Camel Valley

When	Days	Hours
Year-round	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, BH	10:00–17:00

Opening hours can change for private events - it's always worth checking the vineyard's website before you visit.

What's the vibe?

Camel Valley offers a truly welcoming and down-to-earth atmosphere, where passion for winemaking shines through in a beautiful, sun-drenched setting. Visitors can enjoy stunning vistas over the valley from the sun terrace, making it an idyllic spot to relax.

Wine Sales: The shop is open for bottle and case sales Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays from Easter to September, 10 am to 5 pm. It is closed on Sundays, Christmas, and from December 24th to the first working Monday in January.

Wine by the Glass: Wine by the glass is available for table service on the sun terrace, garden, and tasting room Monday to Friday, 11 am to 5 pm. Booking is advisable due to limited tables.

Guided Tours:

• Daily Guided Tours: Take place Monday to Friday at 10:30 am, from April to September. These tours explain the growing season and winemaking process, including a visit to the winery, and conclude with a wine flight tasting of four flagship wines. The tour lasts 30-45 minutes, with time for tasting until 12:30 pm. Tickets are £5-£20.
• Grand Tours & Tasting: Also available and must be booked in advance. These tours include a guided tasting of five to six different wines.

It is essential to book tours in advance, and advisable to book for wine by the glass.

Children & Dogs: Well-behaved children are welcome on the 10:30 am Guided Tour, with tickets priced at £5 including a soft drink. There are no concessions for children on the Grand Tour. Only guide dogs are permitted on the premises.

Camel Valley is renowned for producing world-class, award-winning English wines, with a particular specialisation in traditional method sparkling wines. Their portfolio includes a range of acclaimed sparkling wines such as the Camel Valley Brut, the highly celebrated Pinot Noir Rosé Brut (which has been voted the 'Best Rosé Sparkling Wine in the World' on multiple occasions), and the special Annie's Anniversary Brut. They also produce still white wines like Bacchus Dry and Atlantic Dry, and still rosé.

The vineyard operates its own state-of-the-art winery on site, established in 1989, where second-generation winemaker Sam Lindo oversees production.

Camel Valley boasts an impressive array of accolades, consistently winning medals at both national and international levels. Notably, they are a Royal Warrant holder for both His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen, a testament to their consistent supply and quality, having first received a Royal Warrant in 2018. Their awards include multiple gold medals from the International Wine Challenge (e.g., 2025 Gold for 2022 Pinot Noir Rosé Brut), and several Golds and 'Best in Class' from the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships (e.g., 2024 Gold and Best in Class for 2021 Pinot Noir Rose Brut).

While not explicitly organic, Camel Valley's Royal Warrant reflects a commitment to sustainability, with the family's approach combining hands-on craftsmanship with a deep respect for the land.

By Car
Camel Valley Vineyard is located near Bodmin, Cornwall. It is approximately a 30-minute drive from Boconnoc and a 45-minute drive from Polperro.

By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Bodmin Parkway. From here, you can take the heritage Bodmin Steam Railway to Boscarne, which is a short walk from the vineyard. Alternatively, taxis are available at Bodmin Parkway. The nearest bus stop is Nanstallon School, served by bus lines 11A and 405, approximately a 23-minute walk away. The vineyard is also accessible via the scenic Camel Trail, around 3 miles by cycle or on foot from Wadebridge.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

• Notable Attractions:
  • The Eden Project: A dramatic global garden housing thousands of plant species in futuristic biomes.
  • Lanhydrock House: A magnificent late-Victorian country house with beautiful gardens and extensive parkland.
• Notable Hotels:
  • Bodmin Jail Hotel: A unique and highly-rated hotel set within a historic former prison, offering modern luxury.
  • Trehellas House Hotel and Courthouse Restaurant: A well-regarded hotel providing a charming and romantic stay.
• Notable Restaurants:
  • The Seafood Restaurant (Rick Stein): Located in Padstow, this famous restaurant is known for its fresh, locally sourced seafood.
  • The St Tudy Inn: A highly-rated pub and restaurant offering excellent food and hospitality in a village setting.

Bob Lindo, an ex-RAF pilot, and his wife Annie bought their farm in the Cornish countryside in the 1980s planning to keep sheep and cattle. Watching the grass turn brown on the valley's sun-facing slopes every summer got them wondering whether vines might do better, so Bob went to Germany to work a vintage while both of them took viticulture courses. They planted their first 8,000 vines in 1989.

The early recognition that put Camel Valley on the map came in 2005, when their 'Cornwall' sparkling wine won a Gold Medal at the International Wine Challenge. Bob and Annie's son Sam has since taken over as winemaker, continuing as the estate's second generation.

Annie hand-pruned every vine in the vineyard herself, using nothing but secateurs, for decades. In 2010, to mark her pruning her 100,000th vine, Sam produced the first vintage of Annie's Anniversary Brut - the wine that's since become Camel Valley's best seller.