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The Stancombe fireplace is a classic period inspired surround carved in warm, honey coloured Bath Stone
£1,995 + VAT
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The Tudor Gothic fireplace offers a strong statement in natural bath stone
£4,750 + VAT
Bath Stone and Sandstone Fireplaces and Fire Surrounds
Bath Stone has been admired for centuries as one of Britain’s most distinctive and beautiful natural building materials. With its warm honey tones, subtle texture and timeless elegance, it has played a defining role in some of the country’s finest architecture, including many historic buildings and period properties.
Formed around 150 million years ago, Bath Stone has a remarkable uniformity and versatility that allows it to be carved with precision while retaining its natural strength. These qualities make it particularly well suited to handcrafted fire surrounds, where the beauty of the stone can be appreciated in both grand architectural designs and more intimate interior settings.
A Bath Stone fireplace brings warmth, character and a sense of permanence to an interior. Its soft, natural colouring works beautifully with a wide range of decorative schemes, from traditional country homes and period restorations to contemporary spaces seeking the understated elegance of natural materials.
At English Fireplaces, we create and supply a range of hand-carved Bath Stone fire surrounds, crafted to showcase the material’s unique qualities and timeless appeal. Our experienced team can also work with you on bespoke designs, helping to create a fireplace that perfectly complements your architectural style and interior vision.
Alongside Bath Stone, we also offer selected sandstone fireplaces, a material with a long heritage in British fireplace design. Historically used for practical architectural features such as door and window surrounds, sandstone fireplaces are particularly suited to traditional rural properties, country houses and restoration projects, offering warmth, authenticity and enduring character.
Whether you are choosing a fireplace for a period renovation, a new-build residence or a contemporary interior, our collection of natural stone fire surrounds offers a choice of materials, styles and finishes to suit your project.
We also invite you to explore our extensive collections of limestone and marble fireplaces, each offering its own distinctive expression of natural stone craftsmanship.
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Thanks So Much For a Great Job
Paul and the team at English Fireplaces helped design and install two new fireplaces in our home and we are absolutely delighted with the results. It has been an absolute pleasure working with English Fireplaces throughout – they (and their installers) are helpful, professional, patient and extremely knowledgeable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and would use them for any future fireplace needs!
KC, London – February 2025
I chose to purchase from you because you were the only company that I found that offered the “high end” style and quality that I wanted – far superior to other companies. I had a few questions and you made me feel that you could provide whatever I wanted (Love the personal approach that is so rare to find today). Ordering and delivery was a breeze. The fireplace has been installed and it looks amazing!
GP, Wales – October 2024
I found English Fireplaces on the internet and, as they were fairly local to us, we went down to see them. We had moved to a house with a very modern wood burner set in to the wall and we wanted to find a mantelpiece that would provide a surround and softening to the chimney breast. We looked round the showroom with Paul and he was very knowledgeable about the various designs and stone that we might consider. Tom came to our house and provided a design which was just what we needed. We now have a mantelpiece and slate surround which looks great and we are delighted. Working with English Fireplaces was a very satisfying experience.
CK, Hampshire – September 2024
What a thoroughly enjoyable process from start to finish. We found you on the internet and were thrilled you were local to us. The choice was excellent and when we described what we were looking for you were able to show us exactly what we had pictured. Very efficient communication and very quick delivery and professional installation by your recommended fitter. Thank you for everything
SC, Surrey – January 2024
Fantastic service from start to end. No complaints at all. Pleasure to work with.
CG, London – November 2023
Fantastic customer service, beautiful and exquisite fireplaces! It was a very pleasant experience working with the team, very knowledgeable and informative. The fireplace is in our formal living area and it makes the place very special.
SS, Kent – May 2022
Technical Site Survey
To ensure every fireplace is specified and installed correctly, we offer a complimentary site survey as part of our service.
Your survey is carried out by an experienced, qualified installer who will assess the space, confirm dimensions, review installation requirements and ensure the project complies with all relevant regulations. The visit will also enable a clear installation quotation to be prepared and an opportunity to meet the specialist who would oversee the installation, giving confidence that every detail has been considered before work begins.
Design Your Fireplace
Every fireplace is unique to the room it occupies. Whether you’re restoring a period property, designing a contemporary interior or creating something entirely bespoke, our Design Your Fireplace tool helps you explore the possibilities with confidence.
Experiment with different fire surrounds, baskets, inserts and stoves, and adjust dimensions to reflect your room and fireplace opening. It’s an easy way to compare styles, proportions and combinations, helping you refine your ideas before speaking with our experienced team.
Whether you’re choosing a fireplace for your own home or specifying one for a client, our Design Your Fireplace tool is the ideal place to begin. If you have any questions along the way, we’re always happy to offer expert guidance.
