Best Vineyard Stays in East Sussex

Oxney Organic Estate offers three distinct accommodation types: Vineyard House, two Shepherd's Huts, and three converted Oxney Barns, providing self-catering options for groups ranging from two to twenty-eight guests across the estate. The Vineyard House, a renovated farmhouse cottage next to the vineyard, sleeps up to ten, featuring a large farmhouse kitchen, two reception rooms with a fireplace, and a garden with a BBQ. The Shepherd's Huts, located one field away from the Vineyard House, each sleep two and include small bathrooms and a kitchen corner, with bookings often including a vineyard tour and picnic. The Oxney Barns, comprising the Old Barn, Long Barn, and Little Barn, are renovated barns around a courtyard, sleeping up to fourteen collectively, with individual fully equipped modern kitchens, sitting areas, and shared amenities like a games room and tennis court. Biomass heating and wood-burning stoves ensure coziness, and all properties provide linen and towels. Children are welcome, with facilities like high chairs and travel cots available. Well-behaved dogs are permitted in the Vineyard House and Shepherd's Huts, but not in the Oxney Barns. While there isn't a full restaurant, the estate hosts tours and tastings with options for cheese or charcuterie platters, and the Winery Room can be hired for catered private dining. All accommodations are self-catering, with fully equipped kitchens. The accommodations are open year-round. Shepherd's Huts start from £320 per night for two people. Prices for the barns vary based on size, with weekly rates for the Little and Long Barns starting from £550.

Rathfinny Wine Estate offers award-winning accommodation across two options: the Flint Barns B&B and the self-catering Rathfinny Cottage, both available year-round.

The Flint Barns, beautifully restored historic buildings, feature 10 en-suite bedrooms, providing a homely boutique experience with vineyard views. Amenities include a dining room, lounge, snug with fireplaces, and an enclosed courtyard. A continental breakfast is typically offered.

The private Rathfinny Cottage, ideal for groups, sleeps up to four guests and includes a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, TV, outdoor courtyard, and off-road parking. Breakfast is available at the Flint Barns Dining Room for Cottage guests at an additional cost.

Guests have access to on-site dining at the Michelin-recommended Tasting Room (lunch), the Flint Barns Dining Room (dinner), and The Hut alfresco wine bar, all within walking distance of the Cottage.

Children are welcome in the accommodation and restaurants. Dogs are permitted in both Flint Barns accommodation and the Rathfinny Cottage (up to three in the cottage with a fee), and on the vineyard's walking trail, but are not allowed in the restaurants for hygiene reasons.

Accommodation at the Flint Barns starts from £295.50 for two guests sharing. The Rathfinny Cottage starts from £750 for 3, 4, or 7-night stays, depending on seasonality.

The Oastbrook Estate offers luxurious, unique accommodation options, including the award-winning Vineyard Hollow (also known as Oastbrook Estate Hideaway), lavish glamping bell tents, and the Scandinavian-styled Avalon Waterside Lodge. The Vineyard Hollow is a self-catering, year-round hideaway for up to four, nestled into a bank, featuring two king-sized ensuite bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, wood-burning stove, Smart TV with Sky, and a private hot tub and garden. The five-star glamping bell tents are available during summer months, sleeping two, and come with king-size beds, wine coolers, private decking, Weber BBQs, and chimeneas, with shared luxury shower rooms nearby a daily breakfast hamper is included. The self-catering Avalon Waterside Lodge accommodates two adults and two children (or two couples), with a gallery bedroom and sofa bed. All accommodations benefit from free WiFi. Guests can enjoy vineyard tours, and a concierge service is available for glamping stays to arrange local dining or in-tent experiences. Pets are generally not permitted. Prices start from £145 per night for glamping.

The accommodation at Charles Palmer Vineyards is a Bed and Breakfast located in the historic 16th-century Wickham Manor, a National Trust property that famously served as a film set for "Mr Holmes". It is available year-round. Guests can choose from one suite/family room and two double bedrooms, both featuring four-poster beds, all overlooking the vineyards. The rooms include amenities such as a coffee station, a small TV, and a large, bright bathroom with a bath, soft towels, and complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is provided in the main dining room, though there is no self-catering option within the rooms. Children are welcome. Well-behaved dogs are also allowed for an additional fee of £10, with a request to keep them on a lead and off furniture owners must provide their pet's food, water bowls, bed, and towels. The Cellar Door is also dog-friendly. The surrounding area offers scenic walks and views of Winchelsea beach. Accommodation in the William Penn Suite, suitable for a family of four, was priced at £170 per night for bed and breakfast.

Putting the culture in viticulture, Artelium features regular exhibitions in its tasting room and a sculpture trail through its vines.