WHERE TO STAY NEAR CHAPEL DOWN VINEYARD FOR AN AMAZING WEEKEND AWAY.
Chapel Down Vineyard is one of the most well known vineyards in Kent, but it hasn’t lost it’s charm. A visit to Chapel Down is something that you will always remember. Whether you visit for a tour, tasting or lunch. The opportunity to try some of Chapel Down’s fantastic ones should not be missed!
Now, if you’re keen to enjoy the bubbles whilst you visit, you might be wondering where to stay near to Chapel Down Vineyard? Below, you can find 7 of my top picks for hotels near to Chapel Down.
How to get to Chapel Down vineyard?
Chapel Down Vineyard is conveniently located in Tenterden, Kent, making it accessible from several major cities in the UK. Here are the best ways to get there:
By Car:
- From London: The vineyard is approximately a 1.5 to 2-hour drive from London. Take the M20 motorway, then exit at junction 9 towards Ashford. Follow the signs to Tenterden, and then to Small Hythe Road, where the vineyard is located.
- From Canterbury: The drive from Canterbury takes about 45 minutes. Take the A28 towards Ashford, then follow the signs to Tenterden and continue to Small Hythe Road.
- Parking: Chapel Down Vineyard offers ample free parking for visitors.
By Train:
- From London: Take a Southeastern train from London Charing Cross or London Bridge to Ashford International. From Ashford, it’s a 20-minute taxi ride to the vineyard. Alternatively, you can catch a bus from Ashford to Tenterden, followed by a short taxi ride.
- From Canterbury: Take a train to Ashford International, then proceed as above.
By Bus:
- Local bus services run from Ashford, Rye, and Hastings to Tenterden. From Tenterden, a short taxi ride will get you to Chapel Down Vineyard.
What tours are available at Chapel Down vineyard?
Chapel Down has a wide range of tours and tasting experiences. In fact, there are seven different options!
First up is a guided tour and tutored tasting. This costs £30pp and is available throughout the week apart from on Saturdays. Next up, is the Taste of Summer event, which includes a tour, tasting and three course lunch in The Swan restaurant for £85pp. The Deluxe Tour Experience is perfect for a gift, at £130 pp it includes lunch, a tour and an extended tasting, plus a gift to take home.
My personal choice, would be the Walking with Wine experience. On this tour, you get to sample the wines as you walk around the vineyards for £30 pp. The Luxury Dining experience, includes a three course lunch, paired with wine and fizz, plus a tour and tasting – wow! All for £150pp. There’s also a tour and tasting paired with afternoon tea. And finally, a wedding tasting tour, for only £20pp.
Book your experience in advance and find out more on the Chapel Down website.
If you’re keen to find out more about other vineyards in Kent, you can check out my guide here.
Where to stay near Chapel Down Vineyard
Short on time? Here’s my top pick for a hotel near to Chapel Down. Or continue reading for another six great options!
The George in Rye – make a weekend of it
✔️Within a 20 minute drive of Chapel Down Vineyard and 6 other fantastic vineyards
✔️ Boutique Hotel
✔️ Located in the heart of the historic town of Rye and close to Camber Sands Beach
7 amazing places to stay near Chapel Down Vineyard
Here are 7 amazing places to stay near Chapel Down Vineyard.
1/ The Woolpack Hotel, Tenterden
The Woolpack is an upscale hotel, with a restaurant/ pub vibe. The rooms offer chic design, with a lot of character. This is one of the closest hotels to Chapel Down, and although you can’t really walk – it is only a 4 minute drive.
♥️Why you’ll love it – super close to Chapel Down Vineyard (a 4 minute drive), quaint rooms and pub setting
⭐What the review say
“Lovely old pub/hotel, the room was beautiful with the church view”
“Really amazing, the room and staff were all lovely.”
Read more reviews about this hotel here.
2/ The Print House, Tenterden
The Print House is a small boutique hotel in Tenterden. A short drive to Chapel Down, this is the ideal location for visiting Chapel Down and Gusbourne Winery (nearby.)
♥️What you’ll love – location close to Chapel Down, 3 minute drive to Chapel Down, small boutique offering
⭐What the reviews say
“Ideal location for Kent countryside and wineries.”
“What a gem! Fantastic location, very comfortable room, friendly hosts and amazing food, what more could you want!”
3/ Little Silver Country House Hotel, St Michaels
Little Silver is a country hotel located a few minutes drive from Chapel Down in a small hamlet called St Michaels. The rooms are comfortable and the hotel has a restaurant, as well as breakfast included in the room rate.
♥️What you’ll love – breakfast included, garden and grounds, 6 minute drive to Chapel Down
⭐What the reviews say
“The room was bright with a comfortable bed.”
“The staff was absolutely first class in all areas”.
4/ Flackley Ash Country Hotel, Peasmarsh
Flackley Ash Hotel is a spa hotel located about a 12 minute drive from Chapel Down Vineyard. This is the place to go if you want to make a relaxing weekend of your visit to Chapel Down and indulge in some spa treatments before or after your wine tasting. Located close to Chapel Down and around 20 minutes from the beautiful beach of Camber Sands.
♥️What you’ll love – country hotel, quaint setting and character house, spa facilities
⭐What the reviews say
“Beautiful place, location excellent, restaurant food was outstanding, staff lovely, great facilities.”
“We had a lovely stay. The staff could not have done enough for you. The place is kinda old fashioned but I think that part of its charm”
5/ The Woolpack Inn, Warehorne
This hotel is a little further away from Chapel Down, but I wanted to include it on this list of best places to stay near Chapel Down, as it’s one of my fave pubs in Kent. If you could picture a country village pub, this would be it! The rooms have quirky decor too.
A 15 minute drive from Chapel Down and 5 minutes from Gusbourne Winery – so you can visit both!
♥️What you’ll love – quirky decor, really cozy and quintessentially British pub, opportunity to visit two wineries
⭐What the reviews say
“Very Helpful staff,very quirky room in the roof,lovely touch of the free port in the room and because I was leaving before breakfast they left a small bag of food outside my door”
“A beautiful village pub, immaculately presented. Staff were extremely welcoming and very focused on customer service.”
6/ The Lookout, Rye
The Lookout Rye, is a hotel close to the centre of the historic Rye town. Although Rye is a little further afield to Chapel Down, it is somewhere I would recommend staying if you want to make a weekend of it. Rye is a historic town with plenty to see and do, close to the beach of Camber Sands and, there are 7 amazing wineries within about 20 minutes of Rye, including Chapel Down.
♥️What you’ll love – central location in Rye, 15 minutes drive to Camber Beach, reasonable prices for hotel room
⭐What the reviews say
“An excellent place to stay, friendly staff, comfortable bed, good breakfast.”
“Really great location in Rye, our room had been newly refurbished.”
7/ The George, Rye
The George in Rye is one of my favourite all time places to stay and eat. Located in the heart of the historic Rye town amongst cobbled streets, is this upscale boutique hotel and restaurant. After your visit to Chapel Down, let the party continue as you settle into the George in Rye for the evening!
Chapel Down, and 6 other vineyards, can be found within a 20 minute drive. Now that sounds like a great weekend.
♥️What you’ll love – central location in Rye, 15 minutes drive to Camber Beach, boutique and stylish hotel
⭐What the reviews say
“From the moment we arrived we were greeted by warm, friendly and professional staff and without exception impressed by them all. The room was lovely with attention to detail exceptional Thoroughly recommend a stay here!”
“Top top hotel. Great room great food great service”
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