Venn Valley Vineyard
Star Cross Farm, Blakes Hill Road, Barnstaple, EX32 0NN
Member Overview
What is Venn Valley Vineyard?
Venn Valley Vineyard is one of North Devon's few vineyards, producing award-winning English wines from its beautiful hillside location near Landkey and Barnstaple. Established in 2016, the vineyard has become part of Devon's growing wine scene, cultivating carefully selected grape varieties and crafting wines that reflect the unique character of the North Devon countryside.
Family-run and passionate about sharing the story of English wine, Venn Valley Vineyard welcomes visitors throughout the year for vineyard tours, wine tastings and experiences that showcase both the vineyard and its wines.
What does Venn Valley Vineyard offer?
Venn Valley Vineyard produces a collection of English wines crafted from grapes grown on-site in the North Devon hills. Visitors can enjoy guided vineyard tours, wine tastings, access to the vineyard shop and the opportunity to learn about viticulture and the winemaking process from vine to bottle.
The vineyard is also home to The Vine Café, offering a welcoming setting for coffee, cakes, lunches and wine, making it an ideal destination for a day out in the Devon countryside. Guests can expect stunning views, knowledgeable hosts and a relaxed atmosphere centred around celebrating English wine.
Our Specialities
- English still and sparkling wines
- Vineyard tours and tastings
- Estate-grown grapes
- Small-batch wine production
- Pinot Noir wines
- Ortega wines
- Seyval Blanc wines
- Madeleine Angevine wines
- North Devon wine experiences
- Wine and food pairings
- Vineyard gift experiences
- The Vine Café
- Wine education and tastings
- Family-run vineyard hospitality
Why Choose Venn Valley Vineyard?
Venn Valley Vineyard combines exceptional North Devon scenery with a genuine passion for English wine production. Located on a similar latitude to renowned German wine-growing regions, the vineyard benefits from favourable conditions that help produce high-quality grapes and distinctive wines.
The vineyard focuses on careful cultivation, sustainable growing practices and hands-on winemaking, ensuring that every bottle reflects the character of the local terroir. Visitors enjoy an authentic experience with owner-led tours, detailed insights into wine production and opportunities to taste estate wines in the very place they are produced.
As one of North Devon's pioneering vineyards, Venn Valley plays an important role in showcasing the increasing quality and international reputation of English wines.
Where can you find Venn Valley Vineyard?
Venn Valley Vineyard is located on Blakes Hill Road, Newland, Landkey, near Barnstaple, Devon EX32 0NN, surrounded by the rolling countryside of North Devon.
Vineyard Tours & Tastings
Tours operate throughout the year and must be booked in advance:
Thursday: 10:30 am & 2:30 pm
Friday: 10:30 am & 2:30 pm
Saturday: 10:30 am & 2:30 pm
Sunday: 10:30 am & 2:30 pm
Tours include a vineyard walk, an introduction to the winemaking process and a guided wine tasting experience.
Contact Venn Valley Vineyard
Contact Info
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Venn Valley Vineyard located?
Venn Valley Vineyard is located near Landkey and Barnstaple in North Devon, surrounded by beautiful countryside and rolling vineyard landscapes
What wines does Venn Valley Vineyard produce?
The vineyard produces English wines from grape varieties including Ortega, Pinot Noir, Seyval Blanc and Madeleine Angevine.
Can I visit the vineyard?
Yes. Visitors are welcome to book vineyard tours and wine tastings throughout much of the year.
What happens during a vineyard tour?
Tours include a walk through the vineyard, an explanation of the vine-growing and winemaking process, and a guided tasting of estate wines
How long do tours last?
Tours typically last around 90 minutes and include both the vineyard visit and tasting experience.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. Vineyard tours and tastings must be booked in advance due to limited group sizes.
Is there a café on site?
Yes. The Vine Café offers refreshments, lunches, cakes and wines for visitors to enjoy before or after their vineyard experience.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on vineyard tours provided they remain on a lead at all times.
Is parking available?
Yes. Ample parking is available for visitors attending tours, tastings and café visits.
Does Venn Valley Vineyard use sustainable practices?
Yes. The vineyard promotes careful cultivation and sustainable vineyard practices designed to protect the environment while producing high-quality English wines.
What makes Venn Valley Vineyard unique?
As one of the few vineyards in North Devon, Venn Valley offers a combination of estate-grown wines, stunning countryside views, owner-led tasting experiences and a genuine passion for English wine production.
How can I contact Venn Valley Vineyard?
You can contact the team on 07552 230377, email enquiries@vennvalleyvineyard.co.uk, or visit www.vennvalleyvineyard.co.uk to book tours, tastings and events.
What grape varieties are grown at Venn Valley Vineyard?
Venn Valley Vineyard grows Ortega, Pinot Noir, Seyval Blanc and Madeleine Angevine, carefully selected to suit the North Devon terroir and climate. These varieties enable the vineyard to produce a diverse range of English wines, from crisp aromatic whites to elegant rosés and sparkling wines.
Can visitors taste wines made from these grapes?
Yes. Vineyard tours and tastings include the opportunity to sample estate wines and learn how different grape varieties contribute to the styles, aromas and flavours found in Venn Valley Vineyard's wines.