5 best hot water bottle covers: from animal designs for kids to the plushest of faux furs, cosy up in style this winter

WINTER is well and truly upon us, which means it’s time to pick up a hot water bottle and prepare to get seriously cosy.

Whether you place one in your bed to warm it up before getting in, have one in your lap while working from home or use yours to soothe aching muscles, a hot water bottle feels best when it’s encased in a soft and snug cover.

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There’s a huge range of hot water bottle covers available to suit your style[/caption]

The best hot water bottle covers are crafted from soft and plush fabrics that you’ll want to hug and have by your side: think faux furs, cable knits and fleecy fabrics.

And when it comes to appearance, there’s an abundance of styles to choose from, which makes hot water bottles a great gift idea too. From cute kid-friendly designs and novelty shapes, through to luxury bottles perfect for treating friends and family, you’re bound to find something they’ll love.

If you don’t already have the hot water bottle itself, most covers tend to come with one anyway—and it’s always handy to have a spare. Traditionally made from rubber, and filled by pouring in hot water from the kettle (never boiling), these days there are some great alternatives: from rubber-free eco designs to microwaveable bottles that do away with filling and emptying all together.

Below, we’ve chosen some of the best hot water bottle covers available to shop now and envelope yourself in cosiness.

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1. Best for llama lovers: CityComfort’s Knitted Hot Water Bottle with Cosy Cover

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1. (AD) CityComfort Knitted Cover, £9.79 from Amazon – buy here

Llamas and alpacas have undeniably become a big animal obsession in recent years, from day out experiences with them, to quirky motifs adorning just about every product imaginable.

If you love them too, you’ll want to snuggle up with CityComfort’s knitted Aztek print hot water bottle which features cheery colours and a fun llama print.

The bottle itself has a 2L capacity, and reviewers are impressed, with one saying: “The covering is very thick so it lets a perfect amount of heat out from the bottle.”

• (AD) Shop all hot water bottle covers at Amazon here

2. Best for kids: M&S’ Penguin Hot Water Bottle

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Who wouldn’t want to snuggle up with this cute penguin?[/caption]

• Penguin Hot Water Bottle, £22 from M&S – buy here

Not only is this penguin hot water bottle super-adorable, but it also doubles up as a pyjama case when you’re not using the bottle!

Perfect for kids (and adults alike), reviewers say the fabric is really soft and cuddly to the touch and is of good quality that will stand the test of time.

If penguins aren’t your fave, there’s also a lion, unicorn and panda version. Cute!

3. Best for luxe style: Oliver Bonas’ Green Velvet Bee Hot Water Bottle

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Add some luxury with Oliver Bonas’ velvet hot water bottle[/caption]

• Green Velvet Bee Hot Water Bottle, £24 from Oliver Bonas – buy here

If you’re looking for a hot water bottle cover that exudes luxury, Oliver Bonas’ green velvet design is irresistible.

Crafted from a sumptuously decadent velvet in on-trend forest green, an embroidered bee in gold thread completes this beauty.

Complete with a contrasting white hot water bottle, this will suitably plush and stylish on any sofa.

4. Best eco-friendly option: Hot Water Bottle Shop’s Rubberless Eco-Sustainable Hot Water Bottle with Norwegian Cover

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This hot water bottle is rubber-free[/caption]

• 2 litre “Eco-Sustainable” Hot Water Bottle with Norwegian Cover (rubberless), £24.99 from Hot Water Bottle Shop – buy here

If you’re looking to make more eco-friendly purchases, you’ll love Hot Water Bottle Shop’s range of PVC-free hot water bottles.

Made from 80% renewable materials, this hot water bottle is recyclable and best of all it’s odourless, so you won’t have to deal with that off-putting rubber smell.

Wish a Norwegian-style snowflake and reindeer motif, this will make a great Christmas or wintry gift too.

5. Best faux fur: Helen Moore’s Luxuriously Soft Faux Fur Hot Water Bottle

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Helen Moore’s faux fur hot water bottles come in a range of colours and animal prints[/caption]

• Luxuriously Soft Faux Fur Hot Water Bottle by Helen Moore, £54 from Not on the High Street – buy here

Available in a range of seven faux furs, from pinks and greens to arctic leopard, these hot water bottles by Helen Moore will look super-cosy on your bed or sofa this winter.

Praised by reviewers for their ‘luxurious’ and ‘excellent’ quality, each hot water bottle cover comes complete with a wide-necked inner flask and is presented in a branded box with Helen Moore grosgrain ribbon—perfect for gifting.

A great option for anyone looking for a hot water bottle that’s luxurious and wonderfully soft.

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