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Spring Cleaning? How to keep your stove looking at its best.

As the days get longer and the sunshine streams through your windows, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home — and your stove deserves some attention too! Whether you have a wood-burning stove, a multi-fuel appliance, or a gas model, regular maintenance is key to keeping it in tip-to...

The Churchill 8 convection stove from Mendip – suitable for any sized room

When you want to create a cosy interior that complies with all the new rules on Ecodesign 2022, the convection Churchill 8 from Mendip Stoves is the perfect choice. The gently curved door features a large viewing window and, with matching curved sides, gives a modern yet restful look. The insulated ...

The Benefits of a New Wood-Burning Stove vs. Old

Whether you have an open fire, an old wood-burning stove, or no fireplace at all, now is a great time to upgrade your living space. In today’s world of stricter regulations, energy-conscious living, and stylish interiors, a new wood-burning stove isn’t just a “nice-to-have”&...

Cosy Christmas Fires: Dos and Don'ts for Your Wood-Burning Stove

The holiday season is upon us, and there is nothing quite like the warm, flickering glow of a wood-burning stove to create a cosy Christmas atmosphere. Whether you are a seasoned stove user or a newcomer, it is essential to keep a few dos and don'ts in mind to ensure a safe and festive experience. ...

Mendip’s new Ashcott-Wide wood burner offers a spectacular view of the flickering flames

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 ...

Help! My Stove Doesn't Light Properly

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 when the air in the chimney begins operating i...

Compact & Classic. The Ashcott from Mendip Stoves ticks all boxes.

A wood-burning stove is an ideal accompaniment to traditional radiators or underfloor heating. Not only does it give living rooms and open-plan spaces a cosy glow and instant heat, but it also provides a focal point and, with classic and contemporary designs to choose from, there’s something t...

Why does my stove have a catalyser and what does that mean?

Whether you live in a country cottage, a modern new-build or an urban apartment, there’s nothing quite like coming home to the warmth and cosy feeling of a wood-burning stove. With eco-friendly design firmly at the forefront of all stove designs, some of the models we offer now come with an en...

What Wood to burn on your Woodburner?

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 ...

Fire Bricks - When do they need replacing?

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...