Belling Farmhouse Range Cookers

Why choose a Belling Farmhouse range cooker?

Belling has made cookers in Britain for over a century. Charles Belling started the business in Enfield in 1912 and the Farmhouse range cooker arrived in 1994, so it's one of the longest-running ranges on sale. The brand is now part of Glen Dimplex Home Appliances, alongside Stoves range cookers. The full story is on the brand's history page.

The appeal is simple: the classic Farmhouse shape and a lot of cooking space for less than the premium brands charge. Every model on this page includes:

• Two ovens plus a separate variable grill, so you can roast, bake and grill at the same time.
• A fanned main oven with AirFry mode and an AirFry tray in the box.
• A 5-zone hob, either ceramic or induction.
• Slow cook, defrost, keep warm and dough proving settings.
• Easy-Clean enamel inside the oven and grill cavities.
• A full-width grill pan with a detachable handle.
• The Maxi-Clock programmer for timed cooking.
• An A energy rating and a 3 year parts and labour warranty.

Belling Farmhouse range cookers compared

There are six Farmhouse models in our grid, each in three colours. The number is the width, E means a ceramic hob and Ei means induction. Prices change with the retailer daily, so we show rough bands rather than exact figures.

All six come in cream, black and anthracite, carry an A energy rating and include the AirFry tray. Moving from ceramic to induction adds roughly £450 to £550 at every width.

Which Farmhouse size fits your kitchen?

Measure the gap between your units first, then allow a little room either side so the cooker slides in easily. All three widths are standard freestanding depth, and the adjustable feet let you line the hob up with your worktop.

90cm models

The 90cm Farmhouse fits most ordinary kitchens. Rather than two ovens of the same height, it has a tall fanned oven of around 81 litres beside a main fanned oven, with the grill above. Both ovens are fanned, so you can bake on any shelf. Compare it with other brands on our 90cm electric range cookers page.

100cm models

At 100cm you get the classic range layout: a fanned main oven and a conventional second oven side by side under a separate grill. The conventional oven is hotter at the top than the bottom, which is ideal for crisp roast potatoes above a joint. There's also a storage compartment for trays and roasting tins. See more at this width on our 100cm electric range cookers page.

110cm models

The 110cm Farmhouse is the biggest in the series. It shares the 100cm layout, while the ceramic 110E adds a large warming zone to its five cooking zones for keeping gravy and plates hot. It's the one to pick if you cook for a big family or entertain often. Browse the rest of our 110cm electric range cookers to compare.

Which model suits your budget and cooking?

Ceramic (E) or induction (Ei) hob?

Ceramic hob

A ceramic hob heats elements under smooth glass. It works with any flat-bottomed pan you already own and keeps the price several hundred pounds lower. It's slower to heat up and cool down than induction, and the glass stays hot for a while after you switch off. Every model with this hob is on our ceramic hob range cookers page.

Induction hob with Link+

Induction heats the pan itself through a magnetic field, so it's quicker, more controllable and wastes less heat. The glass around the pan stays cooler, which makes spills easier to wipe up. Link+ joins two zones into one long area with a single control, handy for a griddle, a fish kettle or a big casserole. You need magnetic pans: if a fridge magnet sticks to the base, it will work. The manufacturer explains the hob on its 100Ei product page, and our induction range cookers collection has every induction model.

Cream, black or anthracite?

Colour makes little or no difference to the price, usually £100 at most, so pick what suits your kitchen:

• Cream: the traditional Farmhouse look, at home with painted shaker units, oak worktops and older cottages. See all our cream range cookers.
• Black: a bold choice that hides marks well and works in both country and modern kitchens. Our black range cookers page has other brands too.
• Anthracite: a softer charcoal grey that looks current against white, grey or navy units.

The cream models have a black glass hob, so the top looks the same whichever colour you choose.

Features on every model

• AirFry function and tray: the fanned oven works as a large air fryer. The maker says it cooks frozen oven chips up to 30% faster than its conventional oven setting.
• Separate variable grill: its own cavity with three shelf positions and eight heat settings, so grilling doesn't take over an oven.
• Slow cook: a low, steady setting for stews and tough cuts you can leave running while you're out.
• Maxi-Clock programmer: a minute minder plus semi-automatic and fully automatic cooking that switch off at the time you set.
• Easy-Clean enamel: a smooth coating in the oven and grill cavities so splashes wipe away.
• Full-width grill pan: room for a whole round of toast, with a handle that detaches for storage.

You can see the full specification on the manufacturer's 90E product page.

Installing your range cooker

Every Farmhouse on this page is all-electric, so you don't need a gas supply. Because a range cooker draws far more power than a plug can supply, it must be hard-wired to its own cooker circuit by a qualified electrician. If you're replacing an old single oven or a gas cooker, ask them to check that your existing circuit and cable can take the load, especially for the induction models.

There are also dual fuel Farmhouse models with a gas hob. They don't come through our retailer's feed at the moment, but you'll find dual fuel Cookcentre range cookers on our dual fuel range cookers page. Those need a Gas Safe registered engineer for the gas connection.

For independent test results on reliability and running costs, Which? range cooker reviews are worth reading before you buy.

Before you buy: a quick checklist

• Measure the gap, and check the cooker will pass through doorways on delivery day.
• Ask an electrician whether your cooker circuit is big enough, especially for induction.
• Check your pans with a magnet if you're choosing an Ei model.
• Think about a matching cooker hood and splashback in the same width.
• Keep the AirFry tray and grill pan handle, as both are easy to lose.

Belling Farmhouse range cookers FAQs

Are Belling Farmhouse range cookers any good?

They're a popular mid-priced choice. You get two ovens, a separate grill, AirFry, slow cook and a 3 year parts and labour warranty, which is more than most budget brands offer, for far less than premium range cookers.

What's the difference between the Farmhouse E and Ei?

Only the hob. The E has a 5-zone ceramic hob and the Ei has a 5-zone induction hob with Link+. The ovens and grill are the same at each width.

Do I need new pans for the induction models?

Only if your pans aren't magnetic. Cast iron and most stainless steel pans work. Aluminium, copper and glass pans won't, unless they have a magnetic base.

What's the difference between the 90cm and 100cm models?

The 90cm has a tall fanned oven beside a main fanned oven and 174 litres in total. The 100cm has two ovens side by side, one fanned and one conventional, more total capacity and a storage compartment.

Which model has a warming zone?

The ceramic Farmhouse 110E has a dedicated warming zone next to its five cooking zones.

What warranty do they come with?

Every model on this page comes with a 3 year parts and labour warranty from the manufacturer.

Can I fit one myself?

You can slide it into place and level it, but the electrical connection should be made by a qualified electrician on a dedicated cooker circuit.