Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has created a unique Sussex vineyard experience that includes vineyard tours and tastings, Michelin Star dining and classic afternoon tea, luxury accommodation and walks in beautiful Grade I Listed gardens.
Planted by the great Victorian plant collector Sir Edmund Loder, 'The Finest Woodland Gardens in England' are set within the historic 240-acre estate, which features rare flora and fauna and outstanding scenery throughout the year.
Our Vineyards
Leonardslee has two Sussex Wine vineyards. The main site is located alongside our sister estate Mannings Heath Golf & Wine Estate Kingfisher golf course, just three miles from Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens. The 37 acres of vines were planted in 2017 and 2018, with grape varietals Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. First Harvest was in 2020, and in 2024 the estate will release the first sparkling wine. At the height of production, we aim to produce 70,000 bottles of traditional method sparkling Sussex Wine.
The second vineyard is planted inside the garden estate at Leonardslee overlooking the South Downs. Here we have a 3-acre plot with Pinot Noir and an experimental planting of Pinotage adjacent to Leonardslee House. This is the first commercial planting in the UK of Pinotage, which is typically grown in the warmer climate of South Africa.
While we wait for our first release of English wine, we invite you to explore our range of wine-tasting experiences with award winning wines from our sister estate, Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate in South Africa.
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Leonardslee House
Nestled in the heart of West Sussex, the breathtaking and serene historic 19th-century Italianate style house sits on top of a valley with a panoramic view of the gardens. Built in 1855, Leonardslee house is one of the most beautiful homes in the county.
The enchanting and romantic Grade II listed house is set in a secluded, yet convenient location close to Gatwick airport and near the beautiful town of Horsham.
With 10 bespoke charming bedrooms with their own individual decor and en-suite bathrooms.
We are now open to reservations by telephone or email daily from 8:30 - 16:30
Open Monday - Sunday
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Whilst our vines are maturing, we invite you to experience a wine tasting at Leonardslee House showcasing the produce from our sister property in South Africa. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, based in the Walker Bay Wine Region, is at the forefront of viticultural and vinicultural excellence and a precursor of what is to come at Leonardslee.
Available seven days a week
Self-Tutored Wine Tasting Experience
£10.00 per person
Guide yourself through our Leonardslee wines at your leisure, with our brand new self-tutored tasting experience.
Book a wine tasting experience today - https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/wine-tastings
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Awards:
Leonardslee Gardens Wins Gold at the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2019-2020
“We are delighted to win the New Tourism Business Award for Excellence 2019. It confirms the superb work by our team at Leonardslee to provide our visitors with truly unique and exceptional experiences.”
- Estate Manager Adam Streeter
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Restaurant Interlude wins MICHELIN Star for the third successive year
Restaurant Interlude has won a Michelin Star for the third successive year. Set within the historic Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens estate near Horsham in West Sussex, it is one of the first UK restaurants with its own vineyard to win the award and now features luxury accommodation for an overnight stay.
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