As the temperatures continue to drop, many are grappling with the annual dilemma of whether to crank up the heating and risk sky-high bills. However, a heated blanket could be the ideal solution for those seeking some evening warmth without breaking the bank. Amazon currently has an amazing deal that might make your decision easier - they're offering a five per cent off voucher at checkout on the stylish grey MiaandCoco Electric Heated Blanket .

This means you can buy a 120x160cm blanket for £42.74 , down from its original price of £44.99.

This cosy fleece blanket is laced with insulated heating wire , transforming it into a personal heater. It comes with a convenient remote on its power line, allowing easy control over various settings. Read more: Amazon's giant chocolate box with Maltesers, Snickers, Twix and M&Ms for just 68p each Read next: Amazon's £28 'packable' raincoat comes in 13 colours and shoppers call it 'game-changing' You have the option to select from 10 different heat levels , but crucially, you can set a sleep timer to switch off the blanket after a few hours.

This ensures no unnecessary power usage or risk of overheating while you sleep. Given its wrap-around design, it's far more efficient than firing up your entire boiler to warm the room you're in, as reported by the Express . The blanket's high quality has been highlighted by more than 8,000 reviews from buyers , averaging out to 4.

4 stars. One buyer shared: "It's SO good! I can wrap it right around .