About us

Andy and Dora are the owners of Hencote. They have travelled and lived around the world in diverse places such as Hong Kong, Uganda and Qatar, before settling at Hencote in 1997. Andy and Dora have lovingly redeveloped the land into the estate today- look out during your stay at the Grange for Hencote fresh produce and conserves, all produced by Dora from Hencote’s fruit and vegetable garden.

Mark is the General Manager of the Hencote Estate and Vineyard. He studied at University of Warwick and after a brief foray into law, his passion for viticulture took over. He leads all Vineyard tours and Wine Tasting events, and studies part-time at Plumpton Wine College in East Sussex.

Vivienne manages the Hencote Events and Social Media. She oversees all events, including our Summer Wine Parties and Weddings. If you are planning a special occasion, Vivienne will have lots of ideas to make your day unique.

Charles is a chartered accountant at PwC and studied a Masters in Banking & International Finance at CASS Business School, City University London. Suzanne is a florist at McQueens Flowers in London and trained at Covent Garden Academy of Flowers and McQueens Flower School.

From left to right: Suri, Rufus, Mia, Bobbie, Lola and Ched.

Winston and Archie are recent additions at Hencote and love ear scratches, being brushed and being fed.