THE countdown to Christmas starts here with the launch of Sandford Orchards’ brand new Cider Advent Calendar, Christmas hampers and gift packs, all available to buy at The Cider Works in Crediton and the online Christmas shop.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards said: “It is always an exciting time at The Cider Works when we launch our Christmas gifts but this year we are particularly thrilled to be coinciding this with the launch of the new advent calendar, as it is something that our cider-loving fans have been asking for, for some time.

“What better way could there be to get into the festive spirit than discovering a different delicious cider every day in the countdown to Christmas?

“The calendar is packed with a selection of ciders including many well-known favourites from our award-winning range.”

The Advent Calendar contains a mixture of 24 bottles and cans of Sandford Orchards cider and is available to order now for delivery or collection this month (£65).

In addition to the new Cider Advent Calendar, the Sandford Orchards’ shop is brimming with fantastic festive gifts which are all available to browse at: www.sandfordorchards.co.uk for delivery or click and collect from The Cider Works.

These include the new Devon Red 5L Mini Keg and Glass Set (£21.99) which is perfect for parties and sharing with your friends, the Devon Red Mini-Keg gives you the chance to practice your pint pouring skills and get the real draught experience at home.

Sandford Orchards also has a wonderful selection of cider hampers to choose from, starting with their best selling Pub in a Box (£20.99), which contains all you need to create your very own pub at home, including a branded pint glass and beer mats. AS well as Cider and Goodies (£21.99), packed full of cider and delicious snacks. Fabulous Fruits (£21.99) if fruit cider and chocolate is more your thing.

Or a Relax and Indulge hamper (£25.00), containing the delicious Prosecco style cider, Katja.

The Ice Cider Gift Box (£23.50) contains a 500ml bottle of Ice Cider and two serving glasses. The perfect gift for those who like their cider a little more refined, icing is a method used widely in wine-making, and now introduced to cider from the beautiful Devon orchards. During the specialist process the cider apple juice becomes intensified, sweeter and richer.

The powerful warmth and rich complexity match perfectly the floral bouquet and sweet apple finish.

Christmas also wouldn’t be Christmas without a novelty Christmas T-shirt and Sandford Orchards have their very own (priced at £14.00).

There is also a great selection of Sandford Stocking Fillers, including branded T-Shirts in a range of colours, bobble hats, bottle coolers, glasses, bottle openers and even sunnies!

Not to mention a fantastic range of cider to choose from in many different formats, so if it’s a gift you’re looking for, choose from a Core Range gift pack (£10 for three 500ml bottles), Fruit gift pack (£12 for three 500ml bottles) or a Vintage gift pack (£11 for three 500ml bottles) or the very special Fine Cider Gift Pack (£15.99 for two 660ml bottles and a glass). Or perhaps you just need to stock up for the festive, party season, if so they have lots to choose from including cases of bottles and cans, and still bag in box ciders.

For the full range of ciders and gifts visit: www.sandfordorchards.co.uk or visit The Cider Works and follow Sandford Orchards on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for news and offers. The Cider Works is located in Commonmarsh Lane, Crediton, EX17 1HJ.