6 best vineyard stays in Europe

Taking a leisurely holiday throughout some of the most popular wineries and wine regions in Europe sounds like an ideal break for any wine-lover – spend your days wine tasting while admiring the views of the rolling vineyards. And we’ve found six of Europe’s very best vineyard stays from Bordeaux, France to Saint-Saphorin, Switzerland, according to our global travellers.*

Go on a wine tasting break at Domaine du Burignon – Saint-Saphorin, Switzerland

The Lavaux wine-growing region is not only celebrated for its vine terraces which date back to the 11th century but also its dramatic alpine landscape which surrounds Lake Geneva. For the ultimate vineyard stay, head to Domaine du Burignon. Here you can enjoy your wine tasting holiday, savouring some of the region’s finest light, crisp white wines all while admiring the panorama of the region’s steep vineyards juxtaposed against the bright indigo-blue water and the stone walls that decorate the hillsides.

Enjoy the region’s best wines at Yedi Bilgeler Vineyards – Agean Region, Turkey

Yedi Bilgeler Vineyards is a charming winery hotel found in the Aegean wine region along the coast of Turkey. The region accounts for nearly 20% of the country’s entire wine production, so expect to be surrounded by heavenly vines which roll along the Turkish hills. During your wine holiday, enjoy wine-tastings of the vineyard’s own grapes and get a guided tour through their wine-making process. In the evening, sample the winery’s other produce at their on-site restaurant, which is made even more scenic as the sun sets over the property’s gardens.

Immerse yourself in the history of wine at Le Pavillon Villemaurine – Saint-Émilion, France

Le Pavillon Villemaurine is a blissful retreat which lies in one of the principal red wine areas of Bordeaux, France. Take full advantage of your centralised vineyard stay by going on a guided tour of the property’s vines or arrange a tasting at a local wine-making estate. And for dinner, it’s just a short walk into the enchanting medieval town of Saint-Émilion, where you’ll pass horses ploughing the vineyards. In the morning, wake up to a feast of French cheeses, fruits, cured meats, fresh croissants and excellent coffee.

Stay in the famous Piedmont wine region at Locanda Marchesi Alfieri – San Martino Alfieri, Italy

The grand and historic Marchesi Alfieri Estate is a place of pilgrimage for wine lovers, standing tall and aloof high up in Italy’s famous Piedmont wine region. The winery sits on the grounds of the baroque Castle of San Martino Alfieri. At the foot of the castle is the 18th-century built Locanda Marchesi Alfieri, which has recently been restored to welcome enthusiastic wine tourists. The rooms here are elegantly decorated and guests can enjoy a tour of the castle, the Orangerie and the ancient wine cellars, concluding with a tasting of the estate’s own vintages. Since the estate oversees more than 20 hectares of vineyards in the hills between Asti and Alba, the range of its structured, complex and delicious wines is prodigious.

Book a vineyard stay at Quinta do Vallado – Peso da Régua, Portugal

Quinta do Vallado’s modern design, slate exterior and views of the vineyards and Corgo River combine for an elegant vineyard getaway. Take an extensive tour through the winery – you also can extend your excursion to the nearby vineyards. Once you’ve finished the wine tasting, relax with a glass of local Douro wine while admiring the hotel’s stunning garden or infinity pool which overlook the wine terraces.

Taste some of the regions finest wines at Ampelonas Apartments – Imerovigli, Greece

The Greek volcanic soil of Santorini is perfect for grape-growing so the tradition of wine-making is several thousand years old here. In that time, Santorini has earned itself a reputation as one of the world’s leading wine regions. Coupled with the distinctive blue and white Greek Island colouring, it serves as a spectacular wine holiday destination. The island is best known for its indigenous white grape varieties, including Assyrtiko, a grape that produces full-bodied, citrus white wines that pair perfectly with Greece’s mouthwatering grilled fish and meats. Ampelonas Apartments is right in the heart of the action, with views of the Aegean Sea and nearby vineyards.