A GWENDRAETH farmshop has added another national award to its already growing collection.

Cwmcerrig Farmshop and Grill near Gorslas has scooped the National Trust Fine Farm Produce Award.

The award was given for their venison steak, venison, red wine and onion sausage, venison, red wine and onion burger, all stocked on the butcher's counter.

They were first time wins for all products in the National Trust awards.

The Venison sold by Cwmcerrig is reared on the nearby 800-acre Dinefwr Estate in Llandeilo, a property looked after by the National Trust.

Will Watkins, whose family have farmed in the area since the 1950s and decided to open the shop in 2008, said: “We sell the Venison when it’s in season and it’s really popular. Particularly with people who have visited the estate and seen the deer running wild.”

The shop has been selling Dinefwr Venison, sausages and burgers for the last five years.

“The sausages and burgers are made from our own recipe,” says Will.

“It was adapted from a recipe we originally tried for beef, but it works far better with the Venison. They are really popular with customers because of their richer taste – and they’re something a bit different.”

Will added: “These awards are great for our business as they really help us with the marketing of our products.”

Cwmcerrig has picked up True Taste of Wales awards in the past and also won a National Trust Produce Award back in 2012.