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Somerset Food and Drink

Somerset is famous for its connections with apples, cheddar cheese, cream teas and it is fast becoming known as a centre of excellence. Fresh and/or organic produce which takes advantage of the rich soil and clean air is often sold direct to the customer at Farmers Markets - there are many of these in Somerset and their popularity is always growing.

DAY ONE
Morning
Somerset Cider Brandy Pass Vale Farm, Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock,TA12 5BU
tel 01460 240782 fax 01460 240782 email apples@ciderbrandy.co.uk
website www.ciderbrandy.co.uk Cider Farm which produces many award winning ciders, made only with Somerset apples. See the huge oak vats and copper stills used to create Somerset Royal Cider Brandy. Conducted tours by prior appointment.

Afternoon
Brown and Forrest The Smokery, Hambridge, Langport,TA10 0BP tel 01458 250875, fax 01458 253475 email brownforrest@btinternet.com website www.smokedeel.co.uk
Traditional smokery, producing smoked eel, salmon, trout, duck, ham, cheese and chicken. See the smoking process then enjoy eating in the delightful restaurant.

Evening
The Halfway House Pitney Hill, Pitney, Langport,TA10 9AB tel 01458 252513.
www.thehalfwayhouse.co.uk
Winner of the Best Country Pub in England in 2002.
Flagstone floors, open fires, comfy sofas and books, maps and newspapers along with fine local food make this the perfect place to unwind.

DAY TWO
Morning
Forde Abbey Fruit Farm Forde Abbey Estate, Chard,TA20 4LU tel 01460 30460
fax 01460 220296 website www.fordeabbey.co.uk
Pick your own soft fruit from Mid June to August or enjoy a visit to the stunning 12th century Abbey and 30 acres of gardens and sample local produce in their restaurant.

Afternoon
Perrys Cider Mills Dowlish Wake, Ilminster,TA19 0NY tel: 01460 52681
website www.perryscider.co.uk. A working cider mill producing award winning speciality ciders. Cider tasting and museum of cider production and country life