Top Things to do in South West England
Top 10 Wineries & Vineyards in South West England, England
Discover the best top things to do in South West England, United Kingdom including Torview Wines, Furleigh Estate, Quance Wines, Aldwick Estate, English Oak Vineyard, Alder Vineyard, Looe Valley Vineyard, Wellhayes Vineyard, Woodchester Valley Vineyard, Fenny Castle Vineyard.
Restaurants in South West England
1. Torview Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
2. Furleigh Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
A vineyard and winery making world-class still and sparkling wine from Champagne grape varieties grown on site. Open for sales and tastings 11am till 5pm on Monday to Saturday. Tours of the vineyard and winery on Fridays and Saturdays at 11am and 2.30pm through out the year plus tours on Wednesdays from June to the end of September.
Reviewed By S17London - London, United Kingdom
The tour was really interesting. I thought our host kept things lively and interesting - enough facts balanced with anecdotes. He was welcoming and managed all the group's questions and queries. We had a short wine tasting afterwards - 2 still whites and one sparkling. Delicious wines - I was lucky to be able to buy a couple of bottles which I'm saving for a treat in the dull winter months! I particularly liked their Bacchus Dry. I twisted hub's arm to visit for a vineyard tour - to be fair I booked it and paid - he drove. Wanted to do this tour for ages but need a designated driver as the location is away from public transport. We did consider walking there from Lyme Regis but I didn't fancy walking back afterwards! This was the Classic tour at £15 a head which included the tasting of three wines. There is a also a Grand Tour - maybe next time... It's a beautiful setting - I'd have happily chilled out in the vineyard with a bottle or two...Great place - well worth a visit.
3. Quance Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
We are a small boutique vineyard set in the beautiful rolling countryside of North Devon. We produce a range of exquisite still wines and are open to the public for tours and tastings, by appointment from April through to September. Please contact us and we would love to see you.
4. Aldwick Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
Aldwick Estate is a venue that specialises in vineyard tours, weddings and other events. The facilities include two beautiful barns and licensed bar, hidden away in the Mendip Countryside, yet only 20 minutes from Bristol City Centre. Vineyard Tour & Tasting experiences are available April to October, usually on Wednesdays and Sundays. Pre-booking is required. There is a well appointed apartment with kitchenette, as well as 3 double rooms and a family room for guests to stay.
Reviewed By Jannywoggles
Our family gifted us a tour and meal voucher for a Xmas present in 2019. The rain was atrocious today(typical UK weather ????) however Howard , Carole and their family made us so welcome it brightened up a rainy autumn day.The presentation and wine tasting was enjoyable and our indoor picnic was delicious.Looking forward to visiting again in the sunshine ????
5. English Oak Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
English Oak is the perfect venue to discover the delights of an English Vineyard, comprising 23,000 vines, producing award winning English Sparkling Wine. Tours hosted by the vineyard owners, run on Fridays and Saturdays through the summer. Unusual business meeting and function services - including fabulous vineyard weddings - are also available on request.
Reviewed By suerussell25
We've just returned from a fabulous vineyard tour and wine tasting. Went with some friends from our local wine society - socially distanced of course - and Sarah and Andrew were so interesting, knowledgeable and entertaining. Plus the wine tasting with food to match was just superb.
6. Alder Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Grow your love of wine far beyond the bottle. From the muddy boots of winter pruning to the glimmering sunshine across our Devon vineyard at harvest, our love of wine has grown far beyond the bottle. The only thing we love more, is sharing it with you. So what are you waiting for? Join us for a tour, lunch in our kitchen or browse our local bottle + gift shop.
Reviewed By SouthDevonCatwoman
We booked the Vineyard Tour & lunch online (a Christmas present to ourselves!). Very easy to book. Tom showed us around the vines and was easy to chat to and knowledgeable. We had a taster session (really lovely Rose & white wine) followed by a delicious lunch in the new cafe. It is obvious that much time, energy and love have been invested into this family business and Alder Vineyard thoroughly deserve their success. We look forward to returning in the near future to see how things have developed.
7. Looe Valley Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
Artisan vineyard offering direct winery sales and tours. We are a small operation so please call in advance to check opening. Tours and tastings every Thursday - Saturday at 2pm Easter to end September other days by request. Takes 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Organised group tours available. Tours and tastings aim to teach you something and are much more than just a general guided tour. Hands on experience using tools of the trade to tend the vines and wine making process
Reviewed By 108maggiet
A really informative tour; Charles is very knowledgeable and and obviously enjoys sharing his love of wine making. This is a small vineyard so every part of the process is hands on and all 15 of us were able to take part in that as well as learning to 'taste' the wines. A lovely setting; the 2+ hours passed very pleasantly.
8. Wellhayes Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Set in the rolling hills of mid Devon, Wellhayes Vineyard produces quality sparkling wine on site from grapes grown solely in the vineyard. Visits to the vineyard, including wine tasting, are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Sundays at 3pm from May to September. From £8pp (£12 with cream tea).
Reviewed By lizziet375
Spent a wonderful afternoon on a tour of the vineyard with Simon. We were all thoroughly engrossed in the process and Simon was a very informative, knowledgeable and animated host. A very impressive set up and the wine was delicious! Thank you, a real highlight of our holiday.
9. Woodchester Valley Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 350 reviews
Woodchester Valley Vineyard is a boutique, family owned vineyard & winery based in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty creating a selection of award winning still white, rose, red and sparkling wines. We offer pre-booked guided tours of our beautiful vineyard and winery all year round.
Reviewed By WhiteoakBristol
A very interesting afternoon. Our guide was informative and, over a welcoming glass of wine, told us about the history of this new vineyard and how the various grape varieties are used to make the different wines they produce. We also saw the pressing in operation and the fermentation shed, where the equipment was spotless.Then the hightlight - the tasting! We were given a range of different wines to try and the oportunity to buy if we liked them. This was a very relaxed afternoon.
10. Fenny Castle Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Fenny Castle Vineyard produces award-winning English Sparkling and still wines as well as craft ciders on the edge of the Somerset Levels. Cellar door shop selling our wines and ciders, open every day. Visit the website to book tours, tastings and a range of events including Cheese and Wine Tastings and Sparkling Wine Masterclasses. **Gift vouchers for vineyard tours and wine tasting are available** Please note that the vineyard shop is open everyday but vineyard tours are at weekends, with prior booking through the website essential.
Reviewed By DamianCorsham
Our first time here but we will definitely be back. We went for wine and cheese tasting, everyone needs to do this, we had an amazing cheese board each, along with several bottles of wine and cider between us. James was ever so knowledgeable about the vineyard and process, he answered loads of questions and you could tell the family had a real passion for it! You will not be disappointed!
