Gin lovers rejoice! When visiting Devon, there are a whole host of wonderful producers who offer great experiences getting to know their product range.
We have made a list of some of our favourite distilleries and what they have to offer, all ready for you to plan a gin based afternoon in Devon
Exeter Gin
https://exetergin.com/
Exeter Gin, celebrating Exeter's Roman heritage, is robust yet smooth artisan gin, using ancient botanicals favored by the Romans.
Visit their distillery for a fun filled and informative experience. Choose from a Tour & Tasting experience with plenty of time to chill out in the bar, or learn how to make your very own gin with the help of the knowledgeable team of distillers in a Gin Making experience.
Gotland Gin
https://www.gotlandgin.co.uk/
Inspired by their beautiful Gotland Sheep, Gotland Gin bring you their handcrafted smallbatch gin made in their nano distillery on their farm in Beaworthy.
The Gotland Gin Bar offers beautiful views of the countryside overlooking their flock of sheep. The team offer cocktails, spirits such as their own gin and local ales, lager, cider and soft drinks along with various nibbles. You can book the bar for as long as you like and it makes a great setting for special occasions.
Thunderflower Gin
https://thunderflower.co.uk/
Craft-gin and small-batch spirits from Devon's award-winning, craft-distillery, Thunderflower. This sustainable distillery in Mid-Devon, just north of Exeter runs tours and tastings and also make their own gin.
Join the team for a session of exploring the distillery and sampling the spirits. They will take you on a behind-the-scenes tour, where you'll learn all about their distillation process and the history of the distillery. After the tour, you'll have the opportunity to taste the award-winning spirits.
The Gin Nest
https://www.facebook.com/theginnest
Located in Torquay, The Gin Nest let you create your own unique craft gin. Book your own copper pot still or share one with someone you know. With unlimited gin and tonic throughout your experience, this is the chance to not only make your own gin but taste plenty too!
Devon Gin and Rum School
https://devonginandrumschool.co.uk/
Based at the Cider Press Centre in Dartington, near Totnes, Devon Gin and Rum School is waiting for you to take an adventure into the world of distilling.
At the Devon Gin School they offer you a hands-on immersive experience into the world of gin production. They will give you the opportunity to learn about the diverse styles of gin, explore a variety of different botanicals and see behind the science of distillation. You will even be able to personalise your bottle of gin by designing your own label. All of this whilst sipping on a G&T or two!
Salcombe Gin
https://salcombegin.com/
Salcombe Gin creates exceptional, multi-award-winning sprits at its waterside distillery in the stunning coastal town of Salcombe.
Join the team for a multi-award winning experience. Whether you choose to learn how to handcraft and distil your very own bottle of gin, learn the art of rum distillation or join them for a distillery tour and tutored tasting in the waterside bar, they promise you’ll enjoy a carefully curated and truly unique experience to remember.
Plymouth Gin Distillery
https://www.plymouthgin.com/
The Plymouth Distillery is the oldest working distillery in England. It has been making Plymouth Gin according to the original recipe since 1793.
Every year thousands of visitors come to experience the unique character of the Plymouth Gin Distillery and sample their acclaimed gin. The tour options include a classic Plymouth Gin Distillery Tour, an enhanced Gin Connoisseur’s Tour with dedicated tasting and a Master Distillers Tour, where guests get the opportunity to select their very own botanicals and distil a bottle to take away with them. They also offer an At Home Experience, which gives guests the opportunity to enjoy England’s oldest working gin distillery from their home.
Self catering cottages in the heart of South Devon with lots of animals and excellent child friendly facilities including indoor pool, toddler soft play, walk-in rabbit area & tennis court.
Five spacious real log cabins, beautiful views across Exmoor, fully equipped kitchen, central heating with log burner, safe enclosed garden. Working dairy farm with sheep, pigs and poultry.
Escape to this beautiful, award winning Medieval Longhouse (beams & log fires) tucked on a Jacob sheep farm on the Tarka Trail near Exmoor, with walks from the doorstep, quality en-suite rooms & WiFi
17th C converted Barn 2 ensuite bedrooms, & a traditional thatched 2 bedroom cottage sleeps 5 in heart of the beautiful Mid Devon countryside. Lots of walks, pubs, relax & unwind on this family farm
A working farm bordered by the River Tale which captures the magic of the countryside - sheep, cattle, free range chickens and working sheep dogs. An idyllic setting with excellent facilities.
Stunning location on the North Devon Coast, escape to this beautiful award winning cottage, Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe on our doorstep! Games room, garden, Couples & families welcome.
Escape and enjoy the pleasures of the countryside. Delightful cottages nestled on a farm. Friendly animals, ride the pony. Watch the cows milked. Sandy beaches Woolacombe & Croyde. Walk to local pub.
A cream tea greets your arrival at Forda Farm B&B. Close to the Devon and Cornwall border, you are in the perfect place to explore both counties. Enjoy your stay on a family run working livestock farm
Secluded 2 bedroom cottage surrounded by countryside with outstanding views over Exmoor. Abundant wildlife. Close to the coast. Garden, play area. Woodburner. Dogs & horses welcomed. Short breaks.
Modern spacious rooms with luxury bathrooms. All with direct access to our court yard, we have plenty of space for outdoor dining. All set in a secluded valley a short drive from the coast.
Gatcombe is a family run working dairy farm 5 minutes drive from World Heritage Coastline. Fully equipped, spacious, comfortable rooms, guest lounge and dining room.
Delightful cottages on working Dairy farm, explore the area for fantastic coastline, wonderful moorland, visitor attractions, local foods and many family events. Children love the calf feeding.
Stunning Manor & charming Country Cottages, on the edge of Dartmoor. Sleeps 2- 24 ideal for families of all ages/sizes. Play area/barn, wifi, woodfires, animal feeding, acres of space, farmshop+ pub.
Award winning cottages set in unspoilt countryside overlooking the sea - minutes from the golden sandy beaches at Woolacombe, Saunton & Croyde and a short walk from Lee Bay and the Grampus village pub
Smallicombe Farm is set in an idyllic location of 70 acres of pasture and ancient woodland and offers excellent self-catering holiday cottage accommodation on a real working farm in Devon