There’s nothing better than a cold bottle of cider to finish of a great day holidaying in our luxury apartments. People have been enjoying cider in Britain since before the Norman Conquest, largely due to the English climate being more suitable for growing apples, than it is for growing grapes. By the 1300’s its popularity had grown so immensely that there are records of it being produced all over the country and by the 18th Century it was customary to pay part of a farm workers wage in cider.
With so many fantastic local producers down
in the West Country we love our proper good scrumpy, that’s cider if you didn’t know. Scrumpy is locally made cider
using traditional methods. It has a distinctively cloudy appearance, and
is often much stronger than commercial ciders, so pace
yourself. It’s not the mass produced bottles you find in most supermarkets.
Why not get a taste for the local tipple
and head to the St Ives Beer and Cider Festival? Running for the second year in
a row with over 1,500 people through the doors last year, this is an event not
to be missed. Conveniently located in St Ives’s Guildhall the festival is
within walking distance from our luxury self catering accommodation, perfect if
you want to enjoy a few cheeky drinks. With over 60 real ales, as well a proper
Cornish ciders, perries and fruit wines there’s something for everyone. There
is also live entertainment, local bands and delicious local hot and cold food
to line your stomach.
The event runs from the 21st –
23rd of August. The grand opening takes place on the Friday at 5pm
and closes at midnight. During the weekend the festival is open from noon till
midnight, with children welcome until 8pm. Admission is only £5 for the day or
you can get a weekend pass for £8. Both tickets include a souvenir glass to
commemorate the event and can be bought on the door. If you need directions
just ask, don’t be shy. It’s only a short walk from our holiday cottages, you
never know you might even see us there!
Onna x
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