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Dorset Nectar Cider Farm is a working organically managed cider orchard and cider producer. We harvest our apples in the autumn. We operate a "leave no trace" standard for our Adults Only Age 20+ seasonal tent camping.
The bumper crop allows four 40 new cider tanks to be filled. Additional apples sold to new local cider makers like Dorset Sunshine cider and others like 5 Penny Farm. New Gloucester Old spot pigs join us and enjoy the apple pomace. The new workshop building is completed. Elderflower Cider and Passion Fruit Cider is first offered in 50Litre kegs to the Stables group opening their first location Bridport. 200 young apple trees are planted. 4 Geese join the family. Dabinet Single Variety cider is first introduced. The poly tunnel is rebuild after being destroyed in a storm. A fun and delicious collection of traditional still and Sparkling Artisan Apple ciders and modern lightly Sparkling Flavoured Ciders with a twist. The rain didn’t arrive for quite a few hours, so we enjoyed some time outside our tent, sipping cider as we listened to the bellows and rumbles in the distance. It was a very slow moving storm. I felt nervous for the night ahead of us, afraid that lightning might come crashing down towards us while we attempted to sleep. I actually made Simon sit in the car with me once the lightning finally arrived just before midnight. It was still not right above us, but I let anxiety get the better of me.Excellent turnout to our annual Charity Wassail afternoon/evening in January. Cider barns completed and new equipment begins arriving. The new yard is laid. Apples sourced from Coombe Down orchard nearr Beaminster. Pressing system improved on, a few new vessels ready to fill with the bumper "On" year. All warranties, conditions and other terms implied by statute or common law are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded from the Contract. Available in mixed selections or a case of your personal favourite. We offer the ciders in 6 bottle cases, 12 bottle cases or in our popular bag in boxes. About Us This is a working cider farm, barns and buildings are off limits and are for staff only authorised access. Large Cider/Sculpture garden with Communal BBQ area, benches and pizza oven you can use if you wish
The cafe’s interior is relaxed surf chic, inspired by founder Keian Gillet, a passionate boardrider and chef. Blue and white paneled walls are decorated with a collection of surfboards and other nods to the ocean in the form of art and photography – a celebration of south west coast surf culture and an expression of love for the beach and the sea. The apples are left to ripen fully on the branches before they are harvested. After the apples begin to fall to the ground, the trees are then shaken so the branches release any remaining ripe apples. The grounds of the orchard, now a sea of shiny red and green spheres are now ready to be collected. If you fancy lunch after your Tour & Tasting with us, I will highly recommend the Hare and Hounds pub in Waytown only a short way down the road from us with beautiful views of the local countryside in their large garden. No large fires amongst the orchard trees! Wood is available and fires only in the raised BBQ/firepits- don`t burn the grass.Surrounded by 3,000 organic apples and plenty of space, the extra-long and wide grass pitches are suitable for tents only. Shared facilities, including hot showers, are nearby, cleaned regularly. You can pitch your tent between the rows of apple trees, so alongside booking our tour and tasting experience we also spent two nights camping at the farm.
To cancel your contract you must notify us in writing at [email protected] or by telephone on 01308 488382. You're introduced to the beneficial properties of naturally fermented apple cider vinegar. You even get to taste it!! Top O' the Hill 5% alc. - a crisp med/dry cider with a soft sparkle - Champion British Organic Cider 2016 - Certified Organic Sweet Maiden 5% still med-sweet English cider from a blend of bitter-sweet cider apples- British Champion Farmhouse cider 2017Located near Bridport, Dorset, we run our Cider Farm tours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11.00am The Contract shall be construed and performed in all respects in accordance with the laws of England and each party agrees to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
Our first cider apple harvest, Oliver harvests apples by night and continues with Penny sculpting metal sculptures by day whilst she holds the fort. Took part in Dorset Art Weeks with Sculptures in the orchard for the first time whilst living in Spetisbury near Blandford Forum. As well as rural and coastal vistas, this part of Dorset has a lot of attractive gardens, including the well-groomed grounds at Mapperton House (15 minutes) and Bennetts Water Gardens (40 minutes), which is geared towards water lilies. A trip to Abbotsbury (30 minutes), meanwhile, can combine a wander around the subtropical gardens, the swannery and the maze. Due to the operational needs of Dorset Nectar in the undertaking of its business as a Cider producer, Dorset Nectar may be required to act on short notice (e.g. for health and safety reasons) and shall be entitled to: Explore some of the history and folklore behind cider and apple orchards. Participate in the ancient orchard tradition of wassailling - where you make a huge, big NOISE to chase away any 'baddies' that might affect the trees and then invite in all the good spirits!
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Dorset Nectar is the perfect example of how farming with nature can be done right and successfully. The south-facing location of the orchard means the apple trees get plenty of sun, and they also benefit from the prevailing winds from the south. As they make their way over from the Atlantic, across the Jurassic coast, towards the orchard, the Southerly winds play a role in pollination during the months of spring when the orchard turns pink and white with blossom. Ventilation also prevents mould growth by blowing away the spores of unwanted fungus.
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