The best duvets tried and tested for luxury hotel-grade shuteye

• Reasons to buy: Suitable for all year
• Reasons to avoid: Some people don't like the feel of polyester duvets
• Tog: 9 + 4.5 tog
• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Material: 100% Polyester filling
• Good for: Year-round use

Recommended by Heidi Quill, Senior Commerce Writer

As GQ’s Senior Commerce Writer Heidi Quill puts it: Slumberland is her “new favourite resort”, a sentiment that stands true for the rest of us. For one thing, the mattresses are sensationally well-balanced for support and comfort. For another, the brand’s whole range of accessories, especially when used all together, turn your bed into a vacation-like retreat. Now, we’re not going to sit here and say that this duvet breaks new ground, or reinvents the wheel (or bed, so to speak), but we are here to say that when it comes to good, affordable duvets, it’s hard to go wrong.

Comprised of two parts, both of which can be combined for wintertime or separated for the rest of the seasons (one is 4.5 tog for summer and the other comes in at 9 tog), this duvet is as comfortable and fluffy as they come, giving off the cloud-like feeling that transports us nightly into holiday mode, with a polyester filling that even makes it suitable for allergy sufferers. From £60. At bensonsforbeds.co.uk

• Reasons to buy: Advanced design with temperature regulating properties, whilst also being eco-friendly and suitable for year-round use
• Reasons to avoid: Expensive
• Tog: 10.5 tog
• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Material: Simba-Renew filling, 100% cotton cover
• Good for: Year-round use

Recommended by Daphne Bugler, Senior Commerce Writer

While best known for its hybrid mattresses (combining memory foam and spring technology) Simba’s debut duvet comes in the form of its sumptuous Hybrid Duvet, which has what the company describes as “space-inspired fabric technology” inside, designed to keep you at the optimum temperature while you snooze.

The duvet is made up of three layers and includes the “Stratos Active” temperature regulation top layer that absorbs, stores and releases heat when you need it. Then there’s the middle “Simba Renew” layer that is 100 per cent GRS (global recycling standard) certified and made from recycled PET plastic bottles and finally a bottom layer made from breathable cotton. For anyone wondering, PET doesn’t have anything to do with cats and dogs but actually stands for polyethylene terephthalate and is made from plastic resin and a form of polyester that is commonly used to package soft drinks. Not only is this layer eco-friendly, but it manages to create a very soft, light duvet, which provides a satisfying amount of snuggle in the process. From £139. At simbasleep.co.uk

• Reasons to buy: A lightweight duvet that still regulates your temperature well overnight
• Reasons to avoid: If you want something very fluffy or heavier
• Tog: 4-6 or 8-10 (bear in mind merino wool duvets aren’t normally measured by tog as the wool naturally regulates your temperature, but you can use this as a guide)
• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Material: 100% Merino Wool
• Good for: Temperature regulation, very airy, works well with Piglet in Bed bedding as it attaches easily in the corners

Recommended by Daphne Bugler, Senior Commerce Writer

Piglet in Bed has long held a top spot in our guide to the best duvet covers, not just for the wide range of colours available, but also for the impeccable quality of their products. While duvet covers are the bedding brand's bread and butter, we’ve long had our eye on everything else it has been delving into and thankfully managed to grab one of the beloved Merino Wool Duvets to put to the test.

Now, we’ve tried a fair few duvets in our time, and it takes a lot these days to actually impress us. I’m a die-hard fan of my John Lewis duvet and it's only been a rare occasion when a brand like Simba or Emma has managed to come close to matching it in my eyes. So where did Piglet in Bed measure up?

In short, this is right up there as one of the best duvets on the market. But as with all duvets, it won’t be right for absolutely everyone. If you like something that feels lightweight but is still warm and cosy, this is your cup of tea. Very airy, but also very warm and insulating thanks to the Merino wool, Piglet in Bed has smashed it once again. There’s a lighter or heavier option depending on what time of year you’re shopping and whether or not you’re a cold or hot sleeper, and there’s also a very smartly made corner loop system that links up with the brand’s own bedding to make sure it’s held firmly in place overnight. If you want something very fluffy and heavy, perhaps look elsewhere, but for most sleepers, this is a real winner.

• Reasons to buy: Feels very soft and fluffy
• Reasons to avoid: It might be a bit too cold in the winter if you don’t have any other blankets/duvets
• Tog: Not stated
• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Material: Microfibre
• Good for: Cosy vibes, cloud-like feeling

Recommended by Daphne Bugler, Senior Commerce Writer

Personally I love a very thick, very warming winter duvet, but I'm also very aware that most people like something a bit cooler, keeping them warm overnight, but preventing them from overheating, even on the coldest of evenings. Enter Emma’s Cloud Duvet.

While not technically an “all-season” duvet, Emma’s temperature regulation means this should be a good weight for most sleepers throughout hot summer nights, straight through to chilly evenings in the autumn and spring. If you do tend to run warmer, you should also be ok with the Cloud through the winter, especially when paired with an electric blanket or some throws. If you run quite cold through, you will need to invest in something additional through those months, or opt for Emma’s all-season instead. From £69. At emma-sleep.co.uk

• Reasons to buy: Breathable and temperature-regulating
• Reasons to avoid: The duvet is weighty which has a cocooning feeling some may not like
• Tog: 6-14 tog
• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King, Emperor
• Material: British wool
• Good for: People with allergies as it’s hypoallergenic, winter sleep and those with sustainable interests

Recommended by Hannah Enderby, Manager of Audience Development & Social

There are two main reasons Devon Duvets stands out: craftsmanship and sustainable practices. Firstly, each duvet is handmade in Devon by a seamstress, providing a detail-oriented approach that you won’t find in the mass-produced duvets on the high street. The company can also sustainably trace all of its wool – which it uses to pad the duvets – directly from a farm, giving an environmentally friendly benefit you won’t get elsewhere. Moreover, wool duvets are hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites and mico-bacteria, unlike some synthetic fabrics.

The double wool duvet comes in a lot heavier than synthetic duvets on the market. Still, it’s equipped to handle that without being too intense or overwhelming thanks to its weave which is both breathable and temperature-regulating to ensure you’re kept at the optimum temperature overnight. The cover itself is made from pure cotton with a 260 thread count which is what gives the duvet its resilient shape and drape. Each comes with a sterling five-year guarantee so you can keep yourself toasty for many nights to come.

Sustainable, ethical and from a small business? You love to see it. From £185 for a double. At devonduvets.com

• Reasons to buy: Good quality and made to last
• Reasons to avoid: If you don't like goose down
• Tog: Available in five different tog ratings
• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Material: 85% goose feather and 15% goose down
• Good for: Every situation

Recommended by Daphne Bugler, Senior Commerce Writer

While fashion trends come and go, when it comes to home buys, the high street department store giants of Marks & Spencer and John Lewis really never go out of style. In particular, in the categories of duvets and pillows. Made from 85 per cent goose feathers and 15 per cent goose down, this is an example of the former by M&S: one of the more affordable feather and down duvets on the market, especially when it comes to down duvets that are actually comfortable and don’t clump.

The cotton cover helps keep things light and breathable, while the fact you can choose between five different tog ratings means you can find the right duvet for your personal needs. Hot sleeper? Go for a 4.5 or a 7.5. Run cold? Opt for at least the 13.5 tog to get you through the coldest winter nights. From £48. At marksandspencer.com

• Reasons to buy: Suitable for all seasons (two detachable layers) and lightweight
• Reasons to avoid: Feels less breathable
• Tog: 13.5 tog (4.5 + 9)
• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Material: Microfibre duvet filling
• Good for: Year-round use

Recommended by Daphne Bugler, Senior Commerce Writer

As we get closer to summer and the warm weather starts appear, investing in a duvet that's suitable for all seasons is essential. Designed with two layers, one 4.5 tog duvet and the other a 9 tog duvet, Dusk's two-part offering can be fastened together to make a warm 13.5 tog duvet for winter and then detached and used separately for the rest of the year (use the 9 tog section for autumn/spring and the 4.5 for summer).

With a microfibre synthetic fibre filling the duvet feels lightweight even when both sections are used together, with a 100 per cent cotton casing for breathability. Suitable for even those with allergies, it's the multitasking duvet that'll get you right through the year. From £49 £30. At dusk.com

• Reasons to buy: Feels really lightweight and makes a good option for summer, especially if you suffer from allergies
• Reasons to avoid: As a luxury duvet, this does come in on the more expensive side. It might also be a bit too lightweight if you tend to run colder.
• Tog: 4.5 tog
• Sizes: Cot Bed, Single, Double, King, Super King
• Material: 80% Smartfil polyester and 20% Modal microfibre
• Good for: Summer, hot sleepers and anyone who prefers a lightweight feel

Recommended by Daphne Bugler, Senior Commerce Writer

We'd argue summer is the most challenging season to buy a duvet for. In the winter, you're really just looking for what can keep you warm (anything else becomes a bonus), and all-season duvets tend to be quite straightforward with removable and attachable components. Summer, however, is the one where it's far too easy to go wrong. The right duvet will help you feel comforted and cool, dissipating heat rather than making you overheat and instantly kick it off. Our personal favourite? The White Company's Hypoallergenic.

Aptly named “Soft & Light”, we got one of the warmest sleepers we know to test this one out and her verdict was overwhelmingly that it was a win. Made from a combination of Smartfil polyester and Modal microfibre, this one is a good choice for allergy sufferers, with the duvet in general feeling very light and soft as if it's floating on top of you. It's also well worth saying that the pricetag on this is actually pretty decent given that The White Company normally comes in on the luxury end. It's more affordable than your Emma or Simba options, and while it may just be suitable for one season, it'll last for years to come. From £60. At thewhitecompany.com

• Reasons to buy: Great for cold sleepers looking for a winter duvet
• Reasons to avoid: Might be too warm for anyone who overheats during the night
• Tog: 15 tog
• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Material: Microfibre
• Good for: Winter and cold sleepers

Recommended by Heidi Quill, Senior Commerce Writer

Cold sleepers, stop what you’re doing. If you tend to wake up in the night feeling a bit shivery, struggle to get your feet warm under the covers, or just live in a very draughty London flat, we’ve got you. Effective, and surprisingly affordable, Silentnight’s Warm & Cosy duvet is the ideal winter companion to help you get through the bleak weather – which let's face it can sometimes feel like all year round.

Coming in at a 15 tog, this is one of the heavier and thicker duvets we’ve found, but at just under £40 for a double, it uses microfibre as a filling to stay nice and budget-friendly. And you know what, you probably couldn’t even tell the difference between this and a luxury down duvet thanks to the plump feel, breathable design, and effective temperature regulation. It’s a bit of a godsend, to be honest. From £33 £18. At amazon.co.uk

• Reasons to buy: Suitable for all seasons, hypoallergenic, moisture-wicking
• Reasons to avoid: 10.5 tog may be too heavy for very hot weather
• Tog: 10.5 tog
• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Material: Bamboo and nano-microfibre
• Good for: Sustainability, sleep hygiene

Recommended by Daphne Bugler, Senior Commerce Writer

Increasingly becoming one of our favourite brands for bedding and pillows, Panda's Cloud Bamboo duvet definitely does not disappoint. So lightweight that Panda claims it literally feels like sleeping on (well, under) a cloud, the duvet is suitable for all seasons, with a 10.5 tog rating that will keep you warm and cosy on colder winter nights, while the regulating bamboo and nano-microfibre filling is cool and breathable enough for warmer summer weather.

The bamboo used both in the filling and to make the cover is one of the reasons this duvet is so unique, drawing on bamboo's antibacterial and antimicrobial properties to keep your sleeping environment hygienic, while also being moisture and odour-wicking, hypoallergenic and, most importantly, sustainably produced. From £100. At pandalondon.com