Getting cosy in bed can take a little while when it’s freezing outside, costing you some much-needed comfort and slowing your velocity towards the land of nod. By contrast, getting into a readily-warmed bed can feel like the height of luxury, especially when you and your partner can set your own preferences for each side of the mattress.
That’s exactly what’s on offer with the Cosi Home Double Electric Blanket, the dual-control version of which is available for £32.99 down from £39.99. You can get an extra £6 off when you opt-in to the voucher listed beneath the price at Amazon, too. Other sizes are available, with the single being reduced to £19.99 and the single-control king reduced to £31.99.
Dual controls are worth springing for if you share your bed with someone, enabling you to control each side of the blanket independently. Either side will get up to temperature in no time, with three heat settings to choose from and a running cost of as little as 1p per hour. The controllers can be detached as well, with the blanket itself being machine-washable.
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These blankets also feature protection against overheating, giving you the peace of mind to flick it on before bed while you go about your end-of-day business. They’re easy to fit thanks to their elastic corner straps, and are light enough that you shouldn’t notice them under your bedsheets.
It’s been a hit with Amazon customers, with 4.3 out of 5 stars averaged from over 13,400 reviews so far. “I love this heated underblanket,” said one five-star review. I place it under my mattress protector so it stays nicely in place. Pu it on high setting for about 2 hours and then drop to the lowest setting an hour before getting into bed. Really is superior to any water bottle.”
“Decided this time to have a dual controlled blanket,” said another five-star write-up. “What a difference this has made. The blanket definitely is bigger than any other blanket we have had. I definitely would recommend it.”
Another added: “True to size, easy to fit. Really makes a difference on a cold night.”
Some have had sizing issues, with several customers saying the one they opted for doesn’t cover the whole mattress. “The blanket works okay but it is only about half the length of the bed,“ said a review of the double-sized option.
Others have said the wiring could be more discreet. “This goes under your bottom sheet and you can definitely feel the wiring and some bits of plastic through the sheet,” said a three-star review. “It’s not enough to bother me massively, but it might bother you if you’re more sensitive.”
If you’d like to compare this with some alternatives, take a look at this £19.99 double option at Robert Dyas. For more versatility, this £49.99 Slumberdown heated throw at The Range is a great choice.