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Why choose a Burley balanced flue gas stove? It seems everyone would like a wood burning stove, but sometimes it’s just not convenient. They are a labour of love and must be cleaned regularly and fed often. Some manufacturers have been offering gas-powered versions of their wood burners for a while now, but these still […]

The new Charnwood Arc is a revolutionary stove, efficient and clean burning, it exceeds the forthcoming Ecodesign standards and has Defra approval for use in smoke control areas. This smart, contemporary multi fuel stove looks fantastic; it has gentle curves and subtle details such as the stylish fuel retainer, recessed door handle and air control […]

Another hot find at the Hearth & Home 2017 exhibition was this new Mendip Ashcroft Defra stove, designed and built in Britain at Mendip’s Somerset factory. The Ashcroft is a 5kW wood burner with Defra approval for smoke control areas and also exceeds the 2022 European directives for emissions and fuel efficiency. No word on […]

On our recent visit to the Hearth & Home 2017 exhibition, we spotted this new offering from Belgium stove manufacturers, Franco Belge. The Franco Belge Vicky stove is a 5kW wood burner with Defra approval for use in smoke control areas. Vicky also meets the Ecodesign 2022 directives for low CO and particle emissions, higher […]

UPDATE: We weren’t even back from our Authorised Dealer visit to Charnwood’s Isle of Wight headquarters when shared their latest stove with you, the brand new Charnwood Skye Wood Burning Stove. The good news is we now have both the Skye and the taller Skye logstore stove on sale on the website and in store. […]

Working from home is becoming more popular than ever, people that do it are keen to keep home and work life separate. No one wants to give up a bedroom or a living room to a desk and computer. One of the best ways to do this is by reusing a garden space. Leaving the […]

Air pollution is often in the news with headlines screaming that owning a stove is irresponsible and that to use one is killing the planet. Read further into the article, and you’ll find that official figures suggest wood smoke from residential heating accounts for less than 10% of the air pollution in cities and that […]

New for 2016, the Ekol Clarity Vision is designed to be one of the widest 5kW stoves available in the UK, there are few rivals in this category. The Vision offers large, clear views of the flames through it’s widescreen ceramic glass door which is kept clear by the advanced airwash system. A mirrored finish […]

Wood-burning stoves have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. With rising energy prices and a greater focus on reducing our carbon footprint, many homeowners are turning to wood as a renewable and carbon-neutral way to heat their homes. Installing a wood-burning stove can provide several benefits beyond simply providing warmth. Here, we’ll look […]

Flavel Stoves has some exciting news for UK homeowners looking to install a new stove this winter – their full range of wood burning and multifuel stoves has now achieved HETAS approval. This approval covers all models, from their popular Arundel multifuel stove to their high-output SQ15 boiler stove. What is HETAS and Why Does […]