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A picture of a wedge of Gould's Farmhouse Cheddar. It is positioned on a rustic, wooden table

Gould’s Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese

Price range: £2.05 through £20.50

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Gould’s Farmhouse cheddar has a lovely creamy flavour which it is not at all overpowering. It is aged for 9-12 months, during which time to develops a slightly nutty flavour. Ideal for a ploughman’s meal or any cheeseboard.

  • Cow’s milk cheese
  • Somerset, England
  • Medium
  • Pasteurised milk
  • Vegetarian rennet
  • Available in wedges
Description

Description

Gould’s Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese

About Gould’s Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese

Batch Farm is tucked away in a beautiful spot up on the Pennard ridge, with Glastonbury Tor and the Mendips rolling out in the distance. It’s very much a family operation here. Jean Turner, along with Malcolm and Stephen Dyer, are the ones making the cheese, while Jean’s son John keeps everything ticking along on the order and dispatch side.

Cheesemaking has been at the heart of this family for almost 50 years now. The dairy is right next to the thatched farmhouse, and it’s Fred Gould who looks after the farm while Jean Turner (his sister) leads the cheesemaking. Their 260 Friesian cows provide all the milk, and the small team at Batch Farm turn it into around 100 tonnes of West Country Farmhouse Cheddar each year, all in those classic 27kg cylinders.

We think of Gould’s Farmhouse Cheddar as our ‘house’ cheddar.  It is a creamy, cut and come again cheese which has a medium strength flavour and a fabulously pleasant tang.

 

Protected by PDO Tradition
Gould’s Farmhouse Cheddar is one of a handful of cheddars which is protected under the name ‘West Country Farmhouse Cheddar PDO’. It is a bit of a mouthful, but it’s really all about keeping traditional cheddar true to its roots in Somerset, Devon, Dorset, and Cornwall. To earn the name, the cheese has to be made right there on the farm, using the producer’s own milk or milk from nearby, and following the old cheddaring methods. It’s always clothbound and left to mature for at least nine months, which gives it that wonderful depth of flavour.

 

Gould’s Farmhouse Cheddar – Jen’s Tasting Notes

On the nose, you’ll notice gentle hints of fresh cream and cultured butter, with just a touch of nuttiness in the background. If you really take your time, there’s even a little grassy note that comes through, which I always think is a lovely reminder of the pasture-fed milk that gives it so much character.

When you take a bite, it’s clear this is a beautifully balanced cheddar. Gould’s Farmhouse Cheddar starts off mellow and creamy, with sweet milk and buttery notes right at the front. If you let it linger, a lovely savoury depth builds, and just as you think it’s finished, a gentle, refreshing tang sneaks in. It’s definitely the sort of cheese that has you reaching for another piece before you know it.

As you savour it, you’ll pick up little hints of toasted nuts, a touch of caramel, and a gentle earthiness that really makes it feel like a proper farmhouse cheese. The finish is smooth and warming, and honestly, it’s the kind of cheese I find impossible to stop nibbling.

 

How to Serve and Pair Gould’s Farmhouse Cheddar
  • Make sure you take it out of the fridge a good hour before you want to eat it so it can come up to room temperature.
  • Classic pairings: This farmhouse cheddar pairs beautifully with an Indian Pale Ale.
  • Something a little different: A fruity red such as a Gamay is equally tempting, the fruitiness of the wine complements the cheese perfectly.
  • On the plate: Pears provide a softer sweetness, while dried fruits like apricots or dates create a rich contrast that highlights the cheese’s nutty undertones.
  • In the kitchen: Gould’s farmhouse adds richness to macaroni and cheese, depth to soups, and a bold finish to burgers. Because of its balanced flavours, it enhances dishes without dominating them.

 

Jen’s note: Whenever I go down to Batch Farm to buy our cheddars I get to taste various wheels and select the ones I bring back. This way I know our customers are going to be happy.

 

Buying Gould’s Farmhouse Cheddar
  • Brand or Producer: Batch Farm Cheesemakers
  • Product name: Gould’s Farmhouse Cheddar
  • Milk: Cow
  • Country: England
  • Region: Somerset
  • Strength: Medium
  • Vegetarian: Yes
  • Suitable for pregnancy: Yes
  • Allergens: MILK

 

Sizes and Prices

  • 100g wedge, £2.05
  • 500g wedge, £10.25

 

Storage Advice

  • Keep refrigerated
  • Wrap in waxed paper or cling film
  • Remove from the fridge before serving
  • Consume within 10 to 14 days of opening

 

Delivery and Collection

  • UK wide courier delivery
  • Click and collect from our Pangbourne shop
  • Free local delivery available for selected postcodes

 

 

Ingredients (Allergens are listed in capitals)

MILK, starter cultures, rennet, salt

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Normal opening Monday – Saturday 9am – 4pm until:

Sunday 22nd 9am – 4pm
Monday 23rd 9am – 4pm
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Friday 27th Closed
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Thursday 2nd January Closed
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