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Living a mile from the shop, I have always loved West Lea and its beautiful watercress beds. I also love all things local. I took on West Lea Farm Shop during the pandemic with a desire to revive it as an essential place for locals to pick up quality produce in a warm and friendly environment. I also wanted to concentrate on supporting local producers wherever possible. So please pop in and say hello; we look forward to welcoming you.

Rachel Peppiatt, Owner

A SMALL SHOP WITH A BIG COMMUNITY

We are a small family run shop and we are passionate about all things local. Infact just over 90% of our sales are sourced from producers within a few miles of the shop, ranging from our smallest grower of the most delicious runner beans, Allotment Dave, to much larger local businesses squishing apples into a whole range of apple juices. If we can’t source locally then we find small businesses a little further afield.

Sitting in the middle of our own watercress beds, just outside Alresford, we stock a variety of produce from veg and flowers, to freshly baked bread, candles and chocolates to trout filleted by Rachel and so much more! We love our shop and we hope you will too. Come and visit us.

One of the Times newspaper's Best 35 Farm Shops in Britain!

One of the Times newspaper's Best 35 Farm Shops in Britain!

The Times Online Saturday October 26th 2024.

OctobeR 2024

We were absolutely thrilled to be included in the Times newspaper’s article:

“Where foodies fill their larders - the 35 best farm shops in Britain”

google reviews

  • Google Review, September 2024

    A genuine farm shop, not like some of the national over priced chains. This place is a Tardis, there's such a huge range of produce that I don't go to the supermarket any more, including a gluten free section, all from local sources with a map on the wall showing where they are from, also a win for the carbon footprint. Some products only have the first name of the local seller on them and you often meet them dropping off their goods. I went off cucumbers and was alarmed about pesticides on supermarket fruit but the fresh produce here doesn't have that nasty after taste, is seasonal, and the taste reminds you of what food should taste like, totally delicious. The staff are friendly and the suppliers are keen for feed back so you feel more confident about the food you are buying. But the biggest thing is the friendliness of the staff and that personal touch, not security, turnstiles, cameras and miles of aisles to navigate with impersonal checkouts. You just can't beat a warm smile, familiar faces and the knowledge that you are contributing to hard working suppliers who are passionate about their products. The food isn't the cheap stuff in supermarkets but it's reasonably priced for it's excellent quality and you can't put a price on your health. Their sausage rolls, Christmas turkey, honey, Kiefer and variety of fruit and veg are the best, a gem I'm glad I found.

  • Great little shop, friendly and helpful staff. Great to see a business support local producers. The frozen meat is amazing as it’s all locally reared and today I went in and they had some caramelised onion sausage rolls from a local baker they were supporting.

    Simon F Google Review, August 2023

  • I love this shop. Staff are knowledgeable about the provenance of the produce, which is what you expect from a farm shop.

    Mr N Google Review, April 2022

  • Lovely quaint farm shop in the middle of a stunning area with views for miles! We bought some home made apple pie and sausage rolls which were delicious.

    Mrs S Google Review, March 2023

  • I go out of my way to visit this shop. Small, friendly different selection. Recommend highly fresh trout and watercress.

    Mrs. J Google Review, 2021

  • Lovely produce, easy to park.

    Mrs B Google Review, January 2023

  • Even on a wet Hampshire day, one is cheered by the lovely staff, fantastic fresh fish, cress and other fruit and vegetables. A real treat of a shopping experience

    Mr J Google Review, 2021

  • Fabulous local cakes and really fresh produce. Always very smiley staff too!

    Mrs H Google Review, January 2023

  • Lovely place, lovely people. Home made produce amazing. Would recommend the cheese and Watercress scones. Amazing!

    Ms S Google Review, August 2021

  • Brilliant!!! Cannot recommend this shop highly enough. The owner and staff are fantastic, and the food range and quality is superb.

    Mrs F Google Review, September 2022

  • A small shop bursting with local produce. So inspiring to see & taste the incredible array of goods this farm shop stocks. The best lemon drizzle cake I’ve tasted, delicious local honey, fabulous bread assortment & wonderful veg keep me coming back weekly

    Ms N Google Review, March 2023

  • I love this shop - trout fillets are fantastic especially, they have a small range of good quality vegetables, eggs, breads and chilled foods available. Always very friendly and excellent service. I would highly recommend!

    Mrs H Google Review, June 2021

  • LOVELY TROUT AS EVER

    Mrs.M via email November 2023

  • Pretty little farm shop. Helpful staff

    Deborah C, Google Rview, February 2024

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Hours
Monday–SATURDAY
9am – 4.30pm

WEST LEA FARM SHOP,
LADYCROFT, ITCHEN STOKE ROAD,
Alresford, SO24 0QS

Phone
01962 732476

EMAIL
WESTLEAFARMSHOP@GMAIL.COM

 

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