Colwith Farm Shop in Lostwithiel was featured alongside 34 others from around the nations in a list from The Times.
Discussing the creation of the list, the publication wrote: “What do you think of when it comes to British farm shops?
“Besides homemade pies, freshly-picked veg and family-run butcher counters and creameries, many have delis, smokehouses and cosy cafés attached.
“Some fancier farms have their own microbreweries or private swimming lakes to make the journey even more worth it. So, here’s where to head with your basket (or reusable tote bag) — empty stomachs recommended.”
The full list of the best farm shops in the UK can be found on The Times website here.
What was said about Colwith Farm Shop?
Colwith Farm Shop picked up a fair bit of praise for its distillery options, with its award-winning vodka having been recognised at an international level.
From humble beginnings as an “honesty-box venture” people now travel from across the county to pick up all sorts of items from the surrounding area.
The Times wrote: “This little shop is popular with locals and visitors. What started out as an honesty-box venture selling the farm’s potatoes now sells produce from across the area.
“Pick up a bottle of the Colwith Farm Distillery vodka (Cornwall’s first plough-to-bottle distillery): it has won three double gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits competition.”
According to its website, the shop’s stock list is “constantly evolving” while still remembering to have the basics to hand.
There is a big emphasis on potatoes here and a decent range of vegetables including swede, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and parsnips.
Overall, Colwith Farm Shop has been very well-received, with it earning a 4.8/5 score on Google Reviews from 125 ratings.
One person wrote: “For just a few quid, you can walk away with so many top quality spuds you’d think you had your own potato farm.
“Oh and the beer and spirits are good too. Roast potato and rosemary beer is 1 to try for sure.”
Another shared: “Love this farm shop for its brilliant range of produce from essentials to little treats. Its so convenient and always well stocked. The potatoes are delicious and the bags are great value for money.
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“The new set up is so clean and safe with fantastic service. So happy we are also supporting a local business too.”
A third posted: “A farm shop that sells lots of vegetables, in particular their own potatoes in bags ranging from small, medium to large at very reasonable prices.
“The shop is smaller than most, however manages to pack in lots of local produce including an impressive range of Cornish produced alcoholic drinks. A tidy shop with pleasant staff just off the junction of the Fowey and Lostwithiel Road.”
