Penhallow

Cornwall may not immediately be recognised as a cider-making area but it has long practiced the art. Just south of Penhallow lies the Cornish Cyder Farm, which produces strong traditional scrumpys, sparkling ciders, country wines, jams, preserves and brandy. There are gGuided tours taking take visitors through the press house, bottling house, jam kitchen, brandy distillery and the cellars, and after the tour there is an opportunity to sample the product. It is also possible to take a tractor ride through acres of beautiful fruit and apple orchards. Here, too, is the Cider Museum where the fascinating history of cider making is charted, through displays of old equipment and artefacts that, which include a horse-drawn mill and a cooper’s workshop. Unfortunately, the museum is only accessible to those people enjoying a guided tour due to its closeness to the distillery which is a Customs & Excise bonded warehouse.