There’s nothing quite like a hotel sleep. The plush, luxurious pillows, the high thread count sheets, and of course, the perfect duvet that seems to match your temperature perfectly. Bliss. The duvet is often the key to this experience, so if you want to recreate it at home, it’s time to upgrade to one of the best goose down duvets.
Most five-star hotels use them these days, as they provide warmth without too much weight. The design of a goose down duvet helps regulate your body temperature while you’re asleep, too.
Goose down duvets tend to be more expensive than duck down, feather or synthetic-fill alternatives, as down is a by-product of the meat industry, and duck is more commonly consumed than goose. The down then needs to be cleaned and processed thoroughly to remove allergens.
The cost will of course depend on the tog of the duvet, which measures how warm it is. Low weights such as 4.5 tog that are suited to the summer months are more affordable than heavier 13.5 tog winter duvets.
One thing that makes all goose down duvets a better value for money is their durability. Some of the duvets I tested come with guarantees of up to 15 years, which might make them a better value per year than synthetic options. Plus, can you really put a price on a great night’s sleep and the associated mental and physical health benefits that come with that?
As buying a goose down duvet is a big investment, I tested several, to work out which are really worth your money. Keep reading to discover my favourites.
How I tested
Sleeping on the job, I tested each duvet over a period of at least two weeks. Each was tested in the late autumn, so I could really feel which ones kept me the warmest. I was looking for a duvet that kept out the chill without making me wake up feeling all hot and sweaty. I kept a note of several things during testing:
- Evenness of the fill: I checked whether the down was evenly distributed across the duvet, making sure there were no lumps or thin patches.
- Quality of the casing: I felt the fabric to see if it was soft, durable, and tightly woven enough to keep the down contained.
- Care instructions: I reviewed the washing and maintenance guidelines to see how easy it would be to keep the duvet clean and in good condition.
- Manufacturer’s guarantee: I looked at the warranty or guarantee to understand how confident the brand is in the duvet’s longevity and quality.
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The best goose down duvets for 2025 are:
- Best overall – Scooms Hungarian goose down duvet, 9 tog double: £270, Scooms.co.uk
- Best budget buy – Dusk supreme collection 80 per cent goose down duvet, 13.5 tog double: £81.60, Dusk.com
- Best for winter – John Lewis natural collection Hungarian goose down duvet, 10.5 tog double: £250, Johnlewis.com
- Best for temperature regulation – The White Company Hungarian goose down duvet, 13.5 tog double: £330, Thewhitecompany.com
- Best for durability – Soak & Sleep ultimate 90 per cent goose down duvet, 13.5 tog double: £275, Soakandsleep.com
Scooms Hungarian goose down duvet, 9 tog double
Best: Goose down duvet overall
Tog options: 2.5, 4.5, 9
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Casing: 100% super soft sateen cotton
Filling: 90% Hungarian goose down, 10% selected small white Hungarian goose feather
Machine washable: Yes
Guarantee: 10 years
Why we love it
- Can button duvets on top of each other for extra warmth
- Sustainable
- Breathable
Take note
- Only goes up to 9 tog
Handmade in small batches in Hungary, using renewable energy, a Scooms goose down duvet is a sustainable choice. The company is approved by the Responsible Down Standard, which ensures the down comes from geese that have been treated well, and each duvet has a QR code attached, so you can trace your duvet back. It arrives in plastic-free, cardboard packaging, too.
Having this duvet on top of me felt like being cloaked in luxury. I liked that it was both warm and airy, thanks to multiple small pockets that ensured an even fill. I also enjoyed the high fill power of 700, which means one ounce of down in the duvet will fill 700 cubic inches of space, and you get more warmth for less weight. Sometimes, a thick duvet can make me feel hot and sweaty as soon as I get into bed, but this one was refreshingly breathable while keeping the chill at bay. A 300 thread count sateen cotton casing kept it rustle-free, too, no matter how much I moved in bed.
One of the best choices for allergy sufferers, Scooms washes down using natural thermal water, before the manufacturing process. The care label boasts Nomite certification, which is an industry standard that indicates bedding is suitable for dust mite allergy sufferers.
Buy now £240.00, Scooms.co.uk
Dusk supreme collection 80% goose down duvet, 13.5 tog double
Best: Budget goose down duvet
Tog options: 4.5, 9, 13.5, all seasons (4.5 and 9)
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Casing: 100% cotton
Filling: 80% plump goose down and 20% superbly light goose feather
Machine washable: Yes
Guarantee: Unspecified
Why we love it
- Soft
- Lofty
Dusk offers luxury at a relatively affordable price. I tried the 13.5 tog option, but the brand’s best-selling all-seasons duvet consists of two separate 4.5 and 9 tog duvets, which simply fasten together with buttons. While The White Company and Scooms offer the same buttoning-up options for different warmths year-round, Dusk is far more economical.
The low price could be something to do with the fact the duvet is made with 80 per cent down and 20 per cent feather, while more-expensive brands have a 90:10 ratio, but I genuinely didn’t notice this 10 per cent difference during testing. After shaking out the duvet and letting it settle, I found it weighty and fluffy at the same time, keeping me nice and cosy.
However, it’s very hard to tell where the goose down in Dusk’s products comes from. There’s no mention on the website about sourcing or ethical certifications, so we’re left in the dark as to whether goose welfare has been a priority in the duvet’s manufacturing process.
Buy now £95.00, Dusk.com
John Lewis natural collection Hungarian goose down duvet, 10.5 tog double
Best: Goose down duvet for winter
Tog options: 4.5, 10.5, 13.5
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Casing: 100% cotton
Filling: 90% Hungarian goose down, 10% goose feather
Machine washable: Yes
Guarantee: 15 years
Why we love it
- Made in the UK
- Anti-allergy certified
Take note
- Not that airy
Ideal for cold sleepers, this duvet drapes beautifully around the body. It skims the skin before falling down flat on the bed, so there’s no breezy gap between the sheets and the duvet. I liked this, as it made me feel warm and secure in the same way that a weighted blanket does – without feeling restricted.
It’s not as airy as some of the other duvets I tested, but it’s brilliantly breathable. The 100 per cent cotton casing helps to maintain warmth, without causing overheating. Made in a factory in Lancashire, using responsibly sourced goose down, the duvet is sewn to create evenly divided boxes and that means warmth all over. Nomite certified for allergy sufferers, the fill has been through hygienic washing and high-temperature drying processes, then sealed in a tightly woven fabric cover, which acts as a barrier against dust mites.
Buy now £250.00, Johnlewis.com
The White Company Hungarian goose down duvet, 13.5 tog double
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Best: Goose down duvet for temperature regulation
Tog options: 4.5, 10.5, 13.5
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Casing: 329-thread count cotton jacquard
Filling: 90% white goose down and 10% small feathers
Machine washable: Yes
Guarantee: 10 years
Why we love it
- Excellent temperature regulation
- Improved sleep quality
- Even down distribution
Take note
- Costly
- No returns allowed (only replacements under guarantee)
Cloud-soft and warm, without being heavy, the White Company’s goose down duvet improved the quality of my sleep. According to my wrist-based fitness tracker, I had the deepest sleep while testing this duvet. This shows just how cosy it kept me and how it helped me maintain a steady body temperature throughout the night, which is essential for achieving restorative sleep cycles.
A good night’s sleep relies on the right environment, and this duvet delivers the ideal balance of warmth and airflow. Goose down, renowned for its natural breathability, allows air to circulate effectively, preventing the build-up of excess heat. The box-stitched construction ensures even distribution of the down, eliminating cold spots and maximising comfort.
As I settled beneath this duvet, I felt it adjusted to my body temperature, even if the bedroom was cold when I climbed into bed. The 13.5 tog was more than enough for me for winter but it does have cufflinks and buttonholes, so you can attach it to another duvet and create your own tog rating. Some people might prefer to have a 4.5 tog for summer, a 9 tog for autumn and attach them together to make a 13.5 tog for winter – but this would cost more than buying a 13.5 tog.
Buy now £370.00, Thewhitecompany.com
Soak & Sleep ultimate 90 per cent goose down duvet, 13.5 tog double
Best: Goose down duvet for durability
Tog options: 3, 4.5, 9, 13.5, 18
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Casing: 280-thread count cotton
Filling: 90% Hungarian goose down, 10% Hungarian goose feather
Machine washable: Yes
Guarantee: 15 years
Why we love it
- Ethically sourced down
- Large-clustered down
Take note
- Needs a daily shake
While goose down duvets come at a price, this one’s guaranteed for 15 years, so it brings down the overall cost per use. Crafted by a family-run factory in Hungary, it comes with a QR code, so you can read up about how and where the duvet’s made.
What’s special about this duvet is that Soak & Sleep tells us the down has large clusters. The bigger the cluster, the greater the loft, which translates to a plush, luxurious feel. This duvet feels super puffy, squashy and airy, and is like snuggling into a warm cocoon.
The natural state of the loft is enhanced by being washed in thermal water from an exclusive, certified spring. This opens up the loft of the down clusters more – compared with being washed in cold water, which is typical of most down – and improves the duvet’s insulation.
My only gripe is it does need vigorously shaking each day to refresh the fill – if you don’t, you can see your body outline underneath it.
Buy now £142.50, soakandsleep.com
Snuggledown Hungarian goose down duvet, 13.5 tog double
Best: Goose down duvet for hot sleepers
Tog options: 4.5, 10.5, 13.5, all seasons (4 and 9.5)
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Casing: 300-thread count cotton jacquard fabric
Filling: 80% goose down and 20% small goose feather
Machine washable: Yes
Guarantee: Two years
Why we love it
- Sustainably made
- Cosy
- Moisture-wicking
Take note
- A little stiff
Manufactured in a family-run factory in the UK, the Snuggledown duvet consists of 80 per cent goose down and 20 per cent goose feathers. Straight out of the bag, it’s so lightweight, to the point I wasn’t sure I had been given the correct tog. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it surrounded me once I jumped underneath. It’s insulating without being suffocating, and I never woke up feeling the need to stick out an arm or a leg in an effort to bring down my temperature.
It’s a great option if you can’t bear a lot of fabric on your skin when you’re sleeping, or if your temperature fluctuates throughout the night, as the duvet feels weightless and keeps sleepers cosy by trapping air close to the body. This is also a great option for sweaty sleepers, as this air can help draw perspiration away from the body and promote evaporation.
I like that it's made in a factory that’s committed to reducing carbon dioxide and has zero landfill waste. Plus, 30 per cent of the packaging uses recycled plastic, and cotton is sourced through the Better Cotton Initiative, while down is responsibly sourced through the Responsible Down Standards.
While it doesn’t have the same body-moulding drape as a 90 per cent goose down duvet, it’s a great option for anyone who doesn’t like their duvet to feel too close while they’re trying to get to sleep.
Buy now £161.45, Amazon.co.uk
The Fine Bedding Co bronze goose down autumn duvet, 9 tog double
Best: Goose down duvet for ethical certification
Tog options: 4.5, 9, 13.5
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Casing: 280-thread count soft cotton cambric
Filling: 90% goose down and 10% goose feather
Machine washable: Yes, but professional laundering recommended
Guarantee: 10 years
Why we love it
- Lofty
- Snuggly
- Even fill
Take note
- Expensive
The down in the Fine Bedding Co’s bronze collection has been certified by Downpass’ zero-tolerance standards as ethically sourced, as it has a tightly controlled supply chain, and is fully traceable. If you want to sleep with a clear conscience, the Fine Bedding Co duvets are feel-good options.
They also feel fantastic next to the body, as the brand uses plump down clusters, which provide natural loft and comfort throughout the night. The duvet enveloped me in an airy, cloud-like embrace, which I felt was loftier than some of the other duvets I’d tested. Despite its incredible warmth, it felt surprisingly lightweight, so I could move freely and comfortably throughout the night. A baffle-box construction ensured the down stayed evenly distributed, so I never needed to fight my partner for extra duvet to snuggle into.
Every detail of this duvet exudes quality, from its premium materials to its thoughtful design, but that does mean it’s one of the most expensive options I tested.
Buy now £215.00, Finebedding.co.uk
Analin luxurious down and feather quilt, 13.5 tog double
Best: Goose down duvet for generous fill
Tog options: 13.5
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Casing: 100% cotton
Filling: 50% goose down and 50% goose feather
Machine washable: Yes
Guarantee: Unspecified
Why we love it
- Great heat retention
- Fluffy
- Lightweight
Take note
- Only 50% down
This duvet arrived in a vacuum-packed bag in a tiny box, making me question what size had been delivered. However, once I shook it out, I was impressed by the softness. It’s fluffier than some of the other duvets I tested, as it’s made from 50 per cent goose down and 50 per cent goose feather, but spread out well over the bed.
Once happily snuggled underneath, I felt it did a good job of regulating temperature, especially given its low price point. What it lacks in the purity of down, it makes up for in its construction. Small baffle boxes are stitched together, providing the down and feathers in each compartment enough room to fluff up, while ensuring they don’t all bunch up to one side of the duvet. Each box has strong piped edges, to create walls between top and bottom layers, preventing polyester filling from clumping and shifting. It also retains heat surprisingly well, even if you get out of bed in the middle of the night for bathroom breaks or to check on unsettled children.
Buy now £54.99, Amazon.co.uk
La Redoute anti-dust-mite treated 100 per cent goose down duvet, double
Best: For people with allergies
Tog options: Unspecified, recommended for 12-15C
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Casing: 230-thread count satin
Filling: 100% new white goose down
Machine washable: Yes
Guarantee: Unspecified
Why we love it
- Anti-allergy
- Skin-friendly
Exceptionally lightweight, this duvet weighs 180g per square metre, which is the equivalent of an average 4.5 summer duvet made from synthetic fibres. However, the goose down is so insulating, you only need a little weight for a huge amount of heat retention. La Redoute hasn’t given this a tog rating, but advises it's suitable for 12-15C. I had no complaints in my chilly 12C bedroom, in a draughty Victorian terrace.
The soft satin covering has been treated with Proneem anti-mite treatment, which is said to be effective even after many washes. It’s also plant-based and chemical-free, keeping us safe from mites without irritating our skin. It can be washed at 40C on a delicate cycle if you have a large enough machine at home, and it is also tumble dryer safe, making it super easy to care for.
Buy now £279.99, Laredoute.co.uk
Your questions about goose down duvets answered
What is the best goose down duvet?
Offering premium comfort, keeping me toasty warm but not unbearably so, the Scooms goose down duvet offers luxury at a reasonable price, especially if you take into account the 10-year guarantee. However, I also enjoyed sleeping deeply under The White Company’s Hungarian goose down duvet and I thought the Dusk supreme collection duvet offered exceptional value for money.
How to wash a goose down duvet
Most goose down duvets aere machine washable on a gentle, cool cycle using a mild detergent, but it’s always best to check the label first as some may require professional cleaning. After washing, tumble dry it on a low heat with dryer balls to help fluff the down and stop it from clumping. Make sure it’s completely dry before using or storing it, as any leftover moisture can damage the filling.
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