Five of the best....Hot water bottles

Snuggle up this winter with the cosiest hot water bottles on the market. A Christmas present to please all, or just choose one for yourself.

1. Cashmere hot water bottle and sock set, £112 each, Scotland Shop, 01890 860770; www.scotlandshop.com.

2. Faux fur hot water bottle cover in Siberian Stone, £27.50, Ruby + Ed, 01664 452906; www.rubyanded.co.uk.

3. Nordic knitted hot water bottle, £18, John Lewis, 08456 049 049; www.johnlewis.com.

4. Toffee Pocket Pal Hottie, £39, Moore and Moore, 01884 860 900; www.mooreandmoore.co.uk.

5. Cashmere hot water bottle and socks set, £99, Johnstons of Elgin, 01343 554 000; www.johnstonscashmere.com.

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