Producers in Herefordshire
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Ashgrove Orchards
Ashgrove Farm, Marden, HR1 3EY (01568 797867) Producers of mostly bottled ciders, Orchard Bull and a Cider with Honey, Orchard Bee. Orchard Ram will be available bottled and draught in 2006.
Badgers Ciders
The Mortimers Cross Inn, Mortimers Cross, Nr Leominster, Herefordshire, HR69PD. Tel:01568 709212 Fax:01568 708961
New venture which aims to produce cider at the pub from fruit grown at Badgers Amble Orchards in Herefordshire. See website for details.
Broome Farm Cider
Broome Farm, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 6LA. Tel 01989 769556. Cider and perry. Visitors welcome - check for current times. Also orchard walks, guest house, and wonderful cream teas. http://www.rosscider.com Now known as Ross-on-Wye Cider and Perry (See below)
Butford Farm
Bowley Lane, Bodenham, Herefordshire, HR1 3LG Tel: 01568 797195 An organic smallholding owned by Janet and Martin Harris and situated just north of the village of Bodenham. Quality cider and perry is produced by drawing on the accumulated traditions and skills of cider makers from both home and abroad. Martin has studied cider making techniques in Herefordshire and Normandy and this year they have produced their first Normandy style cider - a successful combination of English and French ciders. [1]
Dunkertons
Cider Mill, Pembridge, Nr Leominster HR6 9ED
Excellent, award winning cider and perry which are made without chemical sprays, colourings or flavourings. Visits to the cider mill by appointment. The excellent restaurant has now sadly closed. Contact +44(0)1544 388653 (restaurant, +44(0)1544 388161)
Gregg's Pit
Cider & Perry, Much Marcle HR8 2NL +44(0)1531 660687. Small scale producer of craft perry and cider.
Gwatkin Cider
Produces traditional farmhouse cider and perry draught and bottled, made in oak vats. Contact Denis Gwatkin +44(0)1981 550258, Moorhampton Park Farm, Abbey Dore HR2 OAL. Good variety of ciders and perries. His rep is "variable" either very good or off, but everything we tried was good.
Henny's
Henney’s Cider Co. Ltd, Willow Cottage, Filly Brook, Bishops Frome, Herefordshire (Worcester) WR6 5BY Email : mike@henneys.co.uk
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Please note we are not open for visitors.
Makers of Frome Valley Dry, Frome Valley Medium, Frome Valley Apple Sweet, Apple Blossom Cider and a Vintage Still Cider
Heavy Horses Ltd
Hill Farm, Stanley Hill, Bosbury, LEDBURY, HR8 1HE (01531 640236) As the name suggests, working heavy horses is Doug Joiner's main concern, but he also makes a traditional cider from the fruit of his own orchard. Following success at the Bosbury Cider Festival, the cider is now available at the Bosbury Farmers Market (generally the 3rd Sat of the month).
Lyne Down
Carol and Steve Westlake of Lyne Down Farm, Much Marcle, Herefordshire Tel. 01531 660543
Produce traditionally made Cider from traditional cider apple varieties, with no additives - just apple juice and yeast from the air.
They have several single apple variety bottled ciders along with a blend - Roaring Meg. They also sell Perries, Cider Vinegar and various other cider products.
Newton Court Cidery
Newton, nr Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0PF. Tel 01568 611721. Paul Stephens makes organic cider and perry, both bottled and draught. http://www.ciderroute.co.uk/site/meet/newtonCourt.html
Oliver’s
Tom Oliver of Oliver’s Cider and Perry, Ocle Pychard, Herefordshire Tel. 01432 820569. e-mail oliversciderandperry@theolivers.org.uk I believe the tasting room is actually right near the A417-A465 roundabout at Burley Gate. Tom is one of the best perry makers and interesting to talk to...he has a feeling for each of the pear varieties he works with and how to manage it...this is the sort of "magic" that perry requires but cider doesn't. (I think his production is about 2/3, maybe more, perry, the rest cider.) He has a selection of perry, dry to sweet and with various "varietals". I suggest you try at least one dry--get the sugar out of the way and it's easier to start understanding what perry is about. Info I have says that the tasting room is only scheduled open Easter to August (Saturdays normally), so check ahead to see when it might be open other times. Tom has been building a new cider/perry operation in a former hop kiln/barn operation, and what we saw is very well done, a source of ideas for anyone thinking about going small-scale commercial. http://www.theolivers.org.uk
Pear Tree Farm
Wigmore, HR6 9UR (01568 770 140) Cider and perry are made at this B&B on Simon Abbiss's mobile press, but is generally only available for purchase by guests at the B&B. Some nice pics here
Robinson's Cider
Woodhampton House, Little Hereford, nr Tenbury, SY8 4LR (01584 819646) Email: RobinsonsCider@aol.com Robert Robinson has recently revivied the family cidermaking tradition, and is producing a bottled 'Fine Dry Cider' on an original 70 year old press. For details of stockists see website.
Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry
(Mike Johnson), Broome Farm, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 6LA. Tel 01989 769556.
Larger Image Whiskey Distillery? Sherry Bodega? No! Mike Johnson's spirit cask ciders fermenting at Broome Farm
Cider and perry. Visitors welcome - check for current times. Also orchard walks, guest house, and wonderful cream teas. http://www.rosscider.com
This was formerly known as Broome Farm. Only the business name has changed; it's still the same place and proprietor. When we visited, Mike was just planning his blending and bottling--an amazing array of barrels of perry, each one getting attention to decide how it will be best presented (sweet to dry, blended with another, etc.). A good person to talk to, and also knows his stuff. Worth tasting and taking away a few bottles. Opening hours seem to vary so check for what's current. Pleasant location for orchard walks too, during good weather.
Sarah's Cider
Temple Court, Bosbury, Ledbury, HR8 1HA (07813 796053) Bulmers fruit grower now making their own cider, with the help of Simon Abbiss from the looks of the website.
Westons Cider
H. Weston & Sons, The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury HR8 2NQ. 3rd largest producer in the UK . Award winning cider and perry, some organic. Widely available, you can buy direct, go on a cider mill tour and eat at the Scrumpy House Restaurant. Contact +44(0)1531 660233 http://www.westons-cider.co.uk/
Other Cider & Perry makers in Herefordshire
Brook Farm Peter Keam of Brook Farm Cider, Wigmore, Herefordshire Tel. 01568 770562
Chandos: Richard White, Chandos, Rushall, Herefordshire. Tel 01531 635024
George: John George, Hay Traps, Leddinton, Ledbury, Herefordshire
Haig’s: Robin Haig, Haig’s Cider and Perry, Wormelow, Herefordshire Tel. 01981 540247
Munsley Cider Hops and Asparagus seem to be the main business, but a bottled cider is made too. See website for details.
Pealing: David Pealing, The Lodge, The Twerne, Putley, Herefordshire
Shortwood: David and Janet Legge of Shortwood Farm, Pencombe, Herefordshire Tel 01885 400205
Other Cider Related attractions in Herefordshire
Orchard, Hive and Vine, The Buttercross, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 8BN (+44(0)1568 611232) specialises in local ciders, perry, apple juice, mead, local wines and beers, but now mail order only - see website http://www.orchard-hive-and-vine.co.uk/
Hereford Cider Museum http://www.cidermuseum.co.uk, http://www.aboutbritain.com/HerefordCiderMuseum.htm
Cider cycling route plus much more http://www.ciderroute.co.uk/site/index.html
External Links
The Big Apple A Seasonal Celebration of English Apples and Cider in the Herefordshire Parishes of the Marcle Ridge
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