Eating & shopping
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Barrington Court farmhouse cider
Barrington Court farmhouse cider
We started to make our own cider in 2006, after a gap of many years. Roger Wheaton loaned us an antique apple mill and press, and we produced some very drinkable cider. There are now several single varietals available, as well as good farmhouse cider. Ideal for lazy summer days.
© Matthew Applegate
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South Somerset Apple Juice
South Somerset Apple Juice
The apple juice on sale here comes from apples grown in the orchards at Barrington Court, Montacute and Glastonbury. Drink this wonderful juice with lunch or take a bottle or two away for later, as a gift or a souvenir from South Somerset.
© Matthew Applegate
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A slap-up Sunday lunch
A slap-up Sunday lunch
At Barrington Court's Strode Restaurant you'll find a mouth-watering menu in stunning surroundings. You can book a table in advance, and it's table service. The veg we serve comes from our well-stocked kitchen garden.
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Pick up a penguin, or two
Pick up a penguin, or two
The shop is full of unusual and high-quality gifts, such as these penguins. They have characters of their own and individual names. Keep them inside or out (with a coat of varnish, if outside).
© Matthew Applegate
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Second-hand books
Second-hand books
We've a fantastic selection of second-hand books for sale - at incredibly good prices. Our band of bookshop volunteers organise them to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for. All proceeds go towards our work caring for Barrington Court.
© Kate Sheard
Barrington Court farmhouse cider
South Somerset Apple Juice
A slap-up Sunday lunch
Pick up a penguin, or two
Second-hand booksEating
Enjoy a meal in the Strode Restaurant
© Mat Applegate
Barrington Court has two places for food and refreshment. The Orchard Café, near the entrance and car park, serves coffee and light snacks. And with 12 picnic tables outside, it's the ideal place to take in the atmosphere. The Strode Restaurant is grandly set overlooking the Lily Garden and Water Court.
Shopping
Coalport China in the Gift Shop
© Matthew Applegate
Our gift shop is a good starting point for your shopping experience at Barrington. Then wander over to the farm buildings. They're home to the Muddy Dog Company, which makes leather goods; the Barrington Pottery; Josef Mesar, a great wood carver; and Janet East with her quilting workshop.
Plant sales
The Plant sales shop at Barrington Court
© Matthew Applegate
There's a huge range of plants on sale, you'll find many of the varieties in our own flower gardens. The plant sales team are overflowing with plant and gardening knowledge, which they're always very happy to share.
Local craftspeople
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Paul the Potter
Paul Jessop lives in the village and runs Barrington Pottery. His workshop opens six days a week.
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Jozef Mesar
Jozef is a highly skilled wood carver and produces lovely work and takes commissions.
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Janet East
Janet lives in Barrington and runs a very popular quilting workshop. She also runs day courses.
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The Muddy Dog Company
the Muddy Dog Company produces high quality leather goods, such as handbags, belts and cushions.
The Orchard Café
Our newly refurbished Orchard Café is now open! It serves specialty coffees, homemade cakes, light lunches and local ice cream. It's open every day except Wednesday from 11am - 5pm. Drop in for a coffee soon.
A Strode Restaurant - table d'hôte menu
Sample main courses for £7.95
Somerset pork & apple sausages with onion gravy
Somerset beef & seasonal mixed vegetable pie
Vegetable puff pastry crowns
Tomato & Somerset Cheddar flan
Wiltshire ham & Somerset Cheddar flan
Apple Day at Barrington Court
Apple Days have raised the profile of apples and orchards in recent years and ours is great fun. Watch this video and see what went on last year at Barrington Court. Apple Day this year is on 22 October 2011.