Small Log Burners
A small log burner is a brilliant way to bring real warmth and charm into your space – even if you’re short on square footage. Whether it’s for a cosy living room, a garden studio, a snug, or an off-grid cabin, these compact stoves punch deliver an impressive heat output – all without taking over the room.
All our models are DEFRA-approved and EcoDesign-ready, meaning they burn wood more cleanly and efficiently and meet smoke control regulations.
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Small Wood Burning Stoves
Don’t be fooled by their size – a mini wood-burning stove can pack a serious punch when it comes to heat. These compact stoves are designed to warm your space efficiently while keeping fuel use low, making them perfect for smaller rooms, cabins, or garden buildings.
With modern silhouettes, large glass doors, and premium finishes, these small wood heaters aren’t just practical – they’re designed to look the part too.
Crafted from durable steel or cast iron, they’re built to last through many winters to come. Prefer something with a more traditional look? Explore our collection of classic wood-burning stoves.
why choose a small wood burning stove?
A small wood burning stove offers the perfect balance of size, performance, and sustainability. Ideal for cottages, sheds, garden rooms, or compact interiors, these stoves deliver impressive heat output while taking up very little space.
A small log burner is easy to install in tight spaces like alcoves or fireplaces, perfect for zoned heating — letting you warm just the room you're in while burning less wood, cutting fuel costs, and enjoying lower emissions with efficient performance in a style that suits any home.
We only stock quality small stoves from some of the most respected names in the business – including: Charnwood, Morso, Dik Geurts, Contura and Stovax.
Benefits of a Small Wood-Burning Stove
Don’t let the term mini wood burning stove fool you – these little heaters can really kick out the heat. Most models fall in the 3–5kW range, which is ideal for spaces under 90 cubic metres. They’re well-suited for:
- Small living rooms
- Cabins and lodges
- Garden buildings
- Narrowboats and off-grid setups
If you're looking for a small wood burning heater that won't overwhelm your space but still delivers plenty of warmth, this range is where to start.
more small wood burning stove information
A small wood burning stove typically has a heat output of up to 5kW, which makes it ideal for spaces under 90 cubic metres – roughly the size of a small to medium living room, snug, or garden room.
These compact models are designed to heat efficiently without overwhelming smaller interiors. Despite their size, many can still warm a room quickly and hold heat effectively with the right fuel.
Small wood burning stoves are ideal for smaller spaces such as cottages, cabins, garden rooms, or modern homes with open-plan layouts. However, they may not be powerful enough to heat large, open-plan areas unless used as a supplementary heat source.
Yes – in fact, a small wood stove for shed or garden room use is one of the most popular ways to make outdoor buildings cosy year-round. Just make sure the structure is properly ventilated, insulated, and meets UK building regulations. You'll need a flue system (twin-wall if no chimney is present), a suitable hearth, and a professional installation to ensure everything runs safely and efficiently.
They're often used interchangeably, but in general, a mini wood burning stove may refer to ultra-compact models – think micro cabins, boats, or tiny homes. These are typically even smaller than standard 4–5kW models and designed for very tight spaces. A small log burner, on the other hand, still sits in the compact category but offers more flexibility for average-sized rooms.
Today’s small wood burning heaters are built with the environment in mind. Many models are Ecodesign 2022 compliant, meaning they meet strict EU and UK air quality standards for emissions and efficiency. When burning seasoned hardwood logs in an efficient stove, you’re using a renewable and relatively carbon-neutral fuel – especially if the wood is locally sourced. Cleaner burning means better indoor air quality, too.
Most small stoves are designed to burn seasoned hardwood logs. If it's a multi-fuel stove, you can also use approved smokeless fuels. Always check the manufacturer’s guidelines.
A small stove is best used for zoned heating, warming the room it’s in rather than a whole house. In smaller properties or well-insulated spaces, it can make a significant dent in your heating bill. But for full-home heating, it’s often better used alongside central heating or as a secondary source of warmth.
Not necessarily. If your home doesn’t have an existing chimney, your stove can be fitted with a twin-wall flue system that vents vertically or horizontally through a wall or roof. This makes installation possible in garden rooms, sheds, new builds and extensions where a chimney isn’t present.
Running costs vary depending on how often you use it and the type of fuel you burn. That said, a small wood burning heater is generally very cost-effective. Because it's compact and efficient, you’ll burn less fuel than a larger model. Using seasoned hardwood (which burns slower and hotter) helps maximise heat and minimise waste.
If you are looking for a larger, more traditional feel, take a look at our full collection of wood burners, which includes inset wood burners and log store wood burners.
We also offer bioethanol fireplaces, modern gas fires and electric stoves from some of the world’s leading manufacturers.
Looking for a small wood burner to be installed in London? Our expert wood burner installation service covers greater London and the South East of England incorporating an initial survey, flue/chimney installation, certification and post-sale support.
Our install service is available on all our modern wood burners from leading manufacturers such as Charnwood, Dik Guerts, Stovax and Morsø.
