While the level of heat retention over lengthy periods won’t compare to a traditional hot water bottle, we’d still be happy to swap the best winter coat for women for a Hottie after getting in from a day out in the cold.

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We love the soft fleece cover with a pocket to keep your hands warm - we'd pair it with the best women's dressing gown for ultimate comfort on chilly days. Look for the kitemark - A hot water bottle should always comply with British Standards, so look for those bearing the Kitemark symbol for peace of mind. The cover has a wide opening, so you can remove the bottle with ease, and it comes with an elastic band that scrunches at the top to keep it tidy. It offers heat across a larger area than other hot water bottles on our list, and the fleecy cover is a real treat too. A pretty nippy winter has officially arrived – but don't let an absence of heating leave you too cold.

Fast-forward to today, and luxe homeware brands like The White Company – through to high street interior heroes like Dunelm – are adding long hot water bottles with faux fur covers to their cosy essentials roster. Listen up, anyone suffering from chronic pain, conditions like endometriosis or a WFH-induced sore back. A trusty hot water bottle is a valuable addition to any home and is a quick and easy way to provide extra warmth when temperatures drop. Made from latex-free PVC, it’s easy to fill, leakproof (when filled correctly) and retains the heat well, with a cover that stays soft even after multiple washes.

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The cover is super soft, and the inner uses no more than one kettle-full of water when being filled up.With no need for a kettle or microwave, there’s no water spillage to contend with and just 15 minutes of charging can offer up to six hours of heavenly comfort and cosiness. Use a cover - Using a hot water bottle with a cover is preferable, as this can prevent the risk of burns from direct contact. Long hot water bottles can lie across the length of your body, warm a much larger portion of your bed when popped under the duvet pre-shut-eye, or be wrapped around you when you're cuddled up on the sofa. Heat therapy brand YuYu had just dropped long hot water bottles for the first time: an innovation designed to give you a full body hug. When it’s chilly outside, there’s nothing better than snuggling up on the sofa with a hot water bottle or sinking into a pre-warmed bed at the end of a busy day.

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We've been busy (ahem) trying the self-proclaimed best long hot water bottles on the market in the name of a more comfortable winter.Don’t overfill - Only fill your bottle to two-thirds of its full capacity to avoid the risk of bursting. The thick Nordic finish is not only indulgent but will look fantastic left on any sofa arm or draped at the end of your bed.

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An affordable and traditional hot water bottle, it might not look particularly fancy, but it earns the top spot on our list thanks to its fluffy, cosy cover that feels just like a warm hug on a cold day.With its fun and unique design the Hukka Oluttynnyri Barrel Drink Cooler is simply perfect for keeping a bottle, can or glass chilled during the hottest of summer days. Why we love it: In-keeping with Dunelm's bestselling line of teddy bear bedding, this charcoal grey long hot water bottle is guaranteed to keep you toasty all winter. This ultra-soft, extra-long hot water bottle is suitable for anyone looking to snuggle up in warmth after a long day at work.