Yotes Court

Can you pop in?

Yes — visitors are welcome to drop in for wine purchases, tastings and to enjoy wine by the glass on the Paddock Lawn or in the Wine Barn. Walk-ins are welcome during seasonal opening times. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Opening Hours:

The Cellar Door wine shop is open year-round for wine purchases Monday to Friday (typically 9 am–5 pm). Between April and October, the Wine Barn and Paddock Lawn are open Wednesday to Sunday around midday to late afternoon. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Tours & Experiences:

• Vineyard Tour & Self-Guided Wine Flight: A tour plus a self-guided flight of wines, running once daily at about 11:30 am on Wednesday to Sunday during the seasonal opening period (April–October). :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Vineyard Tour & Guided Wine Tasting: A tour of the vineyard followed by a guided tasting, available Wednesday to Sunday in the seasonal period. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Guided Wine Tasting & Light Lunch: A guided tasting followed by a light lunch with wine, offered once daily Wednesday to Sunday in the seasonal period. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Vineyard Tour, Guided Tasting & Lunch: A longer combined experience including the tour, tasting and lunch, also on Wednesday to Sunday in the seasonal months. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Special Events:

Yotes Court hosts seasonal experiences and events such as garden tours, harvest experiences, quizzes and themed pairings; check the vineyard’s events page for current details. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Accommodation:

There is no accommodation directly on the vineyard site; nearby glamping is available at Nut Plat Retreat. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Dogs & Children:

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the Cellar Door, Wine Barn and on the Paddock Lawn, and may join the Vineyard Tour & Wine Flight experience. They are not permitted in the guided tastings in the Tasting Room except as assistance dogs. Children are welcome in the Cellar Door, Wine Barn and Paddock Lawn and join the Vineyard Tour & Wine Flight free when accompanied by an adult; guided tastings are for adults only. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Yotes Court produces a range of award-winning still and sparkling wines using grapes grown exclusively on its Kent vineyard. The focus is on single vintage, 100 % single varietal wines that reflect the site’s character. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

The current portfolio includes still wines such as Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Bacchus, Pinot Meunier Rosé and Divico, and a sparkling Pinot Gris made in the traditional method. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

The vineyard has earned accolades at national competitions, including medals at the WineGB awards and other wine contests. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Sustainability is central to Yotes Court’s ethos; the vineyard was one of the first accredited under the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain (SWGB) scheme and has achieved the Gold Standard. All wines are suitable for vegans. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Yotes Court does not have its own on-site winery; winemaking is carried out in collaboration with a specialist partner winery. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Yotes Court Vineyard is located in Mereworth, Kent, ME18 5JT. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

By Car

The vineyard is accessible from the M20 and M26; follow local signage to the Cellar Door entrance on Stan Lane. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

By Public Transport

Train services to Tonbridge are convenient for onward taxi travel to the vineyard; buses serve stops near Mereworth, with a short walk to the vineyard entrance. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Discover more of what Kent has to offer during your visit to Yotes Court.

• Notable Restaurants:
  
  
  • The Poet at Matfield: A country pub and restaurant known for refined dining in a 16th-century building. The Poet at Matfield
  • The Fordwich Arms: A classic pub and restaurant in Britain’s smallest town with good food and wine. The Fordwich Arms
• Notable Hotels:
  
  
  • Nut Plat Retreat: Vintage glamping accommodations a short walk from Yotes Court. Nut Plat Retreat
  • Chilston Park Hotel: A luxury country house hotel set in parkland with an acclaimed restaurant. Chilston Park Hotel
• Notable Attractions:
  
  
  • Leeds Castle: A historic castle estate with extensive grounds and attractions. Leeds Castle
  • Ightham Mote: A medieval National Trust property with gardens and woodland. Ightham Mote