Log burners don’t have to set fire to your budget! If you love the idea of a cosy stove to come home to, but think they are out of your price range, we might have just what you need…

Here at Direct Stoves, we think that everybody should be able to enjoy the pleasures of a wood burning stove. To help out those without money to burn, we have put together a list of 8 amazing budget log burners that are attractive, affordable and high quality - plus, almost all of them come in at less than £500!

Our top 8 amazing budget log burners are:

Read on to find out more about these budget-friendly wood burning stoves that could be heating up your home this winter…

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Esse One Wood Burning - Multi Fuel Defra Approved Stove

Esse One Wood Burning - Multi Fuel Defra Approved Stove

Price: From £469
Defra Approved? Yes
Efficiency: 74.80%
Guarantee: 5 years
Optional add-ons: Multifuel kit and log store stand

This cute and compact little stove is a great way to bring some country charm to your home. With a heat output of 5kW, it’s perfect for rooms of about 75m2, and its large viewing window is a great feature. We recommend adding on the log store for added character!

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Gallery Classic 5 Wood Burning Multi Fuel Defra Approved Stove

Gallery Classic 5 Wood Burning Multi Fuel Defra Approved Stove

Price: From £425
Defra Approved? Yes
Efficiency: 79%
Guarantee: 10 years

Despite its small size, this delightful cast iron wood burner boasts an wonderfully large viewing window, so you can watch flames dancing from wood or smokeless coal. You can change the handles from black or chrome to suit the mood of your home and keep cosy with a heat output of 4.9kW. It also boasts a very impressive efficiency rating of almost 80%.

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Firefox 5 Cleanburn Defra Approved Wood Burning / Multi Fuel Stove

Firefox 5 Cleanburn Defra Approved Wood Burning _ Multi Fuel Stove

Price: From £429
Defra Approved? Yes
Efficiency: 79%
Guarantee: 10 years
Optional add-ons: Log stand

With a solid cast iron exterior, this budget-friendly stove is sure to last you and is great value for money. Featuring a riddling grate for multi fuel usage, it’s incredibly easy to use and clean, making it a good option if you are new to wood burners. It’s efficiency rating will pay off too, at a commendable 79% - one of the highest on this list!

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Hunter Hawk 4 Wood Burning Stove

Hunter Hawk 4 Wood Burning Stove

Price: From £559
Defra Approved? No
Efficiency: 72.80%
Guarantee: 5 Years
Optional add-ons: Choice of door styles and handle colours, optional canopy

This stylish stove comes at an incredible price and can reach a fantastic heat output of 5.5kW - impressive for its small size! With customisable options, such as black or brass handles, smooth or textured door and a top canopy, this budget log burner will fit beautifully into your home.

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Tiger Cleanburn Defra Approved Wood Burning / Multi Fuel Stove

Tiger Cleanburn Defra Approved Wood Burning _ Multi Fuel Stove

Price: From £465
Defra Approved? Yes
Efficiency: 73%
Guarantee: 10 years
Optional add-ons: Log stand

This cleanburn multifuel stove has been engineered to work hard and offer a long lifespan. Indeed, it is incredibly high quality and delivers a lot for its affordable price, thanks to its great design. Another stove that looks great with a log stand, you won’t be left cold by the impressive 5kW heat output.

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Hillandale Silverdale 5 DEFRA Approved Wood Burning Stove

Hillandale Silverdale 5 DEFRA Approved Wood Burning Stove

Price: From £475
Defra Approved? Yes
Efficiency: 77.8%
Guarantee: 2 years

If you want more of a modern stove, this one is perfect. At an amazing price, its matte black exterior takes on clean lines for a fuss-free appearance. A heat output of up to 5kW is ideal for medium sized rooms and you can watch your wood burning through a tall viewing window.

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Flavel Dalton 4.9kW Defra Approved Multifuel Stove

Flavel Dalton 4.9kW Defra Approved Multifuel Stove

Price: From £499
Defra Approved? Yes
Efficiency: 78.80%
Guarantee: 5 years

Another great budget log burner for contemporary homes, this is one of the taller options on this list. Its cast iron exterior and large viewing window give it a classic look while its clean lines keep it modern. It will also impress you with just under 79% efficiency and a heat output of 4.9kW and fantastically easy to use primary and secondary air controls.

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Flavel Arundel 4.9kW Multifuel DEFRA Approved Stove

Flavel Arundel 4.9kW Multifuel DEFRA Approved Stove

Price: From £499
Defra Approved? Yes
Efficiency: 78.40%
Guarantee: 5 Years

What makes this stove really stand out is its large viewing window, offering possibly the most beautiful internal display on this list! Along with being Defra approved, it’s efficiency rating is outstanding, while its riddling grate allows you to burn logs, coal or smokeless fuel. Sleek and stylish, this really is an amazing budget log burner.

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If you want to see more, take a look at our full range of wood burning stoves to find options to suit all budgets.

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