Honey Wood Orchard - HONEY WOOD ORCHARD

Honey Wood Orchard, Huntshaw Mill, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HB. Phone number 07990 888028 and e-mail is moc.liamg@drahcrodoowyenoh

On 24 January 2024 Josh Simmons took over the ownership of the Orchard at Huntshaw Mill, Near Torrington. Along with his family, Joel,  Tracey, Jed, Tiegan and Jadon, the steep learning curve to run an Orchard began.

The family are established breeders of North Devon's Native dog The Parson Russell Terrier, the Tegtaran clan are enjoying running around the Orchard and greeting visitors. 

Honey Wood was created by Chris Tattershall and his family, over 10 years he turned a 6.5 acre field into a thriving Orchard of 450 trees with 65 different varieties, built a barn fitting it out with an apple pressing machine, cidery and bar.  The bar is the social hub, all our visitors enjoying the free cider and apple juice tasting sessions.

Chris continues to be part of the Orchard, generously sharing all his knowledge with Josh and family so his legacy can continue to thrive.

There are three ciders Golden Dawn Dry, Sunshine Medium and Haze sweet, all available in 500ml bottles, 5litre or 20litre boxes.  The Apple juice comes in 750ml bottles and the newly introduced 250ml bottle.  For the health conscious, we bottle Apple Cider Vinegar with mother. All products are natural, the Orchard trees are not sprayed and no sulphites are added.

The Orchard is open daily 11am to 4pm, closed  Sundays,  Josh and his family look forward to welcoming you to  Honey Wood , free mini tours and free taste testing for all visitors.

Green man Cider - GREEN MAN CIDER

Green Man Cider, Unit 6, The Cider Shed, Venn Valley Winery, Barnstaple EX32 0NN. Phone number 07723 919048

Green Man Cider is Ben Totterdell and Simon Houghton.

Ben was born and grew up in North Curry, Somerset in the apple-scented epicenter of Somerset Ciderland (try saying that after a few); apples, orchards and cider have always been part of things.

Simon, although an Essex boy by birth has readily embraced West Country culture including a love of fine cider.

They are both passionate about our cider and keen to ensure that the beautiful traditional orchards of Devon and Somerset remain an important part of our landscape, and that cider and cider making remain an expression of West Country culture and heritage.

They think it’s important to celebrate and respect tradition while embracing the new. After all the most important part of an apple tree is its roots!

It’s an exciting time for cider, and awareness is growing of the range, quality and character of cider available.  So whether its sharing a 75cl of bottle conditioned sparkliness – or a classic pint of still dry tannic gold –  Wassail!

Sam's Cider - SAM's CIDER

Sam's Cider, Western Barn, Hatherleigh Rd, Winkleigh, Devon EX198AP. Phone number 01837 83560. Email ku.oc.redichgielkniw@ofni

Sam Inch started making cider in 1916 as a hobby. His reputation grew along with sales of his cider and in 1966 a young David Bridgman joined the team gaining a skill from Sam.

After the success and subsequent sale of Inch’s in 1988 things were a roller coaster for the company with a further transfer to Bulmers in 1996 but leading to the eventual closure only a few years later in 1998.

David who had been the cider maker through all the takeovers acted and created the Winkleigh Cider Company producing proper Devon cider and ultimately naming the business after his mentor “Sam’s Cider”. The business is a real family affair with David’s daughter Kylie a co-director alongside her husband Chris.

The Tallet Café on site is open 6 days a week – check out the website for up to date opening hours. No dogs allowed.

Tours are offered every Thursday from 11am and can be booked on the website.