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
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
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What's the vibe?
Wellhayes Vineyard offers a small-scale, personal vineyard experience in the rolling countryside of Mid Devon. Run by the owners themselves, visits are deliberately intimate and centred on learning about English sparkling wine, the vineyard, and the winemaking process in a calm rural setting.
Visiting information
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Wellhayes Vineyard is open to visitors by prior appointment only during the main season.
Tours & Tastings:
Guided vineyard tours take place on Wednesdays and Sundays at 3pm from May to September. Tours 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 Wellhayes sparkling wine, samples of handmade chocolates, and a traditional Devon cream tea.
Wine Sales:
Wine sales are available by appointment only throughout the year.
Events:
Wellhayes Vineyard hosts a programme of classical music concerts during the summer months. These are held in the tasting room, which also serves as an intimate concert space, with wine available to enjoy during performances.
Dogs & Children:
Well-behaved children are welcome on tours, with cream tea available for them at an additional cost. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on site but are not permitted inside the winery building.
Accommodation:
There is no accommodation on site.
Tours & Tastings:
Guided vineyard tours take place on Wednesdays and Sundays at 3pm from May to September. Tours 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 Wellhayes sparkling wine, samples of handmade chocolates, and a traditional Devon cream tea.
Wine Sales:
Wine sales are available by appointment only throughout the year.
Events:
Wellhayes Vineyard hosts a programme of classical music concerts during the summer months. These are held in the tasting room, which also serves as an intimate concert space, with wine available to enjoy during performances.
Dogs & Children:
Well-behaved children are welcome on tours, with cream tea available for them at an additional cost. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on site but are not permitted inside the winery building.
Accommodation:
There is no accommodation on site.
The Wine
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Wellhayes Vineyard specialises exclusively in traditional-method English sparkling wine, produced from grapes grown on their one-hectare vineyard. The wines are made using classic Champagne varieties including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, alongside Reichensteiner.
Recent releases have received recognition, including a Bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge 2025 and a Silver medal at the Independent English Wine Awards 2025 for the current vintage.
All winemaking is carried out on site in a converted stone barn, with owners Simon and Alison Routh overseeing the process from grape to bottle. The vineyard is planted on deep, free-draining red Devonian soils, which play a key role in the character of the wines.
Wellhayes does not state any formal organic, regenerative, or sustainability certification.
Recent releases have received recognition, including a Bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge 2025 and a Silver medal at the Independent English Wine Awards 2025 for the current vintage.
All winemaking is carried out on site in a converted stone barn, with owners Simon and Alison Routh overseeing the process from grape to bottle. The vineyard is planted on deep, free-draining red Devonian soils, which play a key role in the character of the wines.
Wellhayes does not state any formal organic, regenerative, or sustainability certification.
Getting here
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Wellhayes Vineyard is located at Wellhayes Farm, Clayhanger, Devon, EX16 7NY.
By car:
On-site parking is available for visitors.
By public transport:
The nearest train station is Tiverton Parkway, approximately a 25–30 minute taxi journey from the vineyard. Direct public transport to Clayhanger is limited, so onward travel by taxi or pre-arranged transport is recommended.
By car:
On-site parking is available for visitors.
By public transport:
The nearest train station is Tiverton Parkway, approximately a 25–30 minute taxi journey from the vineyard. Direct public transport to Clayhanger is limited, so onward travel by taxi or pre-arranged transport is recommended.
What's nearby
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There are several places to explore around Wellhayes Vineyard during your visit.
Restaurants
Restaurants
- The Rock Inn, Waterrow – A historic country inn serving modern British food with a focus on local produce.
- Hartnoll Hotel & Spa Restaurant, Tiverton – A country house restaurant known for seasonal, locally sourced cooking.
- Hartnoll Hotel & Spa, Tiverton – A boutique country hotel with gardens and spa facilities.
- The Red Lion Hotel, Oakford – A traditional pub with rooms close to Exmoor.
- Exmoor National Park – Moorland, woodland and walking routes within easy reach.
- Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life – A local history museum covering rural and industrial heritage.
