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Join founder and cider maker Damian McArdle for a fun filled “Blend Your Own” experience.
Start with an organic apple cider base and blend using different juices while learning how to produce an amazing cider.
Paracombe Premium Perry grows organic fruit which they blend to perfection in their exceptional ciders. All of their products are made using 100% fresh pears and apples. In this fun and informative session, Damian will explain to you exactly how to crush, ferment and prepare fresh apples to create your own delicious cider.
Using a range of different products to adjust mouthfeel, flavour and sweetness, Damian will take you on the journey of blending a base cider to your taste explaining every step along the way.
You will leave this hands-on experience with a deep appreciation for organic farming and an understanding of why Paracombe Premium Perry believe it’s important to grow and use organic fruit in their products.
Passionate host Damian will share plenty of tricks for you to keep up your sleeves so you can continue your cider journey at home.
Finish off the experience by analysing your blend to better understand different aspects of your finished product.
This experience is fun, engaging and absolutely no prior cider-making experience is required.
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The atmosphere was laid back and welcoming, which allowed everyone to relax and enjoy the celebration. The staff were fantastic — friendly, organised, and genuinely cared about making the day run smoothly for us.
The food was spot on and exactly what you want on a wedding day: generous, delicious, and hit the spot for everyone. Our guests are still talking about how much they enjoyed both the setting, food and the hospitality.
If you’re looking for a venue with beautiful scenery, great people, and an authentic, relaxed vibe, we couldn’t recommend Paracombe Premium Perry more highly.
We had a lovely section reserved for my wife’s 40th birthday, an intimate gathering overlooking the orchards. Around 25 of us including kids.
Friendliest service, tastiest pizza (including dessert pizzas 😋 no need for a birthday cake). Full of charm. And a fantastic choice of pear ciders! Thanks again, Damian and fam, for making Emma‘s (and guests’) afternoon extra special.
Only minutes up Lower North East / NE Rds in the hills.
The staff were incredibly easy to talk to, making us feel comfortable and supported throughout the entire process. The venue itself was absolutely beautiful, providing the perfect backdrop for our celebration. Guests couldn’t stop complimenting the food—it wasn’t just one dish served all night, but a generous variety, and there was plenty for everyone to enjoy.
Affordability was another huge plus. It’s rare to find a venue that balances quality and cost so well. The location was ideal, surrounded by charming BnBs that made it convenient for our guests to stay nearby. Knowing it’s a family-run business added a personal touch—we felt cared for, not just like another booking.
Overall, this venue exceeded our expectations in every way. It’s a place that combines beauty, warmth, and professionalism, and we couldn’t have asked for a better setting for our wedding
Googling restaurants at 12:30 on a Sunday afternoon with a toddler is like playing the lottery - usually disappointing but occasionally miraculous. Paracombe Perry popped up as kid-friendly, and being 2.5 hours past the very reasonable same-day booking window, we figured our chances were about as good as our toddler voluntarily eating vegetables. But we sent a desperate text anyway.
Damian reached out to say they were currently at capacity but could reach out when space became available. Ever hopeful, we rallied together to organise the toddler and the stars aligned with a call from Damian saying space was available.
Driving up, our toddler spotted two horses and lost his absolute mind (in the best way)! We pulled into the car park - pro tip: it keeps going! But honestly, we loved our spot because MORE HORSES. One even wandered over to say hello, which was either very friendly or judging our parenting choices.
Walking up to the shed we were greeted and seated straight away. They were able to provide a high chair for our toddler and plastic cups/plates which was a godsend!
We couldn't decide between pizzas (decision fatigue is real when you're used to negotiating with a tiny dictator over chicken nuggets), so we ordered two from the specials menu which were simply amazing! Everyone claims to make the best wood-fired pizza, but these guys can actually back up that bold statement! All paired with a bottle of wine and a lovely view.
Walking back to the car, we had a lovely chat with Damian about the horses while our toddler tried to convince us we needed to take one home.
Overall, it was one of those rare unicorn experiences - great food, great atmosphere, wonderful people, and nobody had a meltdown (including the adults)!





