Aarrow Ecoburn 5 Review (UK 2026)
£1,379, 4.9kW DEFRA multifuel.Aarrow / Arada's most-installed mid-market workhorse, with clearSkies Level 4 certification and a lifetime body warranty.
Headline specs
- Heat output: 4.9kW nominal
- Certification: DEFRA-approved, clearSkies Level 4
- Fuel: Multifuel (wood + smokeless)
- Dimensions: 453×617×404mm
- Weight: ~110kg
- Flue: 5" (125mm)
- Air control: Triple
- Warranty: Lifetime body warranty (subject to T&Cs and authorised dealer registration)
- UK manufacture: Axminster, Devon
- RRP: £1,379 / Street ~£1,240
Why clearSkies Level 4 matters
clearSkies is the voluntary UK certification scheme that independently verifies both Ecodesign compliance AND DEFRA Exempt status in a single mark. Level 4 (above the minimum Level 3 needed for DEFRA Exempt verification) certifies higher efficiency tiers above the legal minimum.
For UK owners in Smoke Control Areas, clearSkies Level 4 certification is genuinely useful — it's the strongest single consumer signal at this £1,000–£1,500 mid-market price point. Stovax Stockton 5 and Hunter Herald 5 don't carry clearSkies certification at this tier.
Calculate your Ecoburn 5 install cost
The Ecoburn 5 sits in the mid-tier in the calculator. Total installed cost typically £2,900-£3,800 with an existing chimney.
Open the calculator →Ecoburn 5 vs Ecoburn 5 Widescreen vs Ecoburn 7
- Ecoburn 5 (£1,379): standard 4.9kW model, standard-width door
- Ecoburn 5 Widescreen (£1,499): 4.9kW with wider landscape viewing window. Same internals
- Ecoburn 7 (£1,599): scaled up 7.0kW variant with 6" flue. Same family design language
For small to medium UK rooms 13–25m², the standard Ecoburn 5 is the volume choice. For widescreen viewing, Widescreen at £120 more. For larger rooms 25–35m², the Ecoburn 7.
Pricing vs UK alternatives
- Ecoburn 5 £1,379 vs Hunter Herald 5 £1,099 — Hunter is £280 cheaper. Aarrow has clearSkies Level 4 and lifetime body warranty. Herald 5 review →
- Ecoburn 5 £1,379 vs Stovax Stockton 5 £1,223 — Stovax is £156 cheaper with broader dealer network. Aarrow has the clearSkies certification advantage. Stockton 5 review →
- Ecoburn 5 £1,379 vs Charnwood C-Five Duo £1,495 — Aarrow is slightly cheaper. Charnwood has the broader warranty package (10 yr body + 3 yr consumables).
Where to buy
- GR8 Fires (online, extensive Arada/Aarrow range)
- Glowing Embers (Stourport, transparent pricing)
- Stovesonline (Devon — local to the Arada factory)
- Also Bowland Stoves, The Stove House, Castfireplaces, Direct Stoves
Street prices 10–15% below RRP at main dealers; expect ~£1,240 for the standard Ecoburn 5.
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Find an installer →Frequently asked questions
Is the Aarrow Ecoburn 5 a good UK stove?
Yes — UK-made in Devon, clearSkies Level 4 certified, multifuel, 4.9kW. At £1,379 RRP it sits in the upper end of the mid-market alongside Stovax Stockton 5 (£1,223) and Hunter Herald 5 (£1,099). The clearSkies Level 4 certification (verified DEFRA Exempt + Ecodesign) is the strongest in this price bracket.
What's the difference between Ecoburn 5 and Ecoburn 5 Widescreen?
Same stove, different glass. Standard Ecoburn 5 (£1,379) has standard-width door. Ecoburn 5 Widescreen (£1,499) has a wider landscape viewing window. Same 4.9kW output, same triple-air control, same clearSkies Level 4.
What's the warranty on an Ecoburn 5?
Lifetime guarantee on the stove body (subject to T&Cs and registered installation by an authorised dealer). Among the strongest warranty offers in UK mid-market alongside Charnwood's 10-year + 3-year consumables.
Ecoburn 5 vs Hunter Herald 5?
Ecoburn 5 (£1,379) has clearSkies Level 4 certification and lifetime body warranty. Herald 5 (£1,099) is £280 cheaper with 10-year warranty. For owners in Smoke Control Areas, the clearSkies Level 4 on the Aarrow is genuinely useful (it covers both Ecodesign and DEFRA Exempt). For owners outside SCAs, the Hunter wins on value.
Where can I buy an Aarrow Ecoburn 5?
Major UK retailers: GR8 Fires (online, extensive Arada/Aarrow range), Glowing Embers (Stourport, transparent pricing), Stovesonline (Devon — local to the Arada factory). Also Bowland Stoves, The Stove House, Castfireplaces.