A little about us
Humans evolved around the glow of wood fires, drawn by the fundamental need for warmth, security, and a central focus.
Today, we are under increasing pressure to sever this ancient connection.
- Many people have been persuaded that the best way to relax after a long day is to stare at a radiator. But we disagree. Instead, we believe everyone deserves the magic of a real wood flame. For this reason, we designed our stoves to be ultra-low emission and effortless to run every single day.
As professional engineers and founders of Island Pellet Stoves, Marc Howell and Dr. Gabriel Gallagher have worked in sustainability and commercial wood energy since the 1990s. As dedicated advocates of wood heating, we felt something was missing: we simply couldn’t find a pellet stove that matched the soul of a roaring log fire. Most imported models were too noisy, too bulky, and produced a mechanical flame that felt more like an industrial burner than a flickering hearth.
Our journey began in 2010 over a Christmas fire. After years of refining prototypes in the homes of friends and family, we launched production in 2017. We didn’t just succeed in creating a quiet, compact stove with a beautiful flame—we exceeded our goals by delivering high efficiency, low emissions, and an award-winning design.
Marc recently gave an interview for “The next 100 days” podcast where he talks about the adventure, as you can watch in the short video below ;-
Our Accreditations
Following years of meticulous development, we’ve refined every detail to ensure a product our customers truly love. At Island Pellet Stoves, we pride ourselves on superior quality and service, personally overseeing the commissioning of every stove we supply.
We have committed our company to strive for excellence in all that we do and can demonstrate that we “walk the talk” by the accreditations and awards we have achieved.
When you order a wood pellet stove from us, you can trust that you’re choosing a company that is a leader in the wood stove industry in the UK.
HETAS
HETAS is the industry’s non-profit benchmark for excellence. As a trusted advisor to the government, they shape national and international standards for wood-burning appliances.
For you, our HETAS accreditation is a guarantee of safety, efficiency, and expert guidance. Every installation we perform adheres to the highest industry standards, ensuring your stove is both suitable for your home and optimized for performance.
Furthermore, our stoves are HETAS Cleaner Choice certified. This independent, rigorous review of test data verifies that our technology significantly reduces Particulate Matter (PM) emissions. By meeting and exceeding the most stringent environmental limits, we ensure that your “focus” is as clean as it is comforting.
DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
DEFRA is the UK government body dedicated to environmental protection and air quality. Our Ramsey stove was recently featured in DEFRA-commissioned testing for Particulate Matter (PM) emissions, placing our technology at the forefront of national air quality research.
All of our pellet stoves are DEFRA-approved ensuring full compliance with the Clean Air Act. This is particularly important if you live in a Smoke Control Area (standard in most UK cities and large towns), where only authorized fuels or DEFRA-exempt appliances are permitted by law.
When you invest in our stoves, you do so with total confidence. Regardless of your location, our appliances are legally certified, environmentally responsible, and engineered to maintain the highest standards of clean air quality.
Patented Innovation
Our stoves feature UK-patented technology, protecting a proprietary design that achieves the near-impossible: silent operation paired with a breathtaking, natural flame. This innovation is exclusive to Island Pellet Stoves; you simply won’t find this experience anywhere else on the market.
By obsessing over the intricate details of both aesthetics and performance, we have bridged the gap between tradition and technology. Our patents reflect a commitment to delivering a product that replicates the soul of a classic log burner while offering the high efficiency, low emissions, and longevity of modern engineering. We aren’t just selling stoves—we are pushing the boundaries of what wood-pellet heating can be.
The Hearth & Home Exhibition Award
In 2015, we made industry history at the Hearth & Home Exhibition in Harrogate. As a newcomer to the UK’s premier trade show, we were awarded “Pellet or Wood Chip Appliance of the Year”—a “blue-moon” victory for an independent manufacturer on their first outing.
Judged by a panel of industry experts amidst fierce international competition, our Lundy stove was recognized for its unrivaled flame quality. This prestigious award validates our commitment to craftsmanship and reinforces our reputation for blending superior engineering with a high-end aesthetic.
The Lundy proves you no longer need a traditional log burner to enjoy an authentic fire; its mesmerising, lazy flame offers the warmth and soul of a hearth with the precision of modern technology.
Our Expertise
Founding engineers Marc and Gabriel bring a combined 40 years of experience in product design, biomass combustion research, and low-carbon building engineering. Our dedication to reliability is absolute: before launching our first product, we invested years in technical development and surpassed 10,000 hours of real-world testing.
Our Principles
We believe that excellence cannot be mass-produced or outsourced. That is why we sell and install nationwide, with our founders individually overseeing the design, specification, and commissioning of every stove. While this hands-on approach requires more time and effort, it is the only way to ensure every unit is perfectly calibrated and seamlessly handed over. Our commitment is simple: to ensure you love your stove as much as we do.
Quality Manufacturing
We refused to create a thin, mass-produced unit in a distant factory. Instead, our stoves are born in the heart of industrial Wales. Built from heavy-gauge UK steel, each stove is hand-welded, fabricated, and assembled by skilled craftsmen. This is engineering built to last.
Advanced Technology
Beneath the exterior lies a core of sophisticated engineering. We utilize advanced heat exchangers, thermal shielding, and precision computer-machined Archimedes screws. By combining the highest-grade components with intelligent control systems, we achieve a level of reliability that allows us to offer a 5-year warranty on all metal components.
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Pellet stoves offer a revolution in home heating in comparison with traditional log burners, by using modern technology to make wood burning stoves easier to use with massively reduced emissions of Particulate Matter (PM) to the environment, both inside and outside the home.
At Island Pellet Stoves, we offer cutting-edge products that improve both comfort and sustainability in the home as well as contributing to improved air quality. Explore our air-quality-benefits section to understand how these stoves minimise particulate emissions and promote a healthier living environment.
If you are curious about pellet stoves and would like to learn more then please have a look at our FAQ section for answers to common queries and dive into our resources section to access informative guides and articles about pellet stoves and their benefits and our gallery also showcases stunning visuals of our stoves in various settings.