Our Story
The idea for The Salcombe Candle Company was born on a trip to Australia. As we explored this beautiful country, we noticed something everywhere we went, each town or location had a candle inspired by its name, often a popular souvenir or gift to take home as a keepsake. The concept struck us immediately. What a perfect way to capture the essence of a place and create lasting memories! But when we returned home to Salcombe, Devon, we realised there was nothing quite like that here. There were no candles that captured the charm and beauty of our seaside town, and we thought, Why not create our own?
What started as a simple idea soon turned into a side project. Balancing full-time jobs with our new passion for candle-making, we dove headfirst into researching the craft. Countless hours were spent watching YouTube tutorials, reading up on everything from wax types to wick sizes, and testing hundreds of candles to get it just right.
Through trial and error, we knew we wanted to create something different. We weren’t content with just making a pretty candle, we wanted one that burned cleanly and evenly, with an amazing scent that lasted from top to bottom.
After lots of experimentation, we finally developed a candle that did just that, a beautiful burn with an incredible scent throw that filled the room from the first light to the very end of the vessel.
And as for the name? We couldn’t think of anything more fitting than “The Salcombe Candle Company.” It’s where everything started, right in our own kitchen, in the heart of Salcombe. That’s how our little company came to life.
Today, we’re proud to share our handcrafted candles with the world, each one capturing the spirit of our town and the essence of the journey that brought us here. We hope our candles light up your home and remind you of the beauty of Salcombe, wherever you are.