Visit Us
"When people come here they look in amazement that anything like this should still exist. This is the place of pilgrimage, the Holy Grail, The Golden Fleece, the Garden of Eden on Tap"
James Crowden in 'Cider The Forgotten Miracle’
Depending on the season you may see us harvesting, making cider or distilling. There is also an orchard walk and among the 170 year old vats in the cider house there are drinks to sample.
There is no need to book a tour to visit us but guided tours and tastings can be arranged. Call 01460 240782 or email orders@somersetciderbrandy.com with suggested dates.
A guided tour and tasting takes an hour and you will walk through the whole process from harvesting the apples to distilling and maturing the brandy. The tour and tasting fee is £10 per person.
You are welcome to visit us at the farm everyday between 9am and 5pm except Sunday. There is no need to book unless you would like a tour.
What to see
The Orchards
Visitors can follow our orchard trail. In May the trees are in blossom and in the autumn they are laden with apples. The walk takes about 30 minutes and you may need wellies.
Cider Making
This starts at the end of September and goes on until Christmas during which time you will be able to see the yard piled high with apples.
The Cider Bus
From April till October you will find the famous Cider Bus in the yard on Saturdays selling a range of ciders and cocktails.
The Cider House Shop
In the cider house there is cider and Somerset Cider Brandy to sample among the oak vats, barrels and presses – all the paraphernalia associated with 170 years of cider making.
The Distillery
Visitors are welcome to view the copper stills. You may be lucky and see our three stills working between February and April.
Events
Check out our event page for special events at Burrow Hill. Look out for circus and live music and the various food trucks that visit.
Burrow Hill
Visitors are also encouraged to walk to the top of our hill and admire the incredible views of the Somerset Levels. On a good day you can see Glastonbury Tor in the distance.
The Barrel Bond
If you go on a tour of our farm you will end up in our bonded warehouse where we mature the brandy over the decades.
The Vat Shed
On a visit to the 300 year old farm shop you can wander into the vat sheds and see where we ferment our cider.
How to find us
The Somerset Cider Brandy Company
Pass Vale Farm
Burrow Hill
Kingsbury Episcopi
Martock, Somerset
TA12 6BU
+44 (0) 1460 240782
orders@somersetciderbrandy.com
