I have just experienced my first winter

Get a gas combi boiler fitted - size depends on number of rooms to heat. It will do central heating and hot water for sinks, showers etc. Very easy to use

Cost - depends on size - get a couple of quotes from local heating engineers/plumbers.

Thank you. My house consists of about 80sm. Will Leroy Merlin carry such a thing? I have an on demand gas boiler now for my cooking stove and oven and hot water for my showers and sinks including kitchen HW.

"Will Leroy Merlin carry such a thing? " My French isn't that good - but these seem to show boilers. However, I'd suggest ypou buy one locally - your plumber will advise https://www.leroymerlin.fr/v3/p/produits/chauffage-plomberie/radiateur-seche-serviettes-chaudiere-regulation-et-climatiseur/chaudiere/chaudiere-gaz-l1308217086

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Many Thanks.

Simplest thing is to get a couple of AIR to Air heaters installed. Make sure they are inverter type models as they are the best for COP, plus they will also cool if needed in the summer. Cost for 2 should be about 2K Euro.

I have a pellet stove which I run on low during the night . Last year I had central heating put into the house ..amazing I am warm, it's been worth it as I can now visit in the winter.I also have an electric blanket .

I have a pellet stove in my house in the centro storico of Pitigliano. I totally love the convenience of fireing it up to heat the house.I understand the issue with hauling 15 kilo bags of pellets using my shopping cart from the car park to my house, which is a little over 1/2 mile. Then the steep stairs from the street to the living area. It's a lot of work, but there are a couple of people in town who deliver bags of pellets, and I will be using them on my upcoming trip in a couple of weeks.The electronic controls on the pellet stove are very complex. I called up the store where I bought the stove, and they sent out a guy who set it all up for me. Now it's simple: I only have to press the on button.The stove works great in the living/dining//kitchen area, but not so well in the bedrooms. I bought an electric oil heater for the main bedroom, which works fine.

Thanks for your review, but I live in a small village with no hopes of getting deliveries. I also have no car. That pellet stove was not set up and I hate it. It uses 2 -15 kg bags each day. It's an expensive way to heat. I am a small woman. I cannot drag those bags all the way up the town center steps all 30 of them and walk down a cobble stone street, then up stairs . I am looking for an alternative way of heating. I am glad you enjoy your stove. I do not.

Hi Katie,hope you are getting on ok.I live in Abruzzo too. It's definitely cold in winter! hehehehTake a look at my post https://www.italymagazine.com/post/hello-everyonethis-message-ideallyWe could keep in touch!Ciao Katie