most take a standard UK single (90 × 190cm), but some use European sizes (90 × 200cm) or a maximum mattress depth. The retailer listing should state the size.