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Imagine coming home after a hard day at work or a refreshing walk at the weekend to the warmth and cosy glow of a wood-burning stove. Not only does a freestanding stove add heat and character to a room but it also brings a central focal point to living areas, dining spaces and open-plan living. The ...

The Churchill 5 DC from Mendip Stoves creates a cosy interior with a clean, efficient burn that complies with all the new rules which began in January this year (2022). The impressive curved door, which is made from cast iron, features a large viewing window and dual air control. This gives users ev...

Before deciding which type of wood to burn on your Woodburner, you have to remember that whatever wood you decide to burn needs to be dried, fully seasoned and with a moisture level of less than 20%. Moisture levels can be easily checked with a moisture metre if buying from a local source, or large ...

As energy prices continue to rise, many homeowners are feeling the pinch this winter. This year it makes sense to swap an old, fuel-guzzling fire for an efficient, cost-effective inset stove. An open fire may sound appealing, but they actually lose 80% of their heat up the chimney. That’s a hu...

During the Spring and Autumn months temperatures can rise suddenly making it a lot warmer outside than inside. When this happens, it can sometimes lead to what we in the stove industry call Spring / Autumn Chimney Syndrome. Spring / Autumn Syndrome is where the air in the chimney begins operating i...

Now is the perfect time to consider whether your current configuration is up to the job and to complement radiators or underfloor heating, a freestanding stove is the ultimate focal point for any living area or open-plan space. It’s ideal for gathering around on rainy weekend afternoons or dar...

To make sure your stove doesn’t feel dejected and is ready for the autumn and winter months you should get your stove serviced by a registered engineer and have your chimney swept. Most warranties are only valid if the stove has an annual service by a registered engineer. Think of it the same...

It may be the season for planning outdoor entertaining and alfresco dining with family and friends. But autumn/winter will come round quickly, making this the perfect time to start preparing for those chilly months ahead. With energy bills due to increase yet again this October, multi-fuel stoves ar...

The summer is the best time to do any maintenance on your woodburning stove, as you aren’t using it frequently and if parts have a lead time on them, you can order them ready for the Autumn when the nights start to draw in. Vermiculite is a brilliant material for the interior of fire chambers...

The contemporary feel of the Churchill range, along with their large, curved glass window open the firebox up into the room. The carefully designed and manufactured quality steel door follows the curvature of both the top plate and glass, giving this stove a thoroughly modern feel. Designed to ...