Family smallholding making Touchwood Cider

Cornwall
Family smallholding making Touchwood Cider
Family smallholding making Touchwood Cider Family smallholding making Touchwood Cider
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We are a family run smallholding, working on organic principles for the last 30 years. We have 14 acres, with another 50 acres on the Lizard peninsula. We have orchards, a large vegetable and soft fruit garden and keep poultry, geese, horses and bees. We are 5 minutes from the coast and close to many good surfing beaches. Help required with all sorts of projects, woodland management, and green timber build, as well as the usual seasonal work. Our busiest time is harvesting apples and crushing for juice/making cider, from September through to December. We are happy for any unskilled labour, any skills a bonus. Food is all home produced and eaten together. Accommodation is in a caravan, and there is use of a bathroom 20m from the caravan in the main house. Organic methods: Our Farm operates on Organic principles for the last 30 years. Certifications: were certified organic by soil association back in 1986 and have never had need to pay to be certified organic since! Internet access available
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Poultry farming
Sheep or goat farming
Raising of other farm animals
Forestry
Beekeeping
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
5.7 Hectares | 14 Acres
Accommodation
2 WWOOFers
Camper / RV
Campsite
Children not accepted
Pets not accepted
Meals
Omnivore
Length of stay
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
Over a month
Nigel
Nigel
Member since 2010
Languages spoken: English, French
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Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 4 days
Cornwall
Redruth train station, Truro coach station
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Oscar
Oscar
Italy • June 2026
As a first wwoofing experience I couldn’t be luckier. At Biz and Nigel’s farm I hade a lovely time and they made me feel very comfortable since the beginning. The place is stunning, there are lots of animal ti discover, the family is very friendly and there are lots of walks to do and many hidden places to explore. The only pity is that I had to leave too soon.
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Mika
Mika
Australia • May 2026
Nigel and Biz are amazing hosts with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. They are lovely people and I truely felt welcome in their home. By WWOOFing with them, you are certainly in for a great time: information and experience will be at your fingertips!
Mayumi
Mayumi
Japan • October 2025
I became a WOOFer and visited Nigel and Biz's farm for the first time. Life on the farm was more wonderful than I have expected. I haven't had such peaceful moments. How happy I was! My work mainly was picking apples and making cider. This was the activity I most looked forward to. I also did some weeding and flower picking in the garden. Sitting down to a warm, home-cooked supper with the family was a cherished time. What a pleasure to have a sauna at home! The beauty of St Agnes's beach, where Biz took me the day before my final day, is unforgettable. It was a shame I could only stay for a week but I had a wonderful experience. Staying there will absolutely remain a treasured memory for the rest of my life. I really appreciate Nigel, Biz and the family.
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ANTOINE
ANTOINE
France • October 2025
I really enjoyed my journey in the farm of Biz, Nigel and their family. We shared very good moment picking and pressing apples, choping wood and cooking together. Thank you for your authenticiy, kindness and human warmth. See you soon, Antoine.
Martin
Martin
Belgium • September 2025
[Host] farm is a marvellous place to wwoof at. The owners are very nice and keen to share any information about their smallholding (as well about cider making than the management of the farm and its self sufficiency). The surroundings are great to hike trough and the county has a very interesting history. The caravan I stayed at was small but practical and cute. And, best of all, their cooking is fabulous :) .
Hayden
Hayden
United States • August 2025
I had a wonderful time on Biz and Nigel's farm! I found their family to be incredibly warm and inviting, and getting to spend some time with them was the core highlight of my trip. Most days include poultry feedings, apple harvesting/processing, and the occasional vegetable garden harvest. Oddjobs around the house. Some occasional cooking prep work. The meals were unforgettable. Biz's skills should not be understated. The beach trips were breathtaking, as well. While we're at it, their cats may be the friendliest cats I've ever met. A ton of love has been poured into this farm, and it shows. Thank you all for the truly incredible experience.
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