The Lakes - Home County Candle Co.

North of England

The Lakes

Freshwater Minerals, inspired by awe-inspiring Lake District viewpoints

Picture taking a breather at the summit of your hike - eyes closed, arms outstretched, soft mosses underfoot, the air filled with lakeside mist and scents of the earth.

Top notes
Orange, Grapefruit
Heart notes
Pepper, Pelargonium
Base notes
Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli

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What people say about Lakes

“My favourite scent! Fills my whole room with an earthy, outdoorsy scent that reminds me of happy memories in the Lake District - I'm obsessed!”
Melanie W
The Lakes - Freshwater Minerals Candle
“Had pleasure of this particular fragrance before and I love it It does enable you to really smell it and for a very long time at that thank you 😊 🙏”
marjory c.
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“Lovely website, very easy to use. My candles arrived very quickly and were in perfect condition.”
Decca
Home County Co. customer
“Website is user friendly and delivery is prompt, my candles have been delivered in beautiful boxes that would make wonderful gifts.”
Rachel Hemings
Home County Co. customer
“Lovely company to purchase from. The passion they have for their product clearly shines through plus very quick easy purchase to delivery too”
Pamela Smee
Home County Co. customer

The story behind the scent

Why freshwater for Lakes?

England's largest National Park, the Lake District is home to some of Britain's most breath-taking views, and was also once home to poet William Wordsworth, who dubbed it “the loveliest spot that man hath ever found”.

Hand-poured in Buckinghamshire · 100% natural soy wax

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Proudly British Made

Hand-poured in-house in rural Buckinghamshire.

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