St Martin’s Vineyard and Winery

When	Days	Hours
In season (typically Apr–Sep)	Wed, Thu, Fri	See notes

No booking required - self-guided Vineyard Tour (£12pp) and Tasting Flights (£6pp) are walk-in, typically Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the season (roughly April–September). Exact opening hours are posted weekly on their website every Saturday for the week ahead, as they can vary for weather - check before visiting. Shop/Visitor Centre hours coincide with these opening times.

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

What's the vibe?

St Martin's Vineyard and Winery offers a tranquil escape, inviting visitors to explore a unique coastal vineyard nestled among wildflower-filled fields on the Isles of Scilly. It's renowned as one of the most south-westerly vineyards in England, providing an idyllic setting with panoramic views, where you can experience viticulture and nature at your own pace.

St Martin's doesn't require booking - simply turn up during opening hours and you'll be welcomed to the vineyard. It's typically open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the season, though this can shift with the weather, so it's worth checking the current week's hours (posted every Saturday on the website) before travelling out to the island.

Tastings: Visitors can take a self-guided walk through the vineyard paired with a wine or beer tasting flight (£12 per person), or a tasting flight on its own (£6 per person). Children under 16 go free with an accompanying adult.

Booking: Get in touch through the vineyard's website with any questions.

St Martin's Vineyard cultivates grapes on south-facing slopes, just a short distance from the sea, producing still white, red, and rosé wines. Grape varieties grown include Seyval Blanc, Orion, Rondo, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Madeleine Angevine, Reichensteiner, Regent, Siegerrebe, Black Hamburg, Triomph d'Alsace, and Schonburger. All wines are produced and bottled in their on-site winery, which was converted from a historic barn in 2003, ensuring a true "grape to glass" experience within their five-acre site. Beyond wine, the vineyard also produces sparkling cider and unique nano-batch beers.

The vineyard is committed to sustainability, employing regenerative agriculture practices since 2020 by eliminating artificial inputs like pesticides, herbicides, and artificial fertilizers. They utilize their own compost, seaweed mulches, and zero-till methods to promote soil health and biodiversity. St Martin's Vineyard has also achieved fossil-fuel free management since autumn 2022 and generates approximately 75% of its power from renewable sources during the summer season through an installed solar array and battery storage. Their dedication to environmentally conscious practices was recognized with a 'Highly Commended' award at the 2022 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Sustainability Awards, and they were winners of 'Most Sustainable Small Business' in the 2024 Cornwall Sustainability Awards.

St Martin's Vineyard and Winery is located at Higher Town, St Martin's, TR25 0QL.

By Car: Given its island location, direct car access is not possible for visitors from the mainland.

By Public Transport: The Isles of Scilly are reached by boat or helicopter from the Cornish mainland to St Mary's. From St Mary's, you will take an inter-island boat service to St Martin's. Once on St Martin's, the vineyard is a short walk, approximately 7 minutes, from Higher Town Quay.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

Being located on the beautiful island of St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly, the vineyard is surrounded by local charm and natural beauty.

• Notable Restaurants:
  • Little Arthur Cafe & Bistro: Offering lunches and homemade cakes, with ingredients often sourced directly from their farm.
  • Adam's Fish and Chips: A family-run restaurant and takeaway, known for serving locally caught fish and chips made from island-grown potatoes.
• Notable Hotels:
  • Karma St. Martin's: A 4-star luxury hotel offering stunning views, fine dining at its two-Rosette awarded Cloudesley Shovell restaurant, and a spa, located just a stone's throw from the beach.
• Notable Attractions:
  • Tresco Abbey Garden: Located on the nearby island of Tresco (accessible by inter-island boat), this world-renowned subtropical garden features plants from over 80 countries, flourishing within the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey.
  • The Day Mark: A prominent red and white conical landmark on Chapel Down, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding Isles.