Somerset Cider Makers Turn Cowboy Dream into Thriving Wild West Business Saturday, September 20, 2025 cider somerset organic winery orchard agriculture entrepreneurship fermentation wildwest artisanal When Matt Stephenson stepped away from a successful business career during the Covid pandemic, he never imagined he’d become an award-winning cider maker. At 65, having spent four decades as a business advisor across the UK … Read More
Pandemic Frost Transforms Vineyard into Award-Winning Wild West Cider Friday, September 19, 2025 cider somerset pandemic vineyard frost wildwest orchard craft awards rewilding When the pandemic halted Matt Stephenson’s long-standing career in business consultancy, the North Somerset resident made an unexpected switch—from corporate boardrooms to rustic barns—and found a new passion. After a … Read More
Award-Winning Somerset Cider Business and Historic Orchard Estate for Sale Tuesday, September 16, 2025 somerset cider orchards holiday cottage farmhouse taproom orchardleigh schweppes estate Orchardleigh Farm, a prestigious Somerset cider enterprise, is now available for purchase. This exceptional opportunity combines a multi-award-winning business, a five-bedroom farmhouse, a charming three-bedroom holiday … Read More
Discover South Somerset: The South West's Best Alternative to the Cotswolds Sunday, August 31, 2025 southsomerset cotswolds somerset hamstone cider countryside culinary travel heritage hospitality Long celebrated as Britain’s quintessential countryside retreat, the Cotswolds has a new rival in the South West—South Somerset. According to a recent ranking by The Telegraph, this charming area has clinched an impressive … Read More
Thatchers Cider Launches Earliest Harvest Ever Following Record-Breaking Hot Summer Thursday, August 21, 2025 thatchers cider harvest somerset apples flavour tannins orchards renewable innovation Somerset-based cider producer Thatchers has kicked off its earliest apple harvest in over 120 years, beginning a full 10 days ahead of their traditional schedule. The unusually long and intense summer heat has accelerated … Read More
Wells Cathedral to Host Inaugural Somerset Cider & Cheese Festival Thursday, August 21, 2025 wells cathedral somerset cider cheese festival localfood producers events drinks Wells Cathedral is set to host an exciting new event next month—the Somerset Cider & Cheese Festival. Bringing together makers from across the county, the festival offers an unparalleled opportunity for cider and cheese … Read More