How to Make a Cosy Winter Spot Your Cat Won’t Want to Leave

Keep your cat warm and relaxed this winter. Simple tips on bed choice and placement for the snuggest nap spot in the house.

Cats can find the warmest place in any room. A patch of sun on the carpet, a radiator that’s just clicked on, your laptop keyboard when you’re halfway through typing: if it’s warm, your cat is already there. They sleep up to 16 hours a day, so draughty British homes in winter can make it hard for them to stay properly warm.

A dedicated, soft sleeping spot is more than a nice extra. It helps your cat feel secure and relaxed.

Setting up a cat sanctuary

Get them off the floor. Cold air collects at floor level. Put the bed on a quiet shelf, a sturdy chair or a raised corner, away from busy hallways and draughts.

Pick a fabric that holds heat. Thick, dense plush works like insulation and traps your cat’s own body heat through the night.

Make it easy to keep clean. Cats are fussy about cleanliness. A bed you can shake out and wash easily will stay fresh and inviting.

Our pick: the Pet Hush Cat House Plush Bed. It has a cosy hood and a very soft lining, which gives your cat the dark, private little den they love to sleep in.