During the recent harsh winter, when oil prices went sky high, we tried to economise on central heating costs whether by wearing extra jumpers, heating fewer rooms or through the use of hot water bottles. My wife has never been keen on them because of the rubbery smell. New ones in particular get right up her nose. It doesn't bother me. However, to get her to start using one just to have on her lap or stuff up her jumper, I hit upon the idea of using a cover so I bought one of these in a plain purple colour that I knew she would like. Well, she did like it but said that by using it the hot water bottle wasn't hot enough. You just can't win, can ...  Read the complete review

This water bottle cover came with the water bottle my husband bought for me. He paid £4.99 for both, but I think this may have been a mistake, as I think it was meant to be £4.99 each. Amazon is currently selling this for £4.99 for the cover only. Although this was only purchased as part of the set, I don't think I could have found a better cover. Should I ever need a new one, I would certainly look for one just like this. This is really a lovely soft material. Like all fleece it is at it's absolute softest before being washed, but even washed this is still lovely and soft. The water bottle just pops into this and a small Velcro tab secures it. I have found ...  Read the complete review