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Review of Charnwood Cove 1 stove

A lovely stove

Olly 15 years ago

This is the first woodburning stove I've owned, and I am thrilled with it. The size of the fireplace limited the size of stove I could have as I'd have preferred a Cove 2, but I love this - it looks really attractive in a modern kitchen-diner, it lights easily and draws really well. I would definitely recommend it, it is so easy to control and responds almost instantly. I haven't been able to burn it overnight, the firebox is naturally quite small and this is probably down to the fuel I've used as well, but because it lights so quickly that isn't a problem.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.5)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4.2)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.4)