The garden has a covered cob bench seating area and grass terracing around a fire pit.

There is a hot tub* situated in the garden, open from April until end of September. This will be set up and ready to use from Friday to Sunday only.
 

You are welcome to explore the farmland, which includes its own woodland made up primarily of Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut and Lime.

There is also a beautiful pond just across from the Bunkhouse which is teeming with life and has its own resident Heron, a must for any bird enthusiasts. 

Stepping just outside of the farm, is the Forest of Dean which has 27,000 acres of ancient woodland to explore, including attractions such as Puzzlewood and Go Ape.

To the south east is the Severn Vale famed for its tidal bore and orchards, and the Wye Valley area of outstanding natural beauty is a walking and river sports haven.

* please note the hot tub may not always be available

    

 

  • Cider Making in One Day

    with Matt Dunwell

    2nd October 2020

    Matt has been making Apple juice and Cider for over fifteen years.

    We have planted cider and perry trees over the last 20 years at Ragmans and they are now coming into production - Tom Putt, Brandy Pears, Thorne, Yarlington Mill and Kingston Black - the king of the cider apples.

    In the morning there will be a short introduction to cider making, and we will then set out to pick fruit for an hour or so.

    After a tea break we return to the pressing room and wash the fruit prior to pressing. If we have time we will macerate the fruit before lunch, or if there is demand we can look around our orchard of 1000 apple and pear trees.

    After lunch we will split into two groups and run both the traditional cider press and the modern apple juice press in tandem. This will give everybody a chance to get a hands on experience. We will be using two mills, two different presses, pumps and bottle fillers and pasteurisers.

    At the end of the afternoon there is a chance to try some cider.

    Refreshments provided, please bring a packed lunch.

    Price £90  (including 25 litres of apple juice to turn into cider)

    Booking essential

    To download a booking form click here

    Cheques should be made payable to Ragmans Lane Farm and sent to Ragmans Lane Farm, Lower Lydbrook, Glos, GL17 9PA. For further information, please ring us on 01594 860244

     


    £90.00

    •