The Cheese Counter
Our cheese counter brings together a carefully chosen selection of local, British and continental cheeses, from familiar favourites to something a little different. Perfect for cheeseboards, special occasion or simply discovering a new favourite.
Yordale Farmhouse Wensleydale
Modern Wensleydales can be sharp, acidic and crumbly, but Yoredale (previously called Old Roan) is an altogether more interesting cheese. Made traditionally on the family farm with raw milk by Ben and Sam Spence, this cheese have been produced since 2019; it is rounded , smooth and well balanced with a lemon, yogurt resfreshing acidity with earthy tone. Curlew Dairy exclusively use a traditional recipe giving a creamier texture.

Curlew Dairy, Yorkshire
Kit Calvert Wensleydale
(Old Style)
Kit Calvert Old-Style Wensleydale Cheese celebrates the time-honoured art of cheese-making in the scenic Yorkshire Dales. This cheese is a testament to the enduring traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations, delivering a taste that is both creamy and tangy. Its unique crumbly yet moist texture, coupled with subtle buttery notes, makes it a favourite among cheese lovers. With every bite, Kit Calvert Old-Style Wensleydale Cheese offers a genuine taste of Yorkshire’s rich cheese-making heritage.

Wensleydale Creamery, Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
Wensleydale Oak Smoked
Wensleydale cheese oak smoked to create a gentle smokey flavour and aroma whilst maintaining the original features of the cheese.
Carron Lodge, Lancashire
Ribblesdale Blue Goat
An amazing blue goat cheese: a lovely balance of blue, salt and creaminess, quite magnificent and not too strong or overwhelming. A firm favourite.

Ribblesdale Cheese Company, Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
Ribblesdale Chego
Savour the complexity of our Manchego-style cheese, where every bite weaves together a symphony of flavours. Matured to perfection, it offers a nuanced taste with hints of nuttiness, a mild tang, and a subtle creamy finish. Its distinct character is derived from carefully selected milk, ensuring a memorable tasting experience.
The cheese features a firm yet supple texture, reminiscent of its Spanish counterpart. Its ivory to pale yellow paste is gracefully embraced by a beautifully patterned rind, a nod to traditional Manchego but with a Ribblesdale twist.

Ribblesdale Cheese Company, Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
Cornish Yarg
Hand-made by Lynher Dairies in Cornwall and wrapped in nettle leaves. Cornish Yarg is creamy under the rind and crumbly at the core. Suitable for vegetarians, made with pasteurised cows' milk.

Lynher Dairies Cheese Co, Cornwall
Long Clawson Blue Stilton
A creamy yet open textured cheese, it delivers a good sharp yet nutty flavour with a fabulous buttery background which adds great depth to the flavour.

Long Clawson Dairy
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Long Clawson White Stilton
White Stilton is aged for four weeks and has a light, fresh flavour and crumbly texture. It is a great alternative to feta cheese and is delicious used in cheesecakes, or as a quick and easy dessert topped with figs and drizzled with honey.

Long Clawson Dairy
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Creamy Lancashire
Soft and fluffy, our handmade Creamy Lancashire is excellent in a variety of dishes including lasagne. It can be enjoyed on it's own or as part of a cheeseboard. Produced on the farm at Carron Lodge. It's mild flavour and creamy texture is a hit with youngsters

Preston, Lancashire
Aged Rutland Red
Made using a traditional recipe, Rutland Red is buttered, cloth-bound and matured for six months to produce a flaky, open texture cheese with a slightly sweet, caramelised flavour and rich golden orange colour. It is the only pasteurised Red Leicester produced in the county of Leicestershire and is a firm favourite at Long Clawson Dairy.

Long Clawson Dairy, Melton Mowbray Leicestershire
Sykes Fell Sheep Cheese
A delicately smooth, creamy cheese hand crafted from locally sourced fresh, pure sheep’s milk.

Preston, Lancashire
Smoked Coverdale
Smoked version of the popular Coverdale. Coverdale is technically a Yorkshire cheese however, this one is currently made in Lancashire.

Preston, Lancashire
Blue Murder
Handcrafted by Ruaraidh Stone Highland fine Cheese in Tain, Blue Murder cheese is a renowned cheese known for its bold and intense flavour. Formerly named after a New Order song, Blue Monday cheese has now been rebranded as Blue Murder cheese, produced for ex-Blur bass player Alex James and British food champion Juliet Harbut. This cheese is a favourite among cheese enthusiasts who appreciate its strong taste and unique characteristics. Made from cow’s milk, Blue Murder cheese is distinguished by its blue veins running through the cheese. It has a creamy and crumbly texture with a sticky grey-white rind, making it perfect for spreading on crackers or enhancing salads and sandwiches. To enhance its flavours, Blue Murder cheese pairs well with fruits like grapes and pears, and it also complements a glass of red wine. Whether you’re an experienced cheese connoisseur or simply looking to try something new, Blue Murder cheese is definitely worth a taste.

Tain, Highlands Scotland
Skegness Blue
Beautiful soft blue cheese made with local Lincolnshire milk. Said to be similar to a blue brie. Winner of a bronze award at the Great British Cheese Awards in 2012

Lymn Bank Cheese, Lincolnshire
Isle of Mull
Naturally produced using unpasteurised milk, this cheese has a powerful, complex, lingering flavour. Made at Sgriob-Ruadh Farm Dairy, Tobermory. The curd is milled, salted, moulded, and pressed, then cloth-wrapped and matured in the cellar for six months. It has a textured brown natural rind over a yellow paste, and a powerful, complex, lingering flavour.

Tobermory, Scotland
White Fox
White Fox cheese is rich, nutty and intensely creamy with a cunning crunch, having been slowly matured for around 18 months and aged to perfection.
White Fox offers a new experience to consumers who want something unique and a little bit different.
Great for any occasion highlighting the cheeses versatility, so whether you want to slice on toast or enjoy a cheeseboard with friends, you've got it covered with Belton Farm White Fox.

Belton Farm, Shropshire
Snowdonia Black Bomber
Where Cheddars are concerned, our multi-award winning Black Bomber® is a modern classic. Our flagship cheese marries a delicious rich flavour with a smooth creaminess, lasting long on the palate but remaining demandingly moreish!

Snowdonia Cheese Company, Wales
Alp Blossom
Aroma of mountain meadows. Sweet and gentle flavour. Alp Blossom’s simply stunning appearance ensures this cheese will be the belle of the ball on any cheese platter. The rind is coated in a mix of scented flowers and herbs
Thermised, Cows Milk,
Unsuitable for Vegetarians
Bavaria, Germany
Montagnolo Affine
A triple cream, soft cheese which has been surface ripened and has blue veins throughout. This German cheese is a cross between a Brie and a Roquefort.

Germany
French Comté
Comté from Entré Mont. This cheese is firm and smooth with a nutty flavour.
Matured for 8 Months.













