Ermin Food & Wine

The drive down to Ermin Food & Wine winds through proper Wiltshire countryside - all rolling fields and stone walls - before you arrive at what feels like a proper working operation rather than a tourist attraction pretending to be one. This is a genuine winery where you can actually see what they're doing, taste their wines, and work out whether they're worth the money or just riding on the South West's food reputation.

What you get here depends entirely on what you book. Some visits are just tastings at the bar - straightforward stuff, you try a few glasses and decide if anything's worth buying. Others involve food pairings or longer vineyard tours if the season's right. It's not the flashiest setup you'll find, but that's rather the point. You're tasting wine made by people who care about the process, not just the Instagram moment.

For wine enthusiasts it's well worth an afternoon, especially if you're staying nearby at Nordic Glamping at Botswicky - just a few miles away. History buffs and serious foodies will get more out of it than families with young kids, to be honest. The site isn't really geared for children running about, and anyone expecting a day-long entertainment experience will be disappointed. But if you genuinely like wine and want to taste something made locally rather than just read about it on a label, this hits the mark.

Check their website or ring ahead before you go - opening hours and what's actually on offer shifts seasonally. Worth doing.