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The Vineyard Hotel & Spa
Newbury, United Kingdom · Independent · Core Luxury
Sir Peter Michael, founder of Classic FM and Sonoma's Peter Michael Winery, took control of this Berkshire hunting lodge in 1996 and reopened it in May 1998 as 'a restaurant with rooms' built around a 30,000-bottle cellar. The Relais & Châteaux address now holds MICHELIN One Key status, with bedrooms named after great wines and a California Bar painting depicting the aftermath of the Judgement of Paris.
- 49 rooms
- Opened 1998
- Neighborhood: Stockcross
About The Vineyard Hotel & Spa
- The building began as a 19th-century hunting lodge for the Hartley family, Lords of the Manor of Stanford Dingley, before opening as the small hotel Foley Lodge in the 1980s.
- The hotel is organized around a 30,000-bottle wine cellar and a glass wine vault added in 2013, with bedrooms named after great wines.
- A commissioned painting in the California Bar depicts the aftermath of the famous Judgement of Paris wine tasting, with Sir Peter shown in his white Panama hat.
- The Vineyard holds MICHELIN One Key status for 2025 and AA Five Red Stars for 2025 as a Relais & Châteaux member with 49 rooms.
History
The Vineyard at Stockcross, near Newbury in Berkshire, occupies a building that began in the 19th century as a hunting lodge of the Hartley family, 'Lords of the Manor of Stanford Dingley.' It was developed into a small hotel (as Foley Lodge) in the 1980s, gaining a conservatory, function rooms and a wing of guest rooms. Sir Peter Michael — founder of Classic FM (1992) and of the Peter Michael Winery in California's Sonoma Valley — took full control in 1996 and, after a full refurbishment, opened it as The Vineyard in May 1998 with the concept of 'a restaurant with rooms.'
Over its subsequent journey the property grew into a 49-room luxury hotel and spa, a Relais & Châteaux member and a MICHELIN-recognized address (a 1-Key hotel), organized around a 30,000-bottle wine cellar and a glass wine vault added in 2013. Its identity is steeped in wine: bedrooms are named after great wines, the emblem is the Californian poppy of the Peter Michael estate, and a commissioned painting depicts the aftermath of the famous 'Judgement of Paris' tasting.
The setting
4.4 miles from M4 motorway. 8.2 miles from Highclere Castle.
Experiences
- Wine Tasting — Sommelier-led tastings from our world-renowned cellar, tailored to your group and occasion.
- Chocolate Masterclass — Guided chocolate-making and tasting experiences with our chocolatiers.
- Private Dining — Bespoke menus crafted by Executive Head Chef Tom Scade, paired with exceptional wines selected by our sommelier team.
- Curated cellar tours — Curated cellar tours offered as part of incentive programmes.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Wine cellar
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- AA Five Red Stars (2025)
- MICHELIN One Key (2025)
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