The best wood-burning stoves

There has never been a better time to buy a wood-burning stove - we pick six of the best

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The Dovre 700, from BMF

£1,788 (0113-266 0096; www.bmfonline.co.uk)

A combination of classic design and up-to-date technology. A separate ash pan makes cleaning easier, and the multi-fuel model is available with a fixed grate or riddling grate, and a clear or lattice window. The wood-burning version incorporates a clean-burn system approved by the Department of the Environment for use in smoke-controlled zones.

Heat output 12kw Height 705mm Width 700mm Depth 585mm Efficiency 75%

Dovre 700

The Petworth, from Chesney's

£1,566 (020-7627 1410; www.chesneys.co.uk)

Available in black, ivory, sage green, atlantic, terracotta and silver finishes. Also available as a 6kw multi-fuel stove.

Heat output 8kw Height 634mm Width 608mm Depth 378mm Efficiency 76%

Petworth

The Exmoor, from Yeoman Stoves

From £695 (01392 474500; www.yeoman-stoves.co.uk)

The Exmoor is ideally suited for smaller rooms. A curved glass window gives a view of the roaring flames within.

Heat output 4.9kw Height 520mm Width 440mm Depth 280mm Efficiency 78% on wood; 85% on solid fuel

Exmoor

The Jotul MF 3,

from Jotul Stoves

£1,290 (01527 506010; www.jotul.com)

Cast-iron and black-painted only with a large open window. Burns wood and smokeless fuel. Optional extras include rear heatshield and short legs.

Heat output 10kw Height 707mm Width 577mm Depth 484mm Efficiency 79% on wood, 70% on smokeless fuel

MF3_BP

Much Wenlock Classic, from Aga

£1,250 (0845 712 5207; www.aga-web.co.uk)

A medium-sized stove that burns both solid fuel and wood, with cool-touch handles and a boiler option. A large window offers a view of the flames.

Heat output 4.1-5.5kw Height 700mm Width 545mm Depth 480mm Efficiency 77%

Much Wenlock

The Dru 78, from Drugasar

£1,480 (0161-793 8700; www.drugasar.co.uk)

Built from Norwegian cast iron, it's designed to withstand Scandinavian-style winters.

Heat output 11kw Height 790mm Width 765mm Depth 590mm Efficiency 75%

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Or go bespoke

Burning Desires (01772 716375; www.burningdesires.co.uk) The Cast Iron Fireplace Company (020-8942 8881; www.castironfireplacecompany.com) Chesney's (020-7627 1410; www.chesneys.co.uk) Firemaker (0161-408 2570; www.firemaker.co.uk)

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