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Free UK delivery.
Orders below £200 are sent with Royal Mail on a 3-5 day service free of charge.
All orders £200 and above are sent next day delivery free of charge with DPD subject to availability. This excludes weekends.
Europe and Rest of World
Free delivery available to most countries based on minimum order spend.
Duty and taxes are included in the shipping fee.
Delivery time is approximately 7-14 working days for Europe and the rest of the world.
We are delighted to say that we have thousands of UK and international customers who are very happy with their purchase from Hampton and Astley.
We want you to be delighted with your purchase too. Therefore if you are not completely satisfied then please get in touch and we will do what it takes to make it right.
You can contact us by emailing hello@hamptonandastley.com and we will get back to you within 24 hours and often, a lot sooner.
Or, by calling us on 01782 916932 (9am - midday, Monday - Friday).
We’re sure you’ll love what you’ve ordered but if you’re not completely satisfied please do get in touch with us at hello@hamptonandastley.com or call 01782 916932 (9am - midday, Monday - Friday) and we will do what it takes to make it right.
All of our products can be returned or exchanged within 30 days and include an additional 1-year warranty. Returns will be refunded in the original payment method or store credit.
At Hampton and Astley, we're passionate about creating stylish, luxury products that perform brilliantly and always delight our customers.
It all started in 2017, when our founder Caroline bought a 'luxury' bathroom towel from a well-known high street store. Disappointed by its lack of absorbency, she set about designing her own Egyptian cotton range, to be irresistibly soft, fluffy and, of course, super absorbent.
Since introducing our very first collection we've added silky-soft bedding, award-winning natural wax scented candles, sumptuous throws and luxury spa-inspired bath robes. And, we've got plans for even more...
Read our thousands of 5 star product reviews or take a peek at our Excellent rating on Trustpilot
Free UK delivery. Easy returns.
Pay later with Klarna
UK mainland
Free UK delivery.
Orders below £200 are sent with Royal Mail on a 3-5 day service free of charge.
All orders £200 and above are sent next day delivery free of charge with DPD subject to availability. This excludes weekends.
Europe and Rest of World
Free delivery available to most countries based on minimum order spend.
Duty and taxes are included in the shipping fee.
Delivery time is approximately 7-14 working days for Europe and the rest of the world.
We are delighted to say that we have thousands of UK and international customers who are very happy with their purchase from Hampton and Astley.
We want you to be delighted with your purchase too. Therefore if you are not completely satisfied then please get in touch and we will do what it takes to make it right.
You can contact us by emailing hello@hamptonandastley.com and we will get back to you within 24 hours and often, a lot sooner.
Or, by calling us on 01782 916932 (9am - midday, Monday - Friday).
We’re sure you’ll love what you’ve ordered but if you’re not completely satisfied please do get in touch with us at hello@hamptonandastley.com or call 01782 916932 (9am - midday, Monday - Friday) and we will do what it takes to make it right.
All of our products can be returned or exchanged within 30 days and include an additional 1-year warranty. Returns will be refunded in the original payment method or store credit.
At Hampton and Astley, we're passionate about creating stylish, luxury products that perform brilliantly and always delight our customers.
It all started in 2017, when our founder Caroline bought a 'luxury' bathroom towel from a well-known high street store. Disappointed by its lack of absorbency, she set about designing her own Egyptian cotton range, to be irresistibly soft, fluffy and, of course, super absorbent.
Since introducing our very first collection we've added silky-soft bedding, award-winning natural wax scented candles, sumptuous throws and luxury spa-inspired bath robes. And, we've got plans for even more...
Read our thousands of 5 star product reviews or take a peek at our Excellent rating on Trustpilot
September 28, 2021 2 min read
Breathing in the aroma that fills the room when you light a scented candle is one of life’s little luxuries. We've put together a few tips to help you get the most from your new candle and ensure it gives you a long-lasting, clean burn...
No draughts
When you choose a place to put your candle, try to avoid any draughty spots as air currents can disturb the flame and cause it to give off wisps of smoke and soot. You'll know it's burning properly when it has a steady, tear-drop shaped flame that doesn't smoke or flicker.
Let it burn
The very first time you light your candle, you should ideally keep it burning until the pool of melted wax reaches the edges of the jar before you snuff out the flame (around 1-2 hours). This will stop it from ‘tunnelling’, which is when a candle burns down the centre leaving unmelted wax around the sides. You should only need to do this for the first burn.
Keep it trim
Keep your candle's wick well-trimmed, as if it gets too long it may start to soot. Once it's cooled, use a wick-cutter or a small pair of scissors to trim it back to a quarter of an inch.
Clean it up
Keep the pool of hot wax in the middle of the candle clear of any bits of wick or dead matches, as these can give off smoke.
Ventilate
Make sure there's enough ventilation in your room and don't have too many candles lit at once in a small, enclosed space.
Time it
We recommend you don’t keep your candle lit for more than around 4 hours at a time. A good quality candle with a strong fragrance throw will fill your room with aroma in much less time than this, so you can carry on enjoying the scent long after it’s been extinguished.
Now you are all ready to sit back, relax and enjoy your beautiful scented candle... ahh!
Want to read helpful tips on caring for your new homewares? You'll find lots more information and inspiration on the homepage of our blog.
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