Chichester region
Back to Top of ListAshling Park, Chichester
Ashling Park Estate offers a standout vineyard stay, centred around its five beautifully crafted luxury lodges. Designed by William Hardie, of Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces, each lodge features picture windows and a private terrace – an elegant and tranquil base for a contemporary vineyard escape.
Chichester is just 10 minutes away for those who would like to explore, but the fine-dining restaurant and on-site gin laboratory provide ample reasons to linger at Ashling Park long after your arrival.
Visit: Vineyard tours and tastings from Thursdays to Sundays. Tours of the vineyard are followed by wine tasting on the balcony overlooking the vineyard, gardens, and lakes of the estate. On the ground floor is an experience room with an immersive 360-degree experience including visuals, tastes, and smells.
Closest railway station: Nutbourne, 8-minute drive.
Tinwood Estate, Chichester
Boutique and beautifully appointed, the eight luxury vineyard lodges at Tinwood Estate are reflective of this Sussex vineyard’s contemporary style.
Each of the lodges is designed to provide guests with the ultimate view over the vines, especially at sunset, and many have a jacuzzi so that you can enjoy your bubbles with bubbles.
There’s the option to add chef-prepared dinner hampers to your stay, or the estate’s tapas restaurant, the Vineyard Kitchen, is just steps away. Guests receive 20% off a Vineyard Tour with their stay.
Visit: Open seven days a week with regular tours and tastings, including afternoon teas on Wednesdays.
Closest railway station: Chichester, 15-minute drive.
East Grinstead region
Back to Top of ListKingscote Estate, East Grinstead
In the stunning setting of the Sussex High Weald National Landscape, the Kingscote Estate is distinctive for its gorgeous landscape and buildings, including its Tithe Barn tasting room.
Most recently, the Kingscote Estate has renovated its two-bedroom coach house, where guests can stay in the heart of the vineyard and estate.
Wander the estate’s self-guided walks or take a ride on the scenic heritage Bluebell Railway, to see more of the splendid Sussex countryside.
Visit: Open seven days a week, with tours and tastings on Fridays, Saturdays, and selected Sundays.
Closest railway station: East Grinstead, 10-minute drive.
Horsham region
Back to Top of ListLeonardslee House and the Vineyard Hotel at Leonardslee Wine Estate, Horsham
Italianate and indulgent, Leonardslee House is a 19th-century mansion offering refined luxury in its 10 elegant bedrooms. As well as sumptuous accommodation, Leonardslee House has a Michelin starred restaurant and magnificent gardens.
Neighbouring Leonardslee Gardens, The Vineyard Hotel at Leonardslee Wine Estate has nine elegant rooms overlooking the surrounding vineyards. For those who prefer home comforts, there’s also a self-catering cottage that sleeps eight, perfect for families and groups. Leonardslee Wine Estate also has two exceptional golf courses.
Visit: Open Wednesday to Sunday for vineyard tours and wine tastings in the Leonardslee Tasting Room.
Closest railway station: Horsham, 15-minute drive.
Rother Wine Triangle
Back to Top of ListCharles Palmer, Winchelsea
Guests settling into one of the wings of the Wickham Manor may find it difficult to leave this incredibly picturesque 16th-century house, especially while sipping a glass of the Charles Palmer Vineyards’ wine in the garden with sea views.
If you can tear yourself away, the ancient wine trading port town of Winchelsea is a 20-minute walk via the 1066 footpath, which runs directly through the farm. Wickham Manor is so connected to Winchelsea’s history that its network of old cellars runs beneath the town.
Visit: Guided wine tastings and winery tours are available from Wednesday to Sunday.
Closest railway station: Rye, 10-minute drive.
Mountfield Winery, Robertsbridge
For a homely getaway perfect for couples, Mountfield Winery’s characterful cabin is an ideal base from which to enjoy the family estate vineyard and the surrounding area.
Walk the Sussex countryside or venture further afield to the bustling towns of Hastings or Rye.
Visit: Events, including vineyard tours and tastings, and winery picnics take place on selected dates throughout the year.
Closest railway station: Robertsbridge, 8-minute drive.
Oastbrook Estate, Robertsbridge
Heralding a celebration of wine and good times, Oastbrook Estate Vineyard is all about delivering a fun experience for its guests, and this is reflected in its quirky accommodation.
Hunker down in the two-bedroom Vineyard Hollow, a cosy burrow-like hideaway nestled in a bank, stay at the Scandi-style Avalon Waterside Lodge, or sleep under the stars in one of the five luxury bell tents.
Whilst you’re there, enjoy one of the vineyard’s interactive tours or tastings – including one tailored especially for kids.
Visit: Vineyard tours and tastings from April to October, and winery tours and tastings from November to March.
Closest railway station: Robertsbridge, 15-minute drive.
Oxney Organic, Rye
Oxney Organic has put the same care and attention to detail into its accommodation as its outstanding organic wine, resulting in some excellent lodgings for guests.
On the vineyard, there are two shepherd’s huts and Vineyard House – a gorgeous farmhouse cottage with five bedrooms. A short drive away, The Oxney Barns sleep up to 14 in three converted barns.
Visit: Tours run twice a day on Saturdays from May to October and once a day on Saturdays from November to April.
Closest railway station: Rye, 15-minute drive.
Tillingham, Rye
Expertly diversifying its farming roots into a forward-thinking vineyard, Tillingham Estate Vineyard has become a coveted mixed farm beautifully blending old with new amongst its vineyards, fruit trees, ancient woodland, and livestock.
Most recently, Tillingham has renovated its former hop barn to house eleven modern double bedrooms, and in warmer months, there are two bell tents for glamping.
Tie in your stay with live music events held regularly in the beautiful Dutch barn looking out over the Tillingham River valley, excellent seasonal food is served in the Michelin Green Star restaurant, and special events include art workshops and wellbeing days.
Visit: Tours at Tillingham include a tasting of four Vintage’ 23 wines and a guided tour with an expert of the vineyard and winery.
Closest railway station: Rye, 20-minute drive.
Sedlescombe Organic, Robertsbridge
Stay in England’s oldest organic wine estate, in the beautiful Sussex countryside at The Nest, a three-bedroom detached house at Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard.
Surrounded by lush woodland in the famous 1066 Country of Sussex, Sedlescombe produces award-winning white, rosé, red, and sparkling wines. Visitors can enjoy free self-guided tours, wine flights, and cheese pairings.
Visit: Tours and tastings available Fridays to Sundays every week.
Closest railway station: Robertsbridge, 10-minute drive.
Wealden Wine Trail
Back to Top of ListCoes Farm, Rotherfield
Gorgeous gardens, a 500-year-old farm, and a micro-winery: Coes Farm ticks all the boxes of a quintessentially English vineyard escape. Pair this with some serene self-catering accommodation and it doesn’t get much more perfect.
Getaway to The Granary (a traditional one-bedroomed thatched cottage), opt for The Orangery for studio accommodation with a private terrace, or sleep in a shepherd’s hut with vineyard views – all with access to the indoor pool, games room, and tennis court.
Visit: From 2026, Coes Farm will be offering vineyard tours and the opportunity to sample wine onsite.
Closest railway station: Uckfield, 20-minute drive.
Rathfinny Wine Estate, Alfriston
South Downs slopes punctuated by neat rows of vines and flint farm buildings, if you were to imagine an immaculate example of an English vineyard, Rathfinny Wine Estate might just be it.
As the world's first grower-producer of sparkling wine to achieve B Corp certification, Rathfinny has been a winemaking trailblazer for sustainability, gaining a well-earned reputation as one of England's finest wine destinations.
Guests can stay on the Estate at Rathfinny’s Flint Barns B&B with ten en-suite bedrooms housed in beautifully restored farm buildings, and the Rathfinny Cottage sleeps up to four guests. There’s also a Michelin-recommended Tasting Room Restaurant and plenty of walking trails and cycle routes to enjoy.
Visit: Summer tours and tastings every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Closest railway station: Seaford, 10-minute drive.
Mousehall Distillery & Winery, Wadhurst
Mousehall is a family-run sustainable distillery and winery comprising Tidebrook Wines and Mousehall Spirits on an 11th-century country estate in a natural valley within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Guests can fully enjoy both the winery and the distillery with a stay at Mousehall Oast, an 18th-century traditional oast house that sleeps six.
Visit: The Tidebrook Wine Experience can be combined with the Mousehall Spirits Experience for a full winery and distillery tour and tasting.
Closest railway station: Crowborough, 20-minute drive.
Worthing Region
Back to Top of ListWiston Estate, Pulborough
Hidden away in its own pretty pocket of the South Downs countryside, The Pump House is a charming cottage on the Wiston Estate which sleeps up to four.
Guests can enjoy the landscape, which has been farmed by the Goring family for over 275 years, and its vineyard, which was planted in 2006. There are also e-bikes available to hire to explore the area.
Visit: The Chalk Restaurant and Cellar Door shop are open from Wednesday to Sunday. The Wiston Estate’s regular tours include the Vineyard Explorer Tour through the summer months on alternate Saturdays and the Sundowner Safari Tour, Tasting & Dinner on selected Fridays from May to September.
Closest railway station: Worthing or Horsham, 20-minute drive.
