Highclere Castle is home to the hugely successful period drama series, Downton Abbey, with over 11 million viewers in the UK and now shown in over 100 countries worldwide. With Highclere Castle located just down the road, The Vineyard provides the perfect hotel destination for Downton Abbey fans and the historically curious alike.
This break is only available when the Castle is open to visitors and tickets are available. View opening times
Your one night break at a glance:
One night in a luxurious room with breakfast
Full use of our boutique spa facilities
Morning or afternoon tickets to Highclere Castle, exhibitions and gardens
A guide book and a signed copy of Lady Carnarvon’s book ‘Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey’
*Subject to availability of rooms and Highclere tickets. Based on two people sharing an Atrium or Deluxe Suite.
The World of Wine - The Basics and Beyond
23rd to 25th August 2013
The world of wine encapsulated into a weekend! Director of Wine, James Hocking, will get you tasting bottles from around the globe in a relaxed, yet educational manner.
Your break at a glance:
WSET Level 1 certificate
2 nights in a luxurious room
a relaxed supper with matching wines in our California Bar
*Based on two people sharing an Atrium or Deluxe Suite.
An Evening with Chase Distillery
Friday 21st June
7pm onwards
Join us and James Chase of Herefordshire-based Chase Distillery with their award winning spirits for a fun evening of cocktail making, demonstrations, tasting and food pairing.
7pm – Arrive and take part in a cocktail masterclass 7.45pm – Introduction about the estate from James 8pm – Enjoy a four course dinner perfectly matched with Chase gin and vodka-based cocktails.
Please call us on 01636 528770 to reserve your place.
*Subject to availability. Room based on two people sharing a Luxury Double room
A Scent of Spring
Relax and unwind at The Vineyard in one of our suites and make full use of our boutique spa facilities during your stay. Wake up feeling refreshed and take time to enjoy a full English breakfast the next morning.
Join us at our flagship event, celebrating this infamous moment in history. In the original blind tasting held in Paris in 1976, Californian wines were chosen over France's very best by some of the leading wine aficionados of the day. But who knows what will happen this year? Only you can decide!
Enjoy a one night break with us and experience the Judgement of Paris event on the Friday night followed by*:
a three course supper in our California Bar
a leisurely breakfast the next morning
a wine masterclass on Saturday
one bottle of Californian wine and a bottle of French wine to remember the occasion and enjoy at home!
