Family-Run Fireplace Specialists in Bristol & Coventry
We don't just sell fireplaces from a catalogue — we manufacture our own bespoke marble and limestone surrounds in our Bristol factory, tailored to your room at no extra cost. Explore over 170 live displays including media wall fires, high-efficiency gas, electric fires, and wood burning stoves.
Handcrafted Fireplace Suites
Portuguese Limestone • Micro-Marble • Panoramic Media Walls
40+ Years Family-Run
Hands-on specialist advice
Bristol & Coventry
170+ fires on live display
Manufactured In-House
Bristol stone workshop
Made to Measure
No bespoke surcharge
Gas Safe & HETAS
Certified fitting network
Price Match Guarantee
Like-for-like quotes beaten
Bristol & Coventry Fireplace Showrooms
Over 170 operational fires and bespoke fireplace displays across our two regional design hubs. Free dedicated customer parking at both locations.
Bristol Showroom & Stonemasonry Workshop
Over 100 live fires on display and our on-site bespoke stone workshop.
Address & Parking
801 Bath Road
Brislington
Bristol, BS4 5NL
Free parking directly outside showroom
Opening Times
Actual Bristol Showroom Photography
Over 170 live displaysBespoke stone fireplaces and live gas flame suites at Bristol
Full media wall installations and high-efficiency electric displays
British Fires New Forest panoramic fires on live burn demonstration
The Hutton in Oriental White & Marfil Stone
Precision-cut and finished by our in-house stonemasons.
A Family Business Built on Genuine Craftsmanship & Honest Advice
Unlike online catalogue retailers who merely drop-ship boxed imports, Bains Fireplaces has been an established family business for over 40 years, led by John Bain and our dedicated trade and showroom team.
In our Bristol factory, we cut and craft bespoke marble and Portuguese limestone fireplace surrounds. Because we manufacture the surrounds ourselves, we can alter mantle widths, fireplace heights, and rebate depths to fit your exact chimney opening or carpet indentation — with many custom alterations included at no extra cost.
Own UK Manufacturing Workshop
Surrounds cut directly from solid slabs of marble and limestone in Bristol. No middleman delays or arbitrary custom surcharges.
Proper Local Guidance • No High Pressure
Our team takes the time to review your chimney type, room dimensions, and wiring before you spend a penny.
Registered Gas Safe & HETAS Installation
Experienced fitters who protect your flooring, fit cleanly, and ensure every appliance complies with UK building regulations.
Fireplace & Heating Solutions for Every Home
Whether you have an existing chimney, a modern flat wall, or a full architectural media wall in mind, our specialists tailor the perfect combination.
Manufactured In-House at our Bristol Workshop
Bespoke Marble & Limestone Surrounds
Hand-crafted to your exact room and chimney breast dimensions with custom rebates and alterations at no extra charge.
1-Sided, 2-Sided Corner & 3-Sided Panoramic
Media Wall Electric Fires
The ultimate modern focal point. Authentic glowing log beds, independent flame controls, and built-in heating up to 2kW.
Instant Ambience & Flat-Wall Simplicity
Electric Fires & Suites
No chimney or flue required. Freestanding, inset, and wall-mounted electric fires with realistic flame technology.
Inset, Balanced Flue & Flueless Solutions
High Efficiency Gas Fires
Instant radiant heat and real living flames. Suitable for homes with traditional chimneys or modern homes without flues.
Timeless Comfort with Clean Burn Technology
Wood Burning & Multi-Fuel Stoves
Ecodesign ready cast iron and steel stoves paired with natural slate chambers and rustic timber or non-combustible beams.
Pro-Forma Trade Accounts & Direct Factory Supply
Trade, Builders & Developers
Partner with our manufacturing facility for new-build developments, renovation projects, and interior design specifications.
Why Buying From a Real Showroom Beats Ordering Online
A fireplace is the focal point of your home for the next 15 to 20 years. Internet retailers drop heavy crates at your kerbside with zero technical survey, leaving you to solve flue compliance, sizing mistakes, and return fees.
At Bains Fireplaces, we ensure you get the exact right fire for your chimney type, room heat loss, and aesthetics before any money changes hands.
See Real Flame Beds in Action
Phone screens and catalogue renders cannot replicate true LED depth, realistic ceramic logs, or authentic flame flickers. See over 170 fires working live in natural lighting.
Touch & Compare Natural Stone
Inspect genuine Portuguese limestone veining against crisp micro-marble and granite samples. Feel the edge profiles and select the exact tone for your room.
Chimney & Flue Suitability Checks
Avoid the costly mistake of ordering the wrong fire online. Bring a photo of your chimney breast or roof flue, and our team will verify suitability immediately.
Custom Sizing at No Extra Charge
Discuss bespoke widths, heights, and rebates to fit around your existing carpet cut-out or skirting boards with the very team that cuts the stone.
Exclusive Showroom Packages
Access in-store fireplace suites, manufacturer promotions, and package deals with installation that are not published online.
Media Wall Fires • British Fires Premier Studio
Transform your lounge with a bespoke media wall fireplace combining recessed television alcoves, mood lighting, and authentic panoramic flame technology.
As an official British Fires Premier Dealer, we display the acclaimed New Forest 650, 870, 1200, and 1600 series in our Bristol and Coventry showrooms. Experience signature deluxe real logs, crackling sound effects, and three versatile glass configurations.
Clean flush inset aesthetic directly beneath your recessed television.
Left or right open corner, creating a striking divide between living zones.
Full 180-degree view of deep embers and glowing flames from every angle.
Signature Diamond Light & Deluxe Real Logs
See this fire running in our Bristol and Coventry showrooms.
Celsi DLX & Dimplex
Alternative premium brands
Custom Stud Framing
Technical advice before you build
Bespoke Marble & Limestone Fireplaces
Tailor-made surrounds cut directly in our own Bristol workshop. Made to fit your room dimensions, existing hearth footprints, and chimney breasts with custom alterations included at no extra cost.
Made-to-Measure Widths
Standard catalogue fireplaces are 48" or 54". If your chimney breast is 51" or 58", off-the-shelf looks awkward. We adjust the mantle and shelf width to frame your wall perfectly.
Cover Existing Carpet Gaps
Replacing an older fireplace often leaves an ugly carpet cut-out. We cut your new stone hearth to your exact old footprint so you never have to replace or patch flooring.
Variable Rebate Depths
Fitting an electric fire onto a flat wall? Or setting a deep gas fire into a pre-cast flue? We build 25mm, 45mm, or 75mm rebates into the stone legs so your fire sits flush against the wall.
Portuguese Limestone, Oriental White, Marfil & Roman Stone
Every natural stone mantel is unique, featuring subtle prehistoric fossilisation and warm textured veining. Micro-marbles deliver consistent, pristine elegance with heat-resistant durability.
Reputation Built on Respect for Your Home
Real reviews from homeowners across Bristol, Bath, Coventry and the West Midlands. We take pride in clean workmanship, protecting carpets, and providing honest advice.
3.9 / 5.0 Rating (82+ Verified Reviews)
Aggregated via Google & Trustindex
“Courteous, meticulous and protected our carpets throughout”
“From visiting the Bristol showroom to the final installation, the service was first-class. The team arrived on time, laid protective runners everywhere, and fitted our new marble suite with incredible precision. They took the time to show us how the remote worked and left the room spotless.”
“Proper showroom advice without any pushy sales talk”
“We visited the Coventry showroom feeling confused by internet options. The team explained chimney flue requirements clearly, showed us the flame effects side-by-side, and helped us customise the marble hearth to cover our existing carpet gap. Excellent service.”
“Bespoke stone made to measure in their own factory”
“Having a surround made specifically to our room's dimensions without paying ridiculous bespoke surcharges was the reason we chose Bains. The craftsmanship on the Portuguese limestone is superb.”
How Getting a Fireplace with Bains Works
From your first question to the first flicker of your new fire, our hands-on family team guides you through every detail.
Initial Chat or Visit
Visit our Bristol or Coventry showroom, call us, or WhatsApp photos of your room. We clarify flue types, sizes, and aesthetic styles.
Choose Fire & Surround
Compare 170+ operating fires, select your natural Portuguese limestone or micro-marble, and discuss custom hearth or rebate requirements.
Exact Specifications
We confirm exact measurements to fit your chimney opening or existing carpet footprint. Our Bristol factory manufactures the surround.
Transparent Quotation
Receive an itemised quote covering the fire, bespoke surround, accessories, and professional installation options.
Certified Installation
Delivered and fitted by Gas Safe or HETAS registered engineers who protect your flooring and walk you through fire operation.
Pro-Forma Trade Accounts & Factory-Direct Supply
Are you a house builder, renovation contractor, or interior designer looking for reliable fireplace surrounds and media wall fires? Apply for a Bains Fireplaces Trade Account to unlock trade pricing direct from our Bristol manufacturing facility.
Open a Trade Account
Whether you require a single tailored surround for a bespoke client project or complete fireplace packages for a residential development, our trade desk provides fast quotes and technical specification drawings.
Trade terms apply to qualifying contractors and interior trade professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers on bespoke manufacturing, chimney types, showroom visits, and installation.
Planning a Fireplace or Media Wall? Speak with the Bains Team
Whether you need to verify chimney flue compatibility, discuss made-to-measure stone mantels, or check stock before visiting, John, Mark and our showroom team are here to help.
Bristol Flagship Showroom
Factory Workshop801 Bath Road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 5NL
Coventry Studio Showroom
Midlands StudioUnit 7B Kingswood Close, Holbrooks, Coventry CV6 4AZ
Send Us a Photo via WhatsApp
Snap your chimney breast or room for quick flue advice.