My partner and I visited the vineyard for the tour- it was a really fantastic experience hosted by America and Nick. Both America and Nick were kind, welcoming and knowledgeable and the wines were delicious! We would highly recommend this experience if you are in or around the area!
Madeline B
Fab place with passionate owners and lovely natural views. The bathrooms and shower facilities were BEYOND incredible vs any other glamp situation I’ve experienced.Good value for 2 night summer adventure.Only area for improvement would be variety for breakfast boxes they deliver. Nice touch but exact same each day.
Leanne Adams
I did not stay on site, I visited for a tour of the vineyard. Beautiful grounds, gorgeous wines, knowledgeable guides.Nearby activities: Vineyard tour and wine tasting available ?
Dan New
We had the pleasure of staying at the hobbit house in February, 2023 and it was exactly as we hoped the experience would be. There is a fenced off area so you can enjoy your little hobbit garden, in my view best done within its private hot tub.The house is beautifully designed with circular windows, which my son used to enjoy sitting on the inside ledge, relaxing, and my favourite feature was the large circular heavy door that gave a satisfying creak when opened.The facilities balance furnishings related to the Hobbit theme, with modern conveniences, the hobbit theme distracted our boys for about 40 minutes before they were asking for the wifi codes), as well as information about the Vineyard and local area. It was clear that a lot of thought had been put into the house’s design, such as the hedging hiding the outside bin, the positioning of the house and facilities making it seem that it is in the middle of nowhere; you can sit in the hot tub admiring the house, or gaze out over the vineyard and fields. This was wonderfully relaxing and no doubt a sight to see once the vines are growing.America and Nick were wonderful hosts (as well as Laura their Labrador who would approach to say hello whenever our paths crossed); America ensured she popped by to say hello and during this brief meeting it was clear she was passionate about both the Vineyard; where they make awarding winning wines, as well as the local area. It fact the hardest part of the trip was leaving our temporary hobbit home to explore the attractions within the local area. We popped to Hastings Beach prior to c and had a walk around Bodiam Castle, as well as an explore of the fields around the Vineyard. However, we were happiest when playing Uno, watching movies as a family (the house has copies of the Hobbit) or relaxing in the hot tub. We would have no hesitation booking again.
Graham Hicks 3 Counties Window Cleaning
We have just returned from a fantastic 4 night stay at the Avalon Waterside lodge at Oastbrook Estate Vineyard. From the moment we arrived and met with the owners Nick and America we knew this place was special. The accommodation was to a very high standard and the views around were stunning. We can highly recommend this place plus we took the opportunity to sample some of the excellent wine from their vineyard. We definitely will be back to stay plus include a vineyard tour next time.
Michael Austin
Me and my wife purchased the vineyard and wine tasting tour, from start to finish the whole Experience was amazing, both the hosts was excellent and felt very relaxed and it was really enjoyable! We will be returning to help with harvesting and are very excited. Thank you so much for making it a day to remember x x
Keith Gothorp
We had a wonderful tour with America, basically a one to one as the rest of our group decided not to turn up. Loads of information put in layman's terms. An afternoon to be long remembered. And finally wine tasting with local cheese and biscuits and good company. Will return again!!
Ishaan Aggarwal
It was an amazing experience! America and Nick were amazing hosts - they were super friendly, shared amazing details of wine making and made us drink amazing wines! Highly recommend!
Ian Pocock
A group of us were camping nearby and did the vineyard tour. This was very interesting (our guide America was very enthusiastic) and we learnt a lot about the ups and downs of growing grapes. Turns out not to be a vocation for the light hearted, with a lot of commitment required. Following the tour we sampled some of the estates wines, with a talk by Nick. The wines were very good, with a sample of nice local cheeses to go with them.The only let down was that we had booked four children in on the kids vineyard tour, which states "Your children will enjoy a dedicated tour of the vineyard". We had expected something vineyard related, but it turned out to be just babysitting and playing games. Something our 10 & 14 yos were not impressed with, who were expecting to learn something and see more of the process, like the winery etc. Maybe they can take a leaf out of the National Trust's book and look at ways they have tried to engage children of all ages (such as a treasure hunt type games and information panels)?
April Jackson
America is such knowledgeable and fabulous host. The tour is informative and fun. The wines are delicious and the Avalon Waterside Lodge is stunning. No need to go to the South of France, I can't recommend Oastbrook Estate enough!
A beautiful setting; stunning wine, knowledgeable hosts and lots to do locally. Would have been perfect if there had been deck chairs to use at waterside lodge but wouldn’t stop me coming back :-)
Samantha Firth
Fantastic vineyard tour and wine tasting. America was extremely knowledgable and passionate about her vi es and her bees. Went above and beyond in sharing this passion with our group.The tasting was exceptional with great cheese pairings.Definitely recommend.
Suriya Sonia Goodlett
Amazing tour by the hosts, America, was very informative and interactive with the group. Nick was equally knowledgeable about their outstanding wines. We learnt so much .. Highly recommend the wine tasting tour experience.. fantastic hosts .. Thank you ? met as strangers left as friends . x
Steve McG
Excellent friendly, fun and informative wine tasting tour. America and Nick are great hosts and have an infectious enthusiasm and passion for what they do. They even gave our teenager his own separate alcohol free trip and walk to Bodium Castle.Overall a great experience, easy parking, top location and facilities. Would not hesitate to recommend treating yourself to a visit here. We look forward to coming back next year (last tour of the year today).
Ginny Birtles
We have just had an amazing afternoon, touring the vineyard with the incredibly knowledgeable and inspiring, America! What she doesn’t know about viticulture, isn’t worth knowing and she made the tour not only very interesting, but amusing, as well! This was followed by tasting of four gorgeous wines, produced by the estate. The sparkling rosé was divine, although all four were lovely. I would highly recommend Oastbrook for a wonderful afternoon in beautiful surroundings.
My partner and I visited the vineyard for the tour- it was a really fantastic experience hosted by America and Nick. Both America and Nick were kind, welcoming and knowledgeable and the wines were delicious! We would highly recommend this experience if you are in or around the area!
Fab place with passionate owners and lovely natural views. The bathrooms and shower facilities were BEYOND incredible vs any other glamp situation I’ve experienced.Good value for 2 night summer adventure.Only area for improvement would be variety for breakfast boxes they deliver. Nice touch but exact same each day.
I did not stay on site, I visited for a tour of the vineyard. Beautiful grounds, gorgeous wines, knowledgeable guides.Nearby activities: Vineyard tour and wine tasting available ?
We had the pleasure of staying at the hobbit house in February, 2023 and it was exactly as we hoped the experience would be. There is a fenced off area so you can enjoy your little hobbit garden, in my view best done within its private hot tub.The house is beautifully designed with circular windows, which my son used to enjoy sitting on the inside ledge, relaxing, and my favourite feature was the large circular heavy door that gave a satisfying creak when opened.The facilities balance furnishings related to the Hobbit theme, with modern conveniences, the hobbit theme distracted our boys for about 40 minutes before they were asking for the wifi codes), as well as information about the Vineyard and local area. It was clear that a lot of thought had been put into the house’s design, such as the hedging hiding the outside bin, the positioning of the house and facilities making it seem that it is in the middle of nowhere; you can sit in the hot tub admiring the house, or gaze out over the vineyard and fields. This was wonderfully relaxing and no doubt a sight to see once the vines are growing.America and Nick were wonderful hosts (as well as Laura their Labrador who would approach to say hello whenever our paths crossed); America ensured she popped by to say hello and during this brief meeting it was clear she was passionate about both the Vineyard; where they make awarding winning wines, as well as the local area. It fact the hardest part of the trip was leaving our temporary hobbit home to explore the attractions within the local area. We popped to Hastings Beach prior to c and had a walk around Bodiam Castle, as well as an explore of the fields around the Vineyard. However, we were happiest when playing Uno, watching movies as a family (the house has copies of the Hobbit) or relaxing in the hot tub. We would have no hesitation booking again.
We have just returned from a fantastic 4 night stay at the Avalon Waterside lodge at Oastbrook Estate Vineyard. From the moment we arrived and met with the owners Nick and America we knew this place was special. The accommodation was to a very high standard and the views around were stunning. We can highly recommend this place plus we took the opportunity to sample some of the excellent wine from their vineyard. We definitely will be back to stay plus include a vineyard tour next time.
Me and my wife purchased the vineyard and wine tasting tour, from start to finish the whole Experience was amazing, both the hosts was excellent and felt very relaxed and it was really enjoyable! We will be returning to help with harvesting and are very excited. Thank you so much for making it a day to remember x x
We had a wonderful tour with America, basically a one to one as the rest of our group decided not to turn up. Loads of information put in layman's terms. An afternoon to be long remembered. And finally wine tasting with local cheese and biscuits and good company. Will return again!!
It was an amazing experience! America and Nick were amazing hosts - they were super friendly, shared amazing details of wine making and made us drink amazing wines! Highly recommend!
A group of us were camping nearby and did the vineyard tour. This was very interesting (our guide America was very enthusiastic) and we learnt a lot about the ups and downs of growing grapes. Turns out not to be a vocation for the light hearted, with a lot of commitment required. Following the tour we sampled some of the estates wines, with a talk by Nick. The wines were very good, with a sample of nice local cheeses to go with them.The only let down was that we had booked four children in on the kids vineyard tour, which states "Your children will enjoy a dedicated tour of the vineyard". We had expected something vineyard related, but it turned out to be just babysitting and playing games. Something our 10 & 14 yos were not impressed with, who were expecting to learn something and see more of the process, like the winery etc. Maybe they can take a leaf out of the National Trust's book and look at ways they have tried to engage children of all ages (such as a treasure hunt type games and information panels)?
America is such knowledgeable and fabulous host. The tour is informative and fun. The wines are delicious and the Avalon Waterside Lodge is stunning. No need to go to the South of France, I can't recommend Oastbrook Estate enough!
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A beautiful setting; stunning wine, knowledgeable hosts and lots to do locally. Would have been perfect if there had been deck chairs to use at waterside lodge but wouldn’t stop me coming back :-)
Fantastic vineyard tour and wine tasting. America was extremely knowledgable and passionate about her vi es and her bees. Went above and beyond in sharing this passion with our group.The tasting was exceptional with great cheese pairings.Definitely recommend.
Amazing tour by the hosts, America, was very informative and interactive with the group. Nick was equally knowledgeable about their outstanding wines. We learnt so much .. Highly recommend the wine tasting tour experience.. fantastic hosts .. Thank you ? met as strangers left as friends . x
Excellent friendly, fun and informative wine tasting tour. America and Nick are great hosts and have an infectious enthusiasm and passion for what they do. They even gave our teenager his own separate alcohol free trip and walk to Bodium Castle.Overall a great experience, easy parking, top location and facilities. Would not hesitate to recommend treating yourself to a visit here. We look forward to coming back next year (last tour of the year today).
We have just had an amazing afternoon, touring the vineyard with the incredibly knowledgeable and inspiring, America! What she doesn’t know about viticulture, isn’t worth knowing and she made the tour not only very interesting, but amusing, as well! This was followed by tasting of four gorgeous wines, produced by the estate. The sparkling rosé was divine, although all four were lovely. I would highly recommend Oastbrook for a wonderful afternoon in beautiful surroundings.