Burley Ambience: Flueless Gas Stove with Style

Blending classic period styling with flueless technology, the Burley Ambience is designed to fit into a wide range of living spaces. Its strong output and detailed log-effect fuel bed make it stand out.

A Traditional Take on Flueless Heating

The Burley Ambience flueless gas stove brings together classic period styling with innovative flueless technology. With its arched cast-iron door, ornate window detailing, and realistic log-effect fuel bed, it captures the timeless charm of a traditional stove while offering the convenience of gas.

Because the Ambience is flueless, it requires no chimney or flue system at all. This opens up installation options in a wide range of homes, even those without a fireplace. It’s a practical solution for anyone who loves the look of a stove but doesn’t have the infrastructure for a solid-fuel appliance.

The Ambience and the Esteem – Two Flueless Gas Options

The Ambience is one of two flueless stoves in Burley’s current range. Its sibling, the Burley Esteem, shares the same 620mm height and 540mm width, but is shallower at 275mm deep compared with the Ambience’s 335mm depth.

This additional depth gives the Ambience room for a larger 3.5kW burner, while the Esteem is rated at 2.5kW. That makes the Ambience better suited to medium-sized rooms, while the Esteem is ideal for smaller spaces. The Esteem also comes with the choice of a coal-effect firebed, in contrast to the Ambience’s log set, offering buyers a more traditional variation.

 

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 30 kg
  • Dimensions: 540 × 620 mm (width × height), 335 mm depth
  • Flue Type: Flueless
  • Control Type: Manual or Remote
  • Requires Chimney: Not required
  • Fuel Bed: Log effect
  • Fitting: Free-standing
  • Thermostatic Control: Yes
  • kW Input: 3.5
  • Energy Efficiency: 100%
  • Catalytic Converter: Yes
  • Finish: Black
  • Gas Type: Natural Gas or Propane

The Ambience and the Esteem – Two Flueless Gas Options

The Ambience is one of two flueless stoves in Burley’s current range. Its sibling, the Burley Esteem, shares the same 620mm height and 540mm width, but is shallower at 275mm deep compared with the Ambience’s 335mm depth.

This additional depth gives the Ambience room for a larger 3.5kW burner, while the Esteem is rated at 2.5kW. That makes the Ambience better suited to medium-sized rooms, while the Esteem is ideal for smaller spaces. The Esteem also comes with the choice of a coal-effect firebed, in contrast to the Ambience’s log set, offering buyers a more traditional variation.

 

Classic Features That Appeal

The Ambience’s free-standing design, detailed cast-iron front, and arched glass window give it the look of a period stove, making it a great choice for homeowners who want something in keeping with a more traditional décor. Behind that heritage appearance lies the convenience of mains gas, plus a near-100% efficiency rating, ensuring that very little energy is wasted.

For anyone looking for the atmosphere of a stove without the need for a chimney, the Ambience is a strong option.

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First Impressions

Having spent time with the Ambience, it’s clear this is a well-thought-out appliance. The flame picture is bright and lively, the log effect fuel bed looks convincing, and the extra depth of the body makes the fire appear fuller than other flueless options.

Compared with the Esteem, the higher output is noticeable, making the Ambience a better match for larger living spaces. We particularly like that Burley have stayed true to traditional styling here, offering something with genuine character rather than a plain modern box design.

Burley’s Range

Burley, based in Rutland, England, are already well known for their innovative gas and wood stoves. With models like the Ambience and Esteem, they’ve added flueless technology to their line-up, giving customers more flexibility and choice. For those interested in the wider picture, we’ve also written about why flueless gas fires never became mainstream, which explores the technology in more detail.

The Burley Ambience flueless gas stove is a great choice for anyone who wants the charm of a traditional stove without needing a chimney. With its period-inspired design, flexible installation options, and strong 3.5kW output, it strikes a balance between classic looks and modern convenience.

If you prefer a slimmer option with a coal-effect bed, the Esteem is a worthy alternative — but for most homes, the Ambience will be the standout choice.

About This Spotlight

This Stove Spotlight was originally published on the Fireplace Products blog back in 2014. As part of our acquisition of the Fireplace Products YouTube Channel, we also gained access to these historic posts, which were written by myself and my team. To preserve the archive and maintain continuity with the videos, we’ve re-formatted and re-uploaded them here using their original post dates.

If you’d like to explore our latest reviews and features, you can find all of our most recent Stove Spotlights here.

 

💬 What do you think — do you prefer the higher-output Ambience with its log-effect firebed, or the slimmer Esteem with its coal-effect option? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Reece has over two decades in the fireplace and stove world — testing, reviewing, and occasionally getting covered in soot, all in the name of wood-fired home heating. He cuts through the nonsense, busts the myths, and shares straight-talking advice to help you enjoy your stove without the confusion. From Fireplace Products to Redefining Woodburners, if it burns wood, he’s probably tested it, fixed it, or argued about it. Now, through Woodburner Insights, he shares that experience with the world — both here and on YouTube.

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