10 hot water bottles for winter warmth

When the nights are long and the cold wind is howling at your door there are few greater pleasures than being warm and cosy inside (glass of mulled wine optional bonus). And who doesn't love a good old-fashioned hottie to cuddle into on the sofa or snuggle against in bed? Take a look at our selection of the 10 best hot water bottles and find the one for you...

Seven Gauges hot water bottle, £40

These folksy designs, hand-crafted using lambswool, come from independent UK designer Joy Bates. We've featured three styles: Folk, Lolli and Spot - all available in a range of colours.

H35 cm x W21 cm

Buy it now at Sevengaugesstudios.com
Avoca Igloo hot water bottle, £30

Soft & fluffy, the cute Igloo waterbottle from Avoca is wrapped up in a plush, fleecy cover featuring a red ribbon tie and 'Baby it's cold outside' embroidery detail - a comfortable combination of sexy and snuggly.

36 x 21 cm

Buy it now at Figleaves.com
John Lewis floral hot water bottle, £17.50

A cute, floral design from hightsreet fave John Lewis, this hottie boasts a two litre capacity for extra warmth and comfort.

Buy it now at Johnlewis.com
Fawn blue hot water bottle, £8.95

This cute creation might not be the biggest bottle out there but, c'mon, look at that dear! The knitted baby blue cover, speckled with white polka dots, is ideal for a child... or a young-at-heart adult.

Length: 26 cm Width: 15 cm

Buy it now at Dotcomegiftshop.com
Hot Chicks hot water bottle, £9.99

More cutesy designs to bring out the child in you... These fleece Hot Chicks water bottles, in Blue Owl or Penguin design, blur the boundaries between hottie and cuddly toy.

30 x 21 x 0.1cm

Buy it now at Iwantoneofthose.com
Faux fur hot water bottle, £19.95

Recreate the sensation of a fur rug on your feet with this luxurious, faux fur hot water bottle. Now all you need is the open fire!

But it now at Thepodcompany.co.uk
Lambswool Hotties, £45

These UK-made, luxurious lambswool hot water bottle holders, available in soft grey, chocolate and almond/silver, offer understated elegance to your hibernation sessions.

Buy it now at Loveitwantitbuyit.co.uk
Avoca Hivernate hot water bottle, £36.25

Another gorgeous design from Irish, family-run Avoca, these simple yet original hot water bottle covers are made from a gorgeous combination of lambswool and cashmere. Available in pink, grey or white, the cover has a cute ribbon tie and a spotty label which reads 'baby it's cold outside'.

36 x 21 cm

Buy it now at Amara.co.uk
Decocube leopard print hot water bottle, £19.99

Regress to your past life as a cat and snuggle up to this furry leopard print hottie to see you through the cold snaps.

34cm.

Buy it now at Thetravellingsouk.com
RawXclusive Country hot water bottle, £35

These fun and modern British-made (and clearly British-inspired) hot water bottles come in four designs: Animals, Boxing Hares, Fox & Stag. The covers are 100% linen with colourful graphic prints.

37cm (H) x 21cm (W)

Buy it now at Culturelabel.com
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