13 of the best linen bedding sets to keep you cool in the summer
All of the best linen bedding sets are having a major moment right now, and it's hardly difficult to see why. Sure, slipping underneath any freshly washed duvet cover is a total end-of-day treat, but when said bedding is hardwearing, sustainable and doesn't require any ironing, it's even more satisfying.
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Forget what you thought you knew: natural linen bedding isn't just a chic and influencer-adore option that looks great on the grid. It's durable, great for hot sleepers (the looser-than-cotton weave means it wicks away moisture quickly and regulates airflow to keep body temperature down), and it gets softer the more it's washed. It also boasts sustainability credentials aplenty. Need proof? Linen is crafted from the flax plant, which is 100% biodegradable, requires ~only~ rainwater to grow and can last up to 50 years. Move over, cotton duvet cover.
Tempted? We've hunted down a plethora of high-quality linen bedding to make your shopping journey easier, for every bedding size and budget.
The best linen bedding sets, at a glance:
- Best overall - Portobello Duvet Cover, £65, The White Company
- Best affordable pick - Rowan 100% Linen Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set, £45, Dunelm
- Best European linen pick - Luxurious French Linen Bedding Bundle, £193, Soak&Sleep
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Scroll for our pick of the best linen bedding sets, tried and tested by GLAMOUR editors.
Portobello Duvet Cover
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Single, double, king size, super king.
- Colours available: White and blush mix.
Pros: If you're in the market for some luxe new bedding, but you're not sure about going entirely linen, this set from The White Company is a nice middle ground made from a cotton-sateen with a cotton-linen sheet edging. It makes for a relaxed and boho finish. It's crafted with a 200-thread-count and The White Company do linen pyjamas to match.
Cons: Only the boarder has linen.
Customers are saying: N/A
Linen double/king duvet cover set
Specifications:
- Sizes available: King and double bedding sets.
- Colours available: Seven colours to choose from, all in relatively earthy tones.
Pros: A top choice for its temperature regulating properties, this H&M pick is chic, sleek and certainly one for the minimalist buyer. Plus, if you're really in love with it, H&M make washed linen tablecloths for the the ultimate matchy matchy tableware and bedroom aesthetic.
Cons: H&M homeware is so popular that it goes OOS without warning - treat this as your last chance to buy! A good time to cash in that bday gift card, we think…
Customers are saying: Let the 1000+ reviews with a 4.9/5 score average speak for themselves!
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M&S COLLECTION Pure Linen Bedding Set
Specifications:
Sizes available: Single, double, king, super-king.
Colours available: White, medium grey, natural, pink, denim, sage.Pros: Naturally breathable yet warming in the cooler months, this pure linen bedding set washes well and doesn't need any ironing. Each of the colours are beautiful, and the twin needle stitched edging makes it look more expensive than it actually is.
Cons: Some reviewers wish that it came with a matching fitted sheet.
Customers are saying: One of the best homeware decisions lots of buyers have made, they claim! This bedding bundle from M&S is more of a regular price if you're not in the market for luxury bedding and, customers have said, it's a top pick and ‘wins hands down.’ You heard it here first.
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Rowan 100% Linen Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Single, double, kingsize, super kingsize.
- Colours available: Grey.
Pros: From Dunelm's Edited collection which encourages shoppers to live more sustainable lives, this breathable bedding set is made from 100% linen despite its affordable price tag. Reviewers reported that it looked even better after washing, and felt really cool and soft.
Cons: Some reviewers reported a couple of marks on the bedding when it arrived.
Customers are saying: Buyers are remarking that this linen sheet set actually looks better once it's been washed and lived in, as opposed to when you first get it new in - just wait for the lovely soft texture to reveal itself post-wash.
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Linot Plain 100% Washed Linen Duvet Cover
Specifications:
Sizes available: Single, double, king, super king.
Colours available: 23 colours, from white to ochre yellow.Pros: Made from 100% linen and machine washable at 40 degrees, this natural washed linen bed set has been exclusively designed by in-house stylists at French online furniture store, La Redoute. It's cooling in summer and warm in winter, has been pre-washed for extra softness and every piece can be mixed and matches with different colours and styles in the range.
Cons: Some reviewers said that it became bobbly after just a few washes.
Customers are saying: Oeko-tex certified, customers commented that, compared to cotton bedding, the washed out look of linen is just lovely. One buyer did remark that the grey colourway is perhaps more towards a sage green shade, as greys go, so that's worth noting.
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Linen Duvet Cover Set
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Single, double, king, super king.
- Colours available: 16 colours, from forest green to cedar orange.
Pros: Available in 16 different colours including a crisp white linen, this Cultiver bedding set is pre-washed for an even softer finish and is machine washable and tumble dryer friendly. You can request a complimentary swatch to ensure the colour is right for you and you can even add a ‘linen flip’ pillowcase with one side made of the softest silk.
Cons: Colour may fade in bright rooms.
Customers are saying: Great for year round use in the United Kingdom because of how temperature regulating they are, these natural fibre sheets are best selling and have rave reviews from buyers.
Luna Linen Duvet Cover Sage
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Sage.
- Colours available: Double, emperor, king, super king.
Pros: Inject a bit of the opulence you'd experience at one of Soho House's iconic properties into your own bedroom with this 100% natural flax-fibre linen bedding set, which has been woven just outside of Porto. Every piece goes through a laundry process of hand dyeing and stone-washing after being cut and sewn, which results in a relaxed and soft drape.
Cons: Nothing to note, other than the fact it's quite expensive.
Customers are saying: N/A
Luxurious French Linen Bedding
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double, king, super king.
- Colours available: White, light grey, midnight grey, natural, blush pink, dusty pink, forest green, teal, navy.
Pros: We're huge fans of Soak & Sleep products - from their bed sheets to their bath towels - so we were super excited when they launched a selection of French linen bedding. Often on sale, you can snap up this linen duvet cover set from as little £30 on site right now. Bargain. Plus, it's so soft you'll need to give your neighbours a privacy notice to avoid looking into your windows now you'll be happily sleeping au natural.
Cons: It's not allergy friendly.
Customers are saying: A great price considering the sets from this bedding brand are made from high-quality Belgian flax linen, include fitted sheets and, one buyer remarked, the addition of Oxford cushion covers is a nice touch.
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Comfy & Relaxed 100% Linen Bedding
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double, king, super-king.
- Colours available: Loch blue, dusky green, blue grey, white, blush pink, French blue.
Pros: Adding a touch of luxury to your bedroom in an instant, this elegant linen bedding set delivers on its breathability promises and ages extremely well. Reviewers loved that it looked way more expensive than it actually was, and dried really quickly after washing.
Cons: Some reviewers said that it came up bigger than their duvet, despite matching sizes.
Customers are saying: Being breathable and moisture wicking, buyers remarked that this bedding is a great pick for the summer months, not to mention looking even more impressive with creases than without - who'd have thought?
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Bedfolk Linen Bedding
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Single, double, super king and king duvet covers + pillows in standard, square and king.
- Colours available: Seven colours including a gorgeous clay shade that's mother-of-pearl esque.
Pros: Made from European flax from Portugal, this Bedfolk linen pick is heading straight to the checkout with us. It looks oh-so-effortless in situe (and, in fact, the wrinkles add to its care-free appearance) and is just as easy to look after as your inexpensive IKEA polycotton set - just bung it in the wash at 40°C.
Cons: To get a linen flat sheet or fitted sheet separately will set you back a substantial £70 minimum.
Customers are saying: It's beautiful to look at, great quality and well worth the price point, buyers are saying (despite our comments above!)
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Truly Linen Bedding
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double, king, super king.
- Colours available: Blush, dove grey.
Pros: The white hue of this linen bedding will brighten any space and create a clean, blank canvas for throws and cushions. What's not to love? Oh, and did we mention you can add on not just standard pillowcases, but bigger Oxford pillowcases, too?
Cons: Pillowcases are sold separately.
Customers are saying: Lovely quality and if you buy the linen pillowcases to match, they're wonderfully soft.
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Simple&Opulence Linen Bedding Set
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double and king. Super king is sold out.
- Colours available: Ten colours, from beige and ruffle grey to purple.
Pros: Sure, you might not expect Amazon to be your go-to for luxe linen bedding, but Simple&Opulence is stocked there, serving up linen bedding sets - available to order next day with Amazon Prime. It has all the unique natural style of the linen fabric but feels super soft on the skin. It's also hypoallergenic, breathable (ideal for hot sleepers) and shrink resistant – plus, the tie fastenings add to the boho feel.
Cons: This option isn't 100% linen, hence the lower price tag.
Customers are saying: Buyers are obsessed with this bed linen. They mentioned that it's worth noting that there's a flap overhang-style closure on these linen bed sheets, but the general consensus is that it looks high-end on the bed.
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Lake Blue Bedtime Bundle
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Single, double, king, super king.
- Colours available: Lake blue.
Pros: Made for those who want to experience the delights of being totally wrapped in linen, Piglet in Bed's Lake Blue Bedtime Bundle is made from super soft 100% stonewashed French flax.
Cons: It's pricey (but worth it).
Customers are saying: N/A
