Bantham Vineyard, Bantham, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3AN

The vineyard was planted by the former owner of the Bantham Estate, in 2021, on two sites above the village of Bantham, as part of plans to diversify the Estate and produce a wine that could be sold to some of the visitors of the 60,000 cars that park at Bantham Beach annually, as well as to local residents and visitors to the wider South Hams.

Over 25,000 vines went into the ground spread over 11 distinct south-facing blocks. Cover crops were drilled between the vine-rows to support pollinators and beneficial insects, whilst hedgerows, Devon banks and new trees were planted to form wildlife corridors in sync with the deeply held commitment to biodiversity across the wider Estate.

Following a sale of the Estate earlier this year, the owners now wish to find a new custodian to take the vineyard enterprise forward, and to realise the full potential to create outstanding wines from one of England’s most beautiful vineyards. The site itself is truly unique, with an open maritime climate that undoubtedly gives character to the wines. The situation, in the heart of the South Hams, only 10 miles from Salcombe and 17 miles from Dartmouth offers potential for a future cellar door or tourism and hospitality enterprise. Approximately 60,000 cars visit Bantham Beach each year, passing the main vineyard entrance, and the area is renowned for the beautiful views over the famous thatched boathouse, the estuary and out to Burgh Island.

The vines are a mix of Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir Précoce and Chardonnay, and have to date produced an award winning Pinot Gris, a very popular ‘Rosé Spritz’ sold in cans and a Vermouth as well as some traditional method sparkling which is currently in tank and yet to be released. To date, the focus has been on quality and ripeness to support still wine production which is reflected in the 2025 harvest data. There is opportunity to significantly expand the range of wines if desired, with particular scope to focus on the production of an outstanding pale rosé.

The vineyard is split over two sites. The main site is offered for sale and the smaller secondary site is offered on a leasehold basis to the purchaser. Machinery and stock are included in the guide price.

Bantham, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3AN
Bantham Beach - 0.5 miles | Salcombe - 10 miles
Dartmouth - 17 miles | Exeter - 43 miles