The Cider Barn (seen above) sits atop one of our 7 orchards. Nestled between the sea and the moors, the Ashcombe Estate is 500 acres of rolling Devon hills, and babbling brook laden valleys. Home to ancient woodlands, 1000 cows, endless hedgerows and, of course, cider orchards.
The Rayner Family have farmed the estate for 3 generations - the latest bringing back the hives and the cider making.
And after a chance meeting between a cider enthusiast, a juice maker, and a landowner in 2012, it was agreed - LETS MAKE CIDER
The Rayner Family have farmed the estate for 3 generations - the latest bringing back the hives and the cider making.
And after a chance meeting between a cider enthusiast, a juice maker, and a landowner in 2012, it was agreed - LETS MAKE CIDER
A lover of all things nature on the Estate. Passionate about having a living, breathing Estate that is full of fruits for everyone to enjoy!
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The Master Cider Maker weaves his magic every year to produce award winning blends - literally on tap. From picking, to pressing, to bottling....the scientist you might say!
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The Cider enthusiast that makes sure people know about Ashcombe Cider. Making sure local hostelries and farm shops topped up - and that the good people of Devon are refreshed!
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2013
500 new trees are planted in the main orchard in an effort to bring back some former glories!
500 new trees are planted in the main orchard in an effort to bring back some former glories!