Welcome to The Little Cow Shed
Serving you fresh, local produce
Milk | Milkshakes | Coffee | Sweet Treats | Ice Cream
We’re open seven days a week, from 7 am to 9 pm
The Little Cow Shed is brought to you by the Dale Farming Family
We have been farming the Cheshire countryside with our close-knit team for generations. You will find The Little Cow Shed nestled in the corner of Hare Lane Farm, just a short trip from Holmes Chapel, Congleton and Sandbach. During weekends and school holidays you can also find us over the road at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve.
The Little Cow Shed is filled daily with gently pasteurised, unhomogenised, whole milk produced by our herd of A2 tested, grazing cows. Fill your reusable glass bottle to take home, or enjoy a milkshake in a range of delicious flavours, with a stunning view of the pasture beyond. There's a range of sweet treats and our milk also is used to make our artisan ice cream and is a vital ingredient in the best coffee in the area! You might even spot some of our girls out grazing!
THE DALE FAMILY
OUR STORY
There’s a Big Story behind The Little Cow Shed
Herbert & Nora Dale delivered fresh milk daily to homes in the local area during the 1940’s through to the 1960’s before passing the milk round onto another local farming family to focus on their wider farming business.
They initially tended to just 18 cows, and the family farming business has continued through the next three generations. The Little Cow Shed may be new, but our experience and love for dairy farming are long-standing.
We are now coming full circle, and the Dale family are delighted to be once again able to offer fresh milk to the local community. If you would like to know more about Dale Farming, click on the logo below.
OUR MILK
It doesn't get any fresher!
Our cows are raised on the farm, enjoying a content life in the pasture. The milk is prepared on-site, just three fields away from the dairy. There are no food miles here!
Our milk tastes good because:
- Our cows are grass-fed for at least 270 days of the year and often longer. Grazing cows give the milk a superior creamy taste
- We gently pasteurise to help keep the goodness in
- Our milk Is not homogenised, meaning the cream rises to the top
- Our milk is naturally high in Omega 3, Antioxidants and Vitamin E
HOW IT WORKS
At The Little Cow Shed, we selected glass bottles in a bid to reduce plastic. Once you’ve paid a small price for the bottle, you can use it forever.
Select your glass bottle and fill it with whole milk from our chilled vending machines. Take your milk home to enjoy and store it in the fridge to stay fresh.
Please give it a gentle shake before you pour on your cornflakes.
Once you’ve finished, wash the bottle thoroughly with hot soapy water and bring it back for more.
Payment is contactless (no cash accepted at the moment), and we are also using extra cleaning precautions during Covid-19.
Pop down with your family for a milkshake
Made with our delicious, creamy milk. We’ve got fantastic flavours including Sublime Strawberry, Banana and Chocolatey Heaven. We've always got a special flavour on too!
Each month we have special flavours so don’t forget to follow us on facebook or Instagram to be the first to try them!
Enjoy a Coffee & Sweet Treat!
Our artisan coffee and hot chocolate is not to be missed. You'll also find a fantastic selection of handmade cakes and cookies, baked by local independent suppliers. We have reusable cups so you can come back for more!
VISIT US
You’ll find us opposite the entry to Brereton Country Park. There’s plenty of off-road parking – lookout for our sign!
We’re open seven days a week, from 7am to 9pm.
Please come and say hello!
Our address is: Hare Lane Farm, Davenport Lane, Brereton Heath CW12 4SU
We look forward to seeing you.
CONTACT
Phone number: 07570 673469
Email: hello@thelittlecowshed.co.uk
