ooh arrr a nice ol glass of ciderrrrr! (Callestock Cider Farm)

Member Name: djw08

Product:	Callestock Cider Farm
Date:	29/08/08 (118 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: yummy cider

Disadvantages: not much for kids to do and they often run riot

I am a man and I love Cider this is the main reason why I love the Cornish Cyder Farm (formerly Callestock Cider Farm).The farm goes a way back in history in fact it is about 150 years old. The farm is the largest Cider maker throughout Cornwall. Since 1986 the farm has been run by David and Kay Healey. For 5 years the farm has been voted 'The nations favourite farm attraction'. Entrance to the farm is free, although you will need to pay for the guided tour, tractor rides and other extras. The farm is home to a few animals such as goats, chickens, ponies and horses.

The best thing about the farm is probably the free samples of cider, although the sample sizes are a little small. They do also have other tasting session such as jams, preserves, chutney and wine.
They also have guided tours of the museum which shows the history of the farm. This is quite interesting and enjoyable. You can see everyone at work making it as you walk around which adds to the atmosphere and reminds us that we are on a real working farm.
A full tour cost us £6.00. We don't have children but I think it cost £3 children. The tour included a tractor ride around the farm. The tractor ride will take you through the orchards to see where the apples are grown and this is very fun especially after a few ciders. After your trip around the farm if you do want to sample
The shop stock a wide variety of products such as cider (no really they do!), bottles of wine, jams and preserves, t-shirts, key-rings, hats etc.

There is a lot to do and the farm is lovely during the summer so it is very nice sitting outside with a meal and a glass of cold cider. We had fun making pots in the pottery and it was quite cheap, one of those things you can't forget and you have somet5hing to take home with you, although my pot looked more like something you'd find on the floor in the stables.

The Cornish Cyder Farm is a lovely day out and is quite easy to find between Newquay and Truro near a place called Penhallow. We hope to go back when the kids go back to school. We have been a few times and even if the weather is poor its possible to have a good day with lots to do.

Summary: A lovely day out especially for adults!