| Description |
A
typical farmhouse cider operation. Vickery's
Cider is based at Hisbeers Farm in the wilds
of Somerset just north of the A303 and a few
miles from the village of Buckland St Mary.
The ceiling and walls of the cider barn are
festooned with all sorts of farming equipment,
tractor spares, coils of wire, etc. - and
often equally festooned with locals 'tasting'
the cider. The cider is excellent stuff -
available in Sweet, Medium or Dry. |
| Directions |
Directions
by road: I'll try and give directions
for this, but it took me two attempts to find
it, even following directions in David Kitton's
book. It's north of the A303. I failed when
approaching from the east, so on the way back
I tried from the west. Directions: drive around
lots of winding lanes and get lost, until
you find yourself in Buckland St Mary village.
Ask for directions in the post office, and
listen to the lady's long, complicated directions.
Try and memorise them, and think "I'll
never remember this". Thank the lady,
and start off, thinking "I'll ask again
when I get lost". Take various turnings
down increasingly narrow and bendy lanes.
Just when you think you are totally lost,
you turn down a farm lane on the left (I remember
that bit anyway). If you see a lady in the
front garden of a cottage, ask her if there's
a cider mill nearby. She will point you towards
a barn about 100 yards down the track. (Paul
Gunningham)
Alternatively,
take a map or use your SatNav! |
