30 years of experience
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Naturally local honey
About Llangattock Honey
Local bee farmers
The hives are tended by Llangattock Apiaries’ owner, Anthony Smith, who is a member of the British Beekeepers’ Association and Bee Farmers’ Association. His fascination with bees is long-standing. Anthony first learned about bees when he was living in South Africa, but the bees there are aggressive and difficult to keep. He started his first hive six years ago in the Middle East before moving to Llangattock in 2002 and establishing Llangattock Apiaries near the River Usk. All Anthony’s bees are of the Buckfast breed, which is renowned for its high honey yield and mild temperament. Explore our shop for honey products or view bees for sale to start your hive journey.
Llangattock Natural honey
Anthony says: “Beekeeping is completely natural; the bees are doing what they would in the wild. The only difference is that we are giving them a home, stopping them from swarming, and harvesting the goodness they produce.”
“The environment here is perfect. We would like to be able to say our honey is organic, but we can’t follow every bee. There are no commercial crops grown nearby, though, so there is less chance of harmful pesticides and herbicides, and we don’t add anything to our honey once it is harvested.”
We believe happy bees produce better honey!
Anthony has other hives in Monmouthshire and Herefordshire, taking the total to more than 300. He has to check them on a regular basis to ensure the conditions inside are right, and to see whether the wooden frames which bear the honeycomb are full. When they are, they are spun to extract the honey, which is then strained through a fine gauze into sterile containers ready for sale.
Crafted with care
Llangattock Apiaries has dedicated honey producers in Wales who ensure that the honey products come from well-managed bees. We care for our hives throughout the seasons to help keep bee colonies healthy and stress-free. We allow them to forage naturally in the countryside so that the honey we produce reflects the changing landscape and flowers of the local area.
Honey is only harvested when the bees have fully sealed the comb, helping preserve the natural flavour and texture of the honey. The rich taste and consistency of our pure honey are what differentiate it from heavily processed supermarket products. At our honey farm, we use gentle extraction methods. The honey is removed from the comb with minimal heat and very little processing to keep the honey's natural qualities.
Every batch is quality checked before it is packaged. Although natural seasonal changes in flowers and forage allow for some natural differences in our small-batch honey, this is also what gives it a unique character. To make the jar great for gifting or everyday use, we make sure that each jar is carefully prepared to keep the honey fresh and presentable.
Experience the natural flavour of pure honey from Wales with Llangattock Apiaries. Buy our products online or call us for enquiries.
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Testimonials
At Llangattock Apiaries, we are proud of our 5* reputation for both great service and fantastic products. Have a look at some of our customer testimonials below and feel reassured when you order your honey online from us.
"Various Purchases over the years from Llangattock Honey. My favourite is the Twin pack. One Jar for Tea and one jar for food preparation and overnight Oats. Delivery and presentation are of a very high standard and will make any person smile when they open the packaging. I cannot recommend these products highly enough."
- Darren Hughes, Google Review
"My favourite apiarist (apart from my husband)!! Their honey is amongst the best around, with different infused flavours, and nuts in honey too. They have a Royal Jelly, Pollen and Propolis mix which is great for health, as well as tasting amazing. They also sell bee gifts, bees wax candles, balms and more. When they are at shows local to me, I always stock up with gifts and plenty of honey for me to last until the next show!"
- Sharon Foster, Google Review
"A friend of mine gave me a jar of Llangattock honey. It was amazing! So, I ordered by text yesterday some items as presents. Anthony posted them to me as promised and I was delighted to receive them this morning. Excellent service. Big shout out here! I'll certainly be ordering some more. Thank you, Anthony. We should all be supporting independent businesses to ensure they survive."
- Maria Memoli, Google Review
Want to chat to a local bee farmer in Llangattock?
Lower Lodge, Crickhowell, Llangattock, NP8 1HN