The Newt in Somerset, Somerset

National GeographicAug 18

Follow Somerset's Cider Trail for England's Best Pours

In the West Country, a region synonymous with cider, farmhouse production continues largely as it has done for centuries — with some juicy new innovations.

Hotel with cider production and estate.

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Thornfalcon Winery & PressRestaurantFarmhouse cider production with orchards and vineyards.
The Newt in SomersetHotelHotel with cider production and estate.
The Botanical RoomsRestaurantDine on foraged foods, cured fish, estate-reared meat.
Garden CaféCaféHillside café with estate views.
ThatchersPlace
Perry’sPlace
Sheppy’sPlace
Elsewhere
Wilkins Cider FarmRestaurantMudgley, United KingdomScrumpy-style farmhouse cider, open seven days a week.
Frome Farmers' MarketMarketFrome, United KingdomSells local cheeses on the second Saturday of the month.
OsipRestaurantBruton, United KingdomMichelin-starred restaurant with house-made ciders.

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The Newt in Somerset

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Follow Somerset's Cider Trail for England's Best Pours