Step through the front doors, you’ll be greeted by a floor-to-ceiling glass wine vault, brilliantly bathed in blue and green hues of light.
Just beyond, a stunning mural depicting the 1976 Judgement of Paris. Look down to see 5,000 bottles of wine underfoot – a mere sample of the 30,000 bottle collection. Now that’s a cellar to write about. Many do and a great many more discover iconic wines they never would have, had they not had the pleasure of tasting them here at The Vineyard.
‘A temple to Californian wine’ with 3,000 bins and 100 wines by the glass on offer. That it’s considered to be one of the best wine hotels outside of London will come as no surprise. Expect fine dining to match fine wines. The Vineyard boasts a 3 AA Rosette restaurant, simple, seasonal perfection. Eat, sleep and drink. Bacchus approved. Life really is too short for poor wine.
Check-in at 3.00pm
Check-out 12.00pm
The 3 AA Rosette restaurant promises a very special gastronomic experience. The talented chef brigade use locally sourced, fresh ingredients to create simple but delicious menus. Perfect. But it will have to do.
Guests can also enjoy a more relaxed dining experience in the California Bar, which is accessed by stepping through the iconic glass wine vault and features a stunning floor to ceiling painting depicting the infamous Judgment of Paris wine tasting event.
As the only five star hotel in Berkshire with a prestigious 5 bubbles rating from The Good Spa Guide, you can be rest assured of five star treatment. The treatment rooms provide the perfect environment to relax the body and mind – soft candlelight, soothing music and heated treatment beds are just a few of the added touches that will help you recharge. Choose from more than 50 treatments, including their own special red grape vinotherapy range, inspired by the wine that the hotel is famous for.
Their heavenly spa facilities include:
Some of the suites are well designed to accommodate families. Travel cots and additional beds are also available on request.
The Cocktail Bar is the perfect space to relax and unwind during your stay. Why not indulge in a pre-dinner drink or enjoy a coffee after your meal? The bar features an extensive list of cocktails, champagne, beers, spirits and of course wine. Light snacks are also available.
From £195 per room per night
For the best available rates call 0800 089 3929
“Britain’s best wine hotel will appeal to less ‘mature’, millennial plonk drinkers as well as more ‘vintage’ oenophiles. Don’t miss the eight-course tasting menu paired with not one – but two – wines per dish.”
Telegraph Online
The Vineyard
Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8JU
Andrew McKenzie
Sir Peter Michael
From the M4 Westbound - Leave the M4 at junction 13, signed A34 Newbury / Winchester / Southampton. Ignoring the first turning for Newbury, follow the A34 southbound towards Winchester/Southampton. Take the second exit signed A4 Newbury/Hungerford (Donnington/Speen). At the roundabout turn right onto the A4, signed Hungerford/Oxford/The Midlands, go over the A34 and at the next roundabout take the second exit onto 84000. The Vineyard is located 500 metres on the right-hand side.
From the M4 Eastbound
Leave the M4 at junction 14, take the first left and briefly join the A338 towards Oxford, Turn right onto the 84000 and pass over the M4 following signs to Newbury. Continue through the village of Wickham, and continue through Stockcross. The Vineyard is located 500 metres out of Stockcross on the left-hand side.
From the A34 Oxford
Pass straight under the M4 and follow the signs for Newbury/Southampton/Winchester. Ignoring the first turning for Newbury, follow the A34 southbound towards Winchester/Southampton.
Leave the A34 at the junction signed A4 Newbury/Hungerford (Donnington/Speen) At the roundabout turn right onto the A4, signed Hungerford/Oxford/The Midlands, go over the A34 and at the next roundabout take the second exit onto 84000. The Vineyard is located 500 metres on the right-hand side.
From the A34 Winchester
Follow the A34 northbound towards Newbury. Leave the A34 at the junction signed A4 Newbury/Hungerford (Donnington/Speen) At the roundabout take the third exit onto 84000 towards Stockcross. The Vineyard is located 500 metres on the right-hand side.
Newbury Train Station is located in the town centre, just a 10 minute taxi ride from The Vineyard. Newbury to Paddington on the train takes approximately 50 minutes. Please enquire about a collection service.
They are situated 45 minutes away from London Heathrow Airport and would be happy to arrange a collection service on your behalf. Just next door to The Vineyard is a helipad that guests are able to use. If arriving by helicopter, please call them on 01635 528770 prior to your journey.
Home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, and of the well-loved television show Downton Abbey, this beautiful house is a very popular destination. The history of its ancestors can be traced back to an Iron Age Hill Fort that dominates the southern landscape at Highclere. With wonderful gardens landscaped by Capability Brown as well as the castle to explore, this really is worth a day out. Please check the website for ticket information.
Visit www.highclerecastle.co.uk for more information.
This World Heritage Site is home to the Duke of Marlborough and his family. With more than 300 years of history to discover and as the birthplace of Winston Churchill, you can take tours of the palace as well as the beautiful gardens as landscaped by Capability Brown. Please check the website for ticket information.
Visit www.blenheimpalace.com for more information.
This wonderfully picturesque region is defined by its rolling hills or ‘wolds’ as well as the beautiful villages that pock the landscape. Spanning five counties: Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire, there are breathtaking landscapes and historic trails to behold.
Visit www.cotswolds.com for more information.
Over 100 years old, stylish Newbury Racecourse combines a mixture of English heritage and the modern. Offering 30 fantastic racedays and evenings, plus a host of extra entertainment, cafes and restaurants, it is an exciting day out! Make the most of it with our Let’s Go Racing package.
Visit www.newburyracecourse.co.uk for more information
Penguins, endangered Tigers, Zebras and Giraffes, not to mention Red Pandas, Owls, Hippos and Gila Monsters are just some of the exotic wonders of the world you can see at Marwell Zoo. Set in the heart of the Hampshire countryside near to Winchester, the heritage of the site dates back to 950AD and so, as well as the animals, there is a lot of architectural history to take in. Please check the website for ticket information.
Visit www.marwell.org.uk for more information.
With a mill on-site since at least 903 AD, this site has over 1000 years of history and is in an area of conservation. The entire production of Bombay Sapphire Gin takes place here in the sleepy North Hampshire village of Whitchurch. The entire site is self-sufficient, using energy from the River Test, the purest chalk-stream in the UK, which runs through the grounds. The building itself is a marvel to see – part Victorian, part new-age – with an ineractive and eye-opening tour. Not only this but you can try the botanicals which make up the gin – and the gin itself! Please check the website for ticket information.
Visit www.distillery.bombaysapphire.com for more information.
One of the wonders of the United Kingdom, Stonehenge was constructed in three phases and it has been estimated that these three phases of the construction needed more than 30 million hours of labour. The stone it is made from includes Welsh sandstone and experts are still undecided on the reason it was built – was it for human sacrifice or astronomy for example? Please check the website for ticket information.
Visit www.stonehenge.co.uk for more information
A special occasion deserves a unique setting – The Vineyard’s is unforgettable. From intimate celebrations to opulent gatherings, The Vineyard is the perfect destination. A Relais & Châteaux 5 red-star hotel and spa, renowned for its impeccable service, 3 AA Rosette restaurant and award winning 30,000 bottle wine cellar. The luxurious surroundings envelop you from the moment you enter the hotel and provide an intimate and elegant backdrop for creating memories you’ll never forget. First class service, attention to detail, passion and romance. Atmosphere is everything.
We offer a bespoke wedding service with a dedicated wedding planner and their Head Chef and Sommelier will guide you in creating the perfect marriage of delicious food and wine. You and your guests are guaranteed a memorable gastronomic experience coupled with the best day of your lives.
For a real fairy tale, you can even have the whole place to yourself! Located in Berkshire, The Vineyard is an hour away from London and a million miles from ordinary. Here’s to good times, to love and happiness.
Oakville Suite
Ceremony: 100 guests
Wedding Breakfast: 60 guests
The Calistoga Suite
Ceremony: 60 guests
Wedding Breakfast: 50 guests
The California Suite
Ceremony: 140 guests
Wedding Breakfast 140 guests
Evening Reception: 200 guests
Suite 102
Ceremony: 16 guests
Their wedding menus are specially designed to ensure a memorable gastronomic experience. The special couple will be invited to a complimentary private tasting to sample the menu so that they can make an informed decision. They will be guided by their Head Chef and Head Sommelier who will help create the perfect marriage of food and wine for the big day.
A bespoke package can be tailored for each couple by their in house wedding coordinator.
The Vineyard is licenced for civil ceremonies
Dedicated in house wedding coordinator
£95.00+ VAT per person
£295+ VAT per person
Cabaret: 90
Theatre: 160
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