Stockley Cider

Robert Stockley is a natural cider maker based in Somerset. His approach is rooted in simplicity and a deep respect for the land. Raised on an organic dairy farm, he grew up attuned to the changing seasons and the quiet abundance the countryside brings.

He produces cider on his family’s farm, working with fruit from traditional orchards, including forgotten orchards across Somerset and Dorset that he’ve been gradually restoring. Many of these orchards, once central to rural life, have been neglected. But, through gentle repair, I hope to bring them back into rhythm – reviving landscapes and ecology that grow not only naturally, but beautifully here.

Everything he does follows traditional methods, fruit that is hand-picked from the ground, milled, matured, pressed and fermented slowly with wild yeasts. He includes no sulphites and intervenes as little as possible, allowing time and nature to do the work. The result is quality cider with character – made to be appreciated.