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Gusbourne Estate

Gusbourne, Kenardington Road, Appledore, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2BE

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Lunch at Gusbourne Estate, Appledore, Kent.

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Wine Tasting in the Garden of England with Gusbourne
 
There are some experiences you simply have to make time for.  Just an hour from London, nestled in the Garden of England, you’ll find Gusbourne’s Kent vineyards. There, you can explore the vines with a passionate guide who will take the time to explain exactly how their critically acclaimed wines came to be made in the southeast of England.
 
Enjoy a delicious lunch that is perfectly paired with Gusbourne’s wines, showcasing local produce from around Kent and Sussex. Afterwards, there is plenty of time for tasting. Relaxed, unhurried and expertly tutored, your experience will be tailored to you, whether you’re starting your wine journey, or well underway.
 
When it’s time, you’ll leave refreshed and inspired, because a day in their beautiful corner of Kent is time well spent.
 

Visit

Visit Gusbourne in Appledore, Kent to explore the vineyards and visit The Nest, their luxurious tasting room. Open to visitors all year round, their cellar door stocks a range of limited-edition wines that are available to taste and buy exclusively from The Nest. Join them for one of their guided tours to discover how they produce their award-winning wines.

If you prefer to explore at your own pace, visit The Nest during opening hours to collect a map and enjoy a self-guided tour of the vineyards, before heading back to enjoy a glass of wine.

Throughout the course of the year, they host many unique events at the Nest, such as dinners prepared by some of the UK’s most talented chefs, lunches and tastings hosted by the winemaking team, and picnics in the vineyard. Join the mailing list to be amongst the first to hear about these one-off events.

They also host tailor-made private events and corporate functions.

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    • GHLeonard
      Walthamstow, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Fantastic experience
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 18th November 2023
      Fantastic afternoon learning about the vineyard, tasting great wines and food to match. Thanks to Paul the host who was great. Read full review
    • OnAir47008512149
      Wine tasting and cheese celebration
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 28th March 2024
      We went for a wine tasting for my husbands 60th with 16 friends and family. We had the most amazing time. Our Host was very knowledgeable and made her talk really interesting. From ages of 20 to 82... Read full review
    • arabziana94
      London, United Kingdom
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      Couples
      Birthday at Gusbourne
      4 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 7th April 2024
      Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Gusbourne, brought my partner here for his birthday and it was a new and shared experience for us. We definitely came unprepared, I was wearing satin silk trousers... Read full review

    Map & Directions

    Road Directions

    You’ll find us by turning off Kenardington Road at the junction with Snargate Road, where the Gusbourne driveway is immediately on the left. We are a 15 minute drive from Ashford and 10 minutes from Rye.

    You can park free of charge at the vineyard. It is only a short walk from the parking area to the tasting room. We do not have facilities for coach parking.

    Events

    Friday, 26th April 2024 - Friday, 26th April 2024

    birds eye view of winery with two men walking past rows of barrels.WINEMAKERS' EDITION'S MASTERCLASS AND LUNCHThe winemaking team at Gusbourne Estate showcase their talents.
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    Friday, 17th May 2024 - Friday, 17th May 2024

    three wine bottles and an empty wine glass displayed on white, green and red stands.RARE AND LIMITED STILL WINES TASTING AND LUNCHAn expert-hosted tasting of Gusbourne Estate's best still wines.
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    Saturday, 15th June 2024 - Saturday, 15th June 2024

    Close up photo of a gold Gusbourne Estate logo.THE AWARD-WINNERS TASTING AND LUNCHStart English Wine Week with a lunch and tasting at Gusbourne Estate.
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    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous -WTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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