Their story
Bartestree Cider Co is run by the husband-and-wife team Dave and Fiona Matthews from Stalls Cottage in Bartestree, three miles east of Hereford — an area with a long history of perry pear growing going back to Viscount John Scudamore's introduction of French perry trees at nearby Holme Lacy. Dave and Fiona took up perrymaking after being introduced to it by local single-varietal perrymaker Kevin Minchew. They make pure-juice, spontaneously fermented, hand-pressed cider and perry, sold as draught and bottled, in styles including keeved and pet-nat. Perry pear varieties include Moorcroft, Hendre Huffcap, Barland, Barnet, Gin and Thorn. The business attends festivals through the year and welcomes volunteers, particularly at harvest.
Apples and pears they nameMoorcroft, Hendre Huffcap, Barland, Barnet, Gin, Thorn, Tremlett's Bitter
What they make
- Normandy-Style Cider keeved style
- Tremletts & Fiona Cider cider blend
- Hendre Huffcap Perry single variety perry
- Moorcroft Perry single variety perry
- Barland Perry (Medium Dry) medium-dry, single variety perry
- Orchard Blend Perry blended perry
Visiting
Cider shop at Stalls Cottage, Bartestree
Opening times, as they publish them: Off-sales by appointment; listed as 9am to 7pm daily, so ring first
Tastings: Yes. Dog-friendly; volunteers welcomed, particularly at harvest.
Tours. Tours by request; no price or length published.
Where to buy
- At the farm or cidery When open
- Hereford Beer House Stockist
Previously sold via their own website; that site no longer resolves.
Their events
Attends festivals through the year, including the Bartestree Cider and Beer Festival.