Excursion Scenic guernsey and cider farm tour at Saint Peter Port

Nestled in the Fauxquets Valley in the heart of Guernsey countryside and with distant views of the English Channel, the Meller family farm has become established as the home of Rocquette Cider. The family still live at the farm in its picturesque setting amongst the orchards, and the team works from the offices in the barn. You'll always find one of the family on a quad bike or tractor tending to the trees, fences, hives and sheep.

Roquette Cider Farm

Guernsey has long been intrinsically linked with apple growing and has an accomplished cider heritage. In 1998, the family set out to re-establish the industry and the cider making tradition was reborn through the Rocquette Cider Company. Having planted 3000 trees in the picturesque fields surrounding their family home, production blossomed, and they have added an additional 2,000 trees to their mature orchards. Today, the modern orchards still enjoy the temperate climate, fresh Atlantic breezes and sun filled days so that they can peacefully continue their heritage of exceptional cider making. Rocquette Cider has grown up as a well-loved, local, organic, family run business and remains true to its roots.

Scenic Island Drive

Begin with a scenic drive of the island which gives a delightful introduction to the charming island of Guernsey. Guernsey is only 25 miles square and presents a surprising variety of beautiful and historic attractions. Located near the coast of France but staunchly British throughout the centuries, Guernsey has a culture of its own, one that combines the best of English tradition and French lifestyle. On your journey see stunning and colourful scenery and hear exciting stories about the history of the island.

Orchard Tour & Cider Tasting

Arrive at Rocquette Cider Farm and be welcomed by your local farm guide before taking you on a guided walk of the Orchard. Your guide will talk you through the cider process from growing the apples, harvesting, distilling and packaging the cider. Feed the rainbow trout in their own dam and walk amongst the local sheep to the Tasting barn. Here at the Barn, you can admire the live beehive that plays its crucial role in pollinating the apple trees every season.

Enjoy the rest of your tour sampling the 9 ciders and let's not forget the 5 fruit liqueurs along with a selection of nibbles.

After your experience at a beautiful family run working cider orchard, re-board your coach for the return journey back to the port.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Guernsey, Rocquette Cider Farm, farm tour

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, with some steps and uneven or sloping surfaces and gravel paths, making this excursion less suitable for those with walking difficulties and not accessible to wheelchairs. Guests with limited mobility can still participate in the tasting but not the farm walk. Casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.