Dunelm's customers are loving the retailer's range of energy-saving winter products. The collection includes everything from heaters and blankets to hoodies, designed to keep you snug while keeping your energy costs down.
As many households are reluctant to turn on their heating this winter due to soaring bills, it's no wonder that people are turning to cheaper alternatives. Brits are investing in personal heating solutions instead of heating their whole home in a bid to keep costs low.
According too Ofgem, the energy price cap from October 1 to December 31, 2024 is estimated to be £1,717 per year, which is a 10% increase from the previous period. This is expected to add around £12 per month to the average bill - which some people are already struggling to afford.
A standout product receiving glowing feedback is Dunelm's Teddy Bear Charcoal Long Hot Water Bottle. Priced at £14, happy customers have reported that it keeps them toasty for hours - both in the day and through cold winter nights.
The hot water bottle measures just over 2.5 feet and comes with a 'soft and stylish' Teddy Fleece cover, which contributes to its 'cosy and warm feeling'. Some users have even claimed that it has significantly helped with their health conditions.
The majority of reviews are five-star, with customers sharing their love of the "fluffy" fabric and the bottle's long-lasting heat. Many also mentioned that the extra-long length is more practical than a traditional-sized hot water bottle, reports the Mirror.
One customer said: "It stays warm for HOURS! I put it in bed just before I brush my teeth and the bed is marvellously warm when I get in and it's still lukewarm at 5.30am (going to bed at 10)." Another shared: "Lovely to snuggle up with. Runs along my whole torso and stays hot for a long time."
Meanwhile, another wrote: "The long length means that it's fantastic at keeping both my feet and body warm in bed. I wrap it around my stomach/back for period pain."
A fourth reviewer spoke about it helping them, saying: "I have had bad Sciatica and thought it would be good to help with the pain down my leg which my other hot water bottle didn't do. It really helped so I am very pleased with it."
However, not all feedback was glowing with a small number of reviews being negative. A customer noted that their heat "didn't last very long", while someone else said: "Not as wide or fluffy as some I've seen but does its job".
Dunelm's website suggests the item "would make the perfect gift this winter" - but that's not to say you couldn't also indulge in a little self-care. For extra targeted warmth, shoppers can also consider the matching neck hot water bottle, made with the same snuggly Teddy material, and priced at just £10.
Those eager to make this cosy purchase can order directly from Dunelm online and have it delivered to your door. If you can't wait, it is also possible to call into a Dunelm store and pick one off the shelves or even opt for convenient Click and Collect without any extra charge.
For those looking for alternatives, there are some more out there from other retailers. For example, Amazon has the Homealexa Long Hot Water Bottle with Cover UK Soft on sale at £13.60, down from £15.99, and Boots carries its own Long Hot Water Bottle for £16.99.
