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Review of Villager B series stove

Villager Flatmate - ugly, but good

Mark Fellows 16 years ago

Great in terms of functionalilty and finish, just looks a bit ugly, like a weird cast iron elizabethan bulldog thing. Anyway, we bought it cheap, in a hurry, and it's done the job. Close the lower vents and leave the damper 70% open and it festers away like a good 'un, kicking out heat, but burning slow. Need to clean glass once every 3-4 weeks. My only worry is it'll last forever, preventing me from buying anything prettier

Overall rating:

3.5 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 3.7)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 2.9)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 3.4)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 3.2)
How likely are you to buy it again? 3 flames (avg 3.8)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.9)