Venn Valley

Booking: Vineyard tours and tastings must be booked in advance. The on-site café, The Vine, is open to visitors without a tour booking during its advertised opening times.



Tours & Tastings: Guided vineyard tours and tastings are offered on selected days and times and last around 90 minutes. Tours include a walk through the vineyard, an introduction to the winemaking process, and a tasting of the estate’s wines. Availability and schedules are published on the vineyard’s website and may vary seasonally.

Opening Season: The vineyard operates seasonally, with visiting generally available from late winter through to early autumn. Opening days and hours vary and should be checked ahead of visiting.

On-site Café: The Vine café serves food and drinks, including coffee, cakes, lunches, and wine, and operates independently of the vineyard tours with its own opening hours.

Special Events: The Vine café hosts occasional events and is available for private hire by arrangement.

Dogs & Children: Dogs on leads and children are welcome at the vineyard and café.

Accessibility: The site provides accessible facilities; visitors with specific access requirements are advised to contact the vineyard ahead of their visit.

Venn Valley Vineyard produces a range of English wines, including sparkling, still white, and rosé styles, made from grapes grown on site. Wine production takes place at the estate, with a focus on expressing the character of the vineyard and its North Devon setting.

The vineyard follows a considered approach to land management and vine growing, with attention paid to soil health and biodiversity as part of its long-term viticultural practices.

Venn Valley Vineyard is located at Star Cross Farm, Blakes Hill Road, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0NN.

By Car: The vineyard is easily reached from the A361 and offers free on-site parking.

By Public Transport:

The nearest railway station is Barnstaple. Local bus services also operate in the area, with stops close to the vineyard entrance.

Discover more of North Devon around Venn Valley Vineyard:

• Restaurants:
  • Lilico’s 1844 – Restaurant and music venue in Barnstaple.
  • Maiden Arch – Modern British dining in Barnstaple.
• Hotels:
  • The Imperial Hotel – Hotel overlooking the River Taw in Barnstaple.
  • The Royal & Fortescue Hotel – Historic hotel in central Barnstaple.
• Attractions:
  • Quince Honey Farm – Visitor attraction near South Molton.
  • The Tarka Trail – Walking and cycling route accessible from Barnstaple.