Padstow and the Cornish coast offers many things to do while you’re down here enjoying yourself and relaxing. From walks to dog-friendly activities, craft workshops and even food workshops with some of the great restaurants and chefs that are located down here.
But there’s one hugely exciting industry in Padstow that connoisseurs will love, and that’s wine tasting, wineries, and tours.
The Cornish coast is home to some fabulous and award-winning wineries. And if wine isn’t your tipple there are some nearby gin distilleries, cider mills, and breweries too!
From the well-known Camel Valley wines to the Michelin starred Trevibban Mill, there are plenty of places to visit and of course to taste the fruits of their labour (literally) if you’re into your wine.
Here’s your wine tasting hit list for your stay in Padstow.
Camel Valley wines
Camel Valley is a real success story in Cornwall. The husband and wife team bought a farm and wondered whether the land could grow vines. After learning the skills in Germany, they set up the farm with the best equipment and have been producing wines here since 1989.
They run regular tours of their fabulous farm and tastings of their award-winning wines:
· ‘Grand Tour and Tastings’ are currently every Wednesday evening at 5.00pm from April and October. Additional tours at 5.00pm on Thursdays are added throughout the busy August period.
· ‘Guided Tours’ are currently at 2.30pm, Monday-Friday, from April to September.
Find out more here.
Trevibban Mill Vineyard and Orchards
Trevibban is right next to Padstow and tucked away down a campion-lined Cornish lane. The vineyard is accompanied by a striking contemporary building that hosts a Michelin Starred restaurant, Appleton’s at the Vineyard.
They offer four options depending on the experience you want. From ‘Drinks at the Bar’ to wine tasting, tours and guided tours, there’s plenty to whet your appetite from this truly unique and picturesque venue.
Find out more here.
Knightor Winery
Knightor (previously known as Creghtyer) dates back to 1305 as an early settlement. Described as a ‘Grand building’, the site was listed in 1805 by Ordinance Survey and today is the home of the Knightor Winery.
The bar is open for casual drop-ins where you can sample the wines but if you’re looking for something more official then check out:
· Wine Sampling at the Winery (February to December).
· Guided Tours at the Winery (Sundays at 12pm, April to September).
· Special 'Winemaker' Tours (Select Fridays at 5pm).
Find out more here.
Cornish Wine Tours
Living in Padstow and surrounding area gave Kate and her family the knowledge and love of the area that encouraged them to set up Cornish Wine Tours. If you’re looking to visit a mixture of the Camel Valley Vineyard, Trevibban Mill Vineyard, Knightor Winery and Bosue Vineyard, then this is the tour for you.
Cornish Wine Tours won Business of the Year in the 2018 Cornish Tourism Awards. With the added option of brewery tours, you’ll have to book on fast to make sure you’re assured a place on these ever-popular events.
Their local wine tours visit the best the Cornish coast can offer, with a fine wine and dining experience that’s a real treat. It’s worth coming to stay in Padstow just to experience it!
· Their full day tours run every Wednesday and Friday from March to October.
Find out more here.
Padstow Wine Company
Since starting to sell wine in Padstow some 16 year ago, the Padstow Wine Company have built up quite a reputation in the area. They also run events locally which you can find right here: (https://padstowwinecompany.co.uk/events/).
Now here’s a fantastic idea. Fancy a wine tasting at home or in your rented Padstow property? Padstow Wine Company now offer wine tastings on site! The tasting can be “as elaborate or as simple as you like” and prices start from £100 for 10 people.
Find out more here.
More than just beaches and fishing…
Padstow is such a great place to come and rest, play, and stay. With everything you need for a relaxing and memorable holiday we believe this is the perfect place to spend a long weekend or a couple of glorious weeks.
We have some stunning places to stay in Padstow so please do check them out or ask us now and we’ll advise you on the best one for you, your partner, friends, or family. You can even bring the dog.
Cheers!
