Martin's Lane Vineyard

Updated 14/08/2026

A small, family-run vineyard above the River Crouch estuary, though there's no confirmed way to visit at the moment. Worth knowing for the wine: six grape varieties across a still and sparkling range.

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Address icon Scarr Cottage, Woodham Road, Stow Maries, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 6SB, England. Directions


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Opening Hours

Opening hours vary - check the vineyard's website before visiting, as they can close for private events or change seasonally.

What's the vibe?

Martin's Lane is a small, family-run vineyard on a 30-acre hillside above the River Crouch estuary, planted by a group of friends and relatives from the village of Stow Maries. It's worth knowing for the wine: six grape varieties across a still and sparkling range, made on a local scale. There's no confirmed way to visit at the moment, so this listing is here for the wine rather than a day out.

Visiting Martin's Lane Vineyard

Martin's Lane doesn't currently publish any visiting or tour information, and there's no booking page on its website. The most reliable way to check what's currently on offer is to contact the vineyard directly, by phone (07795 037354) or via Instagram (@martinslanevyd), rather than assume a fixed process.

The Wine at Martin's Lane Vineyard

Martin's Lane grows six grape varieties across its 30 acres: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, Bacchus and Pinot Noir Précoce.

The range includes a traditional method Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs (2017), a still Pinot Noir under the name Founder's Vintage (2022), a still Chardonnay and Pinot Gris (both 2022), a Pinot Noir Précoce (2020), a white Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs (2018) and a Pinot Grigio (2023).

What's nearby

The Crouch Valley has several neighbouring vineyards that do welcome visitors, if you'd like to explore the wider region. Crouch Ridge Estate and New Hall Vineyards are both well established with public tours and tastings, while The Althorne Estate, Clayhill Vineyard and Missing Gate Vineyard are all within the same cluster of villages between Maldon and Burnham-on-Crouch.