Food and Wine
Douneside Wine Weekend
A relaxed yet refined two night weekend celebrating fine food, thoughtful wine pairings and expert-led tastings.
Booking available for 2026
A weekend of fine food, wine and conversation.
Douneside Wine Weekend returns in November for a two night experience celebrating exceptional wines, fine dining and expert insight. The package includes accommodation, dinner and breakfast, with all accompanying wines included throughout the weekend.
Guests will be guided by renowned wine expert Tarquin de Burgh, alongside Douneside Sommelier James Payne and Restaurant Manager Calum Robertson. Across the weekend, relaxed events and guided tastings bring each wine to life through commentary, conversation and carefully considered pairings.
The Saturday evening centrepiece is a five course tasting menu with premium wine pairings.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1339 881230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk
Dates and booking status
Dates, availability and key details.
Douneside Wine Weekend is arranged as a two night experience, arriving Friday and departing Sunday, with dining and wine experiences throughout the weekend.
Telephone: +44 (0) 13398 81230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk
Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November 2026
Booking available
The experience
Tastings, dinner and good conversation.
The weekend is designed to feel relaxed and informative, with expert-led sessions, thoughtful pairings and time to enjoy Douneside at a slower pace.
01
Friday
Arrival and dinner
Arrive at Douneside, settle in and begin the weekend with dinner and accompanying wines.
02
Saturday
Tastings and sessions
Enjoy expert-led tastings, interactive sessions and a wine-related masterclass throughout the day.
03
Saturday evening
Five course tasting dinner
Sit down to a specially designed five course tasting menu with premium wine pairings.
04
Sunday
Breakfast and departure
Enjoy breakfast before departing, with time to reflect on the wines, food and company of the weekend.
At the table
Each wine given time and context.
The weekend is hosted with care, allowing each wine to be introduced, explored and enjoyed alongside food that has been designed to complement it.
Rather than a formal lecture, the experience is one of conversation: relaxed, knowledgeable and rooted in the pleasure of sharing good food and wine.
What's included
A full weekend of wine and dining.
The package includes a two night stay with dinner, breakfast and all accompanying wines and hosted experiences across the weekend.
✓ Two nights accommodation at Douneside House
✓ Dinner and breakfast included
✓ All accompanying wines throughout the weekend
✓ Hosted by Tarquin de Burgh, James Payne and Calum Robertson
✓ Expert-led tastings and interactive sessions
✓ Wine-related masterclass
✓ Five course tasting menu with premium wine pairings
Package cost
A two night wine weekend.
The package includes a two night stay with dinner and breakfast, all accompanying wines and hosted experiences across the weekend.
Package cost
From £699 per person
Stay length
Two nights
Booking is subject to availability. Full terms and conditions are provided at the time of reservation.
Questions, answered
When is Douneside Wine Weekend?
Douneside Wine Weekend takes place from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November 2026.
How long is the weekend?
It is arranged as a two night experience, arriving Friday and departing Sunday.
What is included in the package?
The package includes two nights accommodation, dinner and breakfast, all accompanying wines, expert-led tastings, interactive sessions, a masterclass and a five course tasting menu with premium wine pairings.
Who is hosting the weekend?
The weekend is hosted by Tarquin de Burgh, Douneside Sommelier James Payne and Restaurant Manager Calum Robertson.
Are wines included?
Yes. All accompanying wines throughout the weekend are included in the package.
How much does the weekend cost?
The total package cost is from £699 per person.
How do I book?
Please contact Douneside House directly by telephone or email and the team will advise on availability and reservation terms.
Enquire with the team
Speak to Douneside House about availability.
Telephone: +44 (0) 13398 81230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk
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