Husband and wife team Russell and Jodie Dyke have revived Godshill Cider Barn ahead of an anticipated busy Summer season.
The pair, originally from London, have long since harboured ambitions of opening such a business on the Island having holidayed here for years and they are thrilled that their hard work has finally paid off.
Selling much more than just cider, Island Echo was fortunate enough to get a sneak preview of the new establishment and the wide range of local produce that it will sell including wares from Island companies including Goddards, Yates, Grazed Knee, Tipsy Wight, The Garlic Farm, Adgestone Vineyard and others. They will also sell sausage rolls from Bembridge and honey from all over the Island.
Supporting the local community and sourcing local products is key for Russell and Jodie who have been overwhelmed by the help and support they have received from friends, neighbours and even the Isle of Wight Council in order to realise their dream.
Russell said:
“Everyone has been so helpful and we have bought local wherever we could. The children are at Godshill primary and the other parents there have been great as well.”
They will also be organising taster events where punters will get the chance to sample the various products.
The Godshill Cider Barn is now open from 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday and from 10:00 to 16:00 on Sundays. It is hoped that the Barn will remain open all year round.
Heat or eat.no drink.
As a tourist to the Island this is such welcome news. Looking forward to having a look at the Cider Barn. It’s always a must see. My family and I always visit Godshill as it’s such a lovely place. Cider barn then on to the Chocolate Island then up to the church. And a sneaky second visit to the Cider Barn ha ha
Chocolate Island no longer there
Thank you so much,I hope we are doing some of your favourites with some new exciting Isle of Wight products and it was always our family’s firm favourite when we visited the island.
Hope to see you there soon!
Sad to see the Choclate shop is now closed down.
Also the Old Bats Wing and old Essex Tea Rooms are closed down.
Because it’s a dump
All the best fingers crossed!
Thanks you ever so much, hope to see you soon.
Hope the cider has improved. Had some awful stuff there last year.
The cider has definitely improved, we have a lovely traditional cloudy still cider, dry,meduim and sweet along with lots of bottled cider with some whacky flavours from whisky cider to cherry cider.
We also have lots of local products. The Isle of Wight gin company,Barnacle brothers,Isle of wight cocktail company and much much more. Hope to see you soon!
Great! I love cider
Cherry cider!! Yummy I like the sound of that!! Will defo be visiting.
Great news. I wish them all the best of luck.
Thank you so much, hope to see you soon with some lovely traditional scrumpy and some really fantastic island products! You can find us on Facebook for all the latest news at Godshill cider barn.
Great news. Welcome guys!
Do you stock Tomato Stall ketchup? It is the best.
Good luck guys hoping for a fantastic summer. Do you do red cabbage? 😉
Excellent news, looking forward to seeing you at the end of June.