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Two Estates. One Wine Story.
From Sussex to Hermanus, discover estate-led wine experiences shaped by place. Explore English sparkling precision at Leonardslee or extend your journey through the broader Benguela Cove collection taste, compare and experience both hemispheres.
Vineyard Discovery
From Sussex to Hermanus, discover estate-led wine experiences shaped by place. Explore English sparkling precision at Leonardslee or extend your journey through the broader Benguela Cove collection taste, compare and experience both hemispheres.
Wine & Dine
Enjoy a relaxed experience that combines wine tasting with dining overlooking the vineyard. Begin with a
Wine Lounge tasting featuring Benguela Cove and Leonardslee wines, followed by a seasonal lunch or dinner at the Vineyard Kitchen.
Experience includes:
Wine Lounge tasting featuring Benguela Cove and Leonardslee wines
Lunch or dinner at the Vineyard Kitchen
Sparkling Wine Experience
Explore the craft of English sparkling wine through an in-depth tasting experience. Guests will learn about the traditional method of sparkling wine production before
enjoying a guided tasting and a gourmet dining experience at the Vineyard Kitchen.
Experience includes:
Guided sparkling wine masterclass and tasting
Gourmet dining experience at the Vineyard Kitchen
Wine Lounge Tastings
Explore our estate sparkling wines through guided or relaxed tasting formats.
Guided wine tastings
South Africa vs England tasting flights
Relaxed lounge setting
Expert wine advisors
Open Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 – 17:00
For guests familiar with Benguela Cove, this is an opportunity to experience how terroir shapes wine differently in England’s cooler growing conditions.
Vineyard Tours
Explore the vineyards and discover how our wines are crafted from grape to glass. Guided tours offer an insight into the vineyard, the winemaking process and the unique connection between Leonardslee sparkling wines and Benguela Cove wines.
Guests will walk through the working vineyard while learning about grape growing, traditional sparkling wine production and the story behind the estate, finishing the experience with a tasting.
Tour highlights:
Guided walk through the working vineyard
Introduction to the winemaking process
Wine tasting included
Behind-the-scenes insights into the estate
Advance booking required
Vineyard Kitchen Restaurant
Overlooking the vineyard, Vineyard Kitchen offers relaxed dining in a beautiful countryside setting. The restaurant serves seasonal dishes designed to be enjoyed alongside Benguela Cove and Leonardslee wines, creating a welcoming space to gather, dine and unwind.
Guests can enjoy brunch, afternoon tea or dinner while taking in the vineyard views and discovering wines from both estates.
Dining highlights:
Brunch: Wed–Sat 8:30–14:00 | Sun 8:30–11:00
Afternoon Tea: Wed–Sat 12:00–14:30
Dinner: Wed–Sun 17:00–19:30
Benguela Cove wines featured on the wine list
Relaxed dining with vineyard views
Plan Your Visit
Leonardslee Family Vineyards is located in Mannings Heath, just a short drive from Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, vineyard tours and relaxed dining while overlooking the vineyard.
Visitor Information:
Address: Hammerpond Road, Mannings Heath, Horsham, RH13 6PG
Wine Lounge: Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 – 17:00
Vineyard Kitchen: Opening hours vary (see restaurant hours above)
Parking: Parking available on site
Dining: Booking recommended for Vineyard Kitchen