Wine Lovers’ Weekends

Do you enjoy fine wines, excellent company, good food and beautiful countryside?

A short break for up to four people with a wine tour of Astley Vineyard

~ Perfect for small groups, couples or as a special treat for someone~

As our guests, you will be able to spend an afternoon at Astley Vineyard, one of the oldest in the UK, with transport provided there and back, courtesy of The Nest. Join the Haywood family as they share their passion and tell their stories about the vineyard, then walk with them through their beautiful wooded valley, amongst their 5 acres of vines. These intimate and informative tours are completed with a guided tasting of three of their award winning boutique wines, alongside a sampling of delicious local produce.

Our Wine Lovers’ Weekends include the following:

TWO NIGHTS in sumptuous self catering accommodation at The Nest (for up to 4 people)
A fabulous complimentary welcome pack of home-baked bread, milk, butter, home-made jam, home-baked cake & a gift bar of locally produced Droitwich Fudge
Of course we provide a complimentary bottle of wine from Astley Vineyard for guests staying at The Nest, so you can relax and enjoy a glass in idyllic surroundings.
Transport provided to and from the Vineyard (approx 20 mins away, across our beautiful valley)
Wine Tour and tasting which includes: An introduction to Astley Vineyard's history, accompanied by a welcome drink; A short walk to the vineyard via a beautiful wooded valley; A walk and talk amongst the vines, introducing you to the grape varieties and basic viticulture; A glass of wine at the pavilion which overlooks the vineyard and the beautiful Severn Valley; A quick look in the winery to talk about basic winemaking; And finally a sit down guided-tasting of three award winning wines, paired alongside samples of local produce.

Tours usually start at 3 pm and last around 2.5 hours. After your tasting, why not stay for a glass of wine on the Astley Vineyard terrace or Wine Garden? You may also choose to enjoy a meal in one of our local restaurants. We are only 5 minutes from the village of Ombersley which has no less than four fantastic restaurants/pubs for food lovers. We are also a short drive from either the market town of Bewdley or the bustling old city of Worcester, which has a fantastic range of independent shops, restaurants and bars.

Our Wine Lovers' Weekends start at just £140 per person, depending on date of stay

AVAILABLE DATES FOR 2024

*Please note that availability on the tours changes from day to day,

so make sure you check with us before booking

April:

Sat 27th - Mon 29th (Tour on Sun 28th) - Limited Places Available

May:

Sat 4th - Mon 6th (Tour on Sun 5th) - Limited Places Available

Sat 18th - Mon 20th (Tour on Sun 19th) - SOLD OUT

Sat 25th - Mon 27th (Tour on Sun 26th)

June:

Fri 31st May - Sun 2nd June (Tour on Sat 1st) - Limited Places Available

Fri 7th - Sun 9th (Tour on Sat 8th) - Limited Places Available

Sat 22nd - Mon 24th (Tour on Sun 23rd) - Limited Places Available

Sat 29th - Mon 1st July (Tour on Sun 30th)

July:

Fri 5th - Sun 7th (Tour on Sat 6th) - Limited Places Available

Fri 19th - Sun 21st (Tour on Sat 20th) - SOLD OUT

Fri 26th - Sun 28th (Tour on Sat 27th) - SOLD OUT

August:

Fri 2nd - Sun 4th (Tour on Sat 3rd)

Fri 9th - Sun 11th (Tour on Sat 10th) - Limited Places Available

Fri 16th - Sun 18th (Tour on Sat 17th)

Fri 23rd - Sun 25th (Tour on Sat 24th)

Fri 30th - Sun 1st Sept (Tour on Sat 31st)

September:

Fri 13th - Sun 15th (Tour on Sat 14th)

Fri 20th - Sun 22nd (Tour on Sat 21st)

Fri 27th - Sun 29th (Tour on Sat 28th)

October:

Fri 4th - Sun 6th (Tour on Sat 5th)

Fri 11th - Sun 13th (Tour on Sat 12th)

Fri 18th - Sun 20th (Tour on Sat 19th)

Either email us via our Contacts Page

or give us a ring on 01299 576606

** Please Note **

Astley is a working farm and access to the vineyard is via an uneven and sloped path through a wooded valley.
Customers with walking difficulties are advised that the walk may be too difficult for some. Transportation via our 4X4 is available upon request - please contact us beforehand.
All customers are advised to wear sensible, sturdy shoes to cope with the walk.
Everything weather permitting.
You must be over 18 to sample wine on the tours. Astley Vineyard reserve the right to ask for ID
Nibbles of local produce are served to demonstrate food & wine pairing, so it would be helpful if you could let us know about your dietary restrictions before the tour.

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