Posted on December 16, 2022
Image credit: The Cotswold Guy
With miles of rolling hills and farmland, it should come as no surprise that there are farm shops aplenty in The Cotswolds. Where better to to find fresh and delicious food to fill your fridge other than the local farm shop? With some many to choose from, here is just a small selection of some of our favourites in The Cotswolds which offer something a little special to stand out from the rest.
The Cotswold Guy
The Cotswold Guy in Guiting Power describes itself as a new breed of farm shop. With a passion for fresh ingredients and fine foods, we love that the shop is a wonderful blend of local produce to buy with tasty snacks and bakes whipped up by The Cotswold Guy, who also happens to be a private chef. With another shop opening up soon, we think the popularity for this blend of boutique farm shop with culinary destination will only continue to grow.
Abbey Home Farm Shop
Nestled down a quiet country lane on the outskirts of Cirencester, you'll find the wonderful Abbey Home Farm Shop, beautifully stocked with organic fruit and veg, freshly baked breads, fine organic meats and a milk dispenser which allows you to fill up your own bottles of freshly pasteurised milk to take home with you. The farm shop is a one stop shop where you can also buy environmentally friendly household products, organic skincare, organic fairly traded food and gifts. The cafe serves delicious food and drinks, all freshly made. At this one stop shop for eco and organic shopping, there is a bit of everything you need in this tucked away gem.
Upton Smokery Farm Shop
Located just outside Burford, Upton Smokery specialise in top quality smoked meats, smoked fish, Milton and seasonings. They’ve perfected the art of finding the right balance between the smoke, salt and meat flavours and for anyone that loves smoked food, a trip to this farm shop is a real treat. On top of these, on site they have a farm shop that stocks local produce and treats from Cotswolds artisans including fine wines, fresh fruit and veg, honey, cheese, baked goods and plenty more.
Daylesford Organic Farm
Beautifully styled and thoughtfully laid out, Daylesford Organic Farm is a heavenly place to visit. Daylesford Farm beautifully caters for Cotswold living, offering everything you need under one roof: shop, cafe, restaurants, butcher, bakery, creamery, fishmonger, grocer, fruit, vegetables, dairy, wine, bookshop, homeware, garden shop, Bamford Haybarn Spa and Bamford Barn. Why not pop along for your weekly shop and squeeze in a much deserved spa treatment? It really is a wonderful place to visit!
Jolly Nice Farm Shop & Cafe
Jolly Nice Farm Shop & Cafe, on the outskirts of Frampton Mansell, is renowned for their delicious produce in a quirky and fabulous countryside location. Their values are "local, sustainable and exceptional" and this is exactly what you get. In the run up to Christmas, you can pick up a tree, enjoy mulled wine and hot chocolate in their yurts, and even meet a couple of reindeer. In the summer, their ice creams are a must-have and our boys' favourites!
Jesse Smith's Butchers & Farm Shop
Established in the heart of the Cotswolds since 1808, Jesse Smith takes pride in offering exceptional quality and a fabulous service. They continue to push their simple philosophy of value, respect and natural farming to create outstanding flavour.
Originally, a butcher shop in the heart of Cirencester on Black Jack Street and still very much a firm favourite for the locals, Jesse Smith expanded it's business to include Jesse's Farm Shop and Coffee House, located in the Love Lane area of Cirencester and they now have a food hall in Elkstone.
The Food Hall has become a firm favourite to visit since opening in summer for the sheer selection of fantastic food to pick. On top of its usual butchery counter, full deli and cheese counters, they share the space with Knead Bakery who are renowned for their bread, cakes and patisseries.