Inset Stoves

Browse our range of inset stoves, designed to fit mainly within a fireplace opening or chimney breast rather than projecting fully into the room. Also known as cassette stoves, they provide the heat and appearance of a solid-fuel stove while using less floor space than many freestanding models. Our collection includes wood-burning and multi-fuel inset stoves from Arada, Hamlet and Capital. Different sizes, outputs and frame options are available for traditional fireplace settings and contemporary hole-in-the-wall installations.
Contact our team if you need help comparing models or checking whether a particular stove may suit your fireplace opening.

How Do Inset Stoves Work?

An inset stove works in a similar way to a freestanding wood-burning or multi-fuel stove, but most of the appliance is installed inside a prepared fireplace recess or chimney breast. The door, viewing window and surrounding frame remain visible from the room. The enclosed firebox burns the permitted fuel, while the flue carries combustion gases safely through the chimney system. Air controls regulate the fire, and many models include an airwash system that directs air across the inside of the glass to help keep the viewing window clearer.
Inset stoves can provide radiant heat through the glass and convected heat from around the appliance. Their fitted appearance makes them a practical choice where floor space is limited or where a cleaner, built-in fireplace design is preferred.

Our Inset Stove Range

Our inset-stove collection includes models from Arada, Hamlet and Capital, with different widths and heat outputs available. The Arada range includes the i400, i500 and i600. These cassette-style stoves have large glass viewing doors and are available in three sizes, making it easier to choose a model that suits the proportions of the fireplace and the level of heat required. Depending on the model and chosen specification, wood-burning and multi-fuel options are available, along with three-sided and four-sided decorative frames.
The Hamlet Solution range includes the Solution 5 Inset and the larger Solution 7 Inset. Both retain a more traditional stove appearance, with a framed door that projects slightly forward from the fireplace opening. They are multi-fuel models suitable for burning properly seasoned wood or the permitted solid smokeless fuels.
The Capital Savona ECO has a more contemporary appearance, with a wide glass window and a choice of three-sided or four-sided trims. It is a wood-burning model that can be fitted within a traditional fireplace setting or used as a modern hole-in-the-wall feature.
When comparing inset stoves, consider the heat output, fuel type, frame style and installation depth. Always check the individual product specification before ordering.
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Inset-Stove Heat Output, Efficiency and Fuel Choice

Inset stoves are available with different nominal heat outputs to suit different room sizes. Models in our current collection range from approximately 4.9kW to 7.1kW, although the amount of heat required will depend on the room dimensions, insulation, glazing and general heat loss. Choosing the stove with the largest output is not always the best option. An appliance that is too powerful for the room may need to be operated at a low setting, which can reduce combustion quality and contribute to deposits inside the stove and chimney. A suitable installer can calculate the approximate output required for the room. Some inset stoves are designed for wood only, while others are multi-fuel. A multi-fuel model includes a suitable grate and ash-management system for burning the solid smokeless fuels permitted by the manufacturer as well as properly dried logs. The stated efficiency, output and permitted fuels vary between models. Always check the individual specification and only burn fuels approved for that appliance.

Can an Inset Stove Fit an Existing Fireplace?

Some inset stoves are designed to suit common British fireplace openings, but they are not all the same size. The width, height and depth of the recess must be checked against the installation dimensions of the chosen model. Do not rely only on the visible frame measurements. The body of the stove sits behind the fascia and requires enough internal space, together with suitable clearances and a correct connection to the flue. An existing open fireplace, gas-fire opening or chair-brick arrangement may need alteration before an inset stove can be installed. For a hearth-level installation, the lower frame usually finishes against the hearth. A four-sided frame may be used where an approved model is installed higher within a prepared chimney breast. The correct arrangement will depend on the stove and the manufacturer’s instructions.
Contact us with the opening width, height and depth if you need help identifying suitable models. Final suitability must be confirmed by the installer.

Inset-Stove Installation Requirements

An inset stove is a solid-fuel appliance and requires a suitable chimney or approved flue system. It is not simply placed into an opening like an electric fire. The installation must provide the correct hearth, non-combustible materials, flue connection, ventilation and clearances for the chosen model. A carbon-monoxide alarm is also required in the room. The chimney should be inspected and swept before installation. The installer will need to confirm that it is sound, correctly sized and able to produce the required draw. A flexible flue liner may be recommended or required depending on the condition and construction of the chimney and the stove manufacturer’s instructions.
The work should be completed by a suitably qualified competent person or approved through Building Control. The appliance must then be commissioned and tested before use. If the property is in a smoke-control area, check that the chosen stove is an exempt appliance and only use fuels permitted for that model. Approval does not mean that any type of wood or solid fuel can be burned.