Ours is a Super Bosky 60/90 and, with flue control box and carriage from Howarth to Midlands, cost us £2745, which I think is far cheaper than a Raeburn or Aga, three years ago. Its not quite an electric oven - the oven is heated by the fire but has an electric element in as a back-up. Its not recommended to use the electric on its own as I dont think its powerful enough.
Yes it has lids, two large square covers on rear hinges which close down to cover the whole 'range', one of which then hinges in half back over onto itself which exposes a small kettle-keeping-warm area. You can also remove three of the round 'plates'on the hob itself, two over the oven area which I've only ever removed for cleaning and one directly over the firebox to place pans for stir fry etc. The large cooking area is great for making cheese where temperature control is critical and you can move pans about accordingly.
The warming drawer is great for drying fruit and herbs overnight.
In the summer we eat mostly raw but have one of those little ovens with two electric plates on top which I think is intended for office staff rooms and of course the microwave.
I'm quite happy to answer any questions you have as I was quite impressed with the lady at Harworth and and even more impressed with our Bosky.
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. The new one doesnt have insulating lids which I wouldnt be happy with as we do use them. We sometimes have the lids open to warm the kitchen and sometimes closed to concentrate the heat to the oven or to heat water. Particularly so when heating water in the summer. If you can accept it without the insulating lids however I'd be happy to recommend it. ww.
