Wellhayes Vineyard
Clayhanger, Tiverton, EX16 7NY
Member Overview
What is Wellhayes Vineyard?
Wellhayes Vineyard is an award-winning family-run vineyard in the rolling countryside of Mid Devon, founded by Simon and Alison Routh. Since planting their first vines in 2008, they have built a thriving vineyard producing handcrafted English sparkling wines made exclusively from grapes grown on their own estate.
Located near Clayhanger, Wellhayes combines traditional winemaking methods with a strong sense of place, creating wines that reflect the unique character of Devon's red soils and rural landscape.
Located near Clayhanger, Wellhayes combines traditional winemaking methods with a strong sense of place, creating wines that reflect the unique character of Devon's red soils and rural landscape.
What does Wellhayes Vineyard offer?
Wellhayes Vineyard produces award-winning English sparkling wine and offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about the vineyard through guided tours and tastings. Guests can explore both the vineyard and winery, discover the winemaking process, and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine alongside a traditional Devon cream tea.
The vineyard also produces luxury liqueur truffles, available alongside its wines through the online shop and selected stockists across Devon and Somerset.
The vineyard also produces luxury liqueur truffles, available alongside its wines through the online shop and selected stockists across Devon and Somerset.
Our Specialities
Wellhayes Vineyard is best known for:
- Traditional method English sparkling wine
- Estate-grown and estate-produced wines
- Vineyard and winery tours
- Wine tastings
- Devon cream tea experiences
- Luxury liqueur truffles
- Small-batch artisan production
- Award-winning Devon produce
Why Choose Wellhayes Vineyard?
What makes Wellhayes Vineyard unique is its commitment to producing wine entirely from grapes grown on its own vineyard. Unlike many small vineyards, the entire winemaking process takes place on-site, ensuring complete control over quality and authenticity.
The vineyard has earned recognition in a number of prestigious competitions, including the International Wine Challenge, Independent English Wine Awards, Food Drink Devon Awards and Taste of the West Awards. Their sparkling wines and handmade liqueur truffles have both received award-winning status.
Customers choose Wellhayes Vineyard because of its:
The vineyard has earned recognition in a number of prestigious competitions, including the International Wine Challenge, Independent English Wine Awards, Food Drink Devon Awards and Taste of the West Awards. Their sparkling wines and handmade liqueur truffles have both received award-winning status.
Customers choose Wellhayes Vineyard because of its:
- Award-winning sparkling wines
- Estate-grown grapes
- On-site winemaking
- Family-run ethos
- Authentic Devon provenance
- Vineyard tours and experiences
- Artisan food and drink products
- Beautiful Mid Devon location
Where can you find Wellhayes Vineyard?
Wellhayes Vineyard is located near Clayhanger in Mid Devon, surrounded by beautiful countryside and within easy reach of Tiverton and Exmoor.
Vineyard Tours
Guided vineyard and winery tours run from May to September on Sundays and Wednesdays at 3pm. Tours include a vineyard and winery visit, a glass of Wellhayes Sparkling Wine, samples of the vineyard's luxury liqueur truffles and a traditional Devon cream tea. Booking is essential.
Stockists
Wellhayes wines and truffles can be purchased through the vineyard's online shop and selected stockists across Devon and Somerset, including Corks & Cru (Bampton), Tantivy (Dulverton) and Withypool Stores.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of wine does Wellhayes Vineyard produce?
Wellhayes Vineyard specialises in traditional-method English sparkling wine, produced entirely from grapes grown in its own Devon vineyard.
What grape varieties do you grow?
The vineyard grows a selection of classic varieties including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Reichensteiner, carefully chosen to suit the local climate and soil conditions.
What makes Wellhayes Vineyard unique?
Unlike many small vineyards, Wellhayes carries out the entire winemaking process on-site using only grapes grown in its own vineyard. This creates wines that are a genuine expression of the Devon landscape and each individual vintage.
Can I visit the vineyard?
Yes. Wellhayes Vineyard welcomes visitors on guided vineyard and winery tours, which run between May and September.
What is included in a vineyard tour?
Tours include a guided visit to both the vineyard and winery, a glass of Wellhayes Sparkling Wine, samples of the vineyard's award-winning liqueur truffles and a traditional Devon cream tea.
Do I need to book a tour in advance?
Yes. Advance booking is essential for all vineyard tours.
Do you offer wine tastings?
Yes. Wine tastings form part of the vineyard tour experience, allowing visitors to sample Wellhayes' award-winning sparkling wine.
Do you produce anything other than wine?
Yes. Wellhayes also produces luxury liqueur truffles, which have received award recognition in their own right.
Have your wines won any awards?
Yes. Recent vintages have received awards at the International Wine Challenge, Independent English Wine Awards and Food Drink Devon Awards.
Have your liqueur truffles won awards?
Yes. Wellhayes' luxury liqueur truffles have been awarded Gold medals by both Taste of the West and Food Drink Devon.
Can I buy Wellhayes wines online?
Yes. Wines and other products can be purchased through the Wellhayes Vineyard online shop.
Where else can I buy Wellhayes products?
Wellhayes wines and truffles are stocked by selected retailers across Devon and Somerset, including Corks & Cru in Bampton, Tantivy in Dulverton and Withypool Stores.
Do you host special events?
Yes. In addition to regular vineyard tours, Wellhayes occasionally hosts concerts and special events in its barn overlooking the vineyard during the summer months.
Are gift vouchers available?
Yes. Gift vouchers are available and make a thoughtful present for wine lovers, food enthusiasts and anyone looking to enjoy a unique Devon vineyard experience.
Is Wellhayes Vineyard family run?
Yes. Wellhayes Vineyard is owned and operated by Simon and Alison Routh, who planted the first vines in 2008 and continue to oversee the vineyard and winemaking process today.