Arada

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Arada is a British stove manufacturer based in Axminster, Devon, producing wood-burning, multi-fuel, gas and bioethanol stoves for UK and European homes.

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Overview

Arada is a British heating appliance brand that designs and manufactures wood-burning stoves, solid smokeless fuel stoves, gas fires and bioethanol stoves. The company is based at Axminster in Devon, England, and describes itself as rooted in rural Devon, with a history that extends back over half a century. Its stoves are sold through a network of UK retailers, in the Republic of Ireland, and via distributors in mainland Europe. The brand's origins lie in a small family business started in Lyme Regis, Dorset, in 1966 under the name Lyme Regis Engineering. After being renamed Villager Stoves in 1979, the company began producing domestic wood-burning stoves. Over the following decades it grew into an experienced team of engineers, designers and fabricators making domestic heating products for the UK and worldwide. The names Villager, Aarrow and Stratford, each with their own heritage, were eventually united under the Arada brand. Arada's product range covers freestanding and inset stoves in wood-burning, multi-fuel, gas and bioethanol fuel types. Flagship lines include the Ecoburn, Holborn, Farringdon and M Series stoves, as well as the Hamlet Solution bioethanol range. The company emphasises clean burning and low emissions: it states that all Arada products meet the Ecodesign legislation that came into force on 1 January 2022 and support the UK Government's Clean Air Strategy, with stoves that exceed the required air quality and efficiency regulations. The Earth Collection adds a series of six heritage colours inspired by the natural world. Arada positions its stoves as more than a utilitarian 'black box', presenting them as a focal point for the home and part of daily ritual. The brand markets directly to homeowners through its website, a blog covering fuel types, installation and styling, and a 'Where to Buy' retailer network. Its manufacturing process is presented as craft-based, with raw steel crafted with precision and joins welded at high temperature. As a privately held British manufacturer, Arada competes in the domestic solid-fuel and alternative-fuel heating market, balancing traditional stove craftsmanship with modern environmental standards. Its continued focus is on producing desirable, efficient and low-emission heating appliances for cosy homes.

History

Arada's history reaches back to 1966, when a small family business was started in Lyme Regis, Dorset, under the name Lyme Regis Engineering. In 1979 the company was renamed Villager Stoves and began creating domestic wood-burning stoves. Over the following decades the business grew from modest beginnings into an experienced team of engineers, designers and fabricators producing domestic heating products for the UK and worldwide. The company has been based at its Axminster site in Devon for almost two decades, though its corporate history extends over half a century. Alongside Villager, the names Aarrow and Stratford also stood the test of time in British stove making; these brands were eventually united under the Arada name. Today Arada designs, manufactures and distributes wood, solid smokeless fuel, gas and bioethanol-fuelled stoves. Arada's modern product strategy centres on low-emission, high-efficiency appliances. The company states that all Arada products meet the Ecodesign legislation brought in on 1 January 2022 and support the UK Government's Clean Air Strategy, with stoves that exceed the required air quality and efficiency regulations. Its range includes freestanding and inset models such as the Ecoburn, Holborn, Farringdon and M Series lines, and the Hamlet Solution bioethanol stoves. The Earth Collection introduced a series of six heritage colours inspired by the natural world. Arada sells through a wide network of UK retailers, in the Republic of Ireland, and via distributors in mainland Europe. The brand presents its stoves as more than a utilitarian 'black box', emphasising the rituals of feeding and caring for a stove and its role as a focal point in the home. Manufacturing is described as craft-based, with raw steel crafted with precision and exacting joins welded at 1500°C.

2022
All Arada products meet the Ecodesign legislation brought in on 1 January 2022.
1979
After re-naming as Villager Stoves, the company begins to create domestic wood-burning stoves.
1966
A small family business is started in Lyme Regis, Dorset, called Lyme Regis Engineering.

Products and positioning

A British stove maker rooted in rural Devon, offering desirable, efficient and low-emission wood, multi-fuel, gas and bioethanol stoves designed for the British home and way of life.

Ecoburn 5 (S3)
Freestanding Ecodesign ready multi-fuel stove producing up to 5kW of heat.
Ecoburn 5 Widescreen (S3)
Freestanding Ecodesign ready multi-fuel stove with a huge viewing glass, around 5kW.
Ecoburn 7 (S3)
Freestanding Ecodesign ready multi-fuel stove producing up to 7kW of heat.
Holborn 5
Freestanding Ecodesign multi-fuel burner producing 4.9kW of heat.
Farringdon Small Eco
Freestanding Ecodesign compact multi-fuel stove with very low emissions and great fuel efficiency, 4.9kW output on wood logs.
Farringdon Catalyst Eco
Ecodesign stove model in the Farringdon line.
M Series 5 Stove
Stove model in the M Series line.
Hamlet Solution 5 Bioethanol
Bioethanol stove producing almost 2.5kW into the room, with a 1 litre burner tray giving around 4-5 hours of burn time.
Earth Collection
A series of six sophisticated heritage shades inspired by the natural world.

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