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Winter Warmers: 9 Buys For Cosy Winter Nights
The nights are drawing in. Snuggle up with our edit to keep the cold at bay – without dialling up the thermostat.
At this time of year in households up and down the land, seasonal thermostat wars are in full swing: one family member constantly sneaking up the temperature and the next dialling it down. This year, however, there is a far more acute collective awareness of when and how often we are all using our heating and energy as prices rise.
No bad thing from a climate perspective, but if you are looking for other ways to stay cosy without cranking up the heating, we’ve put together an edit of the warmest, snuggliest sleepwear and bedding to keep you toasty at night through the winter ahead.
Cashmere Socks, £55
If your toes are perpetual blocks of ice, these 100 per cent cashmere ribbed socks from Johnstons of Elgin are just the ticket. Available in twelve colours, they would make an indulgent Christmas gift idea too. Buy them.
Flannel Cotton Bedding, from £52
Switching out your cool, summer linen bedding for a tactile, cosy flannel fabric will make going to bed all the more inviting on chilly nights. This set from La Redoute has all the natural, breathable qualities of pure cotton, but with added cosy factor. Buy it.
Gotland Wool Blanket, £89
The autumnal hues of this 100 per cent wool blanket will drape any bed in a sense of restful calm. Plus it is beautifully crafted by a Swedish family-run mill from full traceable, sustainable fibres. Buy it.
Hot Water Bottle, £56
If you’re a bit too old for the comfort of a teddy bear, this sheepskin hot water bottle cover from Toast is the next best thing. Perfect for warming up cold sheets or for slipping inside your dressing gown on cold mornings. Buy it.
Hooded Knitted Robe With Cashmere, £139
Perfect for wearing around the house, this super-soft knitted robe with a generous hoodie will ramp up the snuggle stakes. It's like a warm hug, available in two colourways, you can pop it over PJs or a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Buy it.
Sadie Cotton Flannel Pyjamas, £69
This fun flannel pair of pyjamas will brighten up even the greyest winter day. Made from 100 per cent organic cotton flannel, they are cosy, cuddly and oh-so comfy. Buy them.
Cotton Velvet Quilt, £165 - £195
If you’re looking for an added layer of warmth for your bed, topping your existing duvet with this cotton velvet quilt will give that much needed snuggle factor in a lightweight, hand-finished layer. Buy it.
Eiderdown, from £225
An heirloom investment, these made-to-order eiderdowns from Devon-based Dearest Violet are all handmade and filled by founder, Lucy. Using beautiful Liberty, Ticking and Toile de Jouy fabrics, they add a sumptuous layer with some old-school comfort and warmth to any bed. Order one here.
Dreamland Sleep Tight Deluxe Fleecy Electric Blanket, Double, £69.99
This electric blanket has dual controls so there will be no arguments on temperature come bedtime. It costs pence to run and it has an automatic shut-off timer of nine hours giving you plenty of time to sleep tight in comfort and warmth, every night. Buy it.
By Lydia Mansi
Updated October 2023
No bad thing from a climate perspective, but if you are looking for other ways to stay cosy without cranking up the heating, we’ve put together an edit of the warmest, snuggliest sleepwear and bedding to keep you toasty at night through the winter ahead.
Johnstons of Elgin
Cashmere Socks, £55
If your toes are perpetual blocks of ice, these 100 per cent cashmere ribbed socks from Johnstons of Elgin are just the ticket. Available in twelve colours, they would make an indulgent Christmas gift idea too. Buy them.
La Redoute
Flannel Cotton Bedding, from £52
Switching out your cool, summer linen bedding for a tactile, cosy flannel fabric will make going to bed all the more inviting on chilly nights. This set from La Redoute has all the natural, breathable qualities of pure cotton, but with added cosy factor. Buy it.
The Future Kept
Gotland Wool Blanket, £89
The autumnal hues of this 100 per cent wool blanket will drape any bed in a sense of restful calm. Plus it is beautifully crafted by a Swedish family-run mill from full traceable, sustainable fibres. Buy it.
Toast
Hot Water Bottle, £56
If you’re a bit too old for the comfort of a teddy bear, this sheepskin hot water bottle cover from Toast is the next best thing. Perfect for warming up cold sheets or for slipping inside your dressing gown on cold mornings. Buy it.
The White Company
Hooded Knitted Robe With Cashmere, £139
Perfect for wearing around the house, this super-soft knitted robe with a generous hoodie will ramp up the snuggle stakes. It's like a warm hug, available in two colourways, you can pop it over PJs or a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Buy it.
Hush
Sadie Cotton Flannel Pyjamas, £69
This fun flannel pair of pyjamas will brighten up even the greyest winter day. Made from 100 per cent organic cotton flannel, they are cosy, cuddly and oh-so comfy. Buy them.
Soak & Sleep
Cotton Velvet Quilt, £165 - £195
If you’re looking for an added layer of warmth for your bed, topping your existing duvet with this cotton velvet quilt will give that much needed snuggle factor in a lightweight, hand-finished layer. Buy it.
Dearest Violet
Eiderdown, from £225
An heirloom investment, these made-to-order eiderdowns from Devon-based Dearest Violet are all handmade and filled by founder, Lucy. Using beautiful Liberty, Ticking and Toile de Jouy fabrics, they add a sumptuous layer with some old-school comfort and warmth to any bed. Order one here.
John Lewis
Dreamland Sleep Tight Deluxe Fleecy Electric Blanket, Double, £69.99
This electric blanket has dual controls so there will be no arguments on temperature come bedtime. It costs pence to run and it has an automatic shut-off timer of nine hours giving you plenty of time to sleep tight in comfort and warmth, every night. Buy it.
By Lydia Mansi
Updated October 2023
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