A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
Let lunch set the pace
A family vineyard with a kitchen, tasting experiences and generous platters: an appealing reason to turn off the main road.
Alder makes a vineyard visit feel comfortably unfussy. Near Lewdown, the family-run estate combines rows of vines with a kitchen, bar and shop, so you can build the day around either a meal or a closer look at the wine. The kitchen’s menus include sourdough lunches, local cheese and charcuterie, homemade cakes and Devon splits, with the details changing through the year. A shared platter is a lovely starting point if the aim is to linger. For a fuller visit, look at the tour calendar before choosing your date; the vineyard experience and a kitchen table are separate things to arrange.
The lovely little details
- Family-run Devon vineyard.
- Kitchen, bar and bottle shop.
- Tours and tastings available to book.
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
Consider the sharing platter
The kitchen offers local cheese and charcuterie platters, a relaxed way to make lunch the main event.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
The vineyard is at Lobhill Cross outside Lewdown; use the venue’s address and directions.
Before you set off
Reserve a kitchen table in advance and book vineyard tours separately.
Check bookings & availabilityMenus
Breakfast, lunch and cake menus change with the season; check the current kitchen page.
Check the detailsDetails checked 24 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.
About this feature & our sources
This is an editorial discovery, researched from the venue’s own information and any visitor sources linked here. It is not a paid partnership or a first-hand review. Individual visitor tips reflect that person’s experience; they are not a live rating or a promise about your visit.
- Official vineyard, tours and address ↗
- Vineyard kitchen, menus and reservations ↗
- The family vineyard story ↗
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