The best electric blankets to keep you cosy during winter

The Slumberdown Wonderfully Warm Electric Blanket has nine (yes, nine!) different heat settings to keep you warm. We love the fact that you can choose to heat your feet only, that it securely fits to the bed and has an automatic shut-off and timer feature.

Our review: "This blanket’s handy elasticated straps made it easy to attach, even to our deep memory-foam mattress, and ensured it stayed firmly in place. There are nine heat settings on offer, which is great as you can find one to suit your exact preference. We loved the fact that it has dual control and also foot control which is great for taking the chill off cold feet. We've found in the past that some electric blankets can make the bed feel a bit clammy, but this was breathable and cosy at the same time."

This electric blanket has dual controls for ultimate comfort and thanks to its thick teddy fleece material, you'll feel no wires digging in. Attached easily to the corners of the mattress with elastic straps, there is also an 'auto off' feature so you don't need to worry about falling asleep and leaving the blanket on all night.

Our review: "This thick blanket is easy to add to your bed with its four elastic straps that fit easily around the corners of the mattress, and it makes a real difference to the overall comfort too. The ‘teddy’ fluffy finish is really soft and makes you feel cosy even before you’ve switched it on. It also has dual controls, so you get to decide if you want your side cool or warm and how long for. It heats up quickly and, within an hour, it felt nice and toasty meaning we couldn’t wait to jump into bed. It ticks all the boxes without being too complicated. Another selling point for us is that it’s machine washable. A great value blanket we would purchase again."

Ideal for couples who can't agree on how warm or cold they are, you can both control the Silentnight Dual Control Electric Blanket using the individual remotes so your side suits you. No more arguments about cold feet, yay. It has three heat settings on each side and the blanket itself is warm and soft to the touch so you can both enjoy a comfortable night's sleep.

Our review: If you’ve ever put off investing in an electric blanket for fear of your partner overheating, this offers the perfect solution. With two separate plugs, which sit either side of the bed, each of you can have access to the controls. However, you do need to have power sockets within reach on both sides. With three heat settings, we liked the fact that this blanket can be adjusted to your individual needs, allowing one side to be hotter than the other (or even no heat at all). It warms up quite quickly, so was toasty when we were ready to get into bed."

If you're someone who can't get warm, the Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Blanket will keep you toasty - no doubt about it. You simply attach it to your mattress using the straps and heat with the three heat settings. You can also easily disconnect the remote from the electricity when you're feeling warm enough and for safer sleeping.

Customer review: "Fits the whole of the double bed. Easy to fit. Warms up very quickly. Excellent."

Curl up with the Dreams Flannel Heated Throw. Lightweight enough to use on the couch, it's perfect for use when you're bingeing all of your favourite shows. Or, for when you're at your desk if you work from home, of course. With built-in overheat protection and a countdown timer, you can customise the level of warmth to suit you.

Customer review: "Lovely soft feel, light and cosy, heats up really quickly. Perfect size heated throw. I work from home and this is a cosy throw instead of having the central heating on to keep warm. You can control the temperature of the blanket with the settings. I can save money on electricity and can move from sofa to bed with it without any problems. Highly recommend!"

Coming in with many different options, Dreamlands Snuggle Up Warming Throw is a popular pick over at Boots. Not only are there plenty of colours to choose from (including this lovely pink colourway), but it also comes in a plush faux fur option for that extra degree of cosiness. Getting a fair bit of attention on the site, it's fair to say that it's worth snapping if you're after an electric blanket.

Customer review: "Really warming, heats up quickly and has different setting levels. I am really pleased with it."

If you get cold all over, no problem. You might want to consider an electric blanket that you can wear. Crafted from heavyweight teddy fleece, it comes with six temperature control settings, automatic shut-off control and a front pocket to keep your hands warm. Matching his-and-hers options? We think so.

Customer review: "What a brilliant idea for the cold nights! A heat up fleece which is so cosy to wear. Love it."

You can set the Mia & Coco Electric Heated Blanket to exactly how warm you like it as it has 10 temperature levels which offer a temperature range of 25 to 53°C. It's also got a timer setting so you can set it to automatically switch off after a set time. It's made from flannel and sherpa, which will only add to its cosiness - along with loads of different colours to choose from.

Customer review: "Bought this as I work from home and the house is cold throughout the day but I don't want to have to put the heating on just yet. Arrived quickly, lovely and soft on one side and fleece on the reverse. Easy to operate and heats up quickly. I have it wrapped around me on the chair while I'm working and only need it on sporadically as it keeps me warm."

With an easy-to-use controller and three temperature levels, the Dreamcatcher Electric Heated Blanket is so simple to use. It has a fast heat-up time and comes complete with secure ties you can securely fasten it to your bed. Not only that, but it's actually the most affordable on our list so makes a great budget buy if you're looking for a cheaper option.

Customer review: "Good for warming the feet on a cold night. Easy to use."