The best August bank holiday deals on the products we loveThe best home deals Seep<\/p>\n Sponge scourers<\/p>\n from \u00a328.50<\/p>\n The best budget coffee maker De\u2019Longhi<\/p>\n Stilosa EC230<\/p>\n from \u00a389<\/p>\n Photograph: Sasha Muller\/The Guardian<\/p>\n De\u2019Longhi Stilosa EC230, \u00a389 (was \u00a3105)<\/p>\n \u00a389 at Argos<\/a>\u00a389 at AO<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cNo, it\u2019s not a typo: the Stilosa EC230 really is that affordable,\u201d wrote our caffeine guru Sasha Muller in his guide to the best coffee machines<\/a>, and that\u2019s when it cost over \u00a3100. Argos has now dropped the price to \u00a389 for the bank holiday weekend. \u201cIt would be a false economy if it didn\u2019t deliver the espresso-based goods,\u201d wrote Sasha, and reassures us that it very much does. \u201cThe water tank feels cheap, and there\u2019s no option to fit a water filter,\u201d but at this price we\u2019re not complaining.<\/p>\n De\u2019Longhi<\/p>\n Stilosa EC230<\/p>\n from \u00a389<\/p>\n The bargain mattress topper for a softer sleep Silentnight <\/p>\n Airmax 1000 topper, double<\/p>\n from \u00a330.67<\/p>\n Photograph: Jane Hoskyn\/The Guardian<\/p>\n Silentnight Airmax 1000 topper, double, \u00a330.67 (was \u00a345.99)<\/p>\n \u00a330.67 at Argos<\/a>\u00a338 at Silentnight<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cLooks perturbingly like a puffa jacket or bouncy castle,\u201d I said of this Silentnight bargain in best mattress toppers<\/a>, but stay with me here: it really works, adding airy softness and comfort to a bed that feels too hard. Unlike most mattress toppers, it washes perfectly happily in the machine and costs well under \u00a350, even when Argos isn\u2019t cutting prices.<\/p>\n Silentnight <\/p>\n Airmax 1000 topper, double<\/p>\n from \u00a330.67<\/p>\n The best duvet we\u2019ve tested Panda<\/p>\n The Cloud bamboo duvet, 10.5-tog double<\/p>\n from \u00a3116.96<\/p>\n Photograph: Jane Hoskyn\/The Guardian<\/p>\n Panda the Cloud bamboo duvet, 10.5-tog double, \u00a3116.96 (was \u00a3129.95)<\/p>\n \u00a3116.96 at Panda<\/a>\u00a3129.95 at Boots<\/a><\/p>\n Panda\u2019s gloriously breathable, huggable duvet made this insomniac actually look forward to going to bed when I tested the best duvets<\/a> last winter, and the thought of giving it up made me almost dread summer. Happily, there\u2019s also a 4.5-tog summer version<\/a>, which is similarly discounted (down from \u00a3114.95 to \u00a3103.46 for a double). The 10.5-tog duvet will be just what you need, though, as the nights grow chilly.<\/p>\n Panda<\/p>\n The Cloud bamboo duvet, 10.5-tog double<\/p>\n from \u00a3116.96<\/p>\n The dehumidifier that helps dry your laundry VonHaus<\/p>\n Smart dehumidifier 20l<\/p>\n from \u00a3129.99<\/p>\n VonHaus smart dehumidifier 20l, \u00a3149.99 (was \u00a3169.99)<\/p>\n \u00a3149.99 at VonHaus<\/a>\u00a3129.99 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cA great all-rounder for the price,\u201d wrote Caramel Quin when she chose this versatile machine as her top budget pick when testing the best dehumidifiers<\/a>. Amazon has the best deal at the time of writing, but stocks are limited there (\u201c8% claimed\u201d within hours of the deal launching) and you may prefer to buy from VonHaus anyway. The dehumidifier has a laundry mode, quiet sleep mode and auto shut-off option, but sadly no Hepa air filter.<\/p>\n VonHaus<\/p>\n Smart dehumidifier 20l<\/p>\n from \u00a3129.99<\/p>\n The best mattress we\u2019ve tested Otty<\/p>\n Original Hybrid mattress, double<\/p>\n \u00a3540<\/p>\n Otty Original Hybrid, double, \u00a3540 (was \u00a3599.99)<\/p>\n \u00a3540 with code FILTER10 at Otty<\/a><\/p>\n After almost five years of reviewing mattresses<\/a> and well over 50 years of sleeping on them, I still haven\u2019t found one that beats the Otty Original Hybrid for comfort and value for money. Otty\u2019s bank holiday discounting isn\u2019t as generous as some rivals\u2019, but 10% off makes this mattress an even better buy, bringing even its heroic emperor size (200 x 200cm) down to \u00a3742.50. Just remember to use the code (FILTER10).<\/p>\n Otty<\/p>\n Original Hybrid mattress, double<\/p>\n \u00a3540<\/p>\n The breathable wool mattress Millbrook<\/p>\n Wool Luxury 4000 pocket sprung mattress, double<\/p>\n from \u00a3638<\/p>\n Photograph: Jane Hoskyn\/The Guardian<\/p>\n Millbrook Wool Luxury 4000 pocket sprung mattress, double, \u00a3638 (was \u00a3759)<\/p>\n \u00a3638 at Mattress Online<\/a>\u00a3640 at B&Q<\/a><\/p>\n Not quite the whopping price cut suggested by the crossed-out RRP, because the double size of this mattress<\/a> has been available for \u00a3759 from a few stores over recent weeks, but \u00a3638 is still a welcome reduction and excellent value for this high-quality sprung mattress. Its comfort layer of sustainable UK-sourced wool made it feel much more cosy and breathable than many other mattresses I\u2019ve tested.<\/p>\n Millbrook<\/p>\n Wool Luxury 4000 pocket sprung mattress, double<\/p>\n from \u00a3638<\/p>\n The \u201cbargain workhorse\u201d dehumidifier ProBreeze<\/p>\n Dehumidifier with max extraction 20l<\/p>\n \u00a3149.99<\/p>\n ProBreeze dehumidifier with max extraction 20l, \u00a3149.99 (was \u00a3189.99)<\/p>\n \u00a3149.99 at ProBreeze<\/a><\/p>\n You\u2019re not seeing double. This is, indeed, the second laundry-drying dehumidifier reduced to \u00a3149.99 that we\u2019ve featured here. Both worth recommending, because it\u2019ll soon be raining like the blazes and your poor laundry won\u2019t have a chance of drying without electrical help. The powerful ProBreeze is \u201ca bargain for such a workhorse\u201d, wrote Caramel Quin in best dehumidifiers<\/a>, although it uses more electricity than the VonHaus. For \u00a310 extra, you can get a version with smart app control<\/a> (down to \u00a3159.99 from \u00a3199.99).<\/p>\n ProBreeze<\/p>\n Dehumidifier with max extraction 20l<\/p>\n \u00a3149.99<\/p>\n The best video doorbell Ring<\/p>\n Battery Video Doorbell Pro<\/p>\n from \u00a3149.99<\/p>\n Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro, \u00a3149.99 (was \u00a3219.99)<\/p>\n \u00a3149.99 at Argos<\/a>\u00a3149.99 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n Andy Shaw spent 18 months testing video doorbells<\/a>, including top products from brands including Blink, Google Nest and Eufy, but none could match this battery model from Ring. Video and sound quality, night vision, fast alerts and \u201ca host of useful features\u201d saw it \u201cleapfrogging its rivals\u201d, although it\u2019s a shame that you need a subscription to get the best out of it. Argos slashes a splendid \u00a370 off in its bank holiday sale.<\/p>\n Ring<\/p>\n Battery Video Doorbell Pro<\/p>\n from \u00a3149.99<\/p>\n The best mattress for couples Simba<\/p>\n Hybrid Pro mattress<\/p>\n \u00a3909.30<\/p>\n Simba Hybrid Pro mattress, double, \u00a3909.30 (was \u00a31,299)<\/p>\n \u00a3909.30 at Simba<\/a><\/p>\n Simba\u2019s plush mattress<\/a> will normally set you back \u00a31,299 for a double, which you may deem value for money if its exceptional motion isolation allows you to sleep in peace next to a restless partner. For me, it\u2019s too expensive \u2013 so I thoroughly approve of this 30%-off bank holiday deal, which applies site-wide. That means you can also snap up the Simba Hybrid topper, my favourite mattress topper<\/a>, for \u00a3296.65 for a double, down from \u00a3349.<\/p>\n Simba<\/p>\n Hybrid Pro mattress<\/p>\n \u00a3909.30<\/p>\n The best luxury duvet Woolroom<\/p>\n Deluxe Washable 3-in-1 duvet, double<\/p>\n \u00a3299.99<\/p>\n Woolroom Deluxe Washable 3-in-1 duvet, double, \u00a3299.99 (was \u00a3399.99)<\/p>\n \u00a3299.99 at Woolroom<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s still pricey for a duvet<\/a>, but this is no ordinary duvet. Woolroom\u2019s magnificent creation is three duvets in one: a summer duvet, a spring\/autumn duvet, and poppers that fasten the two together to create a toasty winter duvet. Its natural, sustainable fibres excel at temperature control, and you can even wash it in the machine. It takes a while to dry, though, so a heated airer<\/a> or three \u2013 or the bargain dehumidifier above \u2013 may help.<\/p>\n Woolroom<\/p>\n Deluxe Washable 3-in-1 duvet, double<\/p>\n \u00a3299.99<\/p>\n The best fashion deals The classic slingback flats Boden<\/p>\n High-cut flat point shoes<\/p>\n \u00a366.64<\/p>\n Boden high-cut flat point shoes, \u00a366.64 (was \u00a3119)<\/p>\n \u00a366.64 with code 3V6V at Boden<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAs comfortable as slippers, but properly smart,\u201d wrote Jess Cartner-Morley in her May style essentials<\/a>, adding: \u201cthese may have been my best buy of the year so far,\u201d when they cost \u00a3119. They\u2019re now a positively ecstatic buy \u2013 although you\u2019ll have to be a size 37 (UK size 4 or 4.5), the only size left at the time of writing. Leopard print and red editions are also discounted (and selling similarly fast), to \u00a372.24 and \u00a382.56 respectively.<\/p>\n Boden<\/p>\n High-cut flat point shoes<\/p>\n \u00a366.64<\/p>\n The sandals you can wear anywhere Teva<\/p>\n Mid-form sandals<\/p>\n \u00a344.99<\/p>\n Teva mid-form sandals, \u00a344.99 (was \u00a360)<\/p>\n \u00a344.99 at Schuh<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cComfortable enough for long days exploring, but smart enough to wear for dinner,\u201d as written by Charlotte Gornall in her guide to the perfect women\u2019s holiday capsule wardrobe<\/a>, is not a description that would normally have me thinking of sandals. But the classic silhouette and subtle platform of these black strappy Tevas make them genuinely fit to wear anywhere. Ready for this year\u2019s Indian summer.<\/p>\n Teva<\/p>\n Mid-form sandals<\/p>\n \u00a344.99<\/p>\n The best outdoor and travel deals Our favourite women\u2019s walking boots Lowa<\/p>\n Renegade Evo GTX<\/p>\n \u00a3148.89<\/p>\n The best budget women\u2019s walking boots Regatta<\/p>\n Lady Holcombe III<\/p>\n \u00a330<\/p>\n Regatta Lady Holcombe III, \u00a330-\u00a370 (was \u00a3100)<\/p>\n From \u00a330 at Debenhams<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cPleasingly comfortable, feeling much like trainers when you pop them on,\u201d said Sian Lewis in best women\u2019s walking boots<\/a>, and they\u2019re easy on your wallet, too. Even at full price they were Sian\u2019s pick for best budget boots, and now the navy edition is a steal at \u00a330, albeit in size 3 only. Other colours are down to \u00a370. Not the warmest or grippiest boots for tough winter walks, but \u201cgood value for hiking boots that are waterproof enough to withstand rainfall.\u201d<\/p>\n Regatta<\/p>\n Lady Holcombe III<\/p>\n \u00a330<\/p>\n The packing cubes that shrink your luggage Antler<\/p>\n Stripe packing cubes, pack of four<\/p>\n from \u00a344<\/p>\n Antler Stripe packing cubes, pack of four, \u00a344 (was \u00a355)<\/p>\n Green, \u00a344 at Antler<\/a>Coral, \u00a344 at John Lewis<\/a><\/p>\n Compression packing cubes, like vacuum storage bags, are frankly delicious to use. It\u2019s not quite as dramatic as shrinking your big coats into plastic for winter, but these zipped bags make \u201ca meaningful difference\u201d to the space your clothes take up in your luggage, wrote Pete Wise in his guide to the best packing cubes<\/a>. He loved the \u201cbrilliant compression\u201d of Antler\u2019s chic striped bags, which also come in block colours at a slightly cheaper \u00a340<\/a>.<\/p>\n Antler<\/p>\n Stripe packing cubes, pack of four<\/p>\n from \u00a344<\/p>\n The best beauty and personal care deals The sustainable electric toothbrush Suri<\/p>\n Pro 2.0 electric toothbrush<\/p>\n from \u00a389.25<\/p>\n Photograph: Alan Martin\/The Guardian<\/p>\n Suri Pro 2.0 electric toothbrush, \u00a389.25 (was \u00a3105)<\/p>\n \u00a389.25 at Suri<\/a>\u00a389.25 at John Lewis<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cDoes this sustainable brush live up to the hype?\u201d asked Alan Martin in his Suri Pro 2.0 review<\/a>, and it mostly does; it\u2019s just a little under-powered for those who like a really thorough beating from their electric toothbrush. The newer, value option (the Suri Core 1.0<\/a>, \u00a365) was the best sustainable brush in Alan\u2019s roundup of the best electric toothbrushes<\/a>, and the Pro 2.0 boasts a similarly eco-friendly aluminium body and plant-based brush heads that Suri will recycle for free.<\/p>\n Suri<\/p>\n Pro 2.0 electric toothbrush<\/p>\n from \u00a389.25<\/p>\n The best value LED face mask Silk\u2019n<\/p>\n LED face mask 100<\/p>\n from \u00a388.73<\/p>\n Silk\u2019n LED face mask 100, \u00a399 (was \u00a3160)<\/p>\n \u00a399 at Lookfantastic<\/a>\u00a388.73 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n Your favourite of all the products tested by Sarah Matthews for her guide to the best LED face masks<\/a>, this comfortable silicone mask lacks the premium features of its more expensive counterparts (no timer or near-infrared, for instance), but is a good choice for \u201clight-touch anti-ageing, and for soothing, acne-busting blue light treatments.\u201d Lookfantastic\u2019s deal undercuts other retailers (including Amazon) by \u00a346 or more at the time of writing, but others may follow, so we\u2019ll keep you posted.<\/p>\n Silk\u2019n<\/p>\n LED face mask 100<\/p>\n from \u00a388.73<\/p>\n The cult Korean SPF Beauty of Joseon<\/p>\n Relief sun rice + probiotics SPF50+, 100ml<\/p>\n from \u00a311.59<\/p>\n Beauty of Joseon relief sun rice + probiotics SPF50+, 100ml, \u00a311.63 (was \u00a315.50)<\/p>\n \u00a311.63 at Lookfantastic<\/a>\u00a311.59 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n I bought this light, silky cream after reading Sarah Matthews\u2019 best face moisturisers<\/a>, and it feels so gorgeous that I can\u2019t get my head around it being SPF50+ \u2013 but SPF50+ it is. Just a shame I forked out just before its price dropped for the bank holiday sale. \u201cIt\u2019s too lightweight to work as a stand-alone moisturiser for dry skin,\u201d said Sarah, but \u201cit can be layered over other moisturisers to provide lightweight protection\u201d.<\/p>\n Beauty of Joseon<\/p>\n Relief sun rice + probiotics SPF50+, 100ml<\/p>\n from \u00a311.59<\/p>\n The lash-lengthening Armani mascara Giorgio Armani<\/p>\n Vertigo Lift mascara, 10ml<\/p>\n from \u00a321.75<\/p>\n Giorgio Armani Vertigo Lift mascara, 10ml, \u00a321.75 (was \u00a329)<\/p>\n \u00a321.75 at Lookfantastic<\/a>\u00a323.20 at John Lewis<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cPerks up the look of my tired eyes every time I use it,\u201d wrote Sabine Wiesel in her guide to the best mascaras<\/a>, naming it \u201cbest mascara for length\u201d and hailing its budge- and smudge-free formula that never left her with panda eyes. You have to work the formula quickly before it dries, she said, but the results are \u201ceye-awakening\u201d.<\/p>\n Giorgio Armani<\/p>\n Vertigo Lift mascara, 10ml<\/p>\n from \u00a321.75<\/p>\n Our favourite rabbit vibrator Je Joue Hera Flex, \u00a389.10 (was \u00a399)<\/p>\n \u00a389.10 at Je Joue<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAs flexible as a yoga master\u201d declared Alix Fox about this \u201cquality, thoughtfully re-engineered rabbit reboot\u201d in her guide to the best vibrators<\/a>. \u201cThe squishiness of the Hera Flex won\u2019t suit folks who prefer firmer pressure on their hotspots,\u201d admitted Alix, but it\u2019s versatile enough to suit many different anatomical configurations. A tenner off makes this purchase even more pleasurable.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787926931_997_1000.jpg\")
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