A Vineyard Tour & Dining Experience
An Exclusive Food & Wine Pairing Experience at The Carlton
If enjoying fine wines, exquisite food, and unforgettable experiences is how you like to spend your free time, a wine tasting holiday in North Devon is the perfect way to indulge.
This year, The Carlton is partnering with Venn Valley Vineyard in Landkey, near Barnstaple, to bring you an exclusive Winemaker’s Supper & Devon Vineyard Tour. This is a weekend designed for those who appreciate locally sourced cuisine, expertly paired wines, and the stories behind them.
Set against the stunning backdrop of North Devon’s coastline, this is more than just a weekend away. It’s a Devon wine tasting and vineyard tour experience that immerses you in the region’s rich winemaking and culinary traditions.
The Perfect Wine Tasting Experience in North Devon
Wine lovers and foodies alike will relish this intimate culinary weekend experience that provides an opportunity to escape to the coast of North Devon, enjoy the best seasonal, locally sourced food and sample some of the counties locally grown and processed wine.
The Winemaker’s Supper
The highlight of the weekend is an informal yet expertly curated wine and food pairing four-course supper. During this intimate dining and tasting event, you’ll meet and dine with the winemaker who will share insights into each vintage and how it is made.
Food & Wine Pairing Experience
Photography by Becky Craven
Each course is carefully matched with local wines, offering an exceptional Devon wine tasting experience that highlights the artistry of pairing the perfect glass of wine to complement the flavours of your meal.
Vineyard Tour
As part of your stay, you’ll enjoy an exclusive guided tour of Venn Valley Vineyard, where you’ll explore the vines and learn about the winemaking process. You’ll also be able to visit the selection of businesses that share the site including the baker who supplies our sourdough bread here at the hotel.
Vineyards and Wine Tasting in North Devon
North Devon is home to a growing number of vineyards, producing exceptional wines thanks to its mild climate and rolling countryside. This weekend offers a rare chance to experience Devon vineyards up close, with exclusive access to a winemaker-led tour that offers insights into the craft of English winemaking.
Learn about the terroir, grape varieties, and the delicate art of vinification before tasting a hand-selected range of wines that showcase the unique character of Devon’s wine country. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a casual wine enthusiast, this Devon wine tasting experience is an opportunity to savour, learn, and connect with the region’s rich winemaking traditions.
What to Expect from Your Wine Weekend in North Devon
This exclusive wine tasting holiday in North Devon has been carefully designed to offer a balance of relaxation, indulgence, and discovery. Your weekend package includes:
Friday 9th May – Arrive and settle into The Carlton with a seasonal dinner in our Brasserie, setting the tone for a weekend of fine food and wine.
Saturday 10th May – Enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading off for a private vineyard tour and wine tasting experience at Venn Valley Vineyard.
Saturday 10th May – Return to The Carlton for the Winemaker’s Supper, a four-course food & wine pairing experience celebrating the best of local produce and wines.
Sunday 11th May – Wake up to another freshly prepared breakfast, giving you time to savour the last moments of your wine weekend before heading home.
Meet the Wine Makers – Alina
Alina studied Geography at Plymouth University, where she met Tony. Before becoming a vineyard owner, she travelled and worked in the UK and internationally, in business administration and event management and organisation. Her interests in the environmental sciences and horticulture led her to leave working behind a desk and do something that made her heart sing – working outside and growing things – and with a vineyard you get a bottle of wine for your efforts – win win!
Alina studied the principles of vine growing at Plumpton College, found a site for the vineyard and the rest is history. Alina is passionate about sustainability and soil health, has immersed herself in working on the land and spends most of her time in the vineyard, creating a place where viticulture and nature go hand-in-hand.
Tony
Tony is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, with a successful career in the oil and gas, water, marine, and Search and Rescue sectors, work that has taken him around the world. He led the development of the RNLI’s first Inshore Rescue Hovercraft, which is now an established part of the life-saving charity’s fleet. He also fondly remembers being one of the RNLI team that took on TV Channel 4’s Full Metal Challenge (World Champions) and a Scrapheap Mega Challenge (Winning team).
Now, it is North Devon and Venn Valley Vineyard that he calls home, and where his experience and skills are constantly in use on the design and build of the many projects they have embarked on at Venn Valley.
Book Your Wine Tasting Holiday in North Devon
If you’re looking for an unforgettable wine tasting holiday, this Vineyard Tour & Winemaker’s Supper Weekend at The Carlton is not to be missed.
Price:
A 2-night stay in a double room is £124.50 per person, per night.
Limited spaces available – Book now to secure your place.
📞 Call us to reserve your spot – 01271 862446
📧 Email us for details – stay@ilfracombecarlton.co.uk
Join us for a weekend of indulgence, discovery, and exceptional wines in one of North Devon’s finest coastal settings.
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