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Hand-poured, vegan friendly and cruelty free, William West’s soy-based candles come in a range of scents, each carefully designed by the Berkshire company’s own in-house candle maker, Olga Line.

Here at William West Candles, we’re equally proud of our own long history in candle making. These historic roots are deeply interwoven with each candle we make, where our modern collection of candles is today made on the same site where candles have been made since 1661.

Whether you’re hoping to maximise the space, make sure your guests get plenty of sleep, or don’t know what theme to choose for your decorating, here are a few simple yet effective ideas to make your guest room work for you!

William West candles are inspired by the history and heritage of Eton, and handmade in Eton’s oldest building, The Cockpit.

Each of our candles is sustainably crafted and lovingly made, bringing centuries of artisan tradition into the 21^st century.

Whether you function best on a solid eight hours sleep or do just fine on six, work out how much sleep you need and prioritise it.

Running low on space? Everyone needs extra storage, and a candle jar provides a handy place to stow away small trinkets and items that could otherwise be lost.

Think lighting a candle is pretty straightforward? Think again! There’s a definite method to getting it right, ensuring you achieve the longest life from your candle and don’t make a mess in the process.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee marks 70 years of service to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Not only is this a tremendous milestone, but Her Majesty is also the first ever British monarch to celebrate such a wonderful and important occasion.