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The Best Places for a Vineyard Stay in the UK

Llanerch Vineyard Hotel

Hensol, Cardiff, South Wales

Rows of vines and uninterrupted views of the countryside surround Llanerch Vineyard Hotel. Following significant investment, the hotel now offers Welsh grape escapes in 26 stylish rooms and suites. There’s a vineyard restaurant and bar, vineyard tours and wine tastings. Keen cooks can book a course at Angela Gray Cookery School on-site. Cardiff is just a 20 minute drive away.

Rooms from £80 a night.

Tinwood Estate Lodges

Chichester, West Sussex, England

Next to the world famous Goodwood Estate and on the edge of the South Downs, you’ll find Tinwood Wine Estate.  The vineyard has 3 contemporary and luxurious timber-clad lodges offering peaceful accommodation and a view of the vines. Free use of mountain bikes and lovely walks.

Rooms from £175 a night

Denbies Vineyard Hotel

Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, Surrey, England

Denbies Vineyard Hotel sits surrounded by vines in the heart of Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking. It has recently been transformed from a traditional farmhouse B&B into a smart hotel with contemporary en-suite rooms and vineyard restaurant. On your doorstep, easy access to beautiful walks and wine tasting. Good to know- Denbies is the UK’s first vineyard hotel to establish best practice in green-tourism.

Rooms from £155 a night.

Flint Barns at Rathfinny Wine Estate

Rathfinny Wine Estate, Alfriston, East Sussex, England

A stay at Flint Barns is wonderful for both walkers and wine lovers. The 600-acre Rathfinny Wine Estate is located on the South Downs Way in beautiful surroundings. Housed in the lovely barn are 10 stylish bedrooms with iron bedsteads and cosy country blankets. Some cater for families and come with bunk beds. After a day of walking or wine tasting, relax next to the woodburner in the lounge with a glass of the estate’s Sussex sparkling wine.

Rooms from £100 a night.

Three Choirs Vineyard

Three Choirs Vineyard, Newent, Gloucestershire, England

Nestled in the deepest Cotswold countryside, Three Choirs Vineyard offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a vineyard break in either rooms or timber lodges dotted around the grounds. Its south-facing slopes border the three counties of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. The vineyard restaurant, popular with locals, serves traditional country dishes. There’s a self-guided vineyard trail, winery tours and tastings.

Rooms from £153 a night.

Secret Valley Vineyard Glamping

Bridgwater, Somerset, England

In the foothills of the Quantock Hills lies Secret Valley, a popular glamping destination with its own vineyard. Book a 2-night glamping break with Virgin Experience Days and you can enjoy the peace and quiet of this lovely place. Stay in either a Vineyard Wigwam or a Quantock. Each Wigwam comes with its own fire pit and picnic table. Vineyard tours and tastings are also available.

2 night break is £135

Tinwood Vineyard Glamping

Chichester, West Sussex, England

Tinwood Vineyard Glamping offers camping among the vines. It’s pet-friendly too. A handy place to stay if you’re visiting the Goodwood Festival of Speed at the neighbouring Goodwood Estate. Brighton & Hove are just over 24 miles away.

Brooks Country House Hotel

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England

The vineyard may be bijou but it produces a very quaffable white wine. Brooks Country House is a delightful boutique hotel with luxurious en-suite rooms. Rich in character, the Georgian manor house boasts many beautiful period features and has a lovely outdoor pool. Read our Expert Review.

Rooms from £67 a night.

The Goudhurst Inn

Goudhurst, Kent, England

The Goudhurst Inn is owned by the Hush Heath Estate, a stunning vineyard just a 4 mile drive away. The wine estate is known for its award-winning sparkling rosé but also produces still wines and cider. The inn has a popular restaurant, a terrace with beautiful countryside views and accommodation in boutique style rooms.

Rooms from £85 a night.

The Tickled Trout

West Farleigh, Nr Maidstone, Kent, England

Like the Goudhurst Inn, The Tickled Trout is also owned by the Hush Heath Estate, a 20 minute drive away. Stay here and you’ll experience warm Hush Heath hospitality and stay in a stylish and contemporary room. Visitors to the vineyard can enjoy walks, vineyard tours and free tastings.

Rooms from £75 a night.

The Bull

Ditchling, East Sussex, England

Just a five minute drive from Ridgeview Wine Estate, one of the finest producers of award-winning English sparkling wine, The Bull is a fabulous gastro pub with rooms. Winner of the Great British Pub Awards in 2016, it has 8 luxurious rooms, oodles of history and it even brews its own beer.

Rooms from £120 a night.

The Bathing House at Sharpham Wine Estate

Sharpham Wine Estate, Asprington, Near Totnes, Devon

Probably the most romantic place for a vineyard break in the UK. This charming Grade II listed Georgian Bathing House lies on the banks of the River Dart, on the Sharpham Estate, near Totnes. Sharpham has one of the prettiest vineyards in Devon. Rows of vines all lead down to the water’s edge. The vineyard produces an excellent range of wine and there’s delicious artisan cheese made in its own dairy. Dine in the seasonal vineyard café and in the summer months, swim in the outdoor (unheated pool).

From £555 for 7 nights.

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