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Huxbear Vineyard

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What is Huxbear Vineyard?

Huxbear Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard, winery and microbrewery located in the beautiful Teign Valley near Chudleigh, Devon. Established by Ben and Lucy Hulland, who planted the first vines in 2007, Huxbear produces award-winning still and sparkling English wines using estate-grown grapes and a low-intervention approach to viticulture and winemaking.
Nestled between Dartmoor and the South Devon coast, Huxbear is renowned for crafting high-quality wines while operating as a fully off-grid, sustainability-focused vineyard.

What does Huxbear Vineyard offer?

Huxbear produces a range of estate-grown English wines and offers visitors the chance to experience vineyard life through tours, tastings and special events.

Product Range

  • Award-winning Sparkling Wines
  • Still White Wines
  • Still RosĂ© Wines
  • Still Red Wines
  • Limited Edition Releases
  • Corporate Gifts
  • Wedding Wines

Visitor Experiences

  • Vineyard Tours
  • Wine Tastings
  • Winery Visits
  • Vineyard Shop
  • Seasonal Events
  • Wedding Wine Consultations

Our Specialities

  • English sparkling wine
  • Estate-grown wines
  • Chardonnay wines
  • Pinot Noir wines
  • Bacchus wines
  • Vineyard tours
  • Wine tastings
  • Sustainable winemaking
  • Off-grid vineyard
  • Devon wine
  • Boutique winery
  • Vegan wines

Why Choose Huxbear Vineyard?

Award-Winning Wines

Huxbear has gained recognition for producing exceptional English wines, including Huxbear Blanc de Blancs 2021, which was crowned Wine of the Year 2025 at the Food Drink Devon Awards.

Sustainable & Off-Grid

The vineyard is fully off-grid, generating most of its power from solar energy and renewable sources. Huxbear uses low-intervention winemaking and environmentally conscious vineyard management practices to minimise its impact on the environment.

Estate-Grown Quality

All wines are produced from grapes grown on the vineyard's south-facing slopes in the Teign Valley, allowing complete control from vine to bottle.

Vegan-Friendly Wines

All Huxbear wines are vegan, produced with sustainability and quality at the heart of the winemaking process.

Where Can You Find Huxbear Vineyard?

You can find Huxbear Vineyard in the Teign Valley near Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, where visitors can enjoy tours, tastings, events and purchases directly from the vineyard. Booking a tour at Huxbear Vineyard is simple. Tours and tastings are available by appointment, and you can arrange your visit by contacting the vineyard directly via phone or email. The vineyard is generally open for tours and sales Wednesday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Opening Hours

Bar & Shop
  • Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Sunday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tours, Tastings & Sales (by appointment)
  • Wednesday to Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Huxbear Vineyard?

Huxbear Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard, winery and microbrewery located in the Teign Valley near Chudleigh, Devon. Established by Ben and Lucy Hulland, the vineyard was planted in 2007 and now produces award-winning still and sparkling English wines from estate-grown grapes.

What are your opening hours?

Bar & Shop
  • Friday: 12:00pm-6:00pm
  • Saturday: 12:00pm-6:00pm
  • Sunday: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Tours & Sales by Appointment
  • Wednesday-Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm
  • Sunday: 12:00pm-4:00pm

Do you offer corporate gifts?

Yes. Corporate gifting options are available, featuring Huxbear's estate-grown wines. 

Do you offer wedding wines?

Yes. Huxbear provides wines for weddings and special occasions, helping couples add locally produced Devon wines to their celebrations.

Can I buy wine directly from the vineyard?

Yes. Visitors can purchase wines directly from the vineyard shop, and wines are also available through the Huxbear online store and selected stockists. 

Can I book a wine tasting?

Yes. Wine tastings can be booked as part of a vineyard tour or visitor experience, allowing guests to sample Huxbear's range of wines

Are your wines vegan?

Yes. All Huxbear wines are vegan-friendly. 

Are Huxbear wines award-winning?

Yes. Huxbear has received numerous accolades, including Wine of the Year 2025 at the Food Drink Devon Awards for its Blanc de Blancs 2021.

Is Huxbear Vineyard family-run?

Is Huxbear Vineyard family-run?

Yes. Huxbear Vineyard is owned and managed by Ben and Lucy Hulland, who planted the vineyard and continue to oversee grape growing and winemaking.

What makes Huxbear Vineyard special?

Huxbear is a fully off-grid vineyard and winery, powered largely by solar energy. The team follows low-intervention winemaking practices and sustainable vineyard management to produce wines that reflect the character of the Teign Valley.

Is Huxbear Vineyard sustainable?

Yes. Huxbear operates as a fully off-grid vineyard and winery, generating most of its power from renewable energy sources and employing sustainable, low-intervention vineyard and winery practices

What grape varieties are grown at Huxbear?

What grape varieties are grown at Huxbear?

The vineyard grows a range of varieties including:
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Meunier
  • Bacchus
  • Schönburger
  • Siegerrebe
These grapes are used to create both still and sparkling wines

How do I book a vineyard tour?

You can book a vineyard tour by contacting Huxbear Vineyard directly via phone, email or through their website. Tours and tastings are offered by appointment and provide a fascinating insight into estate-grown English wine production, sustainable viticulture and the story behind this award-winning Devon vineyard.