The Littlecote Soap Co. began when Elaine Stavert left her busy city job in television production and escaped to the English countryside in search of a more peaceful, pollution-free life.

Having moved next to a farm in Buckinghamshire's Aylesbury Vale, surrounded by hedgerows and meadows, and with an interest in herbalism and aromatherapy, Elaine set about developing a range of natural toiletries and bath products that were kind to the skin and quintessentially English.

After months experimenting in her barn kitchen followed by extensive market research, the soaps and bath products were "Certificated and Safety Assessed" by Cosmetic Chemists and Toxicologists to comply with EU Regulations.  The Littlecote Soap Company was then formed with Business Partner Pearl Olney at Littlecote Farm.

With an added interest in photography and design, Elaine has also photographed and designed a range of gift cards, gift tags, note pads and postcards to co-ordinate with each of the ranges.

Several years on The Littlecote Soap Co. has expanded and now employs a team of production staff who still hand make, hand-cut and hand-wrap each product to ensure the highest quality.