Ivy Cottage Baker
Winner 2026
Bakery of the Year,Cumbria 2026
Announced 28 April 2026.
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Who they are
Kirkby Stephen
Award-winning microbakery run by self-taught baker Mike in the Upper Eden Valley, specialising in slow-fermented sourdough breads made with natural yeast. A multi award-winning baker, Mike uses only natural ingredients and makes everything to order for delivery or collection. The bakery also attends the monthly Farmers Market in Middleton in Teesdale. Everything is baked in small batches for freshness and quality, with a regularly changing range of seasonal loaves and specials. The business is proudly independent and grounded in traditional craft methods.
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