Just a stone’s throw from the Apartments is Fortes Ice Cream Parlour – a Cheddar institution.
The parlour is located in an old cloth mill, dating back to 1860. It was one of several mills long the course of the river Yeo.
Around 1970 the building underwent a change of use when the Forte family took over the site and it has remained in the family since that time
Fortes is renowned for its specialty ice-creams, all of which are made on the premises. Our knickerbocker glories and our ice cream sundaes have to be seen (and tasted!) to be believed. Our strawberry sundae, made with fresh local strawberries, is another dish to be relished.
At Fortes, we have always taken great pride in our traditional approach, as we believe in giving value for money and good service. We have ample seating inside and outside on our riverside patio overlooking the river Yeo and Cheddar Gorge.
In addition to ice creams, we also have a substantial varied hot and cold food menu, from snacks to mixed grills, available all day from 9:30am. Why not enjoy one of our cream teas – made with scones which are freshly-baked on the premises daily. Eat them in, or take them away as a picnic pack.
Fortes is open from Easter until the end of October each year.
There are several pubs, takeaways and restaurants such as Franks which are all family friendly, and within walking distance from the apartments.