Stokehouse Farm Dairy
Stokehouse Farm, Bradninch, Exeter, EX5 4LT
Member Overview
Award‑Winning Grass‑Fed Milk from a Family Dairy Farm in Mid Devon
Stokehouse Farm Dairy is a small, family‑run dairy farm based near Bradninch, Mid Devon, producing fresh, pasteurised, non‑homogenised whole milk from a herd of Jersey and Jersey‑cross cows. Founded in 2021, the dairy has quickly built a strong reputation for exceptional quality, animal welfare and low‑waste direct sales, making farm‑fresh milk available to the local community 24 hours a day through self‑service milk vending machines.
A Different Approach to Dairy Farming
At Stokehouse Farm, cows are milked once per day, reducing stress and supporting natural rhythms. Pasture‑fed, grazing outside for as much of the year as weather allows. Kept with their calves until weaning, supporting welfare‑led farming
Milk is gently pasteurised on the farm, with nothing added and nothing removed, preserving its natural creaminess and flavour. The milk is non‑homogenised, allowing the cream to rise naturally.
Farm‑Fresh Milk, Direct to You
Stokehouse Farm Dairy sells its milk directly to customers via self‑serve vending machines, offering a convenient and environmentally conscious alternative to supermarket milk.
Milk Shed Locations (Open 24/7)
- Culm Valley Sports Centre, Cullompton
- Moorhayes Community Centre, Tiverton
Both sites are fully self‑contained, allowing customers to purchase milk at any time of day. ,
Reusable glass bottles are available to buy, refill and reuse, significantly reducing single‑use packaging waste.
More Than Just Milk
Alongside fresh whole milk, the vending machines also stock:
- Milkshakes, with rotating syrup flavours
- Locally produced eggs
- Locally baked goods
- Local honey and soft drinks
This wider offer supports other Devon producers and enhances the community food network.
Sustainability & Low Food Miles
Sustainability underpins the Stokehouse Farm Dairy model:
- Milk travels only a short distance from farm to vending machine
- Refillable bottles reduce plastic waste
- The business is actively working towards carbon neutrality
By bypassing supermarkets, the farm maintains control over pricing, provenance and environmental impact while keeping milk affordable and local.
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