Description
Small rooms need a small fire, and the Hydrofire Nola is built for exactly that. It is a compact, closed combustion wood fireplace in cast iron that brings real flame and gentle heat to spaces where a big stove would roast you out. Think of a snug TV room, a main bedroom, a cottage or a home office that gets icy on winter mornings.
Hydrofire Nola Wood Fireplace Features
Cosy heat from very little wood
The Nola has a small combustion chamber, so a few pieces of wood are enough to get the room warm. With a rated output of 4.2kW and 75% efficiency, more of the heat stays in your room instead of going up the flue. That keeps your firewood bill down through a long Cape winter.
A cast iron fireplace that holds its warmth
Cast iron heats up evenly and keeps giving off warmth after the flames settle. The body weighs about 50 kg, which helps it store heat and gives the Nola a solid, quality feel when you open the door.
Compact size and flexible flue
At 37.8 x 26.6 x 59.1 cm the Nola fits on a modest hearth plate and suits corners and narrow walls. The 125 mm flue can leave from the top or the rear, which gives our installers more options when the room layout is tricky.
Is the Hydrofire Nola right for your home?
Our product data rates the Nola for a heating area of about 55 m2, so it suits a small lounge, a bedroom or an office. If you have high ceilings, lots of glass or an open-plan space, a larger model will do a better job, and you can compare options in our freestanding fireplace range. Not sure? Send us your room size and we will advise.
Hydrofire Nola installation in Cape Town
Buyers searching for hydrofire Cape Town stockists often want the unit and the fitting handled by one team. We supply the Nola and install it with the right flue, cowl and roof flashing for south-easter wind and winter rain, and we take care of compliance. Read more about our fireplace installation service, see the full Hydrofire fireplace collection, or read our guide to proven Hydrofire models.
Hydrofire Nola FAQs
Is a small wood fireplace worth it for a bedroom?
Yes, if the room is properly ventilated and the unit is installed to code. A small wood fireplace like the Nola takes the chill off quickly, burns little wood and adds a calm glow that a heater cannot match.
Can the Hydrofire Nola go into a corner?
Often, yes. Its small footprint and choice of top or rear flue outlet make corner placement possible. We check clearances to walls and furniture on site before we confirm the final position.
What fuel does the Nola burn?
It is a wood fireplace. Use dry, seasoned hardwood for the cleanest burn and best heat. Wet wood smokes, blackens the glass and wastes energy.
Want a warm little corner before winter returns? Get in touch with our team for a quote on the Nola supplied and fitted.
