Charnwood Reviews 442

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality of the products, noting their excellent build and efficient performance. Many people highlight the helpfulness and knowledge of the staff, emphasizing the exceptional service received from initial advice through to installation. The overall user experience is frequently described as positive, with consumers finding the products easy to use and maintain. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with rope seals needing re-gluing shortly after installation, causing inconvenience and requiring installer visits. A few other people also felt that a specific stove model's vent was not effective enough, requiring the door to be kept open. There was also a mention of a back plate warping issue in one instance, attributed by the company to overheating, which the customer disputed.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased through local supplier and fitted by local qualified installer. What a brilliant stove. Turned a large unused conservatory into a garden room by fitting a solid insulated roof and a Charnwoo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

March/April 2026 Bath Installation was professional and efficient. The team arrived on time, protected the furniture, did some serious drilling which resembled dust central! but after the installat... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently moved home and we installed a Charnwood C4 stove. We had a similar stove in our previous home which we didn’t think could be bettered, but the little Charnwood has surpassed all expectations... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stove fitted, looks good, excellent instructions for use, produces lovely heat and large door window gives room a cosy feel when lit. Wish we had replaced our open fire years ago.


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British manufacturers of clean burn wood stoves and fireside accessories. Family owned business. Made on the Isle of Wight since 1972.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great fire .Lots of compliments in the…

Great fire .Lots of compliments in the looks department.Gives off extremely good heat and cottage never been so warm and cosy.
Looks stylish and classy.Classic but contemporary....
Extremely easy to keep clean and only negative was sold as having spare bricks included which never came .Or at least the fitter never left them.!

November 5, 2025
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Reply from Charnwood

Dear Janna

Thank you for your review.

We are delighted to hear you are pleased with your Charnwood Cranmore 5.

Our stoves aren't supplied with spare bricks, but you will be pleased to learn that these items are covered under our guarantee for 3 years in the event of any issues.

Please feel free to contact us if you require any assistance.

Warm regards

Charnwood

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I Great stove

I Great stove
But bought the direct air inlet flex pipe and fittings thought it was a rip off £55
Flex pipe was not long enough went to local builders merchants bought two longer lengths for £ 20

December 17, 2025
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Reply from Charnwood

Dear Tom,

Thank you for your review and for your positive comments on the stove.

The direct air kit, which includes the flexible pipe and all the necessary fittings are chosen to ensure compatibility and compliance with the majority of stove installation requirements. We’re sorry to hear the supplied length didn’t suit your particular setup, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

Warm regards

Charnwood

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Charnwood C5

The Charnwood C5 stove that we purchased has been very impressive during the first few weeks of it's use. We had it installed professionally just before Christmas 2025 and it has kept us all very warm and cosy during the cold nights. The build quality is very good and the functionality is excellent.

January 5, 2026
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Reply from Charnwood

Dear Paul

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that your Charnwood C5 stove has been keeping you warm and cosy during the cold nights. It’s great to know you’re impressed with the build quality and functionality - these are things we take great pride in.

If you ever need any tips or support to get the most out of your stove, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Enjoy many more cosy evenings!

Warm regards,

Charnwood

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Two Charnwood log burners purchased

We have recently purchased two Charnwood log burners for our new home . We had a Charnwood C5 in pewter, in our previous home and on moving house decided to go for Charnwood again as we were really pleased. We currently have a Skye 5 in almond and a C5 in blue. They are both so easy to use and we love the colours! They give off plenty of heat and have a 10 year warranty. I’d highly recommend Charnwood log burners.

December 9, 2025
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Reply from Charnwood

Dear Effie

Thank you so much your wonderful feedback!

We’re delighted to hear that you chose Charnwood again for your new home and that you’re enjoying both the Skye 5 in Almond and the C5 in Blue. It’s fantastic to know you love the colours and find the stoves easy to use, while appreciating the warmth and peace of mind that comes with our 10-year warranty.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and your recommendation means a lot to us.

If you ever need any support or advice, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Warm regards

Charnwood

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional installation

Professional installation

December 24, 2025
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Reply from Charnwood

Hi Anne

Thank you for your review. We’re so pleased to hear that your Charnwood stove was installed professionally.

Warm regards

Charnwood

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stove

The log burner we had installed is brilliant . The right size for the room and superb installation by Alltimegrates.
Very happy with the guarantee.
A perfect stove.

December 3, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Bob was exceptionally helpful. Returned calls and sent informative information to resolve my issues. Very professional and dealt with my issue promptly.

December 3, 2025
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Reply from Charnwood

Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that Bob was able to assist you promptly and professionally.

Providing excellent customer service is always our top priority, and your feedback means a lot to us.

If you need any further help or have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we’re always happy to assist.

Warm regards

Charnwood

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Vent on the wood burner is not good…

Vent on the wood burner is not good enough on the Cranmore 3Kw sl you have to keep the door open to keep it going most of the time

November 27, 2025
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Reply from Charnwood

Dear Rupert,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear about the issue you are experiencing with your Cranmore stove.

We will be very happy to assist you in resolving this issue and will reach out to you by email shortly.

Warm regards

Charnwood

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best of British

We researched what we needed and what we wanted. Charnwood came out tops in everything. Manufactured in UK, British materials, excellent quality. good size and very good price. We contracted them for assistance in planning the hearth, size, fireproofing etc. nothing is too much trouble for them. They really are the best of British and we would recon them to other purchasers.

November 28, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply Brilliant stove

Recently moved home and we installed a Charnwood C4 stove. We had a similar stove in our previous home which we didn’t think could be bettered, but the little Charnwood has surpassed all expectations. It is so simple to use, always lights first time and it gives out much more heat than it should for the size.
Classique Fires in Carrickfergus were very helpful throughout the process and their fitters went above and beyond.

November 27, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Charnwood Aire 5

The customer service is top class and a service ive never experienced before. I was purchasing some door hinges for my fire due to a problem with my fire door. After my purchase I did send them an email to confirm my purchase. That was over a weekend. On the Monday, I received a lovely email from the Manager who kindly sent me the hinges in the post, which arrived the next day. He also sent a member of their Technical team
to come out a and fit the new hinges and. All of this was free of charge. The kindness they both shown me. They were professional, but yet very friendly. There arent enough words. Other than it was Platinum service. Makes it even better that they make the best log burners. I will definitely go direct to them if I need anything again in the future. I have never experienced service like.
Thank you Mark and John.

November 24, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charnwood Country 4 Eco Blu

I purchased a Charnwood Country 4 Eco Blue just over 3 years ago from Stoves Direct as we had had a great experience quality wise with a Charnwood multi-fuel burner in another property which has had no issues for nearly 40 years.

Knowing very well how to how to light and maintain a wood burner and not letting it go too hot on any occasions, I was very surprised when it came to being swept recently that we could not get the fire brick out due to the back plate warping. It had to be broken to get it out.

I have taken this up with were I purchased the stove who in turn forwarded it to Charnwood to be told that these internal parts warp due to over heating which we have never done. I have a thermometer on it as well.

I can only put if down to it being a bad quality product / parts as they use a metal back plate rather than using fire bricks internally for this area to meet new emission legislation. Not impressed with quality or customer services response at all

November 27, 2025
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Reply from Charnwood

Hi Barry,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We’re sorry to hear about the issue you experienced with your Blu Country 4. The rear fire plate is designed primarily to protect the stove’s main body, and it is considered a consumable part that will need replacing periodically. Typically, the life expectancy of these plates is around 3–5 years, depending on usage and operating conditions, though often customers do report longer lifespans.

Fire bricks generally have a similar or slightly shorter lifespan compared to steel protection plates. We understand this can be frustrating, and we’d like to help you get the most out of your stove. Our Technical Department can provide advice on maintenance and best practices to extend the life of internal components.

You can reach them via our website contact form: https://www.charnwood.com/contact/
or by phone: 01983 537799 (Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm).

Thank you again for your feedback - it helps us improve both our products and support.

Warm regards

Charnwood

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