Dunelm slashes price of temperature-controlled bedding that's £59 cheaper than John Lewis version as temps to hit 29C
Dunelm has slashed the price of the summer essential by 20 per cent giving you a great excuse to treat yourself.
The discount has come at a fitting time, with temperatures set to reach 29 degrees next week.
With nighttime temperatures still in the high teens, it's likely to disrupt your sleep routine.
However, Dunelm's temperature-regulating duvet might provide a cooler alternative to help you cope with the increased humidity.
Dunelm's Fogarty Temperature Regulating Wool All Seasons Duvet has been reduced from £70 to £56 for a double duvet giving you a 20% saving.
It is also available in a range of sizes - all of which are discounted - from a single for £48 to a super kingsize for £72.
The Dunelm version is a whopping £59 cheaper than an equivalent product at John Lewis.
While Dunelm' s double duvet is just £56, John Lewis ' Natural British Wool Light Duvet retails at £115 for the same size.
A description on Dunelm's website reads: "This duvet from the experts at Fogarty offers year round comfort."
They add: "The fibres are breathable allowing your body temperature to be regulated as you sleep. Therefore, you will be able to use this duvet all year round to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter."
It is filled with 100% pure New Zealand wool and wrapped in soft breathable cotton to ensure you don't overheat on a hot summer's night.
Not only is the duvet good for you, but it is also good for the environment.
Using unbleached and undyed cotton helps to reduce the amount of energy, water and chemicals used to produce the item which also maintains the fibres' natural softness.
The product is clearly a hit with shoppers as its 500 reviews average out to a 4.6 star rating.
One customer wrote: "This product was definitely the right one to help with night sweats. The natural fibres wick moisture away leading to a more comfortable sleep."
Another said: "This is the second Fogarty wool duvet I have bought. I've been using the original for a few years and just love it.
"Great temperature regulation and a great weight. Bought the second one for the guest bedroom."
Others were equally enthusiastic about the product, saying that they had bought more than one for the other bedrooms in their home.
A comment reads: "I have bought at least 5 of these and recommended them to my sister!
"Wouldn't buy any other duvets please don't stop making them!"
Customers seemed impressed at how well the product worked year round as both a summer and winter duvet.
Even without these hot, humid nights, some customers have found that it has helped with their quality of sleep as it has reduced their night sweats.
The item is available online or in-store.
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