Sipping into luxury
VINEYARD HOTELS Wine and dine at England’s most celebrated luxury vineyard hotels Words | Natalie Millar-Partridge
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Rathfinny, Sussex
SIP WORLD-CLASS SPARKLING WINE WITHIN THE SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPE OF THE SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK
Set on a stunning south-facing slope in the South Downs, Rathfinny is a family-run, 600-acre, B Corp–certified wine estate, renowned for producing some of the world’s finest English sparkling wine. The wines are created from a single-estate Sussex vineyard and crafted using low intervention, traditional methods where the climate, chalk soil and aspect work in harmony for a true expression of the terroir. Dream Escape will organise every element of your stay, from the seasonal vineyard tour and tasting to food pairings at the Cellar Door. Discover the Tasting Room for a three-course lunch, overlooking the winery or the Flint Barns for relaxed, seasonal dining. The Flint Barns B&B and private rental cottage provide an authentic vineyard experience; set in historic buildings that have been thoughtfully restored with a contemporary aesthetic for the perfect homefrom-home in the heart of Sussex winelands.
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Tinwood Estate, Sussex
ENJOY AWARD-WINNING SPARKLING WINE FROM AN ELEVATED VINEYARD LODGE IN SUSSEX WINELANDS
Located three-miles from the sea, at the foot of the South Downs, Tinwood Estate is a family-owned farm with 110 acres of vines, producing a superb range of sparkling wines. Vineyard tours and tastings invite you to explore the estate while learning about the winemaking process. Combine a tour with a Sparkling Afternoon Tea, a vineyard picnic or a roast Sunday lunch. Arranged by Dream Escape, there’s also the opportunity to take part in a yoga class amid the vines. Eight luxe vineyard lodges blend effortlessly into the natural landscape, with floor-to-ceiling doors leading onto a private deck for unrivalled views across Tinwood’s vines. A stone’s throw away is the vineyard’s Tasting Room, a large open terrace and The Vineyard Kitchen, serving British tapas-style small plates, created with local ingredients, designed to be shared and paired with award-winning Sussex varieties.