Calancombe Estate
The grapes here yield award-winning wines, and you can try your hand at crafting your very own bottle of gin.
https://calancombe-estate.com/
Calancombe Estate Vineyard, Modbury, Devon, PL21 0TU, England.
Directions
Nearest station: Ivybridge (4.7 miles).
Public tours
Private tours
Self-guided tours
Tasting room
Restaurant or café
Accommodation on site
Online shop
Winery on site
Walking trail
Disabled access
Award-winning
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What's the vibe?
Calancombe Estate offers a relaxed but polished experience in the South Devon countryside, combining vineyards, gardens, and food in a setting designed to be enjoyed at an unhurried pace. It feels welcoming and well thought-through, with as much emphasis on eating and spending time on the estate as on the wines themselves.
Visiting information
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Booking: Booking ahead is recommended, particularly for tours, dining, and afternoon tea, but visitors are welcome to drop in during opening hours to browse the shop, enjoy food, or purchase wines, subject to availability.
Opening Hours & Tours: Calancombe Estate is open seasonally from spring through late summer, operating on Fridays and Saturdays. A range of guided and self-guided vineyard and winery experiences are available, including a more in-depth Grand Tour. Private tours can be arranged by request.
Restaurant & Dining: The estate has an on-site restaurant serving breakfast/brunch, lunch, and afternoon tea. Menus focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, with produce from the estate’s own kitchen garden used where possible. Afternoon tea must be pre-booked, while other services may accept walk-ins depending on capacity.
Events: Calancombe Estate hosts private events, celebrations, and corporate bookings, alongside curated food-and-wine experiences such as sparkling Devon cream teas.
Accommodation: Luxury self-catering accommodation is available on the estate, including Coombe Farmhouse (sleeping larger groups) and Vine Cottage for two guests.
Dogs & Children: Dogs are welcome in the vineyard grounds when kept on a lead, but are not permitted in the restaurant, winery, or tasting areas. Children are welcome in the restaurant when supervised, though vineyard tours are generally aimed at adults.
Opening Hours & Tours: Calancombe Estate is open seasonally from spring through late summer, operating on Fridays and Saturdays. A range of guided and self-guided vineyard and winery experiences are available, including a more in-depth Grand Tour. Private tours can be arranged by request.
Restaurant & Dining: The estate has an on-site restaurant serving breakfast/brunch, lunch, and afternoon tea. Menus focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, with produce from the estate’s own kitchen garden used where possible. Afternoon tea must be pre-booked, while other services may accept walk-ins depending on capacity.
Events: Calancombe Estate hosts private events, celebrations, and corporate bookings, alongside curated food-and-wine experiences such as sparkling Devon cream teas.
Accommodation: Luxury self-catering accommodation is available on the estate, including Coombe Farmhouse (sleeping larger groups) and Vine Cottage for two guests.
Dogs & Children: Dogs are welcome in the vineyard grounds when kept on a lead, but are not permitted in the restaurant, winery, or tasting areas. Children are welcome in the restaurant when supervised, though vineyard tours are generally aimed at adults.
The Wine
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Calancombe Estate produces a range of English wines grown exclusively on the estate, including sparkling white and rosé, still white wines, and still red wines in favourable vintages. Grape varieties include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Bacchus, Madeleine Angevine, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir Précoce.
In addition to wine, the estate produces sparkling cyder and cassis from estate-grown fruit, alongside Dartmouth English Gin and Dartmouth Navy Strength Gin.
Their wines have received national recognition, including silver medals at WineGB and the Independent English Wine Awards. Winemaking takes place in a modern on-site winery, with full control from harvest through to bottling. While not certified organic or regenerative, the estate places a strong emphasis on sustainability and biodiversity, incorporating solar power, composting, and mixed planting to avoid monoculture.
In addition to wine, the estate produces sparkling cyder and cassis from estate-grown fruit, alongside Dartmouth English Gin and Dartmouth Navy Strength Gin.
Their wines have received national recognition, including silver medals at WineGB and the Independent English Wine Awards. Winemaking takes place in a modern on-site winery, with full control from harvest through to bottling. While not certified organic or regenerative, the estate places a strong emphasis on sustainability and biodiversity, incorporating solar power, composting, and mixed planting to avoid monoculture.
Getting here
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By Car: Calancombe Estate is located near Modbury in South Devon, a short distance from the A38. On-site parking is available. Due to narrow local lanes, specific approach and exit routes are recommended when visiting.
By Public Transport: Ivybridge is the nearest mainline railway station. From there, Modbury can be reached by bus or taxi, with onward travel to the estate by taxi recommended.
By Public Transport: Ivybridge is the nearest mainline railway station. From there, Modbury can be reached by bus or taxi, with onward travel to the estate by taxi recommended.
What's nearby
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- Other Vineyards:
- Bantham Vineyard
- Sandridge Barton (Sharpham Wine)
- Notable Restaurants:
- The Turtley Corn Mill
- The Oyster Shack
- Notable Hotels:
- Plantation House Hotel
- Burgh Island Hotel
- Notable Attractions:
- Dartmoor National Park
- South Devon beaches including Bantham and Bigbury-on-Sea
