The Hunter Herald Allure range of wood-burning stoves is a breath of fresh air in a sector which attracts an array of different designs, styles and looks. Akin to a throwback to bygone years this range of wood-burning stoves gets back to basics, focuses on the experience and the traditional look and feel of a wood-burning stove. So, what do you get with the Hunter Herald Allure 4, 5 and 7 wood-burning stoves?
Hunter Herald Allure 4 wood-burning stove
As the name suggest, the Hunter Herald Allure 4 wood-burning stove is the baby of the group but do not underestimate its stature, its look or popularity. For many people it is the flickering flames and the burning embers which draw your eye. The traditional look and the power of the latest in combustion technology create heat output of between 3 kW and 5 kW. This is more than enough to heat a small to medium size room and Hunter have also thrown in a huge viewing area.
While some may dismiss this as a “small stove” it has so much more to offer. The machine is already compliant with eco-design regulations even though they don’t come in until 2022. It is DEFRA approved for use in smoke controlled areas and British built and designed by Hunter. The dimensions are fairly small at width 440 mm, height 530 mm with a depth of 393 mm. The machine weighs a relatively light 66 kg but as we say, what it lacks in size it makes up for in stature!
Hunter Herald Allure 5 wood-burning stove
As the name suggest, the Hunter Herald Allure 5 wood-burning stove is a slightly larger machine with heat output of between 5 kW and 6 kW. It is safe to say this stove is targeted towards medium-sized rooms with a style and design which is very similar to the Hunter Herald Allure 4 wood-burning stove. It must be frustrating for companies such as Hunter when they see competitors grabbing the headlines while stoves like this one are already eco-design compliant, two years ahead of the deadline, and DEFRA approve.
These are quality machines where the focus is taken away from contemporary designs towards the actual flickering flames and the burning embers. The expanded viewing area ensures that you can enjoy what is for many a magical experience allowing them to drift off into a different world. The Hunter Herald Allure 5 wood-burning stove has dimensions of width 494 mm, height 610 mm with a depth of 391 mm. A solid quality machine it weighs in at around 80 kg with an optional top or rear flue outlet. It is safe to say this will prove extremely popular amongst stove enthusiasts!
Hunter Herald Allure 7 wood-burning stoves
The Hunter Herald Allure 7 wood-burning stoves is the largest over in this range with heat output of between 5 kW and 7 kW. Again, targeted towards medium-sized rooms the focus still remains on the extended viewing area, the flickering flames and burning embers. Many people fail to understand the ambience and atmosphere created by a rip-roaring wood-burning stove. Followed by a temptation to kick off your shoes, lay back and drift off into a different world!
While these machines look traditional which is part of their attraction, they still contain cutting-edge combustion technology comparable with the best in the world today. DEFRA approved for use in smoke controlled areas this machine is also eco-design friendly despite the fact these regulations do not come in until 2022. The impressive yet subtle air wash system ensures that the glass is clear at all times allowing you to watch the flickering flames and the burning embers. The machine is slightly larger than the other two with dimensions of width 579 mm, height 550 mm and a depth of 393 mm. It weighs in at around 85 kg and while focused towards medium/large sized rooms it is surprisingly light and compact.
Conclusion
There are many large stove manufacturers who grab the headlines, have huge marketing budgets and regularly roll out different types of stoves. The beauty with Hunter, and especially the Hunter Herald Allure range, is the simplicity on the surface which hides the latest in combustion technology. This is a switch back to a traditional look with a widened viewing area so that stove enthusiasts can enjoy every aspect of the burn. The range of stoves covers all types of rooms, small, medium and large. Offering excellent value for money, British workmanship and hiding the latest in combustion technology, this is one which will be flying off the showroom floors!