Grape escapes: 10 amazing UK vineyard hotels and lodges

Lush scenery, wine tasting, great food and no drive home ... where to stay among the grapevines

One of the largest producers in the UK, the vineyard at Denbies was first planted in 1986 and is still run by the same family, who have developed the estate to encompass a hotel, two restaurants and a farm and gift shop. Tours, both inside the winery and out in the vineyard, are on offer, alongside themed dinners at the Gallery restaurant, with pre-meal wine tastings. The Denbies hotel has 17 comfortable rooms, with glorious vineyard views and its own restaurant. Beyond the vines, the Surrey Hills offer excellent walking and cycling and Dorking’s pretty high street is only a few minutes drive away.
• Doubles from £145 B&B, denbies.co.uk