Aarrow Farringdon Range Review (UK 2026)
£1,750–£2,850, four variants.Aarrow / Arada's design-led premium contemporary line — cast-iron doors, clearSkies certification, US EPA approval on the Small Eco, lifetime body warranty.
The range at a glance
The Farringdon is Aarrow's premium contemporary range — sat above the Ecoburn workhorse and below the slimline Hoxton log-store family. Cast-iron doors give a heritage face to a thoroughly modern multifuel firebox. clearSkies certification across the range; the Small Eco additionally carries US EPA approval, which is unusual in UK-market stoves and signals tested compliance with stricter American emissions standards.
Warranty: lifetime guarantee on the stove body (subject to T&Cs and registered installation with an authorised dealer). UK-manufactured in Axminster, Devon.
The four Farringdon variants
| Model | kW | RRP | Dimensions | Weight | Flue | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Small Eco | 4.9 | £1,750–£1,850 | 495×638×356mm | ~120kg | 5" (125mm) | DEFRA, clearSkies, Ecodesign + US EPA |
| Farringdon Medium Eco | 8.0 | £2,037 (£1,933 street) | 533×666×352mm | ~135kg | 5" (125mm) | DEFRA, clearSkies |
| Farringdon Large Eco | 12.1 (wood) / 10.6 (solid) | ~£2,400 | ~650×715×400mm | ~165kg | 6" (150mm) | DEFRA, clearSkies |
| Farringdon Catalyst Eco | 5.0 | £2,850 (£2,600 street) | 615×696×510mm | ~150kg | 5" (125mm) | DEFRA, clearSkies (catalytic) |
Calculate your Farringdon install cost
The Small and Medium Eco sit in the mid-tier in the calculator; the Large and Catalyst Eco sit in the premium tier. Total installed cost typically £3,200-£5,000 with an existing chimney.
Open the calculator →Farringdon Small Eco — the design-led entry
The Small Eco (£1,750–£1,850, 4.9kW multifuel) is the volume choice for typical UK living rooms 15–22m². Cast-iron door, triple air control, 5" flue. The US EPA approval is a strong differentiator at this price point — it confirms tested low-emission combustion beyond the UK Ecodesign minimum.
Closest UK rival is the Charnwood Aire 5 at £1,595 — slightly cheaper, contemporary cylindrical aesthetic instead of cast-iron-door traditional, clearSkies Level 5 and 10-year body + 3-year consumables warranty.
Farringdon Medium Eco — the volume mid-size
At 8kW nominal output (£2,037 RRP / £1,933 street), the Medium Eco is sized for typical UK living rooms 25–35m² or open-plan spaces up to 45m². For most modern UK rooms, the Small Eco is the appropriate size — going Medium in a small room means slumbering the stove and accumulating creosote. Confirm sizing using our kW calculator guide before ordering.
Farringdon Large Eco — for large open-plan
12.1kW on wood (10.6kW on solid fuel), the Large Eco is Aarrow's premium output flagship at ~£2,400 RRP. Best for large open-plan UK spaces 40–60m², barn conversions, and big period properties. Uses a 6" (150mm) flue — factor in liner sizing if upgrading from an existing 5" chimney lining.
Farringdon Catalyst Eco — the premium pick
£2,850 RRP / £2,600 street. The Catalyst is the Aarrow flagship for efficiency-focused buyers — a precious-metal catalytic combustor re-burns combustion gases at lower temperatures than secondary air alone can achieve, lifting seasonal efficiency and lowering particulate emissions. 5kW nominal output suits typical UK living rooms 15–25m².
Closest UK rival on this technology is the Charnwood Skye E700 (£3,594, microprocessor-controlled air management at 86% efficiency) — different approach to the same goal. Catalyst uses chemistry; Skye E700 uses electronics.
Pricing vs UK alternatives
- Small Eco £1,750 vs Charnwood Aire 5 £1,595 — comparable design-led mid-premium. Charnwood is UK-made with broader warranty; Farringdon has the US EPA edge.
- Medium Eco £2,037 vs Stovax Sheraton 5 £1,721 — Stovax is cheaper at standard 5kW; Farringdon Medium delivers 8kW for larger rooms.
- Catalyst Eco £2,850 vs Charnwood Skye E700 £3,594 — Aarrow is £744 cheaper, catalytic vs intelligent electronic combustion.
Where to buy
- GR8 Fires — online, extensive Arada / Aarrow range
- Glowing Embers — Stourport, transparent pricing
- Stovesonline — Devon, local to the Arada factory
- Bowland Stoves, The Stove House, Castfireplaces, Direct Stoves
Street prices typically 5–10% below RRP. Authorised dealer purchase is a condition of the lifetime body warranty.
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What's the difference between the four Farringdon variants?
Four sizes / configurations. Farringdon Small Eco (£1,750, 4.9kW) is the entry compact for smaller UK living rooms. Medium Eco (£2,037, 8kW) is the volume size for typical mid-sized rooms. Large Eco (~£2,400, 12.1kW wood / 10.6kW solid) is the flagship for large open-plan spaces. Catalyst Eco (£2,850, 5kW) uses catalytic combustion for the highest efficiency figure in the Aarrow range — clearSkies-certified, multifuel, premium contemporary aesthetic.
Why is the Farringdon Catalyst Eco £800 more than the Small?
The catalytic combustor — a precious-metal honeycomb that re-burns combustion gases at lower temperatures than secondary-air combustion needs. Result: higher seasonal efficiency, lower particulate emissions, and a smoother extended burn. The premium reflects the catalyst element itself and the tighter combustion control system.
Is the Farringdon US EPA approved?
The Farringdon Small Eco specifically carries US EPA approval in addition to UK DEFRA + clearSkies certification — unusual among UK-market stoves. It signals tested compliance with stricter American emissions standards, not just the European-derived UK Ecodesign rules.
Farringdon vs Charnwood Aire — which?
Both design-led mid-premium UK-made stoves around £1,600–£2,000. Farringdon Small Eco (£1,750) has a cast-iron door — closer to traditional aesthetic — and US EPA + clearSkies certification. Charnwood Aire 5 (£1,595) is slightly cheaper, has the cylindrical contemporary look and clearSkies Level 5. Choose Farringdon for traditional-meets-modern; Aire for purely contemporary.
What size room does the Farringdon Medium suit?
At 8kW nominal output, the Medium Eco is sized for typical UK living rooms 25–35m² or open-plan spaces up to 45m². At 5kW or below for most modern UK rooms, the Small Eco (4.9kW) is the more appropriate size — going Medium in a small room means slumbering the stove and accumulating creosote.
What's the warranty on a Farringdon?
Lifetime guarantee on the stove body (subject to T&Cs and registered installation by an authorised dealer) — same as the broader Aarrow / Arada range. Among the strongest UK warranty offers, comparable to Charnwood's 10-year body + 3-year consumables package.
Where can I buy a Farringdon?
Authorised Aarrow / Arada dealers only. Major UK retailers: GR8 Fires (online, extensive Arada range), Glowing Embers (Stourport, transparent pricing), Stovesonline (Devon — local to the Arada factory in Axminster). Also Bowland Stoves, The Stove House, Castfireplaces, Direct Stoves. Street prices typically run 5–10% below RRP at main dealers.