There’s something truly timeless about the allure of a wood burning stove. Its warm glow, the gentle crackling of burning logs, and the distinctive aroma that fills the room – it’s an experience that harks back to simpler times and yet remains a cherished feature in modern homes.
Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this page offers a wealth of information to enlighten your journey. Explore the intricacies of stove design, understand the mechanics behind efficient combustion, or simply browse our curated list of top wood burning stove manufacturers and retailers. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive resource, seamlessly merging insightful articles with a directory of trusted names in the industry. Dive in, feel the warmth, and let our guide illuminate your path to the perfect wood burning stove.
The Hunter Herald range of multi-fuel stoves have been creatively designed to combine the latest in stove technology with traditional good looks and values. All Hunter Herald stoves are manufactured from high quality 5mm thick steel to the exacting standards of BS3378 with quality cast iron components, representing excellent value for money.
The wood burning cooking stove, or Ironheart as it has become known, was launched in 2004 to mark our 150th anniversary year and is a good demonstration of modern stove engineering. The deep firebox can take 0.5m logs and the secondary air controls provide exceptional control for cooking, whilst providing a spectacular view of the flame pattern through crystal clear glass. Originally designed to fulfill a niche market the Ironheart has become a popular product, fulfilling a dual role as a high output stove and also a multi-fuel supplementary cooking appliance that cooks as beautifully as it warms.
Authentic styling and elegant castings give the small Gazco Clarendon all the character of a real stove but with the convenience and efficiency of electricity. So simply plug in and switch on for dancing flames a shimmering fuel bed and the comfort of instant warmth.
The heater is discreetly located under the stove and incorporates a thermostatic control. Once set, all other controls are positioned at a high level to save you crouching or stooping. they allow you to operate the stove in one of three ways – fire effect only, fire effect + 1kW heat and fire effect + 2kW heat.
The Westfire Uniq 21 is the latest high efficiency wood burner from Westfire. It is compact with a lower output making it ideal for smaller rooms. Featuring ‘clean burn’ technology, the Westfire Uniq 21 stove is able to achieve efficiency levels above 80% under the new EN norms. Westfire stoves all feature excellent burning characteristics, secondary and tertiary air supply.
The Much Wenlock Classic is a medium sized Solid Fuel and Wood stove with a nominal heat output of 5.5kW (with a maximum output of 8.3kW).The new Aga Much Wenlock Classic stove has an incredible 77% efficiency. It is suitable for burning wood, coal, anthracite and peat briquettes. It has a removable shaker grate, ash pan, fire fence and front ash-tray. As well as being simple and easy to use, it can be left to burn overnight, so that you can come down to a lovely warm room in the morning. It has the same chrome wire handle and air inlet control as the Little Wenlock and will look equally at home in a traditional or contemporary setting.
With clean classical lines and extra large thermal glass windows, the Sheraton stove is ideal for use in traditional or modern settings. Its rear flue exit will also fit into a standard British fireplace opening. The stove is offered with different grate and thermostat options and a matt black finish. The firebox has a large capacity and uses vermiculite fire bricks; these, together with the advanced aeration system, help to produce a very clean burn with lower environmental pollution. The aeration system also incorporates a very effective airwash system to keep the windows clean.
The Esse 700 is the latest stove to be born at the Esse foundry and is the flagship model in the new look range. It may be our latest stove but it firmly upholds the virtues and qualities of Esse’s dating back over a century and a half. Every line and curve of the Esse 700 stove has been designed to exude an air of simple elegance, that will sit comfortably with a wide range of interior styles and hearth environments. The gently arching double doors provide a spectacular and virtually unrestricted view of the flames. This view is further enhanced by our unique handle-less door opening mechanism which uses a spring loaded latch with a key release on the side of the stove.
With similar styling to the Ceramica Manhattan, the Gazco Steel Manhattan offers you even more opportunities to co-ordinate with today’s contemporary decors, room sizes and furnishings, especially as there are two sizes and each is available in a choice of three finishes.
The newest addition to the Dovre range of gas stoves, the Dovre 425 features timelessly elegant styling, combining the durability and warmth of solid cast iron and a range of deep enamel finishes. For the ultimate in convenience, the log-effect fire can be adjusted with one of two optional remote controls, so you can vary the fire to perfection without leaving the comfort of your favourite armchair.
The Jotul F602 is available in two versions, standard (matt black paint only) with a solid cast iron door or cleanburn (matt black paint and blue-black enamel) with the addition of a decorative glass door to allow you to view the fire. Both options feature a useful hotplate, capable of boiling a kettle or cooking a casserole.
Wider than the Astroline 350CB, and with additional heating capacity, this superb stove also features Dovre’s very latest cleanburn and airwash technology. So you will enjoy an impressive view of the flames as well as all the comforts of a real fire.
The Westfire Uniq 19 is a compact wood stove, ideal for a smaller fireplace. The output of 5.3kw makes it suitable for rooms from 30m3 to 100m3. The Uniq 19 has a slightly curved front and a curved panoramic glass door. The Westfire Uniq 19 is a convection stove with high levels of efficiency due to its advanced combustion system meeting the high standards now demanded in Europe.