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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 ...

Spring / Autumn Syndrome - Why doesn't my stove work?

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...

Sweep your stove ready for Autumn

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...

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...

Product Showcase - Churchill 5 -10 Range

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 ...

Top Tips for storing wood at home

If you’ve purchased kiln dried wood, it’s always advisable to find somewhere indoors to store it, a garage or shed is fine, but by storing your kiln dried wood outside then it will begin to absorb the moisture from the air. If you’ve got your own way of collecting firewood, you&...