The best linen bedding sets for cool nights, tried and tested

Score: 91/100

Loaf’s luxurious linen bedding lives up to its ‘lazy’ billing, with an ultra-soft, breathable feel that makes it all too tempting to linger a little longer… even when your alarm clock is calling.

The set scored top marks for ease of care – it washed well, dried fast, and held its shape across all three test cycles. Made from 100% European flax, we found it only improved with each wash, getting softer (as you want with linen), without any noticeable shrinkage or loss of colour. Magic.

Testers praised how effectively it regulated temperature (warm without being stuffy, cool without feeling too crisp), making it a standout buy for year-round comfort. It's an investment, yes, but one 100% of testers would happily make again – and recommend to friends and family, too.

Score: 90/100

You know how we said linen gets softer with each wash? Well, this set arrives having already been through the washing machine, so it’s silky from first use. Unsurprisingly then, our testers raved about its texture, and loved curling up in the breathable bedding.

When our experts washed it, it kept its shape and colour well – and didn’t even look that creased. It fitted our beds securely too, but you’ll need to buy the sheet separately. A truly cosy pick.

Score: 88/100

Another set of “beautiful bed linen”, with one tester declaring they “disliked absolutely nothing” about it. The sheets have a luxe feel to them and our panel found them pleasingly snuggly, temperature regulating, and soft. They were also easy to wash, and they fitted our bed like they were tailor-made.

Like the Cultiver set above, these are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, and the French flax is transformed into bedding in small batches in Portuguese factories. This means they won’t have travelled as far as some other sets to reach your bedroom, minimising their carbon footprint. Dreamy.

Score: 88/100

Linen is at the heart of everything Piglet In Bed does, and the brand does it gorgeously. This set is available in an array of sumptuous colours, so you can mix and match to create your own unique set-up.

One tester told us: “The quality is exceptional, it’s lovely linen.” The fabric feels thick, but testers found it soft and breathable, noting that the smooth finish didn’t scratch their skin at all. After the first wash, some noticed a bit of lint, and the colour faded a little too (although not noticeably – our tech is more observant than the eye).

The set was roomy, adding to the bedding’s relaxed feel, but the fitted sheets were secure. And again, you can sleep easy knowing that they’re toxin free, thanks to their OEKO-TEX certification.

Score: 87/100

Our panel of testers told us that the bedding had “a lovely, luxurious feel,” and “a cool, lightweight comfort that would work well in summer and winter”. Even our testers who were new to linen loved it, praising its “pleasant texture”.

In our wash tests, the bedding kept its shape and quality (with just slight bobbling), although there was some colour fading. However, we particularly liked the duvet cover's stylish design, with ties as the fastening instead of buttons.

The thoughtful shade collection on offer at Heal's makes its linen bedding one of our absolute favourites.

Each shade is designed to blend well with others, so you can create a pretty scheme whichever colours you decide to mix.

La Redoute's linen bedding comes in one of the largest colour ranges we've seen, from soothing greys and pale blues to punchy reds and yellows, so there should be something to suit.

The quality is also impressive considering the brand runs such frequent and generous sales, so shopping here (at the right time) means you're likely to get a good price on something that looks much more expensive.

This Etsy seller makes everything to order, so you know you're getting something special. There are also IKEA-specific options available in case you have one of its mattresses, which don't fit standard bedding.

This shop has the largest size range we've seen and, as a bonus, will make you something custom if needed.

Channel a boutique hotel aesthetic with these sophisticated sheets from Panda.

Crafted from bamboo and French linen, this lust-worthy set has temperature-regulating properties that will keep you cool in summer and warm in winter, so it's ideal for year-round use.