We’re delighted to share some fantastic news from Direct Stoves! The brilliant Woodford Carrington 5 Wood Burning and Multifuel Ecodesign Stove has been honoured with the ‘Best Fire’ award at the highly respected Ideal Home Living Room Awards! This is a significant achievement and truly highlights the Carrington 5’s exceptional blend of design, performance, and innovative features that make it such a superb choice for any home.

The Ideal Home Living Room Awards are known for celebrating the very best in home furnishings and interior products. A panel of industry experts rigorously assesses items based on their quality, style, and overall functionality. To receive this recognition, especially among strong competition, is a real honour for the Woodford Carrington 5 and solidifies its position as a leading stove in today’s market.

Heather Young, Editor-in-Chief of Ideal Home, offered high praise for the stove, remarking, “The beauty of this fire lies in its versatility – it would fit perfectly into a modern or traditional home. Even better, it has an eco-friendly design and has been approved for use in Smoke Control Areas.” This expert endorsement underscores the key attributes that make the Carrington 5 so popular and valued by homeowners.

So, what makes the Woodford Carrington 5 an award winner?

Let’s have a closer look at the features that impressed the Ideal Home judges as continue to make the Woodford Carrington 5 a customer favourite.

This stove is engineered not just for its aesthetic appeal but for powerful, efficient heating, robust construction, and versatile functionality. As part of the respected Woodford Collection, it embodies precision engineering and a refined design, making it an outstanding focal point for any living space.

Impressive heat output and efficiency

With a 5kW heat output, the Carrington 5 is ideally suited for standard room sizes, providing ample warmth effectively and evenly. A key highlight is its impressive 82.5% efficiency rating (A+). This ensures you get the maximum heat from every fuel load, whether you’re burning wood or smokeless coal, which is beneficial for both your heating costs and for minimising environmental impact.

Versatile design for any interior

As Heather Young pointed out, the Carrington 5’s design is a significant part of its appeal. Its sleek lines and a modern yet timeless aesthetic allow it to integrate seamlessly into both classic and contemporary interiors. The robust steel body and the beautifully crafted smooth cast iron door, featuring elegant inner chamfered edges, contribute to its visual appeal and attest to its durable, quality construction. The large viewing window, kept clear by an advanced clean burn and airwash system, offers a captivating view of the flames, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Flexible fuel options and control

The Carrington 5 offers true multi-fuel capability, efficiently burning both wood and smokeless coal thanks to its multi-fuel grate. This flexibility is a considerable advantage, allowing homeowners to choose the fuel that best suits their needs and availability. It includes a built-in riddling grate and ash pan for convenience, simplifying the process of switching fuels and managing ash. Separate primary and secondary air controls allow for precise regulation of the airflow and burn rate, optimising efficiency, heat output, and emissions.

Environmentally conscious and DEFRA approved

In an age of increasing environmental awareness, the Carrington 5 stands out. It is an Ecodesign stove, meaning it meets the latest stringent EU and UK standards for particulate emissions, efficiency, and CO2. This makes it one of the more environmentally friendly stoves available. Plus, it is DEFRA approved, a significant benefit as it means the stove can be legally used to burn wood in Smoke Control Areas across the UK.

Durable construction and user-friendly features

The premium engineering and build quality of the Carrington 5 are evident in its robust 16mm steel construction and solid castings, manufactured to the highest standards for long-lasting performance. It also comes with the reassurance of a 10-year guarantee, demonstrating Woodford’s confidence in its durability. Installation is made more flexible with interchangeable top or rear 5-inch (125mm) flue outlets. The stove is also suitable for installation on a 12mm hearth and is external air compatible. Maintenance is also straightforward, with the ability to sweep the flue through the stove.

The significance of this award

The Ideal Home Living Room Award for ‘Best Fire’ is more than just a commendation; it’s an endorsement from one of the UK’s leading home interest magazines, confirming that the Woodford Carrington 5 excels in all critical areas: design, functionality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. It provides homeowners with added assurance that they are investing in a product that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also performs to the highest standards.

At Direct Stoves, we have always been proud to offer the Woodford Carrington 5, recognising its quality and the value it brings to our customers. This award further reinforces its outstanding reputation. The Carrington 5 truly is a fire adaptable to various homes and styles, providing a powerful, efficient, and beautiful focal point for any room.

Discover the award-winning warmth

The Woodford Carrington 5, with its generous 5kW output, exceptional 82.5% efficiency, adaptable functionality, and durable yet elegant design, is the perfect centrepiece for creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in your home. If you are considering a new stove or upgrading an existing one, this model combines modern functionality with classic appeal.

Explore the Woodford Carrington 5 here to learn more about its features and how it can enhance your living space. Congratulations to Woodford on this well-deserved recognition!