Frome Valley Vineyard

A former hop kiln invites you to roll out of bed and into the vineyard, glass in hand, to savour the Frome Valley views.

https://www.fromevalleyvineyard.co.uk

Frome Valley Vineyard, Paunton Court, Bishops Frome, Herefordshire, WR6 5BJ Get directions

Nearest station: Colwall (9.5 miles).

Public tours

Private tours

Self-guided tours

Tasting room

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Winery on site

Walking trail

Award-winning

Organic or sustainable

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What's the vibe

Frome Valley Vineyard offers a tranquil escape in rural Herefordshire, nestled in a gentle curve of the River Frome and surrounded by picturesque cider orchards and hop yards. This family-run vineyard, set within traditional 16th and 17th-century farm buildings, provides an idyllic and natural setting for visitors.

Visiting information

Tours & Tastings: Vineyard tours and tutored tastings are available from April to September. These sessions typically last between 1 to 2 hours and cost £25 per person. Tours must be booked in advance and are limited to a maximum of 20 people for a personal experience. Regular tour slots are offered on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons at 14:30, with additional morning slots on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30. Other times may be arranged by contacting the vineyard directly.
Accessibility: The vineyard is wheelchair accessible, but please note that the visitor toilet within the listed buildings is not wheelchair accessible. There are a few low steps into the tasting room and demonstration vineyard, and the main vineyard involves a short, approximately 150-yard walk across a grass field.
Children & Dogs: Children are welcome to accompany tours, however, wine tastings are strictly for those aged 18 and over, as per law. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome to join you during your visit.

The Wine

Frome Valley Vineyard produces a range of high-quality English wines, including still white wines, sparkling white wines, and sparkling rosé. Their still wines feature varieties such as Madeleine Angevine, Bacchus, Reichensteiner, Huxelrebe, and Pinot Noir. The sparkling wines, including their Paunton Sparkling, are made using the traditional method and blend Pinot Noir and Seyval Blanc grapes. In select years, the vineyard also distills some of its grapes into a smooth, aromatic English brandy. Their wines and brandy have consistently received awards within the English wine scene.

The vineyard is committed to sustainable practices, being one of the first small vineyards to join the Sustainable Wines GB (SWGB) project. They prioritize soil health through innovative methods like experimenting with biochar and vermicast products, aiming for healthy vines with minimal intervention. Operations are largely conducted by hand, with pruning and harvesting done manually, and sheep are even employed in winter for natural mowing and fertilisation. The property utilizes solar panels for electricity and biomass for heating, further reducing their environmental footprint. The vineyard also boasts an organic cider orchard, though not formally registered as such, and actively manages woodland and riverbanks to support local wildlife. Frome Valley Vineyard benefits from having its own winery on site, where the grapes are processed into their acclaimed wines and spirits.

Getting here

Frome Valley Vineyard is located at Paunton Court, Bishops Frome, Herefordshire, WR6 5BJ.

By Car
Ample parking is available in the vineyard's courtyard.

By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Ledbury, approximately 6.7 miles from Bishops Frome. A taxi from Ledbury would take around 15-20 minutes. Bishops Frome is served by local bus routes, including services to Hereford (e.g., bus route 469). The Chase Inn in Bishops Frome is a bus stop.

What's nearby

Notable Restaurants

The Chase Inn: Located in Bishops Frome, this charming village pub offers a restaurant with a village menu, specials board, and homemade desserts. They also serve a full English breakfast.
The Hop Pocket Shopping Village: While primarily a shopping destination, The Hop Pocket features a Farmhouse Family Restaurant serving freshly prepared dishes, including sandwiches, quiches, and homemade cakes.

Notable Hotels

The Chase Inn: Situated in the picturesque village of Bishop's Frome, this bed and breakfast pub offers comfortable en-suite rooms and is dog-friendly.
Majors Arms Hotel: A 4-star hotel located in Bishops Frome, offering comfortable accommodation and within walking distance of the village centre.

Notable Attractions

The Hop Pocket Shopping Village: An extensive collection of independent shops set in old agricultural buildings, offering a unique retail experience with gifts, homewares, and local produce. It also houses a museum charting the history of hops.
Celtic Marches Cider: One of the UK's largest self-sustaining single estate cider producers, located in Bishops Frome. They offer award-winning ciders from their own orchards.