I slept under bedding traditionally used by Indian Maharajas during June's hot and humid nights – it’s going to be my go-to for the July heatwave

A bedroom with panelled storage surrounding the window with a built-in window seat and the bed dressed in linen bedding.

I'm a hot sleeper at the best of times, and, like many of us, I really struggle to get a good night's rest during heatwaves, especially living in the UK.

In Britain, high temperatures don't just mean heat; they also mean humidity, and high evening humidity makes it hard for the body to cool down enough for sleep.