About Us
Our Story
In August 2024, Gareth & Miranda became the new keepers of the Candlelight with their two teenage sons. After leaving the forces we travelled as a family to Naples, Italy to train as professional pizzaioli and started our very own authentic & award winning pizzeria approved by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN). Our passion for food grew beyond Italian cuisine and we were fortunate to be given the opportunity to takeover the Candlelight where we can celebrate the combination of World cuisine using great local produce.
Veteran Owned Business
Proud to have both served in the British Armed Forces. Serving from as local as RNAS Yeovilton in the Fleet Air Arm to the hostile environments of Afghanistan with 3 Commando Brigade. We understand how difficult it is for service personnel to transition out of the services and so we support the Armed Forces Covenant. Giving opportunities to veterans like ourselves.
Where To Stay
We don’t currently have rooms here, so here area few of our friends who could put you up...
- The beautiful boutique and unique hotel The Belfry - a bolthole in the Blackdowns, just over the hill in Yarcombe.
- Our friends Steve & Caroline's beautiful private Annex just down the road
- Try Terry’s place, The Cow Shed
- Two of our regulars have this lovely Coach House
- Cosy B&B in the next village
- An amazing glamping experience, we highly recommend Dimpsey’s
- The Old Orchard Barn
- Twistgates, Farm Cottages, Devon - Self catering cottages
- Beautiful Spacious Barn Conversion Perfect for Two in Buckland Saint Mary