What do you think of when it comes to British farm shops? Besides homemade pies, freshly-picked veg and family-run butcher counters and creameries, many have delis, smokehouses and cosy cafés attached. Some fancier farms have their own microbreweries or private swimming lakes to make the journey even more worth it. So, here’s where to head with your basket (or reusable tote bag) — empty stomachs recommended.

Longhorn cattle graze at Cuckoo Hill Farm alongside brown hares and partridge, while barn owls can be spotted in the hedgerows. The farm, in a village north of Cambridge, uses no sprays or artificial fertilisers and its shop supplies excellent cuts of meat, vegetables, bread, homemade savoury pies and snacks, desserts and canned sauces. The own-brand ready meals are