A panoramic view down a path amongst the vineyards, beyond a wooden fence of a winery on Jersey Island, UK
The vibrant gardens of the Gravetye Manor, overlooked by the luxurious, old manor house and the warmly lit dining area during an evening in Sussex, England.
A vineyards growing on a verdant, south facing hillside, lit up by the warm sun, setting over Hampshire, England
Scenic View of the autumnal trees engulfing the Ashdown Forest, beneath the beautiful blue skies over Sussex, England.

Luxury English Wine Experience

2 nights from $1,455pp

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Stay in a historic manor house dating back to 1598 and explore the picturesque Sussex countryside, renowned for its terroir and beautiful vineyards, on this English wine tour.

Highlights of our Wine Tour in Sussex

  • Stay two nights in a delightful historic hotel set in more than 1000 acres of tranquil English countryside.
  • Take a walk through the English countryside and enjoy a guided tour of a local vineyard and winery, a tutored tasting of award-winning wines paired with local cheese.
  • A sumptuous four-course Michelin-star tasting menu in a charming setting, focused on using quality, seasonal, local ingredients
  • Explore in style with a chauffeured English wine tour around some of the regions most acclaimed vineyards.
  • Visit three stunning wineries and taste award winning sparkling wines.
  • Unwind with lunch in a fabulous 19th-century pub, enjoying seasonal, British and locally sourced cuisine paired with local wines.
The vibrant gardens of the Gravetye Manor, overlooked by the luxurious, old manor house and the warmly lit dining area during an evening in Sussex, England.

Day 1: Wine and Cheese Tasting at a Local Vineyard and Winery

Arrive in Sussex, one of England’s best kept secrets nestled between green rolling hills and the English Channel. Stay in a delightful historic hotel, Gravetye Manor, set in more than 1000 acres of tranquil English countryside.

Take an afternoon walk and enjoy a guided tour of a local vineyard and winery, a tutored tasting of award-winning wines paired with cheese. A wonderful way to start your English wine tour.

In the evening enjoy a magnificent Michelin-star meal. Your sumptuous four-course tasting menu will be served in a charming setting.

A panoramic view down a path amongst the vineyards, beyond a wooden fence of a winery on Jersey Island, UK

Day 2: Your Wine Tour Through the English Countryside

Enjoy a full-day chauffeured English wine tour. Meet with your private guide after breakfast and discover a sprawling collection of rural towns and pretty villages set in pristine countryside. Start the day visiting a beautiful family-run vineyard set amidst bluebell-strewn woods. An award-winning vineyard and winery in the heart of Sussex, on the edge of the Ashdown Forest.

Next up, a beautiful vineyard and winery which is nestled at the foot of the South Downs and discover three classic varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

Unwind with lunch in a fabulous 19th-century pub, enjoying seasonal British and locally-sourced cuisine, paired with local wines.

In the afternoon, in the heart of rural Sussex visit the Bolney Wine Estate, one of England’s oldest and most beautiful vineyards. Discover the state-of-the-art winery, and then taste their award winning wines.

The stunning interior of the Baron's hall at the Penshurst Place, with the knight armour lining the walls, either side of the tall windows, beneath the high, wooden ceiling over the spacious brick room in Kent, England.

Day 3: Enjoy a Relaxing Final Day

After a leisurely breakfast, a chance to take a stroll in the glorious gardens. An oasis of calm set over 35 acres of beautiful grounds. Originally created by visionary gardener William Robinson in 1885, they are now considered one of the most important historic gardens in England.

Why not visit Penshurst Place and Gardens, a beautiful historic estate. Surrounded by 11 acres of walled formal gardens and housing one of the few surviving medieval Baronial Halls in England, Penshurst Place is an historical gem in the Weald of Kent countryside.

Where You Could Stay in Sussex

A view of a small wooden bridge over a tributary to the River Medway, amongst the vibrant greenery of the Ashdown Forest, Sussex, England, UK
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