12th May, 2014
Daylesford is an organic farm, market garden, cafe and cookery school. Located near Kingham in the heart of The Cotswolds, with its lush green valleys and rolling hills dotted with sheep, it has become an increasing pull over the years for our customers, who love visiting this area of quintessential England and this very English establishment. And if you're still one of those people that associate England with bad food, think again - we promise you'll be pleasantly surprised! Think risotto of asparagus and new potatoes wild garlic pesto and Parmesan, or beetroot cured salmon with sour cream, Sicilian lemon and pumpernickel bread. Mmmm delicious... our taste buds are watering already!
If you're into food, Daylesford is a pretty inspiring place to visit; the produce in the shop is presented beautifully, and menu in the cafe is full of fresh ideas for making the most of the season's crops. Follow their Instagram for a sneak peek. If you want to go one step further and invest in the organic lifestyle for the long term, we suggest you book a place at their cookery school. There's a wide array of workshops and sessions to choose from, including 'Wild Food & Foraging' (our personal favourite!), 'Artisan Bread Making for Beginners', 'Seasonal Dinner Party', and 'Perfect Puddings', to name but a few.
Shopping in daylesford
Most of the produce you can buy and/or eat at Daylesford is from the farm itself, which is committed to sustainable principles and farming methods that are in harmony with the environment. As they explain: "all our food comes straight from our farm to your fork: our meat and poultry, fruit and vegetables from our market garden, bread from our bakery, and cheese, milk and yoghurt from our creamery." Where they sell other products, they source from artisan suppliers who share their commitment to quality and sustainability.
Cycle or walk to Daylesford Organic Farm with The Carter Company
Many of our bike tours and walking holidays in The Cotswolds pass Daylesford Farm Shop en route. Whether you prefer guided cycling holidays or a self-guided weekend cycling break, we've got something to suit you. Follow this link for cycling breaks or click here for our walking tours in The Cotswolds. Equally, if you're not planning a cycling break to The Cotswolds, but you are in London, you can visit one of their shops in Pimlico or Chelsea for a slice of the Daylesford experience.
In the coming weeks, we will have an exciting announcement to make about a special joint venture between The Carter Company and Daylesford... watch this space for more info!
Posted by: Wendy Carter
Tags: Eat + drink