Hello,
We are an off-grid 14-acre cider farm, that specialises in making cider vinegar. We are set in beautiful countryside, but the property still needs some work!
If you are an experienced horse rider you will love it, as you can make the most of this beautiful part of the world on horseback. If you are interested in cider making or orchard management you will also find this ideal.
We presently have an ensuite downstairs room, which is quite cosy and the whole property is heated by wood burners with back boilers, using the wood from our woods, along with a cosy caravan in the orchard. We have parking for camper vans on a short term basis.
We enjoy cooking here, so meals are together. Check our reviews!
We make cider vinegar and have a small glamping /horsey holiday business here as well as trying to produce our own food and beverages.
Jobs vary throughout the seasons but include:
Clearing brambles, collecting wood , foraging and helping with the poly tunnels veg patch and flower beds.
Helping with the cider vinegar production, which will include apple pressing in the Autumn and pruning the orchard in Winter.
Helping with preserving, brewing and cooking.
Cleaning (rainy days and music welcomed!)
The current main people staying here are myself (Becci), and my partner Mark.
Expect to see some of our other previous volunteers and team members making guest appearances.
We accept all types of Wwoofers, we don't mind if you are here to improve your English, we certainly would love to improve our foreign language skills. We obviously welcome skilled Wwoofers but it's not essential, the most important thing is a good attitude and work ethic.
You must have a love for animals though! Ruby (the dog) Smudge and Olla (the cats) Bob (especially) and Cleo (the horses) are also very sociable and are often after attention.
Please have a look at our website to find out more about us! https://www.ostlerscidervinegar.com/
Organic methods: Organic fertilizer, horse manure and manual labour.
Certifications: Organic Farmers and Growers
Current projects: Currently, we have 8 acres of orchard and a small veg patch and 3 acres of woodland.
Internet access available
You will need to get to Barnstaple and we can pick you up from there.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Sheep or goat farming
Wild foraging
Flower farming
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Renewable energy production
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Host type
Production farm
Certified organic
5.7
Hectares
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14
Acres
Accommodation
