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Best UK vineyard stays

For walks with verdant views, picnics amongst the vines and bottles of local brut, take a trip to one of the UK’s ripening crop of vineyards, from Sussex to Cornwall and Wales

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Looking for vineyard stays in the UK? Want to go on an English vineyard tour? We've found the best English vineyards and Welsh estates where you can stay over in hotels, cabins and smart rooms. Enjoy English wine tastings and vineyard tours in the UK before putting your feet up on a private terrace overlooking the vines. If you're also a gin lover, why not check out our guide gin holidays.

English wine is enjoying a boom but still underrated, and travelling abroad to Provence and Tuscany is trickier in these times, so it's a great time to visit some of the UK's vineyards and be the first of your friends to try the best bottles. The UK is gaining a particular reputation for sparkling wines – the best of which compares well to the quality of some champagnes (though often come with price tags to match). Check out our pick of the best English sparkling wines here.

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Best English vineyard stays in the UK

Balfour winery , kent.

From £89 per night, check availability at booking.com

Known for its world-class sparkling wines, Kent’s Balfour Winery is home to lush English vineyards, acres of ancient apple orchards and oak woodlands – perfect for nature and wine lovers alike. Located on the Hush Heath Estate, take a self-guided stroll or book for a full estate tour and tasting experience from £45-£65, where an expert will show you around the vineyards, learning about the secrets and history of Balfour as you stroll. This is followed by a tutored tasting of six crisp sparkling and still Balfour wines. The winery’s contemporary building, The View, offers sweeping views across the Kentish countryside, perfect for unwinding with a glass post-tasting. After, visit the winery shop where you’ll find plenty of sparkling and still wines, luxury hampers and gifts.

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Open all year round, Balfour Winery hosts social events throughout the year, such as its dining club music sessions, jazz evenings and yoga classes followed by food and wine tasting.

What to eat: You may want to add a sharing platter to your tour booking to enjoy alongside the wines – think local Kentish charcuterie, seafood and cheese served with olives, quince jam, flatbread and crackers. If you’re visiting during the winter months, opt for the warm winter platter of local cheeses, baked camembert, house-made chutney and warm bread. A short drive away and you’ll find Balfour-owned The Tickled Trout, serving its signature fish dishes and hearty pub classics which reflect the best of Kentish produce.

What to drink: A visit to Balfour is not complete without a taste of its flagship Balfour Brut Rosé 2018 – we’d also make a beeline for the Springfield Chardonnay 2018.

Where to stay: The Tickled Trout is part of a collection of Kentish pubs and hotels selling wines from Balfour and Jake’s Beers and Ciders. Boutique rooms are simple, cosy and inviting, with exposed beams, shabby chic décor, modern bathroom fittings and sink-into beds. They also come kitted out with a large flat screen TV, Dualit coffee pod machine and a selection of tea from Joe’s Tea. From £89 for a double.

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Nutbourne Vineyards, West Sussex

Visit Nutbourne Vineyards , stay at Cattlestone Farm, check availability here.

Set in the West Sussex countryside, Nutbourne Vineyards has been in the Gladwin family since 1991. The family also owns a selection of restaurants in London where you'll find wines from the vineyard. Sustainability is at the core of the operation, from following biodiverse practices in the vineyard (hence wildflower meadows in amongst the vines) to efforts to reduce the carbon footprint in distribution and production.

The vineyard trail is open all year round. Pick up an illustrated map and go on a self-guided tour around the different fields to discover the different grapes grown in each area and enjoy the views across the South Downs. The Cellar Door is open to pick up a bottle at the end of your visit. Guided tours and tastings are also available.

What to eat: Nutbourne offers a range of dining experiences at the vineyard throughout the year, from picnics in the summer to burgers & bubbly evenings. For a flying visit, cheese and crackers are available from April to November. Tour the vineyard, then graze on a special cheeseboard (centred around a whole Baron Bigod brie) on the viewing platform while sipping a glass of wine. For a truly memorable experience, time your visit to coincide with the Nutbourne Vineyard supper clubs on Thursday and Saturday evenings throughout summer (from £95). Hosted by the Gladwin family, you’ll enjoy a sparkling reception before enjoying a five course meal out in the vineyard, with each course matched to a different Nutbourne vintage. Produce is locally sourced, and dishes might include South Coast sea bream served with Nutbourne tomatoes, and roasted Sussex beef from Gregory Gladwin. The menu changes each month to make the most of seasonal produce.

What to drink: The 'Nutty Blush' rosé made from Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir is a light pale pink hue, with floral notes and gentle berry acidity – ideal for summer sipping. Red wine fans will enjoy the Pinot Noir, with a portion of the wine aged in French oak to add depth. Bottles are all illustrated with Bridget Gladwin's paintings.

What to stay: Nearby Cattlestone Farm has a range of camping and glamping accommodation options to choose from. Pitch a tent in the open field or book a yurt and use the outdoor kitchen, complete with a pizza oven. You might even get to spot the goats, named Gin and Tonic. If you can, book the newly renovated luxury Sunrise shepherd's hut. It's impressively spacious and cosy inside, with a comfy king-size bed. Wake up and open the double doors on to your wrap-around deck, with an outdoor roll-top bath and chairs to enjoy the views over peaceful rolling fields. The full-size en-suite shower room and fully equipped kitchen mean there’s everything you need for a quiet, relaxing break.

Tillingham, East Sussex

From £165 per night including breakfast, check availability here .

A few miles from the medieval port town of Rye in East Sussex, Tillingham is hidden away in 70 acres of hills, vineyards and woodlands, scattered with wandering pigs, cattle, sheep and chickens. It’s a serene, bucolic setting for the cutting-edge winery, hotel and dining destination. A renovated Victorian farmstead and neighbouring hop barn contain 11 bedrooms, a restaurant and bar, tasting room and shop, all replete with hip, upcycled furniture and fittings and dreamy views of the surrounding Sussex countryside.

Tillingham offers daily tours and wine tastings (by appointment only), running to around 90 minutes, at £35pp. Start in the tasting room and move through the rest of the estate, from the modern winery, to the ancient oast house hosting Tillingham’s collection of qvevri (earthenware vessels buried in the ground and used to make orange wine) through to the idyllic rolling vineyards. Our tour guide took a deep-dive into Tillingham’s biodynamic, low-intervention approach to wine-making – wine nerds and aficionados will love the level of detail. You’re also given four generous pours of different wines.

What to eat: Come for lunch, dinner or both. Set over two floors filled with vintage and revamped furniture, exposed beams, sheepskins and sprays of dried flowers and foliage, downstairs is a casual wine bar with a small plates menu and an impressive wine and cocktail list (make a beeline for the silky fig leaf martini). Upstairs houses a more formal restaurant, where new head chef Brendan Eades (formerly of Silo and the Conduit Club) has created the four-course Garden Menu that showcases Tillingham’s homegrown produce – think veg from its walled garden, meat raised in its pastures and fish caught in nearby Rye. Dishes are simply cooked and presented, yet pack in the flavour – the quality really sings. Highlights on our visit included delicate Dungeness crab with nasturtium; tender, deeply flavoured Tillingham lamb; and a luscious, perfectly set egg tart. If you’re staying over, breakfast also takes place in the restaurant and features a set menu of sourdough with whey butter and homemade jam, granola and yogurt, local charcuterie and cheese.

What to drink: Natural wine fans will love what’s on offer here. Try the delicate Col 21 with its grassy, citrussy tones, or P21 – highly gluggable, vibrant pink fizz with rhubarb and raspberry notes.

Where to stay: The estate’s old hop barn has been converted into 11 bedrooms, all equipped with midcentury furnishings and earthy jewel colours, heavenly scented diffusers, modern art, Roberts Radios, Haeckels toiletries and welcome snacks of fudge and sherry in crystal glasses. We stayed in the expansive feature double room, which comes with a freestanding tub and huge window with sweeping views of the vines and countryside.

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Bolney Wine Estate , West Sussex

From £245 per night, check availability at booking.com , tour tickets at Virgin Experience Days (£133.50 for tour, tasting and lunch for 2 .

Nestled in lushly green surrounds on the edge of the South Downs, the Bolney Estate is a long-time fixture on the English wine scene – founders Janet and Rodney Pratt first bought the land in 1972 for wine-making – raking in numerous plaudits over the past five decades. It makes both still and sparkling wines from five vineyards on the site, and there's also a sleek visitor centre complete with café and shop, with plans afoot to expand these facilities next year. Bolney offers a range of vineyard tours and tastings of varying length. We tried the Sussex cheese and wine tasting, which included a tour of the winery and surrounding vineyard, and an accessible yet in-depth guided tasting of Bolney wines paired with delicious Sussex-made cheeses and charcuterie, all of which you can find in the shop (make a beeline for the superb Brighton Blue).

What to eat: The light and spacious Eighteen Acre Café (if it’s sunny and warm, nab a table on the large balcony for gorgeous panoramic vineyard views) serves up generous sharing plates that make the most of Sussex produce, much of it made just a few miles away – think tender local braised pork belly with Hispi cabbage and Bolney Lychgate red wine jus, or umami wild mushroom ragu with cured egg yolk.

What to drink: We loved the floral and elegant Bolney Bubbly as well as the passion fruit and elderflower-laced Lychgate Bacchus. English still red wines are something of a rarity but Bolney’s silky pinot noir, with delicate cherry notes, is an excellent example and well worth trying. Don’t just stop at wine, Bolney also makes its own gin and rosso vermouth.

Where to stay: Nearby in the picture-postcard village of Cuckfield, Ockenden Manor is a beautifully preserved Elizabethan manor house with rooms ranging from grand oak-panelled suites to spacious rooms with four-poster beds and roll-top baths. There’s also a plush fine-dining restaurant and an award-winning modern spa just moments away from the main building.

Kingscote, West Sussex

From £293 per night, check availability at booking.com

This is one of the best wine tasting breaks in the UK. Not just a vineyard but a full-on countryside experience founded by the late Christen Monge, Kingscote promises walking and fishing, as well as vineyard tours and tastings. Book a vineyard tour with seasonal lunch for £30.

What to eat: There’s a tiny coffee shop serving Kingscote’s own coffee in the on-site wine and artisan food store. For a full meal, visit nearby Gravetye Manor where a set three-course lunch is £65.

What to drink: The Silvan Bacchus 2019, a creamy, lightly oaked white.

Where to stay: Doubles at Gravetye Manor start at £293.

Denbies, Surrey

From £150 per night, check availability at booking.com , check tour vouchers at Red Letter Days (£115 for tour, tasting and lunch for 2)

Established in 1986, Denbies wine estate in Surrey offers indoor and outdoor winery tours. The former explores the working winery along with a cellar tasting, while the latter takes you on a 50-minute toy train tour of the vineyard, showing off panoramic views of the North Downs.

What to eat: A gallery restaurant looks over the 265-acre vineyard. Order Sussex confit pork belly with savoy cabbage, pan-fried halibut with roasted romanesco, or, on a Sunday, the Surrey Farm roast beef with rosemary-roasted potatoes.

What to drink: A glass of the award-winning Cubitt Blanc de Noirs 2014, full-bodied and replete with notes of baked pear and rose petal.

Where to stay: The on-site Denbies Vineyard Hotel has 17 en-suite rooms with views across the estate and surrounding hills. Price start from £150.

Rathfinny Estate, East Sussex

From £100 per night, check availability at booking.com .

It may be young, but Rathfinny Estate in the South Downs is still one of Britain’s most beautiful wineries. Vines are separated by rows of wild flowers, there are glimpses of the Sussex heritage coast throughout, and visitors can stay overnight in a stylishly converted 1860s barn.

What to eat: Head chef Chris Bailey has curated lavish picnic hampers to enjoy in a quiet spot on the vineyard with a glass of Sussex sparkling wine.

What to drink: Rathfinny's range of vintage Sussex sparkling wines includes a Classic Cuvée 2018, Blanc de Noirs 2016, Blanc de Blancs 2017 and Rosé Brut 2018.

Where to stay: Rooms at the Flint Barns are simple but have expensive bathroom fixtures, quality bedsteads and access to a luxurious communal living room. From £100 for a double.

Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, Devon

From £950 for three nights, check availability at sykescottages.co.uk

One of the best vineyard tours in the UK, Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine is a great experience. Sharpham Wine has been established for more than 40 years and is a serious producer of more than a dozen wines. It opened a brand-new visitor centre in summer 2022 at its new home, Sandridge Barton. Visitors to the site can enjoy guided tours as well as self-guided tasting flights presented in cute baskets.

What to eat: The team behind Exeter's Circa runs the restaurant, using foraged, estate and vineyard produce in dishes such as Sandridge Barton beef carpaccio with black garlic and fermented celeriac remoulade; and Brixham day boat fish with seaweed butter and foraged sea herbs.

What to drink: Sharpham Pinot Noir, crammed with wild strawberry, cherry and cranberry flavours.

Where to stay: The Boathouse is a tranquil holiday cottage within the Sandridge Barton estate, sleeping up to four people. With views over the River Dart, it makes a relaxing base to discover local wildlife and is within stumbling distance back from the vineyard.

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Check availability for cottages at sykescottages.co.uk

Jabajak, Whitland, Carmarthenshire

From £108 per night including breakfast, check availability at booking.com

This family-run vineyard restaurant-with-rooms makes for an idyllic base to explore the coastal paths, mountains and beaches of Pembrokeshire National Park. Since their first harvest in 2014, Julian and Amanda Stuart-Robson have produced award-winning white wine and sparkling rosé using grapes grown on the south-facing slopes of this former droving farm.

What to eat: The owners grow a substantial amount of seasonal produce on site, including fruits, herbs and shoots. The locally inspired menu features rock salt-roasted Welsh lamb rump with port and cranberry jus, and local grilled smoked mackerel with marinated beetroot and apple salad.

What to drink: Try the award-winning White House white and sparkling rosé.

Where to stay: From the simple doubles in The Annex to the more secluded Grainstore and Garden suites, the eight differently sized bedrooms cater for all.

Gusbourne, Kent

From £105 per night, check availability at booking.com

Just over an hour's drive from London, this Kent vineyard produces sparkling wines. Choose between three types of tour and explore the vineyards followed by a tutored wine tasting, or discover how to pair wine with food.

What to eat: For those that want to delve deeper into the world of wine, the estate tour includes vineyard visits before a three-course seasonal lunch with paired wines in the modern tasting room. Or opt for a picnic of locally sourced produce and a bottle of Brut Reserve while you soak up the surrounding views.

What to drink: Golden-hued 2017 Gusbourne Brut Reserve is fresh and fruit driven.

Where to stay: Head to the sleepy Kent village of East Brabourne – just a 30-minute drive away – and stay at The Five Bells Inn (Read our full review here)

Old Walls Vineyard, Bishopsteignton, South Devon

From £192 per night, check availability at booking.com

Well positioned for the many attractions of the glorious South Devon coast, Old Walls Vineyard offers tours, tastings and, if you time your visit for mid-autumn, there’s even a chance to pick the grapes for the next vintage.

What to eat: Hearty dishes like Devon sausages and mash, and shepherd's pie tartlet with butternut squash purée, come drizzled in jus made from the vineyard's own red wine.

What to drink: The best-selling wines are the Palace Red or White Priory Dry, although the Bishop’s Blush rosé is the way to go on a balmy summer’s evening.

Where to stay: Available for short stays or the whole week, there are six two-bedroom luxury lodges overlooking the vineyard, each with a veranda and private BBQ area.

Three Choirs, Gloucestershire

From £205 per night, check availability here

A lovely wine tasting break in the UK. You can taste, trek, eat and sleep at Three Choirs near Newent, one of the longest established English vineyards. Most visitors book ahead for a guided tour with tastings.

What to eat: Take a seat among lots of local regulars to tuck into tapas-style dishes including lamb meatballs in spicy tomato sauce, patatas bravas and griddled halloumi with toasted pistachios, honey and yuzu oil.

What to drink: Blanc de Noirs 2016, a rich English sparkling wine.

Where to stay: Eight bedrooms in a red-brick block, from £205, have pretty views over the vines, but the nicest accommodation is in the glass-walled, timber-framed lodges with verandas, from £235.

Llanerch Vineyard, Wales

From £90 per night, check availability here

A farmhouse hotel, restaurant, cookery school and vineyard in South Wales. Guided tours and tastings show guests how Llanerch’s Cariad wines are made, and how the local terroir affects the taste of each vintage.

What to eat: Celebrating seasonal produce grown, caught or reared in the region, try dishes such as curry spiced mushroom fricassee, roasted Welsh lamb cannon and rib, and pan-roasted stone bass with shellfish bisque in the fine-dining restaurant overlooking the vineyards.

What to drink: Try the sweet Cariad sparkling brut.

Where to stay: Hotel rooms vary in size, from superior doubles to suites. Standard double bedrooms start from £90.

Lympstone Manor, Exmouth, East Devon

From £395 per night, check availability at booking.com

Overlooking the Exe Estuary, Lympstone Manor is part of chef Michael Caines’s growing South West empire of restaurants and hotels. The vineyard, with its 17,500 vines, is open for guided tours every Wednesday from May to September. The tour includes a tasting of English wines and a four-course lunch.

What to eat: With meat and game from local estates, and fish direct from Brixham, try salted Newlyn cod with lemon purée and Lyme Bay crab, or Darts Farm Ruby Red beef fillet with celeriac and smoked bone marrow.

What to drink: You'll have to wait until at least autumn 2023 for the release of the first Lympstone Manor Cuvée. In the meantime, explore the extensive 600-bin list which showcases many English wines.

Where to stay: Set in 28 acres of rolling countryside, the hotel boasts a range of rooms and suites, many with estuary views.

Tinwood Estate, West Sussex

From £225 per night, check availability at booking.com

Want to do a wine tasting in Sussex? Back in 1985, Dutchman Tukker bought 200 acres of land here to grow iceburg lettuce. 10 years ago, Tukker’s son, Art, took on the land for his own project – growing vines for English wines. Art and his wife Jody have worked, manicured and nourished the land and now 100,000 champagne variety vines flourish in their 65 acres of chalky, flint-topped soil. Book a vineyard tour with the optional extras of a cheese platter for two or a canapé selection.

What to eat: A classic afternoon tea with plenty of Tinwood fizz – think fresh baked scones, Cornish clotted cream, sarnies and sweet treats.

What to drink: Tinwood's appley, refreshing Blanc de Blancs.

Where to stay: Double lodges at the Tinwood Estate start from £225 per night for a double room.

Read our full review of the Tinwood Estate Lodges and wine tasting in Sussex here

Chapel Down, Kent

From £50 per person, check availability at Virgin Experience Days , Red Letter Days

One of the best-known English vineyards, Chapel Down recently expanded its site to a huge 325 acres of prime Kentish wine country. It’s open all year to visitors, and offers packages and gift experiences with tutored tastings. Alternatively, just go and have a look and pick up a treat from the terrific wine and fine food shop.

What to eat: Prawn tartare with chive crisp, then Romney Marsh lamb chop with confit potato, artichoke purée and lamb stock jus.

What to drink: Chapel Down's first-ever pinot noir rosé, full of red fruits.

Where to stay: Sissinghurst Farmhouse, home to Chapel Down’s CEO, is also a charming B&B with brass beds and rural views, from £160.

Check availability at virginexperiencedays.co.uk , Red Letter Days

Oxney Organic, East Sussex

From £100 per night, check availability at oxneyestate.com

An organic vineyard with holiday cottages in East Sussex. The estate produces organic sparkling and still wines using pinot noir, pinot meunier and seyval blanc and chardonnay grape varieties. Winery and tasting tours take place every Saturday 11am and 2pm. Wander through the vines, learn about the estate’s approach to winemaking and end with a tasting.

What to eat: Tuck into a post-tour picnic of local cheeses, charcuterie, bread and, of course, wine.

What to drink: Try the toasty 2018 Oxney Classic.

Where to stay: A farmhouse cottage sleeps 10, three barns sleep 14 between them, while cosy wooden shepherd’s huts complete with a double bed and fire-pit start from £100 per night.

Check availability at oxneyestate.com

Wyken Vineyards, Suffolk

Wyken has been established as a vineyard since 1988, and is energetically tended by Mississippi-born Lady Carlisle, who, as a girl, trained at Chez Panisse and loves the ‘raciness of English wine’.

What to eat: The menu at the estate’s Leaping Hare restaurant/café/shop, housed in a 14th-century barn, might include the likes of mussels in Wyken Good Dog Ale, or Suffolk venison fillet with roast quince.

What to drink: Wyken Moonshine, a sparkling wine made with pinot noir and auxerrois grapes.

Where to stay: Camomile Cottage, an arty Suffolk longhouse where you’ll breakfast in the garden room on full English or eggs benedict with home-baked bread. Doubles from £89. camomilecottage.co.uk

Check availability at wykenvineyards.co.uk

Highbrook Cottage, Powys

On what was originally a mid-Wales sheep farm, owners James and Susan are gradually transforming fields into vineyards and producing four wines with as intervention-free an approach as possible.

What to eat: Foodie mecca Ludlow is a short drive away, or try The Harp Inn in the next village of Old Radnor.

What to drink: Choose from Pet Nat (pétillant naturel), a rich-coloured slightly sparkling white; Col Rondo, a fruity red best served lightly chilled; Still Red, lightly oaked with cherries and spice (all £25); or Bubbly Bubbly made in the traditional champagne method (£35). All are unfiltered, fermented with indigenous wild yeast, and vegan.

Where to stay: On-site Highbrook Cottage, a 16th century former worker's cottage, was renovated by the couple into a bucolic idyll, from £100 per night (three-night minimum stay).

Check availability at kiphideaways.com

Ryedale Vineyards, North Yorkshire

There’s no visitor centre, shop or café at one of England’s most northerly commercial vineyards, rather a tiny winery set in a listed cowshed. Here Stuart Smith conducts tastings, once his wife Elizabeth has guided guests around the entirely unmechanised site. Tours and tastings take place between April and October.

What to eat: Head to nearby foodie hub Malton, home to a famous food market, and restaurants, cafes and pubs galore.

What to drink: One of Ryedale’s award-winners, such as a bottle of Yorkshire’s Lass, a delicate dry white.

Where to stay: In one of two cosily outfitted rooms in Ryedale's farmhouse, from £130 a night.

Check availability at ryedalevineyards.co.uk

Check out the best places to eat in Ryedale while you're there...

Words by Mark Taylor, Sophie Dening, Ellie Edwards, Emma Hartfield and Alex Crossley

Photo credits: Paul Winch-Furness, Ian Forsyth, Helen Dixon

First published August 2015, updated March 2024

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The Best Places for a Vineyard Stay in the UK

We’ve selected the  best vineyard breaks in the UK. With rates provided by our Booking Partners, you can check availability and book.

If you're looking for a weekend mini break, and you're looking to stay in the uk, there's a host of wonderful vineyard stays available right on your doorstep this summer - and they won't break the bank, either.

We've rounded up the  best UK wine tasting experiences with overnight stays you can book now for 2023 and beyond. There are some amazing vineyards across England and Wales to discover – who needs Provence and Tuscany when you have these beauties nearby! British winemaking should not be underestimated; The UK is known for producing delicious sparkling wines, whites and rosés – and the market is steadily growing. And what better way to support UK businesses than by enjoying a glass of vino in the sunshine?

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How we chose the best vineyard wine tours in the uk.

• Location: Obviously, UK only. But we wanted each location to fit with a possible holiday. There are so many beautiful areas in the UK and these options below could fit right into a week-long holiday. 
• Affordability: Wine tasting should be for everyone, no matter your budget. 
• Gifting options: Below you'll find plenty of gifting options for friends and loved ones, or your other half. 

Chapel Down Wine Experience, Kent

One of the UK's best-known winemakers, Chapel Down produces some of the most amazing sparkling and still wines. Take a tour of the vineyards and state-of-the-art winery, before tumbling into bed at Sissinghurst Farmhouse , a charming rustic B&B.

£161 FOR TWO AT VIRGIN EXPERIENCE DAYS

Rathfinny Wine Estate, Sussex

Famed for their Sussex Sparkling wine, this small vineyard is a real gem. Stay at the gorgeous, on-site Flint Barns for a romantic and rustic autumn getaway. Rathfinny Wine Estate is also the perfect location for long hikes in the surrounding countryside (when you're not downing the vino, of course).

Balfour Winery, Kent

Set across 400 acres of stunning Kent countryside, Balfour Winery   is best known for their famous Balfour Brut Rosé. Stay at the Goudhurst Inn on the estate, which boasts four boutique suites, locally-sourced food and a dining room.

Holmfirth Vineyard, West Yorkshire

Holmfirth Vineyard   is a Yorkshire gem with incredible views of the Holme Valley. The best part about a visit to the seven-acre vineyard has to be its stunning restaurant with panoramic views. BUYAGIFT usually has a fabulous deal available: £67 for a vineyard tour and wine tasting for two people.

£67 FOR TWO AT BUYAGIFT

Llanerch Vineyard, South Wales

  We bet you didn't think you could find vineyards like this in Wales! This charming venue in Hensol, South Wales is a farmhouse hotel cookery school and vineyard all rolled into one. Celebrated for their Cariad wines, Llanerch Vineyard is the perfect retreat for any foodies out there.

Sandridge Barton, Devon  

Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham wines , is a great option for all the cheese lovers out there. Aside from the winery, there's also a dairy farm on-site so your tour will include trying their internationally-loved cheeses. Boasting breathtaking views of the River Dart, there are plenty of local options to stay nearby.

Bolney Wine Estate, Sussex

The stunning Bolney Wine Estate has a huge range of tours available - you can even go virtually! Virgin Experiences has come up trumps with a £130 Grand Gourmet Tour for two, which includes a two-course seasonal lunch and a tour of the 18-acre grounds, not to mention tasting opportunities galore to try their award-winning red, white, rosé and sparkling wines.

£130 FOR TWO AT VIRGIN EXPERIENCE DAYS

Kingscote Vineyards, East Sussex

One of the most established winery experiences in the UK, this Kingscote Vineyards minibreak is perfect for visitors looking for an action-packed weekend, with walking and fishing available on site. The nearby Gravetye Manor is the perfect escape.

£30 FOR TWO AT BUYAGIFT

Oxney Organic, East Sussex 

Oxney   is the largest single-estate producer of English organic wine. Their 35 acres of vines account for around 20 per cent of all organic grapes grown in the UK. Stay in the stunning Jacobean house in the vineyard itself or in their cosy shepherd's huts , or in nearby Stone Cum Ebony at The Oxney Barns.

Secret Valley Vineyard Glamping, Somerset  

Fancy a bit of glamping? Secret Valley Vineyard is the ultimate destination for wine-lovers looking for a relaxing mini break at the foot of the Quantock Hills in Somerset. Virgin Experiences is doing a cracking deal for a two-night stay for £135. Vineyard tours and tastings are also available.

£160 AT VIRGIN EXPERIENCE DAYS

Three Choirs Vineyards, Gloucestershire

Three Choirs   wine is a favourite tipple nation-wide – and their highly informative tour won't disappoint. There's a brasserie on-site for post-tasting refreshment and a great choice of accommodation, from log cabins to idyllic rooms overlooking the vineyards.

Gusbourne Vineyard, Kent

The Nest at Gusbourne Estate is now open to visitors for vineyard tours, luxury picnic experiences and wine tastings. Just a 40-minute train ride from London St Pancras, the vineyard provides a picture perfect day out in the rolling hills of Kent. Gusborne, famed for producing award-winning sparkling wines, is the only three-time winner of the IWSC English Wine Producer of the Year - so you know you're in for a treat.

Carr Taylor, Hastings 

Carr Taylor has been producing award-winning English wines since 1971. Their sparkling and still wines are hand-picked, produced and bottled at their family vineyard in an area of outstanding natural beauty. 

£52 FOR TWO AT BUYAGIFT

Ridgeview, East Sussex

Situated in the beautiful South Downs, Ridgeview has been producing world-class sparkling wine for 25 years. They were one of the first English vineyards to focus solely on the production of sparkling wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grape varieties Tours last 1.5 hours and promise killer views. Treat yourself to a romantic weekend away and stay in this super cute Duck Lodge B&B complete with hot tub .

Stanlake Park Wine Estate 

Located near Twyford, Stanlake Park is set across 150 acres of picturesque grounds and approached by a sweeping tree-lined driveway. The tour includes six wines - white, rosé, red and sparkling. There's also a Wine & Cheese Tour if you're feeling a little peckish! Stay on-site in a luxurious four-bedroom villa - how pretty is it ?

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Denbies Wine Estate, Surrey

We couldn't not mention Denbies Wine Estate , located near Dorking. Great for a day trip out of London, the popular site attracts 300,000 visitors a year and boasts 265 acres under vines. Roll into bed at the Denbies Vineyard Hotel, England's first carbon-neutral vineyard hotel. 

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As featured in the times and the sunday times – the vine house at chet valley vineyard is one of seven top uk vineyard stays . .

With stunning views over the vineyard nestled within Chet Valley, the Vine House sleeps up to six people across two double and one twin bedroom, with a cot available for babies. It is also a cosy place to stay as a couple wanting to get away for it all.

An English vineyard holiday cottage offering everything from doorstep vineyard tours , to stunning beaches and fantastic walks, with the historical city of Norwich in Norfolk, only a short journey away.

Very comfortable accommodation with all you need for a very nice stay to explore the local area . Very good stay in a lively property in a lovely area

Location lovely and quiet. Hosts at hand and very helpful. Home from home. Well equipped. Very suitable for disabled travellers

Owners were most welcoming and friendly. Very helpful. Great location plenty of dog walking. Comfortable beds

The Host John was very helpful delivered extra logs for the fire. A good tip try his wine made on site very Moorish, reasonably priced to guests.

It was such a warm cosy and welcoming cottage from which to explore Norfolk.  We loved staying here and will definitely be back.

Vineyard Accommodation with gorgeous views of the vines and English countryside.

Stay on the Chet Valley Vineyard in our unique vineyard holiday cottage accommodation – The Vine House. Situated amongst the vines themselves within the Chet Valley, in South Norfolk, this recently converted single-storey stable building offers a comfortable retreat with uninterrupted views across both the vineyard and the beautiful English countryside surrounding it. Featuring lofty, naturally inspired spaces graced by exposed timber frames, alongside every wine holiday cottage essential – from hairdryers to a wood burner – this tranquil sanctuary is truly a home away from home.

Located just 8 miles outside of Norwich, and with the Norfolk Broads and coastline in easy reach, this vineyard accommodation serves as an equally stunning and functional base for those seeking an escape to the country.

Try and do a visit to the vineyard which the property is in and do the tour as extremely informative with some very nice wines to taste and then buy .

It was such a warm cosy and welcoming cottage from which to explore Norfolk.  We loved staying here and will definitely be back

Great stay, it was ideal for the reason we were in the area. Great Host fine wine.

Lovely stay, came home refreshed. Great place

Beautiful cottage with exceptionally clean welcoming and homely accommodation a home from home

The property is very well equipped. The location is beautiful. Great for visiting the area of the Waveney Valley and the historic City of  Norwich.

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Set on the beautiful Chet Valley Vineyard, The Vine House is in a peaceful rural location, sitting literally amongst the vines in the lovely South Norfolk Village of Bergh Apton. A perfectly positioned home-away-from-home for those seeking to escape to the country, and an ideal sanctuary for wine lovers, this recently-refurbished, self-catering accommodation suits every vineyard holiday guest – even well-behaved dogs.

The Vine House sleeps up to six people across two double and one twin room, with a cot available for babies if required.

The vineyard accommodation is highly accessible, having been awarded accreditation from Euan’s Guide on account of its one-level, wide doors and corridors, and lack of steps, alongside its provisions for disabled and elderly guests.

Heating & Energy

The vineyard accommodation is heated by an air-source heat pump and log burner, with underfloor heating installed throughout. Hot water is available at all times. Our variety of heating options make the Vine House a perfect retreat for those looking to visit the Vineyard in the colder winter months. In the summer, the building’s light and airy architecture, featuring large windows and patio doors ensure a pleasantly cool environment.

Hiring a hot tub for your stay at the Vine House is a great way to relax and unwind with family and friends. With views across the lawns to the vines beyond where the grapes were grown that were hand picked to end up as the wine in your glass. How cool is that?

We are happy to arrange the hot tub hire for you so that everything is in place ready for you to enjoy during your stay.

HAMPERS AT THE VINE HOUSE

We very much look forward to welcoming you to The Vine House on Chet Valley Vineyard, and to help you settle into your new surroundings, we provide a welcome hamper which includes local artisan foods and wine from our vineyard made from the grapes that are growing at Chet Valley Vineyard. 

There is a still wine hamper which comes as standard for all bookings and can be modified for those with special dietary requirements. 

Or …why not upgrade to an English sparkling wine hamper with a delicious bottle of brut or Demi sec sparkling White Skylark? This hamper also includes a tasty selection pack of Marsh Pig charcuterie, and some ground coffee and biscuits. All for an additional £20 which can be added to your booking at the point of making your reservation. 

We will confirm your requirements with you before your arrival so you can tell us which wine you would like to have ready and waiting for you chilling in the fridge, and which goodies from the Winery deli you would like to accompany your wine. Additional bottles of wine can be ordered as required.

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In the spirit of a true vineyard holiday, a chilled bottle of our wine will be ready to welcome you on your arrival at the Vine House. The Welcome hamper will include a bottle of our still wine from Chet Valley Vineyard plus a selection of local foods from our deli counter at the winery. Please browse the shop section of our website for further information on our award-winning wine range. Alternatively there is an option to upgrade your welcome hamper at the time of making your reservation to a Sparkling wine and chocolates hamper.

Guests may also book an exclusive small-group vineyard tour and wine tasting with head winemaker, John Hemmant, in advance of their stay by contacting Chet Valley directly, depending on his availability. This exciting and informative experience offers a unique level of insight into the true English vineyard experience, starting at the cellar door, and ending with tastings amongst the vines themselves (weather permitting)

Guest access

For those arriving by car, there is plenty of free parking immediately adjacent to the property, which may be used throughout your stay.

We have a locked key safe outside the property, so self-check-in is simple and may be completed at any time.

Upon approach and entry, there are wide access doors, no steps and the entire vineyard accommodation is on one level – making it accessible for everyone. To discover the property’s full list of accessibility features, read here . Please contact us directly to enquire about any further accommodations or facilities that you may require. There are local companies from which it is possible to hire hoists and profile beds if required for your stay.

PET & CHILD FRIENDLY UK VINEYARD HOLIDAYS

The Vine House is a child and pet-friendly vineyard holiday let. There is a very sociable vineyard spaniel, Rosie, who is friendly with other dogs and used to small children with whom she is very gentle. We look forward to welcoming you and your well-behaved pets to the picturesque South Norfolk countryside.

We charge £10 per pet per part of a week’s stay (ie up to 1 week = £10). This is to cover additional cleaning costs. Please contact the owners in advance of booking with a pet to confirm the breed and age of your pet. No pets are to be left unsupervised on the property at any time. Muddy paws must be wiped on returning to the property from walks. Pets are not allowed on the furniture and owners are advised to bring their own pet’s bed with them. Please ensure all flea treatments are up to date.

Vineyard Holiday FAQ’s

How many bedrooms does the vine house at chet vineyard have.

We have 3 spacious rooms.

How many guests can sleep at The Vine House at Chet Vineyard?

The Vine House at Chet Vineyard can accommodate 6 guests

How can I get to The Vine House at Chet Vineyard from the nearest airport?

It is a 20min car or taxi drive to Chet Valley Vineyard

Is The Vine House at Chet Vineyard popular with families?

Yes, The Vine House at Chet Vineyard is popular with guests booking family stays.

What is there to do at The Vine House at Chet Vineyard?

The Vine House at Chet Vineyard offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

• Tennis court
• Windsurfing
• Golf course (within 3 km)
• Stand-up comedy
• Horse riding

Does The Vine House at Chet Vineyard have a terrace?

Yes, the Vine House does have a terrace overlooking the gardens and vineyard of Chet Valley.

How far is The Vine House at Chet Vineyard from the centre of Norwich?

The Vine House at Chet Vineyard is 7.5 miles from the centre of Norwich.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Vine House at Chet Vineyard?

Check-in at The Vine House at Chet Vineyard is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

Are there vineyards in the UK with accommodation?

There are a select number of vineyards offering accommodation in the UK. Chet Valley Vineyard are able to offer a unique lodging option to those looking to stay on the vineyard itself - the Vine House. Situated amongst the vines themselves within the Chet Valley, of South Norfolk, this recently converted single-storey stable building offers a comfortable retreat with uninterrupted views across both the vineyard and the beautiful English countryside surrounding it. Featuring lofty, naturally inspired spaces graced by exposed timber frames, alongside every holiday let essential – from hairdryers to a wood burner – this tranquil sanctuary is truly a home away from home.

Located just 8 miles outside of Norwich, and with the Norfolk Broads and coastline in easy reach, this vineyard accommodation serves as an equally stunning and functional base for those seeking an escape to the country, offering everything from doorstep vineyard tours, to stunning beaches and fantastic walks, with the historical city only a small journey away.

What are the best things to do in Norfolk?

Located across the mid-east coast of England, the county of Norfolk enjoys a number of natural and man-made attractions. Featuring wide expanses of countryside, a beautiful coastline, and a national park, alongside historic villages, market towns, and of course the city of Norwich, there’s much to see and do. In addition to more traditional attractions such as Norwich Castle and Cathedral, alongside the city’s numerous theatres, restaurants, and shopping spots, Norfolk offers a range of more naturally-inspired and interactive activities and sites, such as Chet Valley Vineyard.

This sun-soaked, family-friendly site produces many of the nation’s favourite English wines and offers a variety of vineyard tours, tastings, and events (such as the ever-popular annual harvest), alongside accommodation in the form of a converted cottage, placed amongst the vines themselves!

Are there disability-friendly wine holidays in the UK?

Chet Valley Vineyard is able to offer a unique lodging option to those looking to stay on the vineyard itself - the Vine House. Situated amongst the vines themselves within the Chet Valley, of South Norfolk, this recently converted single-storey stable building offers a comfortable retreat with uninterrupted views across both the vineyard and the beautiful English countryside surrounding it.

The owners of the Vine House at Chet Valley have worked tirelessly to ensure that their on-site vineyard property is highly accessible, having been awarded accreditation from Euan’s Guide. The Vine House is a very comfortable single storey holiday cottage, with wide doors and corridors, which lacks steps. It has ample provisions for families, disabled and elderly guests.

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Denbies Wine Estate, Surrey

Nestled in the heart of the Surrey Hills in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Denbies Wine Estate is one of England’s largest single estate vineyards. Visitors can enjoy indoor wine tasting tours, outdoor vineyard train tours and eat at a number of restaurants, including Gallery Restaurant, Vineyard Restaurant & Wine Library, Conservatory Restaurant, and the Hatch On The Lawn Takeaway. The estate is also home to the Denbies Vineyard Hotel, which has 17 en suite rooms. The hotel has been “designed with the vineyard at its heart”, said The Telegraph . One of Britain’s first vineyard hotels, the “setting of this boutique property doesn’t disappoint”. denbies.co.uk

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Greyfriars Vineyard, Surrey

Located in the Surrey Hills, Greyfriars Vineyard has been making wine since 1989. Its " stunning south-facing chalk slopes" said Surrey Live . Greyfriars's tour with wine tasting takes visitors on a guided walk through the beautiful vineyards finishing with a "tutored tasting" of several of its "prize-winning sparkling and still wines". Alernatively, you can opt for a free self-guided tour. greyfriarsvineyard.co.uk

Hambledon Vineyard, Hampshire

Hambledon Vineyard boasts the title of England's oldest commercial vineyard and despite "flying the flag for English fizz" since 1952 "it's still full of new ideas", said Time Out . The small family-run operation's "charm" is showcased in its wine tours and the pop-up restaurant is a "lovely touch". Tours include a "walk around the vineyards and underground cellars", said Good Housekeeping , before sampling "English sparklers", or add on an afternoon tea. hambledonvineyard.co.uk

Oastbrook Estate Vineyard, East Sussex

Set in a rolling valley, Oastbrook Estate's winery is itself an "outstanding architectural feature", said WineTourism.com . Surrounded by vineyards and offering luxury accommodation "this truly is a unique place to visit to try amazing wines". Oastbrook produces a range of award-winning sparkling and still wines that "reflect the exceptional micro-climate of the Rother Valley". As well as luxury glamping and the Scandinavian-style Avalon Waterside Lodge, the estate also has its own "Hobbit house", Vineyard Hollow, within the vineyard, with two bedrooms, a living area, wood-burner and even a hot tub. oastbrook.com

Tinwood Estate, West Sussex

There's plenty of attractions for wine aficionados at the Tinwood Estate. On the edge of the South Downs near Chichester, visitors can book vineyard tours, tastings and afternoon teas. There's a "small-plates restaurant" open during the day, said The Times . One of the big highlights here are the three luxury vineyard lodges "each decorated in beautiful materials, with a terrace for better views of those ripening grapes" as well as a barrel sauna and a hot tub". The estate first started planting in 2007 and "boasts 110 acres of land under vine, where it largely produces Blanc de Blancs, Brut and English Sparkling Rose", said Square Meal .  tinwoodestate.com

Oxney Organic Estate, East Sussex

Near Rye in East Sussex, the Oxney Organic Estate makes “delectable chardonnays and fizz”, said The Times . As the name suggests, this 35-acre vineyard is said to be the "largest single-estate" maker of organic English wines, with wine tours every Saturday from April to November. And on a sunny day, you'll be able to take in the beautiful country views on an idyllic picnic lunch after your tour. Best of all, "you can sleep it off" in the estate's converted barn, shepherd's hut or farmhouse cottage. oxneyestate.com

Ashling Park Estate, West Sussex

Ashling Park is a vineyard and winery – and "what wine it is", said Neil Davey on TheWeek.com . But it also offers a gin school, an excellent restaurant and some delightful luxury lodges. The visitor centre and shop is very good and the tour is informative. In 2023 Ashling Park won gold for its eponymous rosé at the Wine GB Awards. It's also a Decanter Gold Medal winner. ashlingpark.co.uk

Ridgeview Wine Estate, East Sussex

Looking out of the tasting room window at Ridgeview Wine Estate, the inspiration for the name is clear. Beyond the vines stretching out across the valley, the landscape rises towards the chalk escarpment of the South Downs, which divides the vineyard from Brighton and the sea. As "one of England's most prestigious producers", said the Daily Mail , Ridgeview offers guided tours, relaxed wine tastings, or all-day dining at The Rows & Vine restaurant. ridgeview.co.uk

Tillingham Winery, East Sussex

Less than a 15-minute drive from the historic town of Rye you'll find Tillingham Winery, "one of the most exciting wine-makers in Britain," said The Times , which is "known for natural, non-intervention wines plus fermentation in earthenware qvevri jars". Book onto one of the vineyard tours in advance and enjoy the "country life" that's incorporated into the surroundings, said Kaye O'Doherty on TheWeek.com . As well as tours and tastings, Tillingham also offers 11 double rooms in a former hop barn and a restaurant with vistas over the Sussex countryside. Chef Brendan Eades, who scooped a Michelin Green Star in 2022, cooks up an exceptional, pescatarian feast with fish caught daily from Rye Harbour. tillingham.com

Rathfinny Wine Estate, East Sussex

Here "each bottling is supposed to reflect the unpredictable nature of the British summer season", said Elite Traveler . "Three miles from where the rolling hills of the South Downs give way to the coast" the 600-acre estate is home to The Flint Barns, which has 10 en-suite bedrooms, and the Tasting Room and Flint Barns Dining Room restaurants. Rathfinny's Cellar Door shop is open daily for drop-in wine tastings and shopping, while the estate also offers seasonal vineyard tours and tastings all year round. rathfinnyestate.com

Chapel Down, Kent

On the chalky North Downs, Chapel Down is perhaps "the most well-known wine producer in the UK", said Time Out . The guided tour is "a lot of fun" and it helps that "the wine is great, too", with Flint Dry a bestseller. Chapel Down has won numerous awards throughout the years and its Classic NV Brut is one of the "most accessible" English sparkling wines – "both from a price point and national availability", said Great British Wine . As well as tours Chapel Down also hosts experiences and visitors can book a table at its restaurant, The Swan Wine Kitchen. chapeldown.com

Biddenden Vineyards, Kent

The county's "oldest family-run vineyard", Biddenden produces "top-notch white, rosé, red and sparkling wines", said Country Living , from 11 grape varieties. All vine work is still carried out by hand. Vineyard tours, self-guided tours, meet-the-winemaker tours and picnics are available to book. Stay a little longer in a romantic cottage with a wood-fired hot tub. biddendenvineyards.com

Langham Wine Estate, Dorset

At this environmentally conscious vineyard in the heart of the West Country, they take a "low-intervention approach to wine making, from grape growing to wine production", said Square Meal . English sparkling is the "brand's main forte" which you can sample on a guided tour and tasting. And if an afternoon of wine tasting really takes it out of you, a sumptuous collection of lunches and afternoon teas are available in the vineyard café. With wines made solely from the classical champagne grape varieties of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, this is high-quality fare – be sure not to miss the Rosé NV, which is packed full of gorgeous berry flavours. langhamwine.co.uk

Darts Farm's Pebblebed Vineyard, Devon

Visitors can book tours and tastings at Darts Farm's 18-acre Pebblebed Vineyard and traditional winery, in the village of Clyst St George in east Devon. The vineyards and winery are located on their farm and "the team are proud" said Luxury Lifestyle magazine, "to be one of very few single-estate producers" in the country, with the vineyard and winery in one place and wines made from their own grapes. dartsfarm.co.uk

Castlewood Vineyard, Devon

If you're seeking "fizz and festivals" look no further than Castlewood Vineyard in Devon, said Condé Nast Traveller . Its story began in 2006 on a south-facing Devon hillside overlooking the River Axe with owner Rob Corbett planting his vines by hand. Now the vineyard offers private tours and a June festival, held to celebrate the release of the latest vintage. If you stay in one of the Grade-II listed cottages you'll be "surrounded by pretty gardens and countryside". Equally, if you're there for just a day the steep slopes of the vineyard offer "amazing views of the Axe Valley". castlewoodvineyard.co.uk

Camel Valley, Cornwall

Made up of 82 acres of rolling hills bathed in southerly sunshine, Camel Valley is Cornwall's largest vineyard, and was "the first English wine producer to be granted a royal warrant", said Muddy Stilettos . Visitors can join a number of tours and tastings, or sit on a stone-clad terrace, sipping Pinot Noir Rosé Brut as they watch the sun set over vineyards that slope down to the River Camel as it snakes from Bodmin Moor to Padstow. And it's "handy for non-driving access", being on the Camel Trail cycle route. camelvalley.com

Three Choirs Vineyards, Gloucestershire

One of England's oldest vineyards, in 2023 Three Choirs celebrated 50 years since the first vines were planted on the estate in Newent, Gloucestershire. It now boasts 75 acres of vines and currently produces around 250,000 bottles of wine a year. Facilities and experiences include The Brasserie restaurant, Cellar Door shop, plus wine tastings and vineyard tours. A "pretty vineyard" with "fabulous views", there's even accommodation on site, said The Hotel Guru . The lodges and rooms are "smart and spacious" with "hints of luxury". three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk

Woodchester Valley Vineyard, Gloucestershire

This south Cotswolds vineyard is "putting Gloucestershire on the map as a world-class wine destination", said Muddy Stilettos . Set in the Stroud valleys, "family-run boutique winery" Woodchester Valley has been producing world-class white, rosé and sparkling wines since 2016 and visitors can book tours, tastings or enjoy a "sip-and-stay experience with a difference". In 2023 its vintage Pinot Gris "beat Italian rivals", said The Times , to win gold at the Global Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio Masters. woodchestervalleyvineyard.co.uk

Gwinllan Conwy Vineyard, Conwy

There are vineyards "blossoming" all across Wales, said Natasha Lovell-Smith on Great British Food Awards . And one of the most popular is Gwinllan Conwy, which has received multiple national and international awards. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Snowdonia Mountain Range, the "success" of this vineyard is "underpinned by the microclimate" of north Wales, which "pairs resemblance" to the climate of New Zealand. Thanks to its proximity to the sea, this means the vineyard "experiences mild winters allowing the vines to develop earlier". This beautiful vineyard offers tours and wine tasting experiences throughout the year and at the online shop you can buy Welsh artisan produce or Welsh hampers, as well as wine. gwinllanconwy.co.uk

Llanerch Vineyard, Glamorgan

Tucked into the Welsh countryside, yet only 20 minutes from Cardiff, Llanerch Vineyard offers "a drop of romance", said Kerry Walker in The Daily Telegraph . While the vineyard itself is centred on a "whitewashed farmhouse" from 1851 and pulls off the "delicate act of combining original features", the hotel rooms are "bright and contemporary". Beyond the hotel and wine, is the "perkily turreted Neo-Gothic" Hensol Castle which is only a 15-minute walk away. But where Llanerch really "shines" is its restaurant which overlooks the vineyard and offers "great" food and "bang-on" service. You may "come for a wine tour" but you'll "stay for the imaginative locally sourced food". llanerch.co.uk

Ryedale Vineyards, North Yorkshire

The most northerly vineyard in Britain, Ryedale offers more than wine – it also makes cider from the estate's orchards. Voted one of the best vineyards to visit and tour in England, it offers an "informal, humorous and informative guided tour". For those wanting to stay, Ryedale has two "cosy en suite rooms in the farmhouse", said The Guardian , and the "slap-up breakfast" is the "perfect way to start a day" exploring the surrounding North Yorkshire wolds. ryedalevineyards.co.uk

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The best English vineyards to visit this summer

Celebrate English Wine Week (15-23 June 2024) with wine tours and tastings in English vineyards

From crisp whites to velvety reds, hundreds of vineyards up and down England are producing award-winning wines. To celebrate some of the magnificent wines produced on our very own soil, we’ve compiled some of the best vineyards to visit across the country - all offering great tasting sessions, tours and more. 

Chapel Down Vineyard

Tenterden, Kent

Set in the gentle hills and high hedges of Kent’s High Weald, in an Area of Outstanding Beauty, is the Chapel Down Vineyard . The 22 acres of vineyard, has the same chalky soil as Champagné, France (just 90 miles to the south) giving the wine produced here its distinct flavour.

To get a real taste of the wines produced at Chapel Down, take a behind-the-scenes tour. A guide will show you how they grow the grapes to how they transform the fruit in to delicious wine. There’s also a tutored tasting session afterward so you can really appreciate the wines.

St Martin's Vineyard

Isles of Scilly

While only 28 miles west of the mainland, the Isles of Scilly feels like a different world. With no traffic jams or major shopping centres, the only noise pollution you’ll hear is the breaking waves and cawing gulls. Set on the southerly-facing slopes of St Martin, you will find St Martin Vineyard , the UK’s smallest and most southwesterly vineyard. Self-guided vineyard tours are conducted throughout the summer, giving you the chance to explore this unique vineyard.

Without a doubt, the location of this winery is what makes it so special. The clear waters and idyllic beaches surrounding the islands provide a prevailing sense of calm making St Martins a delight. The spectacular flowers, plant life, rare birds and sea views along the heathery cliff paths all add to the thrill of St Martin.

Sharpham Vineyard

Ashprington, Devon

Sharpham Vineyard has been making fine English wine for around 30 years. Located on the bank of the River Dart in Devon. Sharpham produces red and white wines, which have won awards at both a national and international level. Enjoy a guided tour of the vineyard to gain an insight into how Sharpham Wine is produced.

As well as producing English wines, Sharpham Vineyard also makes soft English cheeses using the milk from its herd of Jersey cows. Cremet, Rustic and Savour are some of the creamy delights produced in Sharpham Dairy.

Three Choirs Vineyard

Newent, Gloucestershire

Nestled deep between the Costwolds and the Forest of Dean is Three Choirs , one of England’s oldest and largest vineyards. The rolling hills and valleys of Gloucestershire provide a unique climate, which is perfect for growing grapes. Explore the beautiful vineyards on a guided tour and afterwards, enjoy a light lunch with a chef's selection board.

The Three Choirs vineyard is perfectly situated to explore the beautiful Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean. If you’re thinking of planning a short break or a romantic retreat, the vineyard has rooms and lodges overlooking the vine-clad valleys. Don’t worry about going hungry either, the vineyard also has a brasserie serving the best local produce.

Ryedale Vineyard

Ryedale Vineyard, York

Ryedale Vineyard is the UK’s most northerly commercial vineyard, hidden away in an idyllic spot at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds. The sunny south-facing slopes are key to producing some of England’s award-winning wines. Throughout summer Ryedale offers guided tours and tasting sessions which include a selection of wines accompanied by homemade nibbles.

Ryedale Vineyard is located only six miles from the market town of Malton, known as the food capital of Yorkshire. Malton regularly has food markets and festivals featuring the finest produce from the region. Perfect for enjoying a short break or romantic trip – taste the wine, enjoy the food and at the end of the day, settle down for a peaceful night’s sleep at Ryedale farmhouse.

Adgestone Vineyard

Isle of Wight

It’s thought that the Romans grew vines on the Isle of Wight some 2,000 years ago. Adgestone seems to have perfected the technique now, producing red, white and rosé wines. The chalky south-facing slopes and almost frost-free climate give these wines a unique taste. Their vineyard tour offers the whole grape to glass experience, as you'll be guided around the 10-acre site and shown the whole process of turning grapes into wine.

If you’re looking to get away from the bustle of everyday life and take some time to relax, Adgestone is the ideal place to escape. Adgestone has snug double bedrooms with en-suite facilities and magnificent sea views offering a tranquil setting to relax and unwind. What could be more special than spending your evenings under the stars amongst 10 acres of vines?

Tinwood Estate Vineyard

Chichester, West Sussex

The Tinwood Vineyard started planting vines in 2007 on the edge of the beautiful South Downs National Park. Since then they have been producing fine English sparkling wines since their first crop in 2009. Tinwood runs fun wine tasting sessions that everyone is able to enjoy, enjoy the sun and a glass of bubbles after spending the day touring the beautiful vineyards.

Tinwood isn’t only a vineyard, it also offers accommodation to its guests. Lodges at the estate offer the guests the chance to stay in cabin lodges with an authentic rustic feel. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows and private veranda overlooking the vines are the real showpieces.

Langham Wine Estate

Dorchester, Dorset

Langham Wine Estate , tucked away in the heart of Dorset, uses a low-intervention approach to its grape growing, minimising environmental impact and creating quality wines that are vegan friendly. On a guided tour of the estate, at the centre of which is the Grade-I listed Bingham’s Melcombe manor house, you’ll learn about all the stages of producing traditional method sparkling wines, followed by a tutored tasting.

After the tour, sit down to lunch in the 19th-century milking parkour or pre-order a Vineyard Lunch picnic (you can pick between a traditional afternoon tea or a seafood-packed platter) to enjoy on a table amongst the vines or in the rustic barn area.

Camel Valley

Bodmin, Cornwall

Located on Cornwall’s famous Camel Trail, Camel Valley is the only vineyard in the UK to hold a royal warrant. Currently producing sparkling, rosé and white wines, this once little vineyard has scooped up a whole heap of international prizes and supplies to a handful of British supermarkets. Daily tours run throughout the week (though not at the weekends) and include tastings of their favourite creations.

If you don’t want to take a tour, you can still enjoy a glass or two of vino on the relaxed terrace that overlooks the endless Cornish countryside, or if you just can’t bear to leave, extend your visit with a stay at one of the cottages perched above the vineyards. With fantastic panoramic views and private access to the Camel Trail, the cottages are the perfect base from which to explore Cornwall’s epic landscape.

Giffords Hall Vineyard

Hartest, Suffolk

Head to the pretty village of Hartest – complete with colourful thatched houses and huge village green – to find Giffords Hall Vineyard , a vineyard that dates back to the 1970s and is planted on the sandy clay of an ancient glacial riverbed. This family-run vineyard produces a myriad of sparkling wines, award-winning rosés and fruity red pinot noirs, meaning there are plenty of wines to try.

You can opt for a private or group tours of Giffords Hall, both of which provide an insight into the history of English wine and the varieties of grapes grown there. The tour will take you through the vineyard and around the winery, showing you the various stages of production, before ending up in the tasting room where you’ll have the chance to taste three still wines and three liqueurs alongside a selection of canapés. Sounds like our cup of tea!

Denbies Wine Estate

Dorking, Surrey

With an estate spanning 627 acres, Denbies , in the Surrey Hills, is England’s largest vineyard. As well as making a range of fantastic wines, Denbies is home to a hotel, a collection of restaurants and lots of tours and experiences. Take an outdoor vineyard train tour to see the most beautiful points in the vineyard (all without getting out of your seat), or book onto the Secret Vineyard Trail to meander through vines not normally open to the public, with tasting stops along the way. The Indoor Wine Tasting Experience is also popular, as you’ll learn about the history and geology of the estate before tasting four of Denbies’ award-winning wines.

Make a day of it and accompany your tour with lunch with a view at The Gallery Restaurant, overlooking the vineyard from the winery’s third floor, or enjoy al fresco dining all year round at The Conservatory Restaurant, which serves up light lunches and delicious cream teas. Or stay overnight at Denbies Vineyard Hotel. Renovated from the original 1850s farmhouse, the 17 luxury rooms have outstanding views across the estate – a sight you wouldn’t mind waking up to every day!

Hambledon Vineyard

Hambledon, Hampshire

Hambledon , one of England’s oldest commercial vineyards, has been growing vines since 1952 and has even served its creations in the Houses of Parliament and in British Embassies all over the world. Today, the vineyard spans over 200 acres, with over 100,000 vines pruned by hand.

If you pop into Hambledon, you can join a tour that takes you through the historical vineyards and into the estate’s underground cellars cut directly into perfect white chalk. You’ll also get to take a sneak peek at the state-of-the-art winery (it’s the only gravity-fed winery in the UK) and see how the award-winning sparkling wines are created, from grape all the way to glass. And yes, tastings are part of the package too.

Balfour Winery

Tonbridge, Kent

Set in 400 acres of scenic Kent countryside you’ll find the Hush Heath Estate, home to Balfour Winery . Pioneers for both English traditional-method sparkling wines and English still wines, this vineyard has won many a prestigious accolade since its inception back in 2002 – including being chosen as the official English wine of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Year-round tours and tasting experiences are available here, from self-guided strolls through the vineyards, apple orchards, wildflower meadows and ancient oak woodland to expert-led tours where you’ll discover the winemaking process from grape to glass, before sitting down to try six of the vineyard’s homegrown wines. If you get a bit peckish, you can add on Kentish meat, cheese or veggie platters to your tasting, or if you want to push the boat out further, attend one of the vineyard’s many foodie events including the Balfour Dining Club, a series of four-course dinners created by the estate’s head chef and paired with Balfour wines. 

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10 of the best vineyards to visit in Britain

We'll raise a glass to that

There a number of beautiful vineyards across the UK making award-winning wine. Here are the best vineyards to visit and raise a glass to.

Acres of acid green vines, snaking over undulating slopes as they grow heavy with ripe fruits are a common sight in Tuscany but less so in the UK. But British wine has come a long way in recent years, winning numerous international accolades and tempting even the most discerning of drinkers. If you don't believe us, visit one of these wonderful UK vineyards and see for yourself.

Langham, Dorset

In deepest Hardy country, this vineyard takes a ‘low-intervention’ approach to grape growing – striving to minimise environmental impact while producing crisp quality bubbles, that are even vegan friendly. The hand-picked grapes are processed on site using an amalgamation of old and new methods, which visitors are talked through on the two hour long guided tours. Plus, visitors can enjoy lunches and afternoon teas, prepared in the 19th century milking parlour, the perfect place to grab a bite to eat after a few hours ambling among the vines. For those who prefer a more hands on experience, don’t miss the opportunity to join in picking the grapes, loading the press and meeting the team, during the autumn Harvest Experiences, which include lunch and a refreshing glass of fizz, as a reward for your hard work.

Giffords Hall, Suffolk

Producing a smorgasbord of sparkling wine, rose and fruity red, this family run vineyard in the village of Hartest in Suffolk, sits on the clay soil site of an ancient glacial riverbed. The whole family are welcome to take part in private or group tours, even dogs are welcome – but must stay on a lead since the vineyard is also home to a collection of free-roaming lambs and chicks.

Rodington, Shropshire

It may be small, but Rodington produces some seriously robust reds, said to rival Australian shiraz, right in the heart of Shropshire. The family run vineyard has clocked up an array of awards for a range of wines and free entry to the shop and vineyard make it very tempting to try a glass or two for yourself.

Coates & Seely, Hampshire

Crafted in small batches using traditional techniques, this winery, owned by two friends, takes full advantage of the English chalk terroir on which it sits – creating bubbles which have been served at Kensington Palace. Described as ‘fabulously elegant and refined’ by the judges of the 2017 English Wine Awards, it's no surprise Coates & Seely supply some of the most prestigious events across the UK.

Sharpham Wine and Cheese, Devon

Offering tastings and tours of their irresistible wines and cheeses (a dreamy combination) this award-winning vineyard uses both New World and traditional techniques that best enhance their unique regional characteristics. After a relaxed amble among the vines, guests are invited to sample Head Chef Daniel’s delicious dishes, using the freshest local and seasonal ingredients, while soaking up the picturesque grounds overlooking the River Dart. What a divine way to spend an afternoon.

Three Choirs, Gloucestershire

Nestled within the rolling hills and valleys of rural Gloucestershire, Three Choirs enjoy a unique microclimate, allowing them to produce wonderful wine. With an onsite restaurant and rooms to stay in, a trip here would make for a relaxing weekend break. Otherwise, simply spend an afternoon strolling amongst the vines and sampling the delicious wine on offer.

Camel Valley, Cornwall

Camel Valley's relaxed, friendly tours through stunning countryside are incredibly popular, and require advance booking. But if you are not lucky enough to get a spot, or simply want to taste a sample of Cornish wine, then indulge in a glass on the terrace while soaking up the wonderful view. With two idyllic cottages available to rent on the site, located close to Rick Stein’s trio of Padstow restaurants, Camel Valley makes for a wonderful foodie escape.

Chapel Down, Kent

One of Britain's best-known vineyards, Chapel Down is set amongst 22 glorious acres of Outstanding Natural Beauty and hailed as one of the UK’s most exciting drinks companies. Their growers are experts in using traditional methods to make a world-class range of sparkling and still wines, as well as spirits, beers and cider. Fans include the likes of Gordon Ramsey and Jamie Oliver – and Chapel Down has even delivered to No 10 Downing Street, as well as Ascot Racecourse. Embark on a daily guided tour, including a tutored tasting, and finish your day in their two AA Rosette and Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, specialising in modern British cuisine where you can enjoy Chapel Down paired with locally sourced seasonal ingredients.

Castle Brook, Herefordshire

Tucked in the Wye Valley, the Castle Brook vines were planted in 2004 on the site of an ancient Roman vineyard. They provide an ancient yet modern diversification strategy for this fourth-generation family farm. Specialising in Brut and Rosé sparkling wine, the team use traditional Champagne varieties and methods. Available for next day delivery, this Herefordshire based wine is certainly the answer if you're craving a fabulously British glass of bubbly. Each bottle bears the ‘Chinn-Chinn’ motif, a play on the Chinn family name, which had clearly destined them for success in the winemaking business.

Greyfriars, Surrey

The team at Greyfriars combine traditional techniques with modern wine making technology to create crisp bubbles which have won numerous international accolades. Owners Mike and Hilary Wagstaff bought the site on the Surrey North Downs eight years ago, planting over 70,000 vines across an expanse of 50 acres. During their most recent harvest they reaped over 100 tonnes of grapes, producing close to 80,000 bottles of crisp sparkling wine. That’s certainly something to raise a glass to.

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10 of the UK’s best vineyard and distillery stays

Rooms with a brew: vineyards, breweries and distilleries where you can raise a glass and spend the night in a hotel or cottage

Rathfinny, East Sussex

In the new wine heartlands of the South Downs, this 600-acre estate was started in 2010 and the first vintage of its Sussex sparkling wine arrived in 2018. With a tasting room and restaurant, staying here is a Napa Valley-style experience. There are also 10 en-suite rooms in the restored flint barns, including some with bunks, and prices are reasonable. A posh hostel vibe is at play here, with high thread counts and packed lunches, plus another – more casual – restaurant at the weekend, serving set meals. Doubles from £100 , rathfinnyestate.com

Raasay, Kyle

Waiting for a malt whisky to mature involves patience. Reached by a 25-minute ferry from the Isle of Skye, the Hebridean island of Raasay (population 161) opened its first legal distillery in 2017 and the first casks will reach maturation this year. The whisky uses barley grown on the island, and the water comes from a well that dates back to Celtic times. In the meantime, a Victorian villa has been converted into a six-bedroom hotel for the faithful. Guests can try the distillery’s gin, which requires less patience and is already available, made from juniper picked on Raasay, citrus fruits and rhubarb. Doubles from £105 B&B, raasaydistillery.com

The Swan, Southwold, Suffolk

As an ale house, the site of the Swan predates the Adnams brewery by about 200 years, but the two have been in partnership since 1872. Style-wise, it may fit into this moneyed part of Suffolk with ease – there are plenty of velvet sofas in jewel colours and artfully scorched mackerel on offer within its generous Georgian proportions – but it’s not too sanitised. The Swan still backs on to the brewery, but the neighbouring buildings also house Southwold’s distillery, with spirits and liqueurs, including whisky and vodka. As well as standard tours, visitors can choose botanicals to create their own gin. Doubles from £200 B&B, theswansouthwold.co.uk

Ardbeg, Islay

With eight distilleries, producing some of the finest whiskies in the world, the Hebridean island of Islay is a place of pilgrimage for whisky lovers. On the south coast, the whitewashed, low-slung Ardbeg, famous for its 10-year-old single malt, was founded in 1815. Now owned by luxury behemoth LVMH, its guest accommodation is refreshingly low-key. Seaview Cottage is housed in the middle of the distillery grounds and has three bedrooms, all en suite, decorated with local furnishings and walker-friendly extras such as a drying room. Tours start at £8, with a dram at the end. There’s also a small café. From £220 a night (for up to six people) self-catering , ardbeg.com

Llanerch Vineyards, Vale of Glamorgan

A former dairy farm in Hensol which started a trial-and-error form of viniculture in the 1970s, Llanerch has evolved to grow a core variety of grapes, including orion, perle, bacchus, huxelrebe, reichensteiner and the red triomphe d’Alsace. The estate produces its wine with input from the acclaimed Three Choirs vineyard in Gloucestershire and has created the award-winning ortega and rosé blends. The evolution continues with a 37-bedroom hotel and a restaurant; tours run from April to October and cost £14pp. Doubles from £ 75 B&B (some rooms are accessible) , llanerch.co.uk

In the Welsh Wind, Cardigan

This distillery, opened in 2018 by Alex Jungmayr and Ellen Wakelam, specialises in bespoke blends of gin. Once a blend has been devised, there’s a mobile still here that can be taken to weddings and other celebrations. Tastings start at £25pp; bespoke gin-making sessions cost £145 for two people. Its one-bedroom Distiller’s Cottage overlooking Cardigan Bay is popular with couples – many stay here to devise their own gin before a wedding. Cottage from £100 self-catering, inthewelshwind.co.uk

Gin Distillery, west London

Opened in 2017, this is a working gin distillery in what was once a notorious Notting Hill boozer. There are three mid-century rooms, a bar and restaurant, and the hotel produces its own Portobello Gin from a copper still on site – ingredients include citrus, juniper, Indonesian-sourced nutmeg and orris from Italy. Think you can do better? There’s a Ginstitute on site, where guests can create their own gin using a blend of botanicals. Doubles from £150 , the-distillery.london

BrewDog, Aberdeen

BrewDog, which started in 2007, has just opened its first hotel in the company’s hometown of Aberdeen. The Kennels is aimed at weaning millennials away from Airbnb; all rooms have food delivery from the bar downstairs and bedrooms with their own beer-filled fridge. While there’s no brewery on site, the company’s main production area at Ellon is a 25-minute drive away – a 90-minute tour costs £15 including tastings. Doubles from £75 , brewdog.com

Polgoon, Cornwall

Ortega is a three-bedroom cottage in the middle of the vineyards and orchards that make up the 23-acre Polgoon estate. Started by local couple Kim and John Coulson in 2006, a variety of different thirsts are catered for here, including soft drinks. Sparkling wines are especially strong, with a single estate seyval, an elderflower wine and a raspberry aval – the latter named after the Cornish for apple and served by Marcus Wareing at the Gilbert Scott restaurant. Its ciders, perry and scrumpies have been garlanded with awards and the 2019 sauvignon blanc harvest promises to be a stonker. Everything produced is certified vegan, and the setting, just outside Penzance, is superb. From £600 a week self-catering, sleeps six , polgoon.com

Pied Bull, Chester

The only microbrewery in the centre of Chester is in a building that dates back to the 11th century, and has been licensed since 1535. Located underneath the Pied Bull’s bar, the Camra-awarded microbrewery offers tours on Thursdays, Fridays and at weekends, with a range of bitters and IPAs to sample. There are 31 rooms carved out of the former coaching inn, some with Jacobean panelling, others in former brewers’ cottages. Doubles from £79, piedbull.co.uk

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Llanerch Vineyard

Set within 10 acres of woodland and lakes in the South Wales countryside just north of Cardiff, Llanerch Vineyard was the first of its kind here, built in 1851. The original white-washed farmhouse, with its exposed beams and wine-related décor (think vine-entwined wallpapers), still stands, and there are also 37 newly-designed rooms for anyone who wants to spend the night after a day on the grapes. There are subtle nods to the hotel’s Welsh heritage – with artwork by local photographer Andy Stoyle and Pembrokeshire wool furnishings – as well as an excellent restaurant with locally-sourced dishes and delicacies like laver bread. The best bit? It’s dog-friendly, too, so you can bring your Labrador and go for a walk to clear your head the next day. Visit llanerch.co.uk for more information

Tinwood Wine Estate

Tinwood Wine Estates capitalised on its uniquely picturesque location at the foot of the South Downs National Park by adding on a trio of luxury lodges for guests to stay in either before or after their tour: offering the perfect vantage point to watch the sun set over the vines. The wooden lodges may not look much from the outside, but inside, they are the last word in luxury, with an extra-large king-sized bed, a two-person Jacuzzi bathtub, walk-in shower, barrel sauna and a fully-stocked wine-fridge. What’s more, there are also handy mountain bikes provided – two for each lodge – so you can zip around the area as you please. Visit tinwoodestate.com for more information

Rathfinny Wine Estate

Boasting an unbeatable location for sparkling wine thanks to its south-facing slope, chalk soils and proximity to the sea, Rathfinny Wine Estate has swiftly risen to become one of the most popular English fizz producers in the country. Its lush 600 acres is home not only to countless vines, but also its Flint Barns, which grant visitors a luxurious place to stay after a hard day’s tasting. Think cosy fireplaces, stone walls, colourful throws and wooden floors, not to mention French windows overlooking the estate. The estate is also home to a highly esteemed restaurant, The Tasting Room, with Rathfinny offering packages where you can book dinner, a tour and an overnight stay. Very spoiling indeed. Visit rathfinnyestate.com for more information

Denbies Wine Estate

It’s the largest vineyard in the UK, producing award-winning sparkling, rosé and dessert wines, and very happily, you can also spend the night here after indulging in all three. This summer, the winery has opened a new hotel, replacing the small bed and breakfast that was here previously, with 17 rooms overlooking the 265-acre estate. Naturally, there will be nods to the business throughout, with barrel-crafted furniture, wrought-iron vine gates and grape-motifs galore. Even more fun is the Enomatic wine dispensing machine, which you will be able to use to taste all the Denbies wines using just your room key. Chin chin! Visit denbies.co.uk for more information

Smith and Evans

The White Lias Limestone Ridge of Higher Plot Farm has been recognized as a special place to grow fruit for at least 300 years, when terracing was built to grow cider, but since 2010 Smith and Evans have been utilising the free-draining Calcerous Limestone soil to produce Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier wines. There’s a reverse level barn conversion on site, allowing one lucky group the chance to make the estate their base for a longer break in the beautiful Somerset Levels. Visit smithandevans.co.uk for more information

Mersea Island

A short trip from London, Mersea Island in Essex is perhaps best known for its oysters and pretty pastel-coloured beach huts, but it's also got a vineyard. The compact site also offers rooms, as well as two self-catering cottages for bigger groups, with access to Maria's Vintage Tearoom being an additional perk. Visit merseaholidays.co.uk for more information

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The country’s wineries are booming. for english wine week (17-25), we pick the best of the bunch.

1. Denbies Wine Estate, Surrey

Tucked among the Surrey Hills near Dorking and Box Hill, Denbies is quite the local landmark, frequently hosting fairs, festivals and even Parkrun events on its 627 idyllic acres. With so many activities on offer it’s almost like a winey leisure centre — choose indoor tastings or vineyard tours by land train, cheesemaking, bubbly brunches or fine dining, along with walks among the reichensteiner and bacchus vines. Accommodation is swish, in the stylishly converted mid-19th-century farmhouse that is now the Denbies Vineyard Hotel. Details Tours from £10pp; B&B doubles from £170 (denbies.co.uk)

2. Oxney Organic Estate, East Sussex

Quietly making delectable chardonnays and fizz near Rye, Oxney claims to be the largest single-estate producer of English organic wine, with about 20 per cent of organic grapes grown in the UK coming from its 35 tree-lined acres. Tours run every Saturday and there’s no need to hold back on top-ups — you can sleep it off here in a shepherds’ hut, farmhouse cottage or in a converted barn. Details Tours and picnics £25pp; two nights’ self-catering for two in a shepherd’s hut from £200 (oxneyestate.com)

3. Tillingham, East Sussex

The modern Tillingham estate has a chilled, next-gen approach: not only do its wines — such as the candy-pink Rosé and Qvevri White — come with slick, graphic labels, but the bar, shop and restaurant look more suited to some cool city quarter than the middle of the countryside. The open-sided Dutch barn — all black paint and corrugated ceilings — serves wood-fired pizza, there are tastings and tours that are super laid-back, and you can stay in one of the 11 neutral-toned rooms in the old hop barn. Details Tours £35pp; B&B doubles from £175 (tillingham.com)

4. Balfour Winery, Kent

Balfour’s reputation surged from a hit brut rosé in 2004. The pink fizz remains its flagship, accompanied by pinot noirs and chardonnays, placing it firmly on the English oenophile’s map — as well as sparkling ciders. Its Hush Heath Estate vineyard, near Staplehurst, has nature trails through ancient oak woodland, but no accommodation; instead, ten minutes’ drive away is the Goudhurst Inn, one of Balfour’s ten pubs, where elegant white and grey rooms soothe spinning heads. Details Tours from £45pp (balfourwinery.com); B&B doubles from £109 (thegoudhurstinn.com)

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5. Chet Valley Vineyard, Norfolk

Small-scale, sensitively managed and family run, the Chet Valley ethos is artisan all the way. Champagne varieties and Germanic crosses go into fruit-forward rosés and aromatic whites, and there’s even a sparkling red to challenge tradition. Learn about vine-to-glass production on tours led by the chief winemaker, book vineyard picnics featuring Norfolk cheese and a bottle or two, then stay over in the estate’s modern Vine House cottage. Details Tours £30pp; picnic £85 for two; two nights’ self-catering for six from £380 (chetvineyard.co.uk)

6. Toppesfield Vineyard, Essex

In Roman times the valley surrounding Toppesfield Vineyard was heavily planted with vines; the remains of a Roman centurion — complete with wine vase and cup — were unearthed in the fertile fields here, since replanted by Jane and Peter Moore to establish the vineyard in 2012. Visitors must book the sleek Scandi villa-style holiday house for vineyard access, including tastings and tours. If you do, it offers a lifestyle akin to that of the celebrity winemakers Cliff Richard and Kylie Minogue — gazing across the vines from the nickel bar, sipping bubbles in the hot tub or playing tennis on the private court (not necessarily in that order). Details Two nights’ self-catering for four from £1,029 (toppesfieldvineyard.co.uk)

7. Holmfirth Vineyard, West Yorkshire

Whether Yorkshire wine can cut it on the global market remains to be seen, but for northern-based connoisseurs who don’t want to travel to the south of England — never mind Alsace or Provence — to gen up on viticulture, a tour and tasting at Holmfirth Vineyard should hit the spot. Situated in the folds of the rolling Holme Valley, the estate has seven airy apartments in a low-impact building powered by wind turbine, with views across the Peak District . Details Tours £12.50pp; room-only doubles from £125 (holmfirthvineyard.com)

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11 of the most idyllic vineyards to visit in the UK

By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes

The UK, especially southern England, is rapidly becoming one of the world's new wine destinations, especially for sparkling wine . With small producers dominating the fledgling business, many vineyards have also opened themselves up to tourism, making it easy to visit to take a tour of the vines, try the winery's best vintages, and buy a few bottles. Increasingly, vineyards are also taking advantage of their scenic locations (often on the south coast) to encourage visitors to stay for the day, or even longer, by offering food and rooms to stay in. For even the casual oenophile, this makes a great day out or weekend break. We've put together a few of our favourites so you can make them a destination this year.

Ask anyone about vineyards with rooms in the UK and Tillingham is always the first place mentioned. The biodynamic winery near Rye – run by Ben Walgate – not only hosts vines that produce some of this country's most sought-after, cult wines but also hosts guests for overnight stays in a clutch of stylish rooms, with food taken care of via the popular restaurant. Natural wines, eleven pared-back and comfortable rooms in a former hop barn and wood-fired pizzas and seasonal British cooking, all in touching distance of the Kentish coast – you can't ask for much more.

• Accommodation: 11 double rooms (two of them dog-friendly) plus two Bell Tents in the grounds (the latter bookable May-September). No children under 10 allowed.
• Food: Tillingham has a wine bar, pizza barn and a restaurant which focuses on seasonal tasting menus for lunch and dinner. All are open Wednesday-Sunday. Book the restaurant in advance.
• Tours and tastings: Public tours are available three times a day on days that the winery is open, at £35 per person. For larger groups, private tours can be booked at £40 per person. On Fridays and Sundays you can also book a ‘Tour & Lunch’ package for £70. Make sure you book in advance.

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Conveniently situated not far from London in the green Surrey landscape, Denbies is ideally set up for a day out, with four restaurants and a rolling programme of tours and tastings. It's a large commercial operation, with its vines representing 10% of all that are planted in the UK at the moment. Indoor tastings come complete with a cinema experience, and there is a train to take groups around the huge vineyards. If you want to get a sense of the scale of a large winery in beautiful surroundings, this is the place to come.

• Accommodation: Denbies Vineyard Hotel in the midst of the vines offers 17 ensuite rooms, and there are an additional seven rooms in the neighbouring Farmhouse. Dog-friendly rooms are available.
• Food: The Gallery Restaurant is open for lunch, while the Vineyard Restaurant & Wine Library offer dinner. In the warmer months, you can get takeaway food at The Hatch on the Lawn, or pop into the airy Conservatory glasshouse restaurant for a casual lunch.
• Tours and tastings: Tours are available daily of both the indoor elements of the wine production and the vineyards themselves, starting from £15 per person. You can also buy packages that include lunch, afternoon tea or dinner.

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Ashling Park

An easy 90-minute train ride from London to Chichester (and a short taxi ride) gets you to Ashling Park Estate, a 50-acre vineyard in the South Downs framed by 200-year-old oak trees. The Gardner family who’ve owned the land for over twenty years brought in ex-Nyetimber winemaker Dermot Sugrue to help produce their award winning still and sparkling wines. The estate uses chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, the grapes used in champagne, for their sparkling wine and Regent, Rondo and Bacchus grapes are also grown and used for making still.  If you’re planning to make a day of it, find idyllic villages with thatched-roof cottages and cosy pubs right next door, or the dunes and beaches of West Wittering are a twenty minute drive away.

• Accommodation: There are five one or two bedroom lodges designed by Amazing Spaces designer William Hardie, all made from wood sourced from the South Downs National Park nearby. Opt for the Veraison lodge for additional accessibility features.
• Food: The onsite restaurant is well worth a visit and is open for lunch and dinner. Book the second-floor terrace for stunning vineyard views.
• Tours and tastings: Public tours are available twice a day between Thursday to Sunday at an affordable £25 per person. Pick between 10:30am or 2pm.

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Not far from the Hampshire coast at Portsmouth is England's oldest commercial vineyard, established in 1952 and now producing a small range of delicious sparkling wines. It's a relatively small operation set in lovely countryside (the village of Hambledon is known as ‘the cradle of cricket’ for its famous cricket club). The winery offers tours and tastings, afternoon tea, and is about to open a brand new restaurant.

• Accommodation: None.
• Food: Hambledon offers food add-ons to its tours, including cheese plates, and an afternoon tea (including a tour and tasting) at £60. A restaurant is in the works.
• Tours and tastings: Vineyard tours with a tasting can be booked most days for £25 per person.

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Rathfinny Estate

Nestling in a patch of the South Downs between Eastbourne and Brighton, the village of Alfriston in Sussex is fast becoming a hot destination. You can book a stay at Olga Polizzi's The Star, but the wine estate at Rathfinny also offers accommodation for visitors to the area, and enjoy some seriously fine dining while you're at it. Rathfinny's sun-soaked vines produce some of England's top sparkling wines, thanks to their sunny position and chalk soil. There is a range of options for eating at Rathfinny and the flint barns where the rooms are located are really rather stylish, all limewashed walls and pared-back decoration.

• Accommodation: The Flint Barns include 10 double rooms, bookable year round, with meals in the Dining Room.
• Food: The Tasting Room restaurant offers high-end dining basked on tasting menus, but you can also visit the more relaxed Dining Room in the Flint Barns for evening meals. During October the winery runs a harvest marquee during the winter and offers al fresco meals in the summer. There is also a casual option, The Hut, open every day for walk-ins.
• Tours and tastings: In winter (November - April) you can book 1h45 tours every weekend for £27.50 per person, and tastings at the same price. There are also drop-in tastings at The Hut.

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Chapel Down

One of the biggest wine producers in the UK, Chapel Down is located in the same patch of the North Downs in Kent where you can find Tillingham and Oxney. It specialises in sparkling wine but also produces still white and rosé wine, and there is an enormous variety on offer for an English vineyard. You can't stay on the site, but you can visit year-round for guided tours and tastings, along with afternoon tea and exquisite lunches and dinners at The Swan restaurant.

• Accommodation: None, but a stay at The George in Rye is always delightful.
• Food: The Swan is open Wednesday to Sunday, with a private dining room you can book for events and a glorious terrace overlooking the countryside. You can also visit for afternoon tea followed by a tour and tasting, while other packages include cheese pairings along with the wine.
• Tours and tastings: Guided tours and tastings can be booked from £28 per person.

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East Sussex winery Oxney focuses on a small edit of organic wines, including a sparkling wine, a sparkling rosé and a still rosé, and has a glorious situation in the countryside near Rye. Oxney has really leaned into its tourist offering, with tours, tastings and lots of different accommodation on offer at its award-winning vineyard, including shepherd's huts, barns and a Jacobean farmhouse. Whichever you opt for, all are self-catering and full of rustic charm, as well as easy access to the vineyard for a tasting of their exceptionally good wines.

• Accommodation: Choose from one of two shepherd's hut (each sleeps two) or for larger groups, hire the Jacobean vineyard house which sleeps eight, or one of the barns that between them accommodate up to 18 guests. You can book a barn stay with a tour and picnic included for £175 per person.
• Food: Picnic lunches at £25 can be booked as an addition to a summer tour.
• Tours and tastings: The summer season starts in May, and you can book a tour and tasting for £25 per person. In winter, tours and tastings run at £30 per person inclusive of a charcuterie plate.

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Tinwood Estate

At the foot of the South Downs National Park near Chichester, Sussex's Tinwood Estate has fast gained a reputation for its English sparkling wines. The winery only started up in 2007 but already has a reputation for its three sparkling wines. There are tours available every day to introduce visitors to their sustainable, eco-friendly approach, along with a tasting room where visitors can sample the resulting wines, and afternoon tea also on offer for the more caffeine-minded. Tinwood also has three lodges on the estate, clad in wood and tucked into the foliage, allowing guests somewhere to stay pre- or post-tour. The lodges have been strategically placed to take in the sunset and inside, have vast beds and all the amenities you require, as well as a neighbouring sauna.

• Accommodation: Three wood-clad lodges, each with a double room as accommodation.
• Food: This spring sees the opening of the new tapas-style restaurant Vineyard Kitchen at Tinwood, currently for walk-ins only. Here you can indulge in small plates designed to pair well with the wines. Afternoon tea is offered April – September every Wednesday at 12pm, and includes a wine tasting. .
• Tours and tastings: A vineyard tour and tasting can be booked year round for £21 per person, and a dedicated tasting room offers wines to purchase as well.

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Three Choirs

Heading a bit further north out of the Kent-Sussex heartlands of English wine country, Gloucestershire-based winery Three Choirs offers sparkling wine as well as still whites, rosés and reds from its beautiful location near the Wye Valley. You can drink, dine and stay at Three Choirs, and we sense that once you arrive you'll be reluctant to leave. The winery offers rooms, but also lodges tucked amongst the grapes with views across the wine-producing vines as far as the eye can see. After a day tasting their 13 wines, made from the 12 grapes grown in the vineyard, there's nowhere more peaceful to retreat to for a while, before heading to the brasserie for a tapas-style sharing dinner and of course, more Three Choirs wine.

• Accommodation: Wood-framed, glass-walled lodges for two with verandas and freestanding baths among the vines, or cosy double rooms in a more central building overlooking the plantation.
• Food: Three Choirs has a stylish brasserie offering lunch and dinner, with a focus on small sharing plates. Booking is essential.
• Tours and tastings: A self-guided vineyard tour and tasting of five wines can be booked year round at weekends for £20 per person.

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This Sussex winery flies a little further under the radar than some of its neighbours, but its wines, which include sparkling, white and rosé bottlings, have won multiple awards, and it also produces gin, vermouth and brandy. It's a marvellous place to visit, with a wine bar and tasting room open Thursday-Saturday and vineyard tours on selected dates. There are also plenty of seasonal events (like Good Friday fish and chips) to mark in your diary.

• Food: Small plates are on offer at the wine bar, or check the calendar for occasional events.
• Tours and tastings: Public tours are scheduled via the calendar and cost £25 per person.

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Nick and Kirsty Goring's family has occupied this land in West Sussex since the 18th century, but the latest generations only began planting vines in 2006. The winery has been a huge success, and now produces white and rosé sparkling wines as well as a pinot noir. Sustainability and stewardship of the land is a key focus here, and the estate offers nature tours as well as the usual tours and tastings. There is also an excellent restaurant, Chalk, with a local, seasonal menu that regularly changes, if you want to make a day of it.

• Accommodation: None, but The Pig in the South Downs is a short drive away.
• Food: The Chalk restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday for breakfast and lunch, with dinner on Friday and Saturday.
• Tours and tastings: The standard tour and tasting can be booked at £25, but there are also bike tours, landscape tours, and a tour that includes sundowners and dinner at Chalk for £100.

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Tillingham, East Sussex

A farm dating back to the 13th century, Tillingham is surrounded by 70 acres of rolling hills and woodlands with far-reaching views towards Rye and the Romney salt marshes beyond. Ben Walgate’s biodynamic winery is relatively new – the vines he planted gave their first crop in 2020 to produce a variety of wines, including a pinot blanc, pinot noir and chardonnay, as well as a sparkling. Wine tours and tastings run daily and are available by appointment. The lovely accommodation consists of 11 pared-back but stylish rooms in what used to be a hop barn. The wine bar, with its wood-fired pizza oven, is open for lunch, and bar snacks are always available with a glass of wine. For dinner, the chef’s à la carte menu showcases simply cooked ingredients, grown on the farm or sourced from local producers. 

Peasmarsh, East Sussex, TN31 6XD

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Rathfinny Wine Estate, East Sussex

Family owned Rathfinny was established in 2010 and produces one of England’s top sparkling wines. Close to picture-postcard Alfriston in the South Downs, the vineyards occupy a south-facing slope, just three miles from the sea, where the climate, chalk soil and aspect come together to produce award-winning sparklers. Book a tour of the estate to learn how a typical year of growing vines and wine production progresses, as well as taste the wines. Enjoy fine dining in the chic Tasting Room restaurant or opt for something a little cosier and more relaxed in the Flint Barns dining room. On the the western side of the estate, barns have been beautifully restored with contemporary furnishings and house ten lovely en-suite bedrooms. 

Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TU

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Denbies Wine Estate, Surrey

One of the UK’s largest producers, the Denbies estate was founded by Sir Adrian White in 1984. Today, it is still run by the White family and has been developed to include a hotel, two restaurants and gift shop. You can book tours of the winery and vineyard, as well as themed dinners with wine tastings. The original farmhouse B&B, built in the 1850s, has recently been transformed and an adjacent wing added to create a chic hotel with 17 contemporary en-suite rooms and a restaurant.

Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AA

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Llanerch Vineyard, Glamorgan

Close to Cardiff, but in the deep countryside, Llanerch is the oldest vineyard in Wales. Renowned for its Cariad wine (unique to the area), it does tours and tastings throughout the year. Follow yours with lunch, afternoon tea or dinner in the restaurant, which serves seasonal dishes made from the best local ingredients. The 26 stylish rooms and suites are divided between a new building – from which you’ll get uninterrupted views of the vines and surrounding fields and hills – and the original farmhouse from where the rooms look out over the Italian-themed courtyard. A couple of the rooms are dog friendly.

Pontyclun, Vale of Glamorgan, CF72 8GG

Visit Llanerch.co.uk

Three Choirs, Gloucestershire

Deep in the Cotswolds, this is one of the oldest vineyards in the UK. The first vines were planted in 1973 on half an acre of land to see how they would grow. Today, they stretch across 75 acres. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided walking route or book in for a guided tour and tasting of five still and sparkling wines. For lunch or dinner, the Brasserie serves tapas-inspired dishes to complement the wines. You can spend the night in one of the lodges tucked away further down in the valley – they have floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides with views overlooking tranquil, willow tree-fringed ponds surrounded by vines. Or there are cosy bedrooms next to the restaurant – these have south-facing patios and wonderful views too. 

Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1LS

Visit Three-Choirs-Vineyard.co.uk

Oxney Organic Estate, East Sussex

Close to Rye, Oxney’s 35 acres of vines produce around 20% of all organic grapes grown in the UK. They are used to make still and sparkling wines in a converted Grade II-listed square oast house. Tours are held on Saturdays from May to September and you’re guaranteed to get an enlightening intro to the English organic wine revolution – a member of the team will take you round the vineyard and the winery, talking you through the perils of growing grapes in a cooler climate and the organic methods they use to overcome them. At the end, you’ll sample four wines. If you want to stay on, you’ve got options: a spacious converted barn, the historic Vineyard House or a cosy shepherd’s hut.

Beckley, East Sussex, TN31 6TU

Visit OxneyEstate.com

Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery, Oxfordshire

This is one of the most charming vineyards in the UK. Just over an hour from London, near Henley-on-Thames, the vineyard sits on the Chiltern Hills, surrounded by a vast woodland and Hambleden Valley, where the climate is ideal for growing grapes. Head here for a two-hour behind-the-scenes tour on which you can try wines, ales and liqueurs. For an overnight stay, you can choose from rooms at the B&B with views of the vineyard, orchard, gardens or the 17th-century barn.

Hambleden, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 6JW

Visit ChilternValley.co.uk

Tinwood Estate, West Sussex

Tinwood is near Chichester, in the heart of West Sussex at the foot of the South Downs National Park. Since first planting in 2007, it has established a reputation for producing some excellent sparkling wines, both white and rosé. On a tour, you’ll visit the vineyard and enjoy a tasting that includes three glasses. You can then stick around to order another glass, or bottle, as well as cheese and nibbles. Stay in one of three luxe wooden lodges that take advantage of the lovely views over the vines towards the setting sun. There’s no restaurant here, but there are a few very good pubs close by.

Halnaker, West Sussex, PO18 0NE

Visit TinwoodEstate.com

Ryedale Vineyards, North Yorkshire

Ryedale is one of the most northerly commercial vineyards in the UK. A family run business at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds, it’s a few miles from the town of Malton and close to York and Castle Howard. In addition to red, white, rosé and sparkling wines, Ryedale produces cider from the estate’s orchards. Tours and tastings in groups of around 20 are available from April to October – one of the two wine makers will guide you around the vines. There are two cosy en-suite rooms in the farmhouse and you’ll be treated to a full Yorkshire breakfast in the morning. There are two good pubs nearby and, as Malton is the ‘food capital’ of North Yorkshire, lots of good places to eat.

Westow, North Yorkshire, YO60 7LS

Visit RyedaleVineyards.co.uk

Castlewood Vineyard, Devon

On the Devon-Dorset border in the village of Musbury, the Corbett family have transformed a south-facing hillside on their farm into a thriving vineyard that produces an excellent sparkling wine. By appointment, you can book a private tour and tasting for groups of six or more with the owner – he’ll walk you through the vineyards and tell you all about growing grapes in east Devon, while enjoying breathtaking views across the Axe Valley to the sea in the distance. There are two traditional Grade II-listed stone cottages that date from the 18th century that sleep six. Set in spacious gardens, both are packed with character and retain many original features like inglenook fireplaces, beamed ceilings and window seats. 

Musbery, Devon, EX13 8SS

Visit CastlewoodVineyard.co.uk

Jabajak, Carmarthenshire

Once a droving farm, Jabajak’s seven acres of grounds are in a quiet spot on the edge of west Wales’s Bluestone mountains. They produced their first harvest in 2014 and there are now daily tastings of the white and sparkling rosé, along with self-guided tours of the vineyard. Converted from the drovers’ old stone buildings, the restaurant serves dishes using ingredients from the estate’s kitchen garden and local producers. Book the Nook and enjoy a private table for two on a balcony in the eaves. There are eight en-suite rooms, all different in style – we love the Grainstore Suite, a truly romantic hideaway in the eaves.

Whitland, Carmarthenshire, SA34 0ED

Visit Jabajak.co.uk

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