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Review of Henley Druid 5

Druid 8KW

Allan Rathernot 12 years ago

Got this stove March 2014. Installed in a 6x5x2.8m room. Only fired it up twice so far. The heat output is simply amazing with just 3 logs. The room was up to 30'C in no time. Leaving the room door opened heated the hall stairs and landing too(Outside was 3'C). The build quality seems solid and the glass window gives a great view of the room. You can get a chrome or black Bakelite handle. These stoves work well, and are competitively priced. We are looking forward to a full winters testing.

Overall rating:

5 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.8)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 4)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 2.8)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.8)

  • Bethany Austin said 8 months ago:

    Hello! I didn’t mean to hit the ‘unlike’ button! Do you still have this stove? We have a similar sized room to you but with large sections of single glazing (stained glass bay window) and minimal insulation in our old house. The room is also partially open plan to a large kitchen dining room. Wondering whether the 8kw would suffice or get the 12kw instead. Any advice or your experiences would be greatly appreciated!