OUR EXPERIENCES
At The Nest, Gusbourne’s award-winning cellar door, we offer immersive wine and hospitality experiences that connect guests directly to our estate. Visitors can enjoy guided vineyard tours, tutored tastings, seasonal fine dining, library vintage masterclasses and casual walk-in options, all set against sweeping views of our vines and the Kent countryside. Whether celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a spontaneous visit, travellers experience Gusbourne wines in the very place they are grown and made.

ABOUT US
Gusbourne is a leading English sparkling wine producer, rooted in the Kent countryside, with a commitment to crafting world-class wines of precision and character. Our cellar door, The Nest, is the heart of our hospitality, a place where visitors connect with our vineyards, enjoy curated tastings and dining and experience our wines in the landscape that shapes them. Guided by meticulous attention to detail, sustainability and a deep sense of place, our mission is to create exceptional wines and unforgettable experiences that celebrate the best of English winemaking.

OUR IMPACT
The Nest creates positive impact across multiple dimensions. Socially and culturally, we act as a hub for Kent, partnering with local restaurants, hotels, artisans and events like the Appledore Flower Festival, ensuring that our success supports the wider community. Economically, The Nest contributes significantly to Gusbourne’s revenues while drawing visitors to the local area (nearly 16,000 visitors in 2024), many of whom travel internationally, boosting local tourism and hospitality businesses. Environmentally, we embed sustainability into every detail, from sourcing seasonal menus and local materials to composting waste and cultivating gardens from estate cuttings, creating a closed-loop model that enriches the land. Through education, our trained ambassadors offer guests insight into English viticulture, sustainability in practice and the craft of winemaking, ensuring that every visitor leaves more connected to place and better informed. Together, these actions make The Nest not just a visitor attraction, but a driver of sustainable, community-rooted growth. Additionally, the staff hired at The Nest is made up almost entirely of people from the local area.

DETAILS
To learn more, contact: nest@gusbourne.com

What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
1-250

Do you require visitors to pre-book?
Yes

Do you have group rates?
Yes

Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
Yes

What languages do you offer your services in?
English

When are you open?
10am-5pm, 7 days a week, year-round

What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
Two designated parking bays for disabled visitors with flat access to The Nest cellar door. A ramp is provided to access inside The Nest. Facilities are on the ground floor. Estate access is via a gravel track, although an electric buggy is available on bookable experiences, driven by one of our hosts.