The only thing better than a vineyard tour is bringing your dog along for the ride. Across England and Wales, plenty of estates welcome four-legged companions on leads, with bowls of water, shady corners and vineyard trails that double as great dog walks. These are some of the best spots where a day out with wine can also be a day out with your dog.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a lead throughout Artelium Wine Estate, including the Tasting Room, the terrace for al-fresco drinks, and on vineyard tours. Owners are requested to ensure their dogs are well-behaved, to clean up after them, and to be aware of other animals on the working farm.
While dogs are generally not allowed inside the main building, which includes the visitor centre, main restaurants, gift shop, and indoor tours, dogs are permitted on the Denbies Wine Estate grounds, which offer miles of trails, and at the outdoor terrace. Dog-friendly rooms are also available at the Denbies Vineyard Hotel.
With trails around the vineyard Godstone is a great place to take your pooch. They are permitted in the ample terrace or outdoor areas.
West Sussex
Dogs are welcome at Nutbourne Vineyards and can accompany visitors on the vineyard trail, allowing them to explore the outdoor estate areas.
West Sussex
Discover a Sussex vineyard where a flock of woolly lawnmowers graze between the vines, contributing to award-winning sparkling wines crafted with a commitment to sustainability.
Hampshire
Pups are welcome everywhere except the winery and in the café (outdoor seating is available).
Surrey
Hampshire
An intimate experience with a passionate winemaker and one of England's few orange wines.
West Sussex
Dogs are welcome at Wiston Estate on public footpaths and at outside tables of Chalk restaurant, and are permitted on the Vineyard Explorer Tour & Lunch. However, dogs are not allowed on winery tours or indoors at Chalk restaurant.
Isle of Wight
Adgestone Vineyard welcomes dogs around the vineyard and in the bistro garden - though they will need to be kept on a short lead at all times due to the free-roaming chickens! Noe that they are not permitted in the shop or cellars.
West Sussex
Albourne Estate welcomes well-behaved dogs on leads in the vineyard and outdoor areas, including picnic tables outside the Tasting Room, but they aren't permitted in any of the indoor areas, such as the Winery, Tasting Rooms, or Shop. Unfortunately this also means they can't join tours that involve visiting these areas.
Devon
Dogs are welcome on guided vineyard tours, within the winery during tours, and in the restaurant/kitchen (both indoors and outside), where water and beds may be provided. All dogs must be kept on leads and under control.
