Polgoon Vineyard

What's the vibe?

A relaxed, food-led Cornish vineyard experience with wide views over Mount’s Bay, combining wine, cider, and local produce in an informal and welcoming setting.

Booking: Guided vineyard tours require advance booking and typically last around 90 minutes. Self-guided vineyard walks are also available in allocated time slots for those who prefer to explore independently.

Opening Hours: Polgoon is open year-round, operating seven days a week from Easter through to Christmas. Opening is more limited during the winter months, with Sundays typically closed between January and March.

Restaurant/Café: The Vinehouse restaurant and café offers indoor and outdoor seating, serving seasonal food alongside Polgoon wines, ciders, juices, and soft drinks. The menu focuses on simple, local produce and often includes items such as crab sandwiches, charcuterie boards, and pizzas.

Special Events: Polgoon hosts a programme of ticketed events throughout the year, with details announced via their website, newsletter, and social channels.

Accommodation: On-site accommodation is available at Ortega, a three-bedroom self-catering cottage sleeping up to six guests, with a private hot tub and vineyard views.

Accessibility: Children are welcome, and well-behaved dogs are permitted on vineyard tours and outdoor areas.

Polgoon is a single-estate vineyard and winery producing a range of still and sparkling wines, alongside ciders and fruit juices made from estate-grown fruit. Wine varieties include Bacchus, Seyval Blanc, Ortega, Madeleine Angevine, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Rondo, covering white, rosé, and red styles.

The estate has received awards across both wine and cider categories over the years. Alongside winemaking, Polgoon places strong emphasis on sustainability and mixed farming. All wines and ciders are vegan-friendly, and the business has been recognised locally for its commitment to reducing plastic use.

The vineyard actively supports biodiversity, with wildlife corridors, areas of natural habitat, and on-site beehives. Grape and apple pomace is reused locally after pressing, and all wines and ciders are produced on site.

By Car: Polgoon Vineyard is located just outside Penzance, signposted from the A30 when heading towards Land’s End. Free on-site parking is available.

By Public Transport: Penzance is the nearest mainline train station. The vineyard is just over a mile from the station and can be reached on foot via a mostly level walk, or by a short taxi ride.

Here are some notable places to visit close to Polgoon Vineyard:

Restaurants:

The Shore Restaurant – Fine dining with a focus on local seafood.

Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar – A popular spot for locally landed fish and shellfish.

Hotels:

Hotel Penzance – An Edwardian townhouse hotel overlooking the harbour.

The Beach Club Hotel – A boutique hotel on the Penzance promenade.

Attractions:

St Michael’s Mount – A historic tidal island with a medieval castle.

The Minack Theatre – An open-air cliffside theatre overlooking the Atlantic.