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Best Small Woodburning Stoves
Explore some outstanding small woodburning stoves.
Have you got a tiny room or snug space that you want to give a boost of wood-burning warmth? If so, you’ll probably need a small wood-burning stove to give you the cosiness you’re looking for. Let’s explore the world of small wood-burning stoves in detail.
Introducing small wood-burning stoves
Size isn’t everything.
If you’re looking for a small wood-burning stove for a compact room, a cabin or a caravan, or you want a stove that will supplement rather than replace another heating supply, then you will find what you’re looking for in this article.
In smaller spaces, a powerful wood-burning stove will not only look out of place, it will also give off an overpowering amount of heat. That’s where a more compact stove can be effective.
With that in mind, we’ve put together a selection of the best small wood-burning stoves along with some guidance to help you find the best stove for your home.
What are small wood-burning stoves?
There is no fixed definition of a small wood-burning stove. For the purposes of this article, we’re focusing on woodburners and multi-fuel stoves with a heat output of 4kW.
Most stove manufacturers have a 4kW wood-burning stove as their entry-level appliance, which means a stove of this stove is best-suited to small spaces.
Of course, small wood-burning stoves aren’t always defined by their heat output. You might be thinking in terms of dimensions to help you find an appliance that will fit in the place you want to put it. In that case, you might like to consider small wood-burning stoves by height, width and depth. We'll look at both aspects of small wood-burning stoves in this article.
How much warmth do you get from small wood-burning stoves?
Small wood-burning stoves can still pump out an impressive amount of heat. As long as you’re installing the stove in a suitable space and not one that is too large for it to heat effectively, you’ll still be able to create a warm, cosy atmosphere.
Where should you install small wood-burning stoves?
Small wood-burning stoves are usually a good option for caravans, boats, barges, cabins, sheds, outbuildings, summerhouses and garages. But it’s not just mobile homes and annexes that are suitable for small wood-burning stoves. They’re also a great option for snugs and other small rooms in your home.
As we’ll go on to discuss below, whether it makes sense to install a small wood-burning stove is really down to the size of the space you want to heat.
Why buy a small wood-burning stove?
One of the key benefits of wood-burning stoves is the glorious heat that they generate and spread around your room. But if your room happens to be on the smaller side, that heat can cross the boundary from cosy to uncomfortable.
It’s important to buy a stove with a heat output that’s suited to the dimensions of the room in which it’s going to be installed. You can use our stove size calculator to find the right heat output for your space.
If the calculator suggests you need a heat output of less than 4kW (or if you’re in the 4kW – 6kW bracket and know your room is particularly cool or draughty), you’ll need to consider one of the small wood-burning stoves featured below.
Our recommended small wood-burning stoves
We’ve rounded up some of our most popular small wood-burning stoves for you to consider. With a range of different designs and styles to choose from, you’re sure to find the right stove for your space.
1. Mazona Ripley 4 kW Ecodesign Ready Multi-Fuel Stove
The Mazona Ripley 4kW is one of our most popular small wood-burning stoves. Its 4kW heat output is perfect for snug spaces. As well as boasting a stylish contemporary appearance, it is also made in accordance with Ecodesign regulations (which means it is very efficient).
At 487mm tall, 380mm wide and just 292mm deep, it's a tiny woodburner with dimensions that are well-suited to any room in which space is at a premium.
| Height | 487mm |
| Width | 380mm |
| Depth | 292mm |
2. Mazona Warwick 4 kW Ecodesign Ready Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove
The Mazona Warwick boasts a classic design and a very affordable price tag, which makes it the cheapest of the small wood-burning stoves we currently stock. The high-quality steel stove body is just 370mm wide, which makes it ideal to install in even the snuggest of rooms. The 4kW heat output will be toasty but not overpowering in small spaces.
| Height | 538mm |
| Width | 370mm |
| Depth | 272mm |
3. Arada Hamlet Solution 4 (S4) Ecodesign Ready Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove
The delightful little Arada Hamlet Solution 4 is the smallest stove we currently stock at just 334mm wide. That makes it ideal for compact rooms. Made in Britain by Devon-based Arada Stoves, this stove offers high-quality engineering and timeless woodburner design.
| Height | 473mm |
| Width | 334mm |
| Depth | 387mm |
4. Arada Lagom 4 kW Steel Woodburning Stove Black
The Arada Lagom is bigger in stature than the other small wood-burning stoves on this list, but it retains a 4kW heat output. As a result, it delivers the aesthetics of a freestanding contemporary woodburner without the overpowering heat.
Whereas stoves in this sort of design typically produce a heat output of 10-12kW, the Lagom’s modest 4kW output makes it ideal for smaller rooms or very well-insulated open-plan spaces.
| Height | 974mm |
| Width | 528mm |
| Depth | 398mm |
What is the smallest woodburning stove?
As we've mentioned in passing, there are two different types of small woodburning stoves — and therefore a variety of different candidates for being the smallest woodburning stove.
You might want a small woodburner because your room is small. In this case, you probably want the smallest wood-burning stove possible to ensure that the heat generated does not become overpowering. A stove that is too big for the room in which it is situated can be overwhelming, so it is important that if the woodburner is being installed in a small space you install a suitably small stove.
Alternatively, you might be looking for a small woodburning stove because you want to minimise the floor space taken up by your woodburner. In this case, the dimensions of the stove are the key factor.
This creates two separate types of 'smallest wood-burning stove': the one that is smallest by heat output and the one that is smallest by physical size. So, which are the smallest woodburning stoves to suit both options?
Smallest wood-burning stove by heat output
Generally, the smallest wood-burning stove by heat output will be 4kW. Most stove manufacturers start their range at this level. You might find the occasional company talking about a 3.8kW or 3.7kW heat output, but these are usually still classed within the 4kW bracket.
Some of the smallest woodburners by output — including some of those featured above — are:
- Mazona Ripley 4 kW Ecodesign Ready Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove
- Arada Hamlet Solution 4 (S4) Ecodesign Ready Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove
- Mazona Warwick 4 kW Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove
- Arada Lagom 4 kW Black Steel Wood Burning Stove
- Arada i400 4kW Woodburning Cassette Stove
Smallest wood-burning stove by size
If you're looking for a perfectly proportioned wood-burning stove to fit in the space where you want to install it, you'll need to find the smallest wood-burning stove by size. Here are all the smallest woodburners based on each dimension.
Smallest woodburner by height
If you need a woodburner that doesn't sit too tall, there are some great short wood-burning stoves to choose from. The shortest woodburners are typically those with a relatively small body and low legs.
If you're looking for the smallest woodburner by height, among the best options are:
Arada Hamlet Solution 4 (S4) Ecodesign Ready Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove: 473mm
With a height of just 473mm, the Arada Hamlet Solution 4 is ideal for compact spaces. Take a closer look.
Mazona Ripley 4 kW Ecodesign Ready Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove: 487mm
Featured above, the Mazona Ripley 4kW is a beautiful, modern appliance that stands just 487mm tall. Take a closer look.
If height is your main consideration, the Mazona Ripley 5kW is the same height as the 4kW model but provides additional heat output.
Smallest woodburner by width
If you haven't got much space around the sides of where your woodburner would sit, you might be judging the smallest wood-burning stove by width. In that case, here are some great options for the narrowest woodburning stoves:
Arada Hamlet Solution 4 (S4) Ecodesign Ready Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove: 334mm
The almost impossible slimline Arada Hamlet Solution is as compact in width as in height. At just 334mm wide, it squeezes into even the tightest of spaces. Take a closer look.
Mazona Warwick 4 kW Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove: 370mm
The Mazona Warwick 4kW is just 370mm wide, which makes this traditionally styled woodburner ideal for tight spaces. Take a closer look.
Smallest woodburner by depth
If you've got a shallow fireplace recess or don't won't your stove jutting too far into a small room, it makes sense to choose an appliance that isn't too deep. Here are the smallest wood-burning stoves by depth:
Mazona Warwick 4 kW Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove: 272mm
As well as being one of the narrowest woodburners, the Mazona Warwick 4kW is also one of the shallowest. With a depth of just 272mm, it's the ideal stove if you want to take up minimal floor space. Take a closer look.
Mazona Ripley 4 kW Ecodesign Ready Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove: 292mm
Just a couple of centimetres wider than the Warwick, the Mazona Ripley 4kW is another great option if you need the smallest wood-burning stove by depth. Take a closer look.
The best small woodburner
There are lots of great options available when you're shopping for small woodburning stoves. With such wonderful choices on offer, it's difficult to pick out the best small woodburner from all of those available.
On this occasion, we're going to give the nod to the Mazona Ripley 4 kW. It's a great all-rounder for anyone looking for a woodburner that's not too tall, wide or deep. It also has a manageable 4kW heat output.
As well as boasting a stylish, contemporary design, it's also a very reasonably priced appliance.
