Llanerch Vineyard Hotel

Step into the UK’s original vineyard hotel and immerse yourself in a world where award-winning Welsh wines and unparalleled hospitality seamlessly intertwine.

https://www.llanerch.co.uk

Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan, CF72 8GG. Get directions

Nearest station: Pontyclun (2.2 miles).

Public tours

Private tours

Self-guided tours

Tasting room

Restaurant or café

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Walking trail

Disabled access

Award-winning

Hosts weddings

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What's the vibe

Llanerch Vineyard offers a luxurious and peaceful retreat set amidst rolling Welsh vineyards, combining sophistication with a laid-back atmosphere. It's a place where guests frequently praise the modern, clean surroundings, friendly staff, and exceptional food, making it an ideal escape for relaxation.

Visiting information

Llanerch Vineyard is open seven days a week, welcoming guests for hotel stays, lunch, dinner, or vineyard tours.
Tours and Tastings: Vineyard tours and wine tastings are offered daily and run year-round. Tours typically last about an hour and include a wine tasting. Pre-booking online is recommended to secure your spot. The Tasting Lodge also hosts cocktail masterclasses and sip-and-paint evenings.
Restaurant and Cafe: The award-winning Roots Restaurant on-site holds two AA Rosettes, featuring locally sourced ingredients and stunning views over the vineyard. An outdoor terrace is also available for dining.
Special Events: Llanerch is a popular venue for special occasions, private tours, tastings, and weddings, offering various spaces and catering options. Cookery classes are also available.
Accommodation: The Llanerch Vineyard Hotel offers luxury accommodation with 37 rooms and suites, and was named AA Hotel of the Year Wales 2022-23.
Dogs and Children:
Dogs: Llanerch has specific dog-friendly rooms available on the ground floor, which must be pre-booked and incur a supplement of £20 per dog, per night (maximum two dogs). Dogs are also welcome in designated areas of the bar, restaurant, and garden.
Children: Children are welcome, and 'z' beds (for under 18s) and travel cots can be provided in certain room types, subject to availability and an additional charge.

The Wine

Llanerch Vineyard produces a range of award-winning "Cariad" wines, named after the Welsh word for "love." Their portfolio includes white wines, made from grape varieties such as Seyval Blanc, Triomphe, Solaris, Phoenix, and Richenstiner. They also produce wine-based gins. Additionally, Llanerch Estate offers wines crafted from Bacchus, Pinot Noir, and Rondo grapes sourced from other Welsh vineyards. While their wines are celebrated, the primary production of Cariad wines takes place at Three Choirs Vineyard in Gloucestershire, with grapes harvested on-site at Llanerch.

Llanerch Vineyard demonstrates a commitment to sustainability, evidenced by its high "Eco-friendliness" rating. The hotel implements practices such as conserving energy when rooms are empty, utilising renewable energy, and employing energy-efficient heating, cooling, and lighting systems. They also use non-toxic cleaning products, offer guests the option to reuse linens and towels, and avoid single-use plastic straws and toiletries.

Getting here

By Car
Llanerch Vineyard is easily accessible, located just two minutes' drive from Junction 34 of the M4 motorway.
By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Pontyclun. From Pontyclun Station, a taxi journey to the vineyard takes approximately 5 minutes and costs between £7-£9. Alternatively, the walk from Pontyclun Station to the vineyard is about 2 miles and takes around 38 minutes.

What's nearby

Notable Restaurants:
Hare & Hounds (Cowbridge)
The Heathcock (Cardiff)
Notable Hotels:
Miskin Manor Hotel And Health Club (Pontyclun)
The Bear (Cowbridge)
Notable Attractions:
The Royal Mint Experience (Llantrisant)
Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum (St Nicholas)