Holmfirth Vineyard & Sheveling Wine Estate: A Yorkshire Vineyard Above the Holme Valley
Set high on a south-facing slope above the Holme Valley, Holmfirth Vineyard, the home of Sheveling Wine Estates, is one of Yorkshire's most distinctive working vineyards. The estate combines a productive English vineyard with a restaurant, tasting lounge, vineyard tours, self-catering holiday accommodation and a long-established wedding venue, all of it framed by panoramic views across the Peak District National Park.
Where to find Holmfirth Vineyard
The vineyard sits on Woodhouse Lane, just above the village of Holmbridge and a short drive south of the centre of Holmfirth. The full postal address is Holmfirth Vineyard, Woodhouse Lane, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 2QR. From Holmfirth, head south along Woodhead Road (the A6024) for around five minutes, then turn left at the Stumble Inn pub, look out for the brown tourist sign, and follow the lane up the hill to the top. The main vineyard building is visible from the road and the car park entrance is just beyond it.
Guests are asked to use the on-site car park rather than parking on the highway. Get directions to Holmfirth Vineyard.
The story of a Yorkshire vineyard
Sheveling Wine Estates is the company behind Holmfirth Vineyard, and the site has steadily grown into one of the most recognisable wine tourism destinations in West Yorkshire. The vineyard is worked with hybrid grape varieties chosen specifically for their ability to thrive in the cooler, wetter conditions of the Holme Valley. As well as growing the grapes, the team vinifies on site, so the journey from vine to bottle happens within a few hundred metres of the cellar door.
The estate's award-winning English wines are the centrepiece of the visitor experience. Visitors can sample them on a guided tour, pair them with food in the tasting lounge, or take a bottle home after dinner. Sister-vineyard Robin Hoods Bay Vineyard extends the Sheveling footprint along the Yorkshire coast.
Opening hours and when to visit
The estate is open seven days a week, with the restaurant and bars opening at 9am. Vineyard tour and tasting sessions are scheduled into every day of the week:
- Monday to Thursday: 9am - restaurant opens; 9am - 10am breakfast; 12pm - 2.45pm lunch; 12pm - 4.30pm afternoon tea; 3pm vineyard tour and tasting (booking not essential); 5pm - 6.30pm dinner; 8.30pm restaurant closes.
- Friday and Saturday: 9am - restaurant opens; 9am - 10am breakfast; 10.30am and 3pm vineyard tour and tasting (booking essential); 12pm - 2.45pm lunch; 12pm - 4.30pm afternoon tea; 5pm - 7pm dinner; 9.30pm restaurant closes.
- Sunday: 9am - restaurant opens; 9am - 10am breakfast; 10.30am and 3pm vineyard tour and tasting (booking essential); 12pm - 6pm Sunday lunch; 12pm - 4.30pm afternoon tea; 8pm restaurant closes.
Due to private events, the vineyard is closed after 10.30am on a number of dates through the year, including weekends throughout the wedding season from spring to early winter. The vineyard publishes a full list of closure dates, and guests are advised to check before travelling.
Vineyard tours and wine tastings
The signature experience at Holmfirth Vineyard is the vineyard tour and tasting, designed to take visitors from the vine to the bottle. A guided walk through the vines (weather permitting) introduces the hybrid grape varieties that thrive in the valley, explains the practical realities of managing a vineyard in this part of Yorkshire, and answers questions about pruning, yield and the unpredictability of the English climate. The tour then moves inside for a closer look at the production process before finishing with a guided tasting of three of the estate's Yorkshire wines.
Tours last approximately 60 to 90 minutes and are run twice a day at 10.30am and 3pm. Booking is essential on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The ground in the vineyard is steep and uneven in places, so suitable outdoor clothing and footwear are recommended.
Prices for vineyard tours and tastings
- Standard tour (one person): £20.00
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting for 2: £40.00
- Lunch or dinner with vineyard tour & tasting for 2: £99.00 (includes £25 per person towards lunch or dinner)
- Lunch or dinner with vineyard tour, tasting & bottle of Holmfirth wine for 2: £119.50
- Vineyard tour, tasting and sparkling afternoon tea for 2: £95.00
- Breakfast with vineyard tour and tasting for 2: £80.00
Tickets and gift vouchers for these experiences can be bought directly from the vineyard. Visitors holding a gift voucher should contact the team via contactus@holmfirthvineyard.co.uk or 01484 691861, after checking online availability.
The restaurant, tasting lounge and menus
The estate's restaurant, known as the Tasting Lounge, is built around the view. Floor-to-ceiling windows, a heated conservatory and an outdoor terrace all look out over the vines and across the Holme Valley, so guests can soak up the landscape whatever the weather. The team encourages diners to pair their meal with one of the estate's own wines or to choose from a wider wine list, with experienced staff on hand to help.
Menus run from breakfast through to dinner, seven days a week:
- Breakfast menu: 9am - 10am (view menu)
- Lunch menu: 12pm - 2.45pm (view menu)
- Afternoon tea: 12pm - 4.30pm (view menu)
- Chippy tea: 2pm - 4.30pm (view menu)
- Dinner menu: from 5pm (view menu)
- Dessert menu: (view menu)
- Children's menu: available all day (view menu)
- Sunday lunch: 12pm - 6pm, Sundays only (view menu)
- Kids Sunday lunch: 12pm - 6pm, Sundays only (view menu)
Tables can be reserved through the Togo booking system. The restaurant, conservatory and outside terrace can also be booked for private functions and group bookings.
Afternoon tea at the vineyard
Afternoon tea is one of Holmfirth Vineyard's most popular experiences. Served in the tasting lounge or on the terrace, it pairs traditional sandwiches, savouries, cakes and scones with a glass of sparkling wine (or a soft drink alternative) and Yorkshire tea or filter coffee. The standard, sparkling, vegetarian and gluten-free afternoon tea menus all have their own gift voucher options for guests who want to give the experience as a present.
Stay at The Retreat
A short walk down the slope from the restaurant sits The Retreat, the vineyard's collection of self-catering holiday apartments. There are seven apartments in total, ranging from one-bedroom units up to a three-bedroom property, all super-insulated and designed with carbon neutrality in mind. Power is generated on site by a wind turbine.
The apartments
- Seyval - one bedroom
- Acalon - one bedroom
- Rondo - two bedroom
- Solaris - three bedroom (and the Honeymoon Suite used by wedding couples)
Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, a log-burning stove, en-suite bathrooms, TVs in all bedrooms and high-end fixtures and fittings. Optional upgrades include breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and the vineyard tour and tasting session. Guests have free use of Wi-Fi, the laundry room, the bar and restaurant, secure bicycle parking and a bicycle washing area, plus easy access to Holmfirth town and the Peak District.
Check-in is from 2.30pm to 6pm and check-out is 10am on weekdays and 10.30am at weekends. A 50% non-refundable deposit secures the booking; the deposit can be transferred to an alternative date at management's discretion. Transfers more than seven days before check-in are free of charge; within seven days a £40 transfer fee is added to the apartment balance.
Winter Warmer Stay Over
The vineyard's Winter Warmer Stay Over package runs from 1 October 2025 until 31 March 2026 and is available seven days a week. It includes an overnight stay in one of the cosy apartments, a vineyard tour and wine tasting session, a £25 allowance towards dinner and a hearty Yorkshire breakfast before check-out.
- Midweek stays - from £82.50 per person
- Friday and Sunday stays - from £92.50 per person
- Saturday stays - from £102.50 per person
One well-behaved pet is permitted in specific pet-friendly apartments for an additional £10, and additional nights can be booked at £50 per person per night on a bed-and-breakfast basis. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the balance settled at check-in.
Weddings at Holmfirth Vineyard
Weddings are a major part of the estate's identity. The function room, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views over the vines, is licensed for civil ceremonies and can accommodate private groups of up to 140 guests. Couples can choose from indoor ceremonies, outdoor blessings and twilight weddings, with the option of taking over the entire venue for the day.
Wedding packages include a complimentary Honeymoon Suite at The Retreat, where self-catering apartments are also available for guests. A free shuttle runs between the vineyard and the accommodation throughout the evening. The estate's own wines are paired with the wedding breakfast and a glass of the sparkling wine is offered for the toast. The in-house DJ, Tall Paul, is a familiar name to couples who have held their day at the vineyard.
Wedding reviews collected by the estate run from 2018 through to late 2025, with couples praising the team, particularly Tom, Holly, Ash and Helena, for the smooth running of the day, the quality of the food and the dramatic views regardless of the weather. A copy of the latest wedding brochure can be requested from the weddings team.
Wedding Open Day
The vineyard is holding a Wedding Open Day on Sunday 16 August 2026, 11am to 3pm. It is a drop-in event, so no appointment is necessary, to explore the venue, meet the wedding team and see decor ideas. Bespoke appointments and quotes can be arranged in advance via weddings@holmfirthvineyard.co.uk or 01484 691861.
New Year's Eve 2026 wedding package
For couples looking to celebrate in style, the New Year's Eve 2026 wedding package includes:
- Exclusive hire of the vineyard
- A dedicated wedding team
- A drinks reception with prosecco and bottled beers
- Chef's choice canapés during the drinks reception
- A three-course wedding breakfast with a choice menu
- Three glasses of wine per guest during the meal
- A glass of prosecco for the toast
- The resident DJ, Tall Paul
- An evening buffet
- Complimentary late licence and DJ extension until 1am
The package is priced at £5,500 for 40 guests. Additional adults are £70, children £32, and evening-only guests £14.
Gift vouchers and unique gift ideas
Gift vouchers are emailed rather than posted, and all carry a 24-month expiry from the date of purchase. Visitors planning to redeem a voucher should check the vineyard's availability online before contacting the team to book. The full range is available from the vineyard, with PDF information sheets for each option:
- Afternoon tea info sheet
- Afternoon tea & tour info sheet
- Stay, tour & breakfast info sheet
- Stay, tour, dinner & breakfast info sheet
- Tour info sheet
- Lunch & tour info sheet
- Lunch, bottle of wine & tour info sheet
- Breakfast & tour info sheet
- Adopt a vine info sheet
Adopt a Grape Vine
For wine lovers looking for a more personal connection to the vineyard, the Adopt a Grape Vine experience is a popular gift. It includes a guided vineyard tour and wine tasting for two people, a bottle of Holmfirth wine to take away, a certificate of adoption, and a 10% discount on all purchases at the vineyard for the following 12 months, covering restaurant meals, overnight stays and bottles of wine bought from the shop. The adoption package can be purchased through the Togo voucher system.
Events at Holmfirth Vineyard
The vineyard runs a rolling programme of upcoming events, offers and news throughout the year, and an Events Brochure PDF is available from the team. Public-facing events and experiences include:
- Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting Sessions - daily, 10.30am and 3pm (booking essential Friday to Sunday), as detailed above.
- Wedding Open Day - Sunday 16 August 2026, 11am to 3pm. Drop-in, no appointment required.
Dates of private-event closures are worth checking before travelling, especially at weekends through the summer wedding season.
Careers at Sheveling Wine Estates
The vineyard periodically advertises vacancies across the restaurant, weddings, vineyard and accommodation teams. Applications are taken by contacting the team directly.
Contact and booking
For general enquiries, gift voucher bookings and accommodation, the team can be reached on:
- Telephone: 01484 691861
- Email: contactus@holmfirthvineyard.co.uk
- Weddings: weddings@holmfirthvineyard.co.uk
- Address: Holmfirth Vineyard, Woodhouse Lane, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 2QR
Reservations are all handled through the Togo booking system. Table bookings can be made via Book a Table, rooms via Book a Room, and tours via the vineyard tour booking page. Holmfirth Vineyard is active on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest news, opening times and event announcements.
Why Holmfirth Vineyard is worth a visit
Holmfirth Vineyard is the kind of place where a day can easily turn into a weekend. Visitors can start with a guided walk through the vines, move on to a tasting session in the winery, sit down for lunch in the tasting lounge with a glass of the estate's own wine, and finish the day in one of the carbon-neutral apartments at The Retreat. Couples planning a wedding get a venue with a built-in Honeymoon Suite, an experienced in-house team and a wine list that genuinely comes from the field next door. And for anyone who simply wants to take a taste of Yorkshire home, the gift vouchers, from afternoon tea and vineyard tours to adopting an actual grape vine, offer a thoughtful way back to the vineyard all year round.