There are two main reasons why you would want a small woodburner (and, unsurprisingly, they both relate to room size).
The first reason is that, because the room is small, you want the smallest wood-burning stove possible in order to ensure that the heat generated does not become overpowering.
The second reason is that, again because the room is small, you want to minimise the floorspace taken up by your woodburner.
As you may have realised, that creates two separate types of ‘smallest wood-burning stove’: the one that is smallest by heat output and the one that is smallest by physical size.
Smallest wood-burning stove by heat output
Generally, the smallest wood-burning stove by heat output will be 4kW. Most stove manufacturers start their range at this level. You might find the occasional company talking about a 3.8kW or 3.7kW heat output, but these are usually still classed within the 4kW bracket.
A selection of the smallest woodburners by output include:
Mazona Ripley 4 kW Ecodesign Ready Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove
The Mazona Ripley 4kW is not only one of smallest wood-burning stoves, it is also one of our most efficient, futuristic and popular appliances. It is constructed from high quality steel, which has been manipulated into an eye-catching contemporary design. The Ripley is also Ecodesign ready, which means it is designed in accordance with new legislation on efficiency and low emissions. Find out more.
Aarrow Ecoburn Plus 4 kW Flexifuel Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove
Not particular small in stature in comparison to other appliances in this article, but another that comes in within that entry level heat output bracket of 4kW. Its clean lines and chic design make it ideal for a modern home. Find out more.
Smallest wood-burning stove by size
Height
So, we established that the dimensions of a stove might be a factor in choosing the right one. Within that framework, you might selection the smallest woodburner by height.
Among the shortest wood-burning stoves are:
Arada Hamlet Hardy 4 kW Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove
A lovely, contemporary woodburner made from steel, the Arada Hamlet Hardy is also among the shortest. Standing at just 458mm, it is the shortest freestanding woodburner we currently stock. Find out more.
The next shortest woodburners are the Mazona Ripley 4 kW Ecodesign Ready Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove (featured above) and the slightly more powerful Mazona Ripley 5 kW Ecodesign Ready Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove (both 487mm tall).
Width
Of course, you might be judging the smallest wood-burning stove by width. In that case, here are some great options:
Arada Villager Puffin 4 kW Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove
The Arada Villager Puffin offers timeless stove design delivered in a very skinny profile – perfect if you’ve got a narrow space in which to install your stove. This appliance is just 330m wide. Find out more.
The Arada Hamlet Hardy 4 kW Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove is also 330mm wide, while the Arada Aarrow Ecoburn Plus 4 kW Flexifuel Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove is 355mm.
Depth
If neither of those dimensions are of interest, you must be looking for the smallest wood-burning stove by depth.
In that case, the clear winner at a depth of just 292mm is the Mazona Ripley 4 kW Ecodesign Ready Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove.
An honourable mention goes to the Arada Hamlet Hardy 4 kW Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove (323mm), which is featured above.
I have a small studio space to heat, and need the smallest floorspace (depth/width) model you have available.
Hi Jo,
The GBS Mariner 4kW would be a strong contender. It’s 330mm wide and 323mm deep.
https://www.gr8fires.co.uk/gbs-mariner-4-kw-multi-fuel-wood-burning-stove-9486?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Social
Thanks,
Gr8Fires
Hi, looking for a stove. Can be no bigger than 330mm wide. Not a fan of the The GBS Mariner 4kW. Do you have anything else.
Hi Bobby
The only other one we can think of is the Villager Puffin: https://www.gr8fires.co.uk/arada-villager-puffin-4-kw-multi-fuel-wood-burning-stove?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Social
Thanks,
Gr8Fires
Is this small wood heater available in Australia
Hi Pamela
We only deliver to the UK, unfortunately.
Thanks,
Gr8Fires