Gusbourne
Appledore, East Kent
Image: GusbourneGusbourne is an award-winning English sparkling wine estate at Appledore, with vineyards looking out over the Kent countryside. Choose from a self-guided tasting flight, a guided walk in the vines with a tutored tasting, or the full estate tour with a three-course lunch. It suits couples and friends celebrating, and visits run from about an hour to an afternoon.
Highlights
- Classic Vineyard Tour and Tasting, lasting 1.5 hours
- Estate Tour with tasting and a seasonal three-course lunch
- Vineyard Platter for Two with a bottle of Brut Reserve, served year round
- The Nest, the estate's cellar door and tasting spaces
- Ranked among the World's 50 Best Vineyards
Good to know
- In cooler months the platter is served in the tasting room and in summer in The Nest garden
- Gift cards and visit vouchers are available online
Getting there
Gusbourne, Gusbourne, Appledore, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2BS
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