Charles Martell & Son

Charles Martell: Gloucester Heritage Preserved

Charles Martell deserves recognition as one of British cheesemaking's great pioneers - single-handedly reviving authentic Single and Double Gloucester cheese when traditional production had all but vanished. His most famous creation, Stinking Bishop, has become a British cheese icon - washed in perry (pear cider), developing an unmistakable aroma and complex, creamy flavour that converts even the hesitant. Beyond the famous, his traditional Gloucester varieties showcase rare Old Gloucester cattle milk, creating cheese with distinctive character found nowhere else. This is preservation meeting innovation in the most delicious way.

Working from his Gloucestershire farm, Martell maintains rare breed cattle, uses traditional methods, and creates cheese with genuine provenance and exceptional character. His work has inspired countless other producers and demonstrated how regional British cheeses could achieve world-class status. Perfect for adventurous cheese lovers seeking genuinely unique varieties, or discovering cheeses with stories as compelling as their flavours. When you choose Charles Martell cheese, you're supporting someone who saved British cheesemaking heritage while creating modern classics.