Daws Hill Vineyard

Daws Hill Vineyard sits just outside High Wycombe in the Buckinghamshire countryside, where the rolling hills that give the place its name actually work in the vines' favour. The vineyard has that proper English charm - rows of grapevines catching the afternoon sun, with views across the Chilterns that make you understand why someone decided to plant a winery here in the first place.

It's a small operation, the kind where you feel like you've stumbled onto something local rather than a tourist tick-box. You can buy their wines - they produce a decent range, though I'd ring ahead to check what's available - and there's often a relaxed vibe about the place. It's not a sprawling visitor complex with a gift shop the size of a barn; it's genuinely low-key.

This works best for anyone who enjoys a quiet walk through vines or wants to grab a bottle or two without the theatre of larger wine estates. Give yourself an hour if you're just browsing and buying; longer if you catch them on a tasting day, though you'll need to confirm times beforehand as they're not widely advertised.

If you're camping nearby - Home Farm is less than a mile away, or Bella Vista just slightly further - it's worth popping over one afternoon. The Chilterns proper is all about gentle countryside, and this fits right into that rhythm. Don't expect fancy facilities or grand tours, though. This is about the wine and the setting, not the experience.