Review of Villager Chelsea Solo
Warped firebox
Had this stove for four years, mostly burn kiln dried wood.
Very occasionaly we burn coal. The firebricks need replacing , upon trying to re-fit the grate after a new rear brick installed, I found the firebox has warped. We have had to grind off about 10mm from the front of the grate to allow it to drop into position. Next stove will be all cast iron and hopefully avoid this problem with a steel firebox again. I would not buy this stove again because of the warping also not very good heat output with wood.