Wellhayes Vineyard

Enjoy award-winning English fizz in a unique tasting room that often hosts live classical concerts.

https://www.wellhayesvineyard.co.uk

Wellhayes Vineyard, Clayhanger, Tiverton EX16 7NY Get directions

Nearest station: Tiverton Parkway (8.0 miles).

Public tours

Tasting room

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Winery on site

Walking trail

Disabled access

Award-winning

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What's the vibe

Wellhayes Vineyard offers a charming, intimate experience nestled in the rolling hills of Mid Devon. This small, family-run vineyard provides a wonderful setting for informative tours, allowing visitors to delve into the winemaking process in a tranquil countryside atmosphere.

Visiting information

Wellhayes Vineyard offers guided tours by prior appointment only, available on Wednesdays and Sundays at 3pm between May and September. These tours typically last around 1.5 hours and include a talk by the owner, a walk through the vineyard, a visit to the on-site winery, a glass of their award-winning sparkling wine, samples of luxury handmade chocolates, and a traditional Devon cream tea.

Wine sales are available seven days a week by appointment.

The vineyard also hosts a programme of classical music concerts in their tasting room (which doubles as a concert hall) during the Summer months, offering an intimate setting to enjoy performances with a glass of Wellhayes Sparkling Wine.

Well-behaved children are welcome on tours and cream tea is available for them at an additional cost. Well-behaved dogs are permitted on site but are not allowed inside the winery building. There is no accommodation directly on the vineyard premises.

The Wine

Wellhayes Vineyard specialises in producing quality English sparkling wine using the traditional method, made exclusively from grapes grown on their one-hectare vineyard. The blend typically features classic Champagne varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, alongside Reichensteiner.

Their sparkling wines have garnered recognition, with the current 2020 vintage receiving a Bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge 2025 and a Silver medal at the Independent English Wine Awards 2025. Owners Simon and Alison Routh oversee the entire winemaking process on-site within their converted stone barn, allowing them full control from grape to bottle.

The vineyard benefits from deep, free-draining red Devonian soil, which provides ideal conditions for their vines. There is no specific mention of the vineyard being certified organic, regenerative, or having other formal sustainability recognitions in the available information.

Getting here

Wellhayes Vineyard is located at Wellhayes Farm, Clayhanger, Devon, EX16 7NY.

By Car: Parking is available on site for visitors.

By Public Transport: The nearest train station is Tiverton Parkway, approximately a 25-30 minute taxi ride from the vineyard. Direct public transport to Clayhanger is limited, so a taxi or pre-arranged transport from the station is recommended.

What's nearby

Discover more of the local area during your visit to Wellhayes Vineyard:

Notable Restaurants:

The Rock Inn, Waterrow: A historic 450-year-old inn offering modern British cuisine with a focus on local produce. Visit website
Hartnoll Hotel & Spa Restaurant, Tiverton: Located in a beautiful country house hotel, their restaurant is known for using locally sourced ingredients. Visit website

Notable Hotels:

Hartnoll Hotel & Spa, Tiverton: An award-winning luxury boutique hotel set in landscaped gardens on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Visit website
The Red Lion Hotel, Oakford: A friendly local pub, restaurant, and hotel offering comfortable rooms close to Exmoor. Visit website

Notable Attractions:

Exmoor National Park: Explore this stunning national park with its diverse landscapes, from moorland and woodland to dramatic coastline. Visit website
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life: A treasure trove of local history, featuring fascinating objects and stories about the region, including a GWR steam engine. Visit website