South West Cheese Shop

09/06/2026

2 of our favourite things.

We’ve noticed an increase in people asking if we do wine and cheese events. We’re inclined to make it happen - but before we do, it’d be useful to know…. Who’s in? Let us know in the comments below.

02/06/2026

Part 2 of wedding cheesecake fun.

Cheesemonger by day, groomsman and Cheesemonger by night.

A delicious cheesecake for 2 very good humans. We chose a balance of creamy, strong, soft and aged so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

If you’re looking for a wedding cheesecake, get in touch — we’d love to talk you through a selection to suit. We can’t guarantee the cheesemonger will arrive dressed for the occasion, but the selection will be just as considered 😆

Shout out to for the flowers and Patrick at for supplying the selection.

28/05/2026

Monday just became a cheese day.

We’re reopening on Mondays from June 1st, so you can now find us Monday through Saturday.

See you soon!

📍 South West Cheese, Butchers Row - Barnstaple.

26/05/2026

It feels like cider weather 🌞

We’re open! Cheese, ciders, and bits on the side.

📍 South West Cheese - Butchers Row, Barnstaple.

23/05/2026

Rutland Red and plenty more on the counter today - ready for the Bank Holiday. Come and find us.

📍 South West Cheese – Butchers Row, Barnstaple

22/05/2026

10/10 start to my Friday!

I was surprised to see my face in the paper this morning when a customer kindly dropped it in.

Thanks again to the for featuring me - it’s very kind and I hope people enjoyed reading about the journey to me taking on South West Cheese 🧀

To be recognised for this in the Muddy Stilettos Awards would be pretttttty good!

We’re up for Best Deli/Farm Shop in the finals and voting closes at 1pm on the 26th.

That’s not a lot of time left to vote, so if you’ve been sitting on it, please head to the link in my bio 🙏🏼 All free — please remember to verify your vote in your inbox afterwards 😊

Thanks again and HAPPY FRIDAY!

18/05/2026

Two years ago we took over South West Cheese shop. Today my wife put a sparkler in a cheesecake (my favourite cheese alternative) and handed me a hat. This is what success looks like…

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the journey so far - new customers, regulars, people who’ve travelled far and wide for delicious cheese.

We genuinely wouldn’t be here without you, and we don’t take that lightly. Here’s to many more years of good cheese, good people, and hopefully less birthday hats…

15/05/2026

A showstopper for your big day 🧀

We put together a wedding cheesecake for our close friends big day recently - watch out for part 2 when I actually assemble the full thing in suit mode.

The cheese selection is always my favourite part.

Getting the balance right between creamy, strong, soft and aged so there’s something for everyone is more considered than people think.

If you’re going cheesecake instead of traditional:

> Start with something soft and crowd-pleasing
> Bring in one or two stronger cheeses for contrast
> Vary the textures and colours — it should look as good as it tastes
> Include something familiar alongside the bolder choices

Planning a wedding cheesecake? Come in for a chat and talk us through your ideas 💡

13/05/2026

👀👀👀👀

After stepping away from corporate life due to burnout, Barnstaple businessman Rob Collier says taking over South West Cheese allowed him to turn a lifelong passion into a thriving independent business

11/05/2026

Buying fresh ingredients and supporting local businesses just got easier…

We’re now a collection point for weekly organic veg orders!

Every Thursday, 11am–4pm, from us here on Butcher’s Row.

Amary Farm are pros at growing brilliant produce in Devon. If you haven’t ordered from them yet, now’s a good time to give it a try.

To order, head to their page and choose South West Cheese as your collection point.