Devon Vineyards & Wineries
As explained in this earlier blog post, I (Lauren) have been on a mini-mission to highlight the fabulous Devon Vineyards and Wineries that produce Devon wine from their vineyards, since early 2020.
I have visited many around Devon and some in surrounding counties, and I love the variety of venues, the sloping land and the wonderful views these sites offer. Viticulture is actually so interesting, with science and geography, and plenty of hard work and patience needed. Where photos are included, these are my own.
Vineyard vs Winery
What is the difference between a vineyard and a winery? Both are associated with the production of wine, however, there is a distinct difference between them both – a vineyard is where grapes are grown to make wine and a winery is where wine is produced. Some smaller vineyards send their grapes to nearby wineries to be produced using their facilities.
Why is Devon great for growing wine?
We asked Devon-based CMS Certified Sommelier and WSET Wine & Spirits Educator, Rebecca Mitchell, to answer this for us and our readers. She is also delivering online wine-tasting certification if you are interested in learning more about wine.
The South West of England has a growing reputation for producing many award-winning quality still and sparkling wines. Devon benefits from a mild temperate climate which is perfect for grape-growing. Wine GB – West (formerly known as the South West Vineyard Association) has over 80 members with many premium quality wineries here on our doorstep in Devon.
Vineyards which lie closer to the coast can sometimes experience a little more vintage variation than in other parts of England due to slightly cooler maritime conditions and prevailing south west winds. ‘English Fizz’ has won great acclaim on the international stage with many Devon wine-makers winning international awards for their sparkling wines. Other wines to look out for are the aromatic white wines made from Bacchus, Madeleine Angevine or Seyval Blanc. Rosés can be delicious too but Red wines tend to be lighter bodied in style.
Devon Vineyard & Winery Map
Have a look at our interactive map below.
Map Key
Vineyard and Winery names are numbered to correspond with the above map, click on their name below to jump down to their information. The ones with images are from our visits and are copyrighted Lauren Heath/Dining Devon.
The directory and information within: The above alphabetical list is not exhaustive, if we have missed a vineyard, please do let us know although we think we have our nose to the ground and have sniffed them all out.
If you click on the vineyard name above it will jump down their entry below, and if you click on their name below, it will open their website in a new window. Almost all of these vineyards are family-owned which is fantastic – so please support them as you would with artisan food producers.
Tours tend to run from Easter to September but please check with individual vineyards. If you want to get involved in harvest season, picking grapes for them whilst being rewarded in food and drink as a reward, then keep an eye out for dates during September and October on individual venues sites.
Alder Vineyard
Location: Okehampton, Devon
Visit for: This venue is in our header image for the blog. Their beautiful airy kitchen, shop and winery opened in September 2020. Head there for vineyard tours, see their winery, whilst enjoying wine tasting. Indulge in their cheese or charcuterie boards and tasty sandwiches or cakes whilst overlooking the rolling hills.
Vineyard tours, wine tastings, a modern café with countryside views, and a relaxed Devon vineyard experience. Read the write up from our visit here.
Dog friendly? Yes, dogs are welcome outside. Family friendly? Families welcome, no specific activities but there is a petite kids menu. Under 18’s are welcome on tours at no cost.
Wines: White, Rosé and Sparkling
Grapes: Madeleine Angevine and Rondo
Bantham Vineyard
Location: Bantham Beach, South Devon
Visit for: Planted in May 2021, on the Bantham Estate, enjoy a safari-style visit with a ride included in their mid 1970’s military Land Rover. Enjoy breath‑taking views across the Avon Estuary and Burgh Island, offering tours booked in person at their horse box cellar door. View my reel from May 2026 visit here.
Dog Friendly? Not currently. Family Friendly? TBC
Wines: Still Pinot Gris, Rosé Spritz (canned, read to to drink), Pinot Gris, Rosé
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir Précoc, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay
Brickhouse Vineyard
Location: Mamhead, Exeter
Visit for: Getting married in their gorgeous roundhouse amidst the vines – they offer venue hire, wine tastings and vineyard tour plus fantastic wine & cheese pairing events.
Wines: White & Rosé – served exclusively at their events
Calancombe Estate
Location: Nr Modbury, South Devon
Visit for: A vineyard, winery and distillery where you can enjoy a variety of tour options, including lunch or a gin making experience! You can enjoy their restaurant where you can indulge in delicious lunches, dinner on Fridays, small Tapas style plates; an extensive ranges of British cheeses and their renowned Celebration Teas. Calancombe also own and produce Dartmouth Gin in their distillery on site!
Dog friendly? Yes – dogs are allowed in the vineyard, but must be kept on a lead and are not permitted in the cellar door shop, tasting areas or winery. Family Friendly? Unknown, please enquire direct.
Wines: Vintage Reserve Sparkling, White, and Rosé
Grapes: Bacchus, Pinot Noir, Madeleine Angevine, Pinot Noir Précoce, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Ortega
Castlewood Vineyard
Location: Musbury, Axminster
Visit for: Exceptional sparkling and still wines made using minimal‑intervention methods, plus vineyard tours and their annual Wine Festival, where they showcase the latest vintage. Join them as they take visitors through the vines, and into their 150‑year‑old cellar door for a guided tasting with local bread and cheese, lasting around two hours. They also run Wine & Dine experiences in partnership with Glebe House and River Cottage, combining vineyard tours with picnics, lunches, or tailored group days out
Wines: White, Rosé and Sparkling.
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Bacchus, Pinot Meunière , Chardonnay, Bacchus and Seyval Blanc
Dalwood Vineyard
Location: Dalwood, Nr Axminster
Visit for: Wine tours including a tasting of 3 wines, they can include lunch at the local pub. Also available for private parties or a BBQ in the vineyard.
Wines: White and sparkling brut
Grapes: Solaris, madeleine angevine and pinot noir
Froginwell Vineyard
Location: Sidmouth Road, Exeter
Visit for: Weddings in the cider barn or amongst the vines, corporate events or private hire. They also have beautiful holiday accommodation on site called Sanctuary Sleeps.
Wines: White – served exclusively at their events
Heron Farm
Location: Honiton, Devon
Visit for: A 3‑acre vineyard with approximately 3,000 vines, offering seasonal food & drink, a kitchen garden, orchards, wildlife‑rich riverside walks, a walled garden, a play park, friendly sheep, and vineyard tours & tasting. Also a destination for curated experiences, restful stays, and private events. They have electric car chargers too!
Dog Friendly? Dogs on leads welcome in the Shop, the Vineyard Kitchen, and Walled Garden (not allowed in the Play Park or Orchard/Fairy Trail) Child Friendly? Absolutely – everywhere inside and out, but please enquire direct regarding tours.
Wines: Sparkling White, still Rosé, sparkling elderflower and a sparkling cider plus their own gin
Grape Varieties: Seyval Blanc, Solaris, and Pinot Noir
Huxbear Vineyard
Location: Chudleigh, Newton Abbot
Visit for: A boutique English vineyard set on south and south‑west facing slopes in the Teign Valley. Visitors can enjoy vineyard tours, learn how the wines are made, and purchase bottles directly. Walking tour of vineyard and winery includes tasting. They also offer non walking tours on request and are suitable for people with limited mobility as they are presented in their bar area.
Dog Friendly? Well behaved dogs are welcome on tours. Family Friendly? Please enquire direct.
Wines: Sparkling, Red, White, Rosé and Orange
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Bacchus, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Siegerrebe and Schonberger
Kenton Park Estate
Location: Kenton, Exeter
Visit for: A vibrant, experience‑driven estate offering seasonal dining, wine tasting, and atmospheric spaces to relax among the vines. Guests can dine in the Motley Cru Bar & Grill, which serves a Mediterranean‑inspired menu using produce from their kitchen garden. You can taste all their wines straight from the vineyard, with hosts sharing the stories behind each bottle. On sunny days, visitors can sit in the Olive Tree Courtyard or cosy Safari Huts overlooking the vines for a holiday‑like feel. Events include pizza and cocktail nights, fish and fizz evenings, tipsy afternoon tea, wine and shoot, fizz and feast in the vines and much more.
Dog Friendly? Dogs are more than welcome here both inside and out on leads. Child Friendly? Yes, Children are very welcome (some special events are not suitable for them).
Wines: Sparkling, White and Rosé plus world still wines produced elsewhere.
Lily Farm Vineyard
Location: Budleigh Salterton, East Devon
Visit for: Planted in 2005, this small, family‑run Devon vineyard is tucked away in the beautiful village of Budleigh in East Devon. They produce award‑winning still and sparkling English wines made exclusively from grapes grown on their own land. Vineyard tours at this award-winning boutique vineyard include a tasting of 3 still wines, & you can pop in to buy wine from their cellar door.
Wines: Sparkling, Red, White and Rosé
Grape Varieties: Seyval Blanc, Pinot Noir, Rondo & Bacchus
Lyme Bay Winery
Location: Shute nr Axminster, East Devon
Visit for: A well balance and varied offering! Lyme Bay Winery do not have their own vineyards anymore but hand pick the best growers and grapes from Devon to Essex. They also make assist with Lympstone Manor’s wine production at the winery.
For those new to English Wine, they are a great starting point due to the well balanced blends they offer and then you can move onto more single varieties. They have a fabulous array of drinks including gin and rum, available to taste and buy at their full-to-the-brim Cellar Door.
Dog Friendly? Please enquire direct. Family Friendly? Please enquire direct.
Wines: Traditional Method Sparkling, Still Red, Rosé and White
Grapes: Bacchus, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Reichensteiner, Solaris, Seyval Blanc, Pinot Gris.
Lympstone Manor
Location: Lympstone, East Devon
Visit for: Lympstone Manor’s vineyard offers a refined, sense‑of‑place experience where visitors can explore vines planted on the southwest‑facing slopes overlooking the Exe estuary, a landscape chef patron Michael Caines MBE chose for its similarity to Europe’s great river‑side wine regions and its mild, proven wine‑growing climate . Tours introduce the estate’s winemaking vision and the story behind creating a vineyard that “likes to see the water,” while the hotel’s exceptional dining makes it an ideal spot to enjoy long, wine‑led lunches paired with the estate’s own bottles.
Dog Friendly? Please enquire direct. Family Friendly? Please enquire direct.
Wines: Classic Cuvée, Classic Cuvée Rosé, Blanc de Blancs (Chardonnay‑led), Blanc de Noirs (Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier), Still wines include Pinot Noir, Rosé, and white wines.
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Pebblebed Vineyard
Location: Clyst St George, Ropsham, Exeter
Visit for: A Darts Farm-owned experience with guided vineyard tours and tastings. Enjoy a relaxed tasting in the winery with the winemaker, plus farmhouse cheese and artisan charcuterie enjoyed overlooking the vineyard views. Optional “Vineyard Tour & Farm Table Experience” with a two‑course lunch or dinner at Darts Farm, paired with Pebblebed still wine.
Dog Friendly? Please enquire direct. Family Friendly? Please enquire direct.
Wines: Red, Still White, Sparkling White and Rosé
Grapes: Madeline Angevine, Phoenix, Solaris, Seyval Blanc, Rondo, Regent and Pinot Noir
Quoit-at-Cross Vineyard
Location: Stoodleigh, near Tiverton
Visit for: This petite vineyard of just 3 acres was established in 2019 and opened Spring 2024. Small, family‑run vineyard set in the upland hills of mid‑Devon, with panoramic views across the Exe Valley. Enjoy a vineyard walk, where visitors enjoy a tutored tasting of three wines.
Dog Friendly? Dogs on leads are welcome. Family Friendly? Under 18’s are welcome on tours for free.
Wines: Classic Cuvee Brut, Rosé, and still White blend.
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Bacchus, Rondo, Reichensteiner, and Seyval Blanc.
Sandridge Barton
Location: Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, South Devon
Visit for: A very well established Devon winery, previously known as Sharpham Wine, which is now well and truly bedded in their new home across the river at Sandridge Barton. They specialise in low intervention wines, with your usual palate pleasers plus wild-ferment, experimental wines too.
With a large stone barn with hygge interiors for sipping in, a fantastic cellar door with their wine as well as other local produce and small plates on offer. Choose from Self Guided Tour and tasting flights, Guided Experience to the full Vine to Wine offering.
On site neighbours, Roam, offers relaxed, seasonal dining experience rooted in South Devon’s produce, alongside Sandridge Barton wines, this is a match made in heaven.
You can even stay with them in one of their three stunning self-catering holiday properties on the estate, with space for 2 people, 8 or 12.
Dog Friendly? Please enquire direct. Family Friendly? Please enquire direct.
Wines: Sparkling, White, Rosé and Red plus a skin contact natural Pinot Gris
Grape Varieties: Madeleine Angevine, Bacchus, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier.
Swanaford Estate
Location: Brideford, West of Exeter
Visit for: A few miles from Exeter this family‑run vineyard on the edge of Dartmoor, produces award‑winning sparkling and still wines from its south‑east‑facing slopes. Visitors can explore the beautiful Teign Valley, enjoy guided tastings, or drop in for a relaxed self‑guided wander with a wine flight, a glass in hand, or one of their cheese or charcuterie boards. There’s also a cellar‑door shop and you can even stay right beside the vines in one of their cosy thatched cottages or larger cottage.
Dog Friendly? Dogs on leads welcome. Child Friendly? Children are welcome.
Wines: Sparkling, Rosé and White
Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Bacchus and Siegrebbe
Tamar Valley Vineyard
Location: Bere Alston, Nr Plymouth
Visit for: Located near Tavistock, situated on the slopes of the river Tamar with views across to Cornwall, public or private tours can be booked. Tours include tastings of their wines paired with local cheeses and showcase the area’s heritage and wildlife. You can also order cheese and charcuterie platters to enjoy with a glass of wine.
Dog Friendly? Yes, on leads Family Friendly? Children welcome
Wines: White, Red, Rosé, Sparkling
Grape Varieties: Madeleine Angevine
Ten Acres Vineyard
Location: Winkleigh, West Devon
Visit for: A relaxed, rural escape where you can sip estate‑made wine overlooking the vineyard and Dartmoor, stay on a peaceful one‑acre campsite or enjoy glamping beside the vines, and join fun, informal vineyard and winery tours with tastings included. The Devon Wine Shack acts as the friendly hub for arrivals, tastings and the on‑site shop.
Dog friendly? Yes, dogs are welcome for camping and on tours. Family friendly? Absolutely! Families welcome and children are free on tours
Wines: White, rosé, red and sparkling
Grapes: Madeleine Angevine, Rondo, Zalagyőngye (Pearl of Zala), Seyval Blanc.
Torview Wines
Location: Beaworthy, West Devon
Visit for: Vineyard and winery tours with a taster of 3 wines, the vineyard specialises in red varieties only. They also run a ‘make your own sparkling wine’ experience which I had the pleasure of joining. You can find their experiences here.
Check out my experience of the main day in my reel here, my update post here, and my return to bottle the wines here. Full experience can be found on my on my blog post here.
Dog friendly? Yes, dogs are welcome on a lead. Family friendly? Children are free on tours
Wines: Specialising in red wine, but they do offer a white and rosé as well.
Grapes: Rondo, Dornfelder, Pinot Noir
Venn Valley Vineyard
Location: Barnstaple, North Devon
Visit for: A North Devon vineyard set on a peaceful 50‑acre farm, where the owners grow and craft their wines with a strong focus on biodiversity, regenerative practices and low‑intervention methods. Visitors can explore the vines on relaxed, owner‑led tours with tastings, enjoy vineyard‑side dining at the bright and welcoming Vine Café (serving breakfast, lunch, cakes, cocktails and Sunday roasts), and soak up the friendly, community feel through live music nights and private events.
Dog friendly? Yes, dogs are welcome on tours and at the restaurant. Family Friendly? Please enquire direct.
Wines: White, Rosé and Sparkling
Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir, Seyval Blanc, Ortega & Madeline Angevine
Wellhayes Vineyard
Location: Tiverton, Mid Devon
Visit for: A peaceful mid‑Devon estate producing quality sparkling wine made entirely on site from grapes grown on their rolling hillside vineyard. Visitors can join a relaxed guided tour that includes a walk through the vines and a visit to the winery, followed by a glass of Wellhayes Sparkling Wine, samples of their own handmade chocolates, and a traditional cream tea – a lovely package . For wine enthusiasts, they also offer a special vertical tasting of three vintages, showcasing how their sparkling wine evolves with each growing season and highlighting award‑winning years.
Dog friendly? Please enquire direct. Family Friendly? Please enquire direct.
Wines: Specialising in sparkling wine only
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Reichensteiner.
Check out my English Wine adventures on my Instagram highlights here, which includes the wines I have bought and Devon vineyards I’ve visited.
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This blog was last updated June 2026.
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