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Sandridge Barton 'Home of Sharpham Wine'
A rewilded estate where the increasingly rare call of a cuckoo adds a special note to your wine tasting.
Sandridge Barton, Stoke Gabriel, TQ9 6RL
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Nearest station: Greenway Halt (3.2 miles).
Public tours
Private tours
Self-guided tours
Tasting room
Restaurant or café
Dog friendly
Child friendly
Online shop
Winery on site
Walking trail
Disabled access
Award-winning
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What's the vibe
Nestled in a picturesque valley in South Devon, Sandridge Barton offers a welcoming and modern experience within a sympathetically renovated setting. It's a place where exciting things are unfolding, designed to impress visitors with its facilities and service.Visiting information
Sandridge Barton offers a flexible visiting experience, allowing guests to explore at their own pace or participate in structured activities. Tours & Tastings: Both self-guided and in-depth guided wine and cheese tastings, as well as vineyard and winery tours, are available and can be pre-booked online. Tours and tastings run daily, with guided options typically lasting about an hour. Opening Hours:- February: Weekends, 10am - 4pm
- March - October: Daily, 10am - 5pm (Saturdays close at 8pm from May - September)
- November - December: Daily, 10am - 4pm
- Closed: From December 23rd onwards
Special Events: The venue hosts meetings, corporate events, and private functions, with spaces like the 'Vine Room' and the main gallery tasting barn available.
Accommodation: Three stunning self-catering properties are available on the estate for stays: Sandridge Barton House (sleeps up to 12), The Boathouse (sleeps 2), and the newly renovated Lower Well Farmhouse (sleeps 8), located near the visitor centre.
Accessibility: The site is dog-friendly, allowing well-behaved dogs on lead. Children are welcome, and a self-guided tasting is recommended for families. There is also an interactive nature trail for children.
The Wine
Sandridge Barton, the current home of Sharpham Wine, boasts over 40 years of expertise in crafting award-winning English wines from the Dart Valley. They produce a diverse range of still and sparkling wines using grape varieties such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Madeleine Angevine, Chardonnay, Bacchus, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc. Notable offerings include the Classic Cuvée Rosé and the Sandridge Barton 'Blanc de Noir' sparkling wine, which received a Master Medal at the Global Sparkling Masters 2023. The Sandridge Barton Pinot Noir 2020 earned a Gold medal at the WineGB Awards, contributing to the seven medals awarded to the vineyard that year, including four silvers and two bronzes. Previously, under the Sharpham Wine brand, they also secured three consecutive gold medals at the Sommeliers Choice Awards and a Gold in the Decanter World Wine Awards.The vineyard employs a regenerative approach to viticulture, being part of the Higher Level Countryside Stewardship Scheme and a member of Sustainable Wines of Great Britain. They abstain from using pesticides and herbicides, and from 2025, will cease under-vine tilling, instead focusing on cover cropping for natural weed control and soil enrichment. Efforts also include enhancing biodiversity through tree planting and wildflower meadows.
The state-of-the-art winery, completed in 2020, was purpose-built with sustainability at its core. It features solar panels, rainwater harvesting, air-source heat pumps, an aerobic digestion waste system, and spring water extraction, significantly reducing its environmental footprint. All fermentations within the winery rely on indigenous yeasts from the vineyard.
Getting here
By Car: The vineyard is located at Lower Well Farm, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6RL.By Public Transport: The nearest train stations are Totnes and Paignton, both approximately 5 miles away and on the main line from London Paddington. An onward journey by bus or taxi is recommended. From these stations, you can take the 'Gold' bus to 'The Parkers Arms', then change to the '125' bus, getting off at 'Four Cross Lanes', which is a 0.6-mile walk from the vineyard. Taxis are also available from Totnes and Torbay.
What's nearby
Here are a few notable places to visit in the vicinity of Sandridge Barton:- Other Vineyards:
- Brickhouse Vineyard
- Kenton Park Estate & Vineyard
- Notable Restaurants:
- The Cott Inn – One of Britain's oldest thatched inns, offering fine dining in Dartington.
- The Maltsters Arms – An atmospheric riverside pub and restaurant nestled in the picturesque Dart Valley at Tuckenhay.
- Notable Hotels:
- Royal Seven Stars Hotel – A charming, historic hotel in the centre of Totnes.
- Burgh Island Hotel – A unique Art Deco island hotel off the coast, offering a luxurious and memorable stay.
- Notable Attractions:
- Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat – Experience scenic journeys by steam train and boat through the South Devon countryside and along the River Dart.
- Dartington Estate – A historic estate near Totnes with gardens, woodlands, and a vibrant programme of arts and learning.
