Welcome to Ardea, your premier floating narrowboat shop specialising in handcrafted coconut candles, luxury wax melts, and reed diffusers.
As we cruise the scenic waterways of the Midlands, Shropshire, Cheshire, and Wales, we bring a unique, artisanal shopping experience directly to you at floating markets and canal-side festivals.
Every scent in our collection is inspired by life on the water and meticulously crafted right here on board.Whether you're looking for the perfect canal-themed gift or a signature home fragrance, we’re thrilled you’ve found us.
Thank you for supporting our independent floating business - we can’t wait to see you at our next towpath stop!
Connor Chinn
Signature Scents
Our Signature Collection offers the ultimate year-round sensory journey, featuring four expertly crafted scents designed to mirror the changing British seasons.
Scented Candles
Experience the luxury of our hand-poured artisan candles, meticulously crafted to elevate your home.
Each candle is made from sustainable coconut wax, a premium choice known for its clean burn and superior scent throw.
Housed in stylish glass jars, our candles deliver a long-lasting, enchanting aroma that fills any room with fragrance.
Discover the perfect eco-friendly gift or personal indulgence from our exclusive collection today
Wax Melt Snap Bars
Elevate your home fragrance with our highly scented wax melt snap bars, handcrafted using eco-conscious coconut wax.
Infused with premium fragrance oils, our snap bars are designed for a powerful scent throw that lingers.
Simply snap off a few cubes, place them in your wax melt burner, and enjoy an enchanting aroma for up to 50 hours per bar.
Our sustainable coconut wax is easy to reuse, making these the perfect long-lasting wax melts for any space.
The Ultimate Scent Journey | Luxury 7-Bar Coconut Wax Melt Collection
The Ultimate Scent Journey | Luxury 7-Bar Coconut Wax Melt Collection
Reed Diffusers and Refills
For a flameless home fragrance solution, our long-lasting reed diffusers scent your space beautifully and effortlessly.
Hand-blended using a vegan-friendly, alcohol-free base and pet-safe fragrance oils, these 100ml diffusers provide a consistent, enchanting aroma for months.
We are committed to sustainability, so keep an eye out for our reed diffuser refills and replacement reeds to reuse your glass bottle.
Discover the perfect pet-friendly home scent for your narrowboat or home today.
Gift Sets & Bundles
Experience the best of The Ardea Candle Makers with our exclusive curated gift sets and home fragrance bundles.
Hand-poured aboard our 62ft narrowboat, these collections are designed to offer you a complete sensory journey through the waterways while providing exceptional value.
Whether you’re looking for The Ultimate Wax Melt Bundle featuring all seven of our coconut wax snap bars, or our Signature Seasons Collection of luxury candles, each set is crafted with sustainability at its heart.
Our bundles feature vegan-friendly ingredients, alcohol-free diffuser bases, and eco-conscious packaging, making them the perfect ready-made gift for any occasion.
The Ultimate Scent Journey | Luxury 7-Bar Coconut Wax Melt Collection
The Ultimate Scent Journey | Luxury 7-Bar Coconut Wax Melt Collection
