Camel Valley Vineyard
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Follow the vines up from the river Camel to the cellar door -
Father and son team Bob and Sam Lindo keep a close eye on their vines -
Soak up the views over the Camel Valley from the winery's terrace -
Long-time Camel supporter Rick Stein often teams up with Bob during May's English Wine Week -
Cheers: let's raise a glass to founders Annie and Bob Lindo's success -
UK Winemaker of the Year 2010, Sam Lindo
Features
Tours
Bar
Shop
Wheelchair Access
Public Transport within 5 miles
Accommodation
Eco Initiatives
Tour details
Individuals
Choose between the everyday guided tour or book ahead for the popular Grand Tour, led by one of the winemakers and including a more in-depth tasting.
Guided Tour
1 April-30 Sept, 2.30pm
Grand Tour & Tasting
Wednesay: 5pm
during August only – Thursday: 5pm
pre-booking essential
Accommodation
Two delightfully comfortable barn conversions a stone's throw from the Cellar Door with private terrace/balcony.
Cellar Door Shop & Bar
Sells Camel Valley wines and during the spring, vines
Public transport
Train: Bodmin Parkway, 5 miles
Course details
Camel Valley runs WSET courses in conjunction with St Austell Brewery
Opening times
All year
Cellar Door shop, tastings & bar
Mon-Fri: 10am–5pm
Sat - from Easter to end of October: 10am-5pm Closed
Sundays & Christmas/New Year
Bank Holidays
Open, 10am-5pm
Sustenance
Crisps, olives & nuts are available
Wheelchair access
Shop & terrace
Prices
Adults: £6.50 or £10 depending on tour
Children 4–17: £2.50 on daily 2.30pm tour
No under 18s on Grand Tour
Get in Touch
Tel: 01208 77959
Email: info@camelvalley.com
www.camelvalley.com
Twitter: camelwinemaker, camelvalleybob
Perfectly located overlooking the Camel river, Camel Valley Vineyard is an inspiring example of the new wave of English wine. Founded by Bob and Annie Lindo in the late 1980s – he was a former RAF pilot – the last few years have seen it harvest almost as many awards as grapes.
It's not vast though – turn up the leafy lane into their drive right by the popular Camel Trail walking and biking route and you'll see the vineyards, winery and friendly Cellar Door. Book to go on either the summer weekday tour or the very popular Wednesday early evening Grand Tour. Then allow some time to sit on the verandah or upper terrace and enjoy the ambience. Both still and sparkling wines are turning heads.
The two cosy, self-catering cottages are delightful for those who want to tarry a while longer.
Don't miss
Bacchus – seen by many as the UK's answer to Sauvignon Blanc, the Lindos are among the front-runners with this aromatic, textured grape
Silverware
- Pinot Noir Brut 2008 – World Best Sparkling Rosé, 2010 Bollecine del Mondo, Verona
- Pinot Noir Brut 2008 – Sparkling Rosé Trophy & Best English Sparkling Trophy, 2010 International Wine Challenge
- Sam Lindo – UK Winemaker of the Year, UKVA 2010 Annual Awards
- Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2008 – Cornwall Tourist Board Awards
Annual Events
English Wine Week, May – the last few years the Lindos have teamed up with Rick Stein. 2010 saw them linking up for Green, Fit & Fresh – picking up a picnic at Rick's deli, cycling the Camel Trail to Camel Valley to picnic in the vineyard, all in aid of ActionAid
Community
The Lindos are long term supporters of Action Aid, Cornwall AirAmbulance and sponsor Yvena through school in Haiti through Oxfam.
Eco-friendly initiatives
- Site of Special Scientific Interest for Otters
- Returnable fold-flat boxes
- Staff cycle or walk to work
Trade bodies
UK & SW Vineyard Association, Visit Cornwall
