Quoit at Cross Vineyard

This vineyard is open by appointment only. Contact them directly to arrange a visit.

Tours, tastings and events by booking only.

Opening hours can change for private events - it's always worth checking the vineyard's website before you visit.

What's the vibe?

Quoit at Cross has the feel of a working farm that happens to make very good wine. The site is small, personal and unhurried, with Tim Hill typically leading tours himself and doing the pouring. The views from the vines across the Exe Valley are genuinely impressive for somewhere this accessible. It suits people who want an experience that's rooted in a real place rather than a polished visitor centre.

Tours & Tastings: Quoit at Cross runs 90-minute guided tours twice a week between April and September, with some October dates also available. Each tour begins with a 45-minute walk through the vines led by owner Tim Hill, followed by a 45-minute guided tasting of three wines. Tastings take place under a large marquee. All tours must be booked in advance - drop-in visits are not offered. From £13.50 per person; under-18s and well-behaved dogs on a lead go free. Check the tours and tastings page for current dates and availability.

Private Hire: Private tours are available by prior arrangement for groups of 12 or more paying guests. Private tasting evenings can also be arranged for occasions such as birthdays, hen and stag parties, and other celebrations. Quoit at Cross can additionally bring a guided tasting session to an external location of your choice.

Events: The vineyard hosts a range of workshops throughout the year, including greenwood working, spoon carving, and knife forging sessions run by specialist craftspeople. See the events and workshops page for upcoming dates.

Shop: Wines and local produce are available to purchase after tours, and the online shop stocks the full range for delivery. Visit the online shop to order direct.

Children & Dogs: Children and well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome on tours and go free. The site is a working farm, so dogs should remain under control at all times.

Quoit at Cross Vineyard was established in 2019 by Tim Hill, whose family has farmed this mid-Devon hillside for nearly a hundred years. The estate has its roots in mixed livestock and arable farming, and the transition to viticulture represents the latest chapter in a long agricultural story rooted in the same land.

The vineyard sits on south-east-facing upland above the Exe Valley, with panoramic views stretching across the Devon countryside to the Sidmouth Gap on the coast. The site's elevation and aspect shape the character of every vintage grown here.

The vines are planted with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Bacchus, Rondo, Reichensteiner, Seyval Blanc, and Pinot Gris - a broad range reflecting both the classic sparkling varieties and some of the more characterful grapes suited to the English climate. The flagship Classic Cuvée has already earned recognition: a Silver at the Food and Drink Devon Awards in its first year of entry, followed by a Gold at the 2025/26 awards for the 2022 vintage. A Bronze was also awarded for the estate's Bacchus.

Tim Hill manages the vineyard and leads every public tour personally, bringing a direct and knowledgeable perspective to the wines and the land they come from.

By car
The vineyard is located at Quoit at Cross, Stoodleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9PJ. It sits in the upland hills of mid-Devon, around 20 minutes from Junction 27 of the M5, with Tiverton visible from the vines. Follow satnav to the postcode - the roads are rural so allow a little extra time on the approach.

By public transport
The nearest mainline station is Tiverton Parkway, which has direct services from London Paddington, Bristol and Exeter. The vineyard is approximately 20 minutes by taxi from the station. There is no practical walking or bus option from the station to the site so pre-booking a local taxi is recommended.

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Stoodleigh sits in a quiet part of mid-Devon that rewards exploring, with a good mix of history, countryside and food nearby.

Food & drink

• Stoodleigh Inn - The local pub, a few minutes' walk from the vineyard, is handy for a meal before or after your visit.
• The Fisherman's Cot, Bickleigh - A popular riverside pub by the Exe, a short drive away and a good spot for lunch.

Attractions

• Knightshayes Court - A National Trust Victorian Gothic Revival mansion near Tiverton with impressive gardens and parkland walks. About 15 minutes by car.
• Bickleigh Castle - A moated castle near the village of Bickleigh with guided tours and a picturesque riverside setting.
• Grand Western Canal Country Park - Over 11 miles of towpath walks and cycling near Tiverton, with one of the last horse-drawn barges in England still in operation.
• Exmoor National Park - Around 30 minutes north, with sweeping moorland, coastal paths and some of the best walking in the South West.

Tim Hill came to winemaking via two years working in Margaret River, the small but high-profile region in south-west Australia that produces a disproportionate share of the country's finest wines. That experience shaped his approach when he returned to the UK in 2018 and started planning a vineyard on the family farm in Stoodleigh - land his family has farmed for close to a hundred years.

The first 800 vines went in on a warm April day in 2019, planted across a south-east-facing slope at altitude with long views towards the Exe Valley. These served as a test area for three years before Tim expanded in 2022 with another 1,400 vines, and again in 2025 with a further 2,000, bringing the total to 4,500 across roughly 5 acres.

The choice to diversify a traditional livestock and arable farm into a vineyard was deliberate - a way of giving new life to land that might otherwise have continued down a well-worn path. The Col Fondo in the range hints at a producer willing to experiment beyond the expected, even at this early stage.

The Food and Drink Devon Awards wins came quickly: Silver for the Classic Cuvée in year one, Gold in year two. For a vineyard still finding its feet in terms of scale and range, that trajectory is notable.