Lympstone Manor

A Michelin-starred culinary vision extends to the vineyard.

https://www.lympstonemanor.co.uk/

Lympstone Manor Vineyard, Courtlands Lane, Exmouth EX8 3NZ Get directions

Nearest station: Lympstone Village (1.2 miles).
Approx walking time: 26 minutes.

Public tours

Tasting room

Restaurant or café

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Walking trail

Disabled access

Award-winning

Hosts weddings

Organic or sustainable

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What's the vibe

Lympstone Manor is a luxurious five-star country house hotel and vineyard, elegantly transformed from a historic Georgian manor. It offers a sophisticated atmosphere with exceptional dining, set within peaceful grounds overlooking the serene Exe Estuary.

Visiting information

Booking: Advance booking is essential for all vineyard tours and experiences to ensure availability. Reservations are also required for lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner in the main restaurants.

Tour Dates: Vineyard tours are offered seasonally, typically on Tuesdays and Fridays from May to September for resident guests, and on Wednesdays from May to September for non-resident guests who book a tour with lunch.
On-site Dining: Lympstone Manor boasts a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant. There is also a more relaxed Pool House Restaurant and Bar, offering casual dining with views of the vineyard and estuary.
Accommodation: The manor features 21 luxurious guestrooms and suites, along with six charming shepherd huts nestled in the woodland near the vineyard.
Special Events: The vineyard hosts wine dinners and special "Evenings with Michael Caines." Seasonal events such as pool parties and festival-related dining experiences are also held.
Children: Children are welcome throughout the hotel, and family-friendly rooms and shepherd huts are available. The Pool House Restaurant is family-friendly, but the main fine dining restaurant is generally for guests aged five years and over.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome in designated dog-friendly rooms (two suites and six shepherd huts) for an additional fee. They are permitted on public terraces, throughout the grounds, and in the Pool House Restaurant, but not in the main house or on vineyard tours.

The Wine

Lympstone Manor's vineyard, planted in 2018, primarily cultivates classic Champagne varieties: Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay. While focused on producing high-quality bottle-fermented sparkling wines, they also craft small quantities of still white, rosé, and red wines in exceptional vintages. Their estate wines include the Lympstone Manor Classic Cuvée, Triassic Pinot Noir, Isabeau Rosé, and Edwards Chardonnay. They also produce a premium gin and an Eau de Vie de Marc.

The wines and spirits have garnered significant recognition. The Lympstone Manor Triassic Pinot Noir 2020 received a Gold Medal at the International Wine Challenge Awards in 2023, making it the only English red wine to achieve this that year. Their Classic Cuvée 2020 won a Gold Medal and "Best in Show by Country Category" at the London Wine Competition in 2024, alongside a Silver Medal at the International Wine Challenge. The Isabeau Rosé 2022 has also received multiple bronze and silver medals from prestigious competitions in 2024. In 2025, their Gin earned a Silver award and the Eau de Vie de Marc a Bronze at the International Wine and Spirits Competition. Lympstone Manor holds the distinction of being the only Michelin-star Hotel-Restaurant with its own award-winning vineyard.

The vineyard is deeply committed to sustainability, integrating practices such as eliminating single-use plastics, robust waste recycling, and biodiversity management, including beehives and rewilding efforts. They actively support regenerative farming practices through local sourcing and have joined the Relais & Châteaux 'In Harmony with all Life on Earth' initiative with UNESCO.

Lympstone Manor produces its wines in partnership with Lyme Bay Winery.

Getting here

By Car
Lympstone Manor is located just 20 minutes from Exeter.

By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Lympstone Village, accessible via the Avocet line from Exeter St David's or Exeter Central. From Lympstone Village station, it is approximately a 15-minute walk to the manor.

The nearest bus stop is Courtlands Cross, which is about a 7-minute walk away.

What's nearby

Other Vineyards:
- Kenton Park Estate & Vineyard
Notable Restaurants:
- River Exe Café - A unique floating restaurant accessible by water taxi, offering an unforgettable dining experience on the Exe Estuary.
- The Swan Inn - A traditional village pub in Lympstone offering local food and a welcoming atmosphere, situated close to the harbour and train station.
Notable Hotels:
- Hotel du Vin Exeter - A stylish boutique hotel located in Exeter, offering luxurious accommodation and dining.
- The Imperial Hotel Exmouth - A large, established hotel offering traditional accommodation in a central Exmouth location.
Notable Attractions:
- Jurassic Coast - A UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its dramatic cliffs and fossil hunting opportunities, stretching from Exmouth.
- Exe Estuary Trail - A scenic route perfect for walking, cycling, and bird watching, providing stunning views across the estuary.