Ticklemore Cheese Dairy
Sharpham Barton Lane, Ashprington, Totnes, TQ9 7DX
Member Overview
What is Ticklemore Cheese Dairy?
Ticklemore Cheese Dairy is an award-winning artisan cheesemaker based near Totnes in South Devon, producing a range of handcrafted British farmhouse cheeses. Founded by pioneering cheesemaker Robin Congdon and later developed alongside Sarie Cooper, the dairy has played an important role in the revival of artisan cheesemaking in the UK.
For over 47 years, Ticklemore Cheese Dairy has been crafting distinctive sheep's, goat's and cow's milk cheeses using traditional methods, creating some of Devon's most celebrated cheeses.
What does Ticklemore Cheese Dairy offer?
Ticklemore Cheese Dairy produces a range of artisan cheeses that are sold through specialist cheesemongers, farm shops, food retailers and the hospitality sector across the UK.
The dairy's range includes:
- Artisan cow's milk cheeses, Devon Blue.
- Seasonal and speciality farmhouse cheeses.
- Artisan sheep's milk cheeses, Beenleigh Blue.
- Artisan goat's milk cheeses, Harbourne Blue.
- Traditional British blue cheeses
Our Specialities
Ticklemore Cheese Dairy is best known for:
- Artisan farmhouse cheese
- Devon Blue
- Beenleigh Blue
- Harbourne Blue
- Traditional cheesemaking
- British blue cheeses
- Handcrafted Devon cheese
- Award-winning speciality cheeses
Why Choose Ticklemore Cheese Dairy?
Ticklemore Cheese Dairy has been at the forefront of the British artisan cheese movement since the late 1970s and is widely respected for its craftsmanship, innovation and commitment to quality.
Customers choose Ticklemore Cheese Dairy because of its:
- Long cheesemaking heritage
- Traditional production methods
- Artisan craftsmanship
- Devon provenance
- High-quality local milk
- Unique cheese recipes
- National reputation among cheesemongers
- Award-winning cheeses
- Commitment to British farmhouse cheese traditions
Where can you find Ticklemore Cheese Dairy?
Ticklemore Cheese Dairy is based near Totnes, South Devon, an area with a long tradition of artisan food production and cheesemaking.
Stockists
Ticklemore cheeses can be found through:
- Independent cheese shops
- Farm shops
- Delicatessens
- Food halls
- Farmers' markets
- Restaurants and hospitality venues
- Specialist online cheese retailers throughout the UK
Opening Hours
As a working cheese dairy, Ticklemore Cheese Dairy does not generally operate regular public opening hours. Customers are encouraged to visit the website or contact the dairy directly regarding stockists, trade enquiries and product availability.
Contact Ticklemore Cheese Dairy
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Frequently Asked Questions
What cheeses does Ticklemore Cheese Dairy produce?
The dairy produces a range of artisan cheeses, including Devon Blue, Beenleigh Blue and Harbourne Blue.
Do you make blue cheeses?
Yes. Ticklemore Cheese Dairy produces renowned blue cheeses, including Beenleigh Blue and Harbourne Blue
Are your cheeses handmade?
Yes. The dairy follows traditional artisan cheesemaking methods with a focus on quality and craftsmanship.
What milk is used in your cheeses?
The range includes cheeses made from goat's milk, sheep's milk and cow's milk
What is Beenleigh Blue?
Beenleigh Blue is an award-winning sheep's milk blue cheese originally developed by Robin Congdon and remains one of the dairy's signature products.
Do you supply restaurants and retailers?
Yes. Ticklemore cheeses are widely supplied to restaurants, hospitality businesses and specialist retailers across the UK