Tara Vineyard and Winery

2.5 star property
Inn with a winery, in the vicinity of East Texas Arboretum

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Balcony
Luxury House, Multiple Beds | Shared kitchen
Lobby
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed (Gone With the Zin Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Champagne service
  • 300 sq ft
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Carriage House Luxury Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
  • 600 sq ft
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Stagecoach Room)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 400 sq ft
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cabin (Freestanding, in the woods short walk on the nature’s trail to the winery and vineyard)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 398 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury House, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 5000 sq ft
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Angel Kiss Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • 220 sq ft
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
8603 County Rd 3914, Athens, TX, 75752

What's nearby

  • Tara Vineyards and Winery - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Trinity Valley Community College - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Henderson County Fairgrounds - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Lake Athens - 17 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hunan Buffet / Sushi and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mariscos El Rincon Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pitt Grill - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Tara Vineyard and Winery

Inn near Cedar Creek Reservoir
Located close to East Texas Arboretum and Athens Bowling Center, Tara Vineyard and Winery provides an attached winery, a terrace, and a garden. Sip and savor at this inn, which boasts winery tours, a vineyard, and wine release events. Enjoy onsite activities like horseback riding, ecotours, and hiking/biking. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A reception hall, wedding services, and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Tara Vineyard and Winery offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Cellar Door Restaurant]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Tara Vineyard Winery
Tara Vineyard Winery Inn
Tara Vineyard Winery Athens

Frequently asked questions

Does Tara Vineyard and Winery have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Tara Vineyard and Winery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tara Vineyard and Winery?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tara Vineyard and Winery?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM– 11:00 PM for a fee of USD 50.

What time is check-out at Tara Vineyard and Winery?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 75 (subject to availability).

Where is Tara Vineyard and Winery located?

Situated in a rural location, this inn is within 9 mi (15 km) of East Texas Arboretum, Athens Bowling Center, and Central Park. Athens Scuba Park and Trinity Valley Community College are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Tara Vineyard and Winery Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 49 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Cabin
We stayed in th Cabin. It is very secluded and quite. Great porch to sit and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Travelled with group
Unable to travel
Wasn’t able to make the trip I have the FLU
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wine was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the coziness of the cabin -- undisturbed, no television, plenty of coffee, and a lovely light breakfast in the frig! Easy access to the winery where there was a great ambiance and such friendly service. Loved the wine flight, and Chef made a custom, hot brunch for us! Kimberly made our stay comfortable and we loved the friendly dogs roaming the property!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey, SPRINGTOWN

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived exhausted and checked into the small cabin on the property. We unloaded our suitcases, from the car, and headed to the winery. The Winery lacked ambiance to say the least. The food and wine were excellent. The Cabin: Beware! After dinner we returned to the cabin and laid down to rest. Immediately we noticed the bamboo used for the ceiling which would allow insects to drop through and possibly onto the bed. A closer looked revealed spiders crawling on the walls and no TV. We promptly loaded up our car and got out of there. The property manager was notified, via text, but our complaint went unaddressed. I wish I could upload photos! Honestly I don’t know how they can continue to accept reservations for this shack.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property !
Beautiful property. Very roomy and comfortable. We will certainly stay here again. Yummy breakfast. It is nice that it is walking distance to the winery.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place. The balcony looks over the vineyard. Pool table, big screen TV etc. Kitchen is incredible..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and so nice. Food and wine was excellent. We had a great anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tara is located high on a hill outside of Athens. It has sweeping views of the surrounding areas which include a vineyard. The historic home is well appointed, comfortable and inviting. A perfect stay for a visit with family and friends or a solo visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Friendly. Stayed in the cabin and enjoyed it. Winery was also nice, great tasting and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

nicolle

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No Showers during stay
I understand the concept they are trying to achieve with the little bungalow. it's one room with a bathroom, however there are no amenities. the refrigerator barely works I was unable to shower the entire time I was there as the shower only was good enough to rinse the body it was impossible to be able to wash your hair and getting the soap off after you soaped your body was a half hour process. (They have a new refund policy so checking out and moving to a different place was out of the question or I would have lost my $400 for my three-night stay) Unfortunately the bed was okay but it seemed to lean towards the center but I think it needs additional supports as the mattress is one of those foamy ones.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person’s name Expedia won’t Let me mention is an absolute gem! I can’t say enough good things about her! She his epitome of kindness and hospitality! She made our stay an outstanding time! I would recommend Tara Vineyards based on her alone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Anna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful
Awful. We didn’t even stay night two because the bed and the room in the cottage was awful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Alisija

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gigi, Dallas Tx

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the property the drive up was gorgeous the winery was awesome the service was impeccable the only thing lacking was that I thought this was a bed-and-breakfast so I thought we were going to have breakfast we did get the whole house to ourselves so That was nice but I was hoping to have breakfast otherwise perfect will definitely be back !!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Remote cabin peaceful nights
The cabin is remote and quiet. I did not stay or visit the Inn. The cabin is an older building, with it's issues. If you want a place to look perfect, you will pay more for it. AC took a bit to cool the place down, ( July 2020) no ceiling fan to assist in air flow. Being remote, in the woods, means you have a few more insects than a hotel, but I did not mind getting back to nature. No wifi, no TV, just you, a room, and a bathroom. The porch looked nice, but too hot to enjoy when I was there. Simple stay for a decent price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tara
This was a good property. Very cute and the wine was good. The cabin was a bit rundown but it was fine overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cabin in the woods :-)
We stayed in the cabin and were completely impressed. Clean, quiet (nature sounds and trails), and felt as if we were "off the grid". The winery was wonderful and people there were helpful and pleasant. We would definitely stay again and hope to very soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jefferson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Tara Vineyards
Overall it was an interesting experience. The grounds are gorgeous. The main B&B exceptional (for the area way too pricey) The cottage where we stayed was rustic and quaint, however, it was in need of a few minor repairs (sealing wall openings, clearing outside weeds, removing bees nests, cleaning porch furniture etc) Once these minor fixes are done it will be outstanding. All in all we liked it. The Cellar Door (on site wine tasting & eatery) it’s self was relaxed and comfortable, service very laid back (perhaps too much -we said we were checking in cottage they never asked ours names or for ID) We had the cheese board... very nicely done, however, again a slight miss, they left items listed on menu off (nuts & jams). They did prepare us a nice bundle of breakfast items for the cottage. The sourdough bread was awesome and the wines fantastic. My only other comment - while pets are permitted signage asks they be leashed, there were a number of large dogs unleashed roaming from table to table (while eating) - these were I assume management or owners pets as guests had their pets leashed. These few things are why I can’t give it a 5 star review. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great couples getaway
The cabin was very cute and the staff was very polite and helpful. The vineyard was beautiful as well as the restaurant on the property. The restaurant had great music and food and the whole experience seemed very home like. I would recommend this property for any couple looking for a romantic getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Girls Trip
Perfect Girls Weekend Getaway. Had a great time. Clean, convenient and so friendly! Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020