The Holmsted Himalayas
From £85 For 1 night, 4 adults
- Bell tent glamping in the Ouse Valley, with great views and sunsets
- Nymans and Leonardslee Gardens within 10 minutes' drive
- Swimming pond on site, plus firepit for each tent
Site type
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 22 May to
Open from Mon, 29 Jul to
Reviews
Voted 82% of visitors View breakdown
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Beautiful place with amazing views and good amenities. Wild swimming was perfect…
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Liked: Beautiful place with amazing views and good amenities. Wild swimming was perfect for everyone to enjoy.
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Wonderful; clean, well stocked with activities, exceptional facilities
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Liked: Wonderful wonderful bell tent site. What a game changer to have a refrigerator and Kettle, as well as power to charge those teens' lifelines. Lots of varied options of communal seating which positively encourages friendly interaction among campers. The bell tents have futon mattresses which for me was a plus, as I prefer the truer camping experience but cannot manage the load that becomes of bringing tents and bedding as I don't drive. The swimming pond was lovely, despite my personal uncertainties with ping swimming, plus the use of two kayaks was exceptional. Many games around; badminton net, table tennis, chess, giant jenga and we were even treated to two space hoppers on the second day. The toilets were clean, regularly serviced, and well lit, and the showers were hot and powerful, with a helpful changing portion to them. This was by and far the best campsite I've stayed in, certainly in terms of facilities, way beyond expectations.
Disliked: The only improvement that could be made is the directions. We had a little trouble finding the entrance in the taxi, as Google maps was suggesting an entrance across a hedge and fields. Luckily we had a lovely cabbie who turned the fare off while we tried different approaches until we found it. Directing a cab driver to collect us was also tricky, as he drive into a different entrance, as directed by the post code on maps. I don't know how this could be remedied, but it would help others I'm sure.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, I'm glad you had a lovely time. Getting google maps to set the entrance to the site has been extremely difficult as the entrance track is not mapped yet (it was only put in 2 years ago); I have made multiple attempts to use their flagging feature to highlight where the entrance is, but thus far haven't had any luck (this seems to be the only way to change the entrance via google maps!). The site straddles 2 postcodes which both contain multiple driveways and cover an incredibly wide area given our rural location.
Amazing views, clean facilities, the pond with kayaks was lots of fun,…
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Liked: Amazing views, clean facilities, the pond with kayaks was lots of fun, communal area with fridges/power was great.
Disliked: Beds were very hard!
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Definitely recommend
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Liked: We had amazing time, very clean facilities and fantastic host .
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Great family getaway
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Liked: Such a beautiful place. It was quiet when we went due to the weather but still enjoyed it. Staff were friendly and helpful. Toilet and shower facilities made things south easier with young children. Plenty of games available. Would definitely return.
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Exellent
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Liked: We really like staying at Holmsted Himalayas. Lovely, super friendly and cousy place.
Disliked: Nothing
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Liked: Beautiful site Camp
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We stayed at the Holmsted Himalayas for 3 days and 2 nights…
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Liked: We stayed at the Holmsted Himalayas for 3 days and 2 nights in one of the Bell Tent. Communication was great, using the provided mobile phone with prompt response from Josh and Amanda. Bell tent was set up with double bed and 2 single beds. They provide bed lining and duvet. Basic cutlery, plates, plastic glasses and mugs were mode available inside the tent, plus a torch. Each tent had its own fire pit 2 BBQ are on side and can be rented for an extra cost. Bathroom and shower (with hot water) were clean. Site was tidy, grass cut with plenty of space for kids to run around. Some games are available such was pingpong, balls, jenga, chest.
Disliked: The communal tent is very spacious, but has only one fridge to share with all 10 tents which proves to not be enough. The Freezer was out of order. It would be good to have some picnic benches around the site in the sun. The swimming pond was clean, but the decking leading to it was dirty with some duck's poo. Visually the site is isolated with incredible views and sunset, but you can still hear cars on the very distance (It didn't bother me)
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Highly recommend
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Liked: This is a really beautiful location and surpassed my expectations. Lots of space for the children to run around, peaceful, well equipped, hot showers, a lake to swim in… we had a really happy weekend. There’s lots to do in the area - we spent a lovely day walking at the Knepp Estate (rewilding project).
Disliked: The mattresses were a wee bit hard and there’s a bit of traffic noise.
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A perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of life..
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Liked: Absolutely loved our 5 days away. We had the whole site to ourselves. So peaceful. The owners were lovely. Came up to clean toilets each day. Tents fab. Clean inside and out. Hot showers. We loved our camp fires every night. Sadly it rained but luckily mainly at night!! Really clean.. Fab electric in main tent for mobile charging etc. Fridge and freezer if needed. Views were amazing. We felt totally recharged by the time we left. Was lovely to sit outside and hear all the wildlife. We will definitely be returning. 5 stars*****
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
The Holmsted Himalayas
Holmsted Farm
Staplefield Road
Cuckfield
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
England
RH17 5JT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.01984°N
-0.17406°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick | 13.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hove | 13.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Central | 13.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shoreham Beach | 14 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Brighton Kemptown | 14.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Nymans 2.3 mi
Wakehurst Place 5.1 mi
Bluebell Railway 7.9 mi
Sheffield Park Garden 8.1 mi
Standen 9 mi
National Trust
Nymans 2.4 mi
Wakehurst Place 5.1 mi
Sheffield Park Garden 8.1 mi
Standen 8.9 mi
Monk's House 15 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SLAUGHAM PLACE 1.6 mi
NYMANS 2.2 mi
Haywards Heath Circular 2.4 mi
BORDE HILL 2.5 mi
HEASELANDS 2.8 mi
Local events
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, East Sussex 14.2 mi
- Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)
Polegate, East Sussex 18.7 mi
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
Arundel, West Sussex 20.1 mi
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 11 July 2024 – Thursday 11 July 2024)
Chichester, West Sussex 26.7 mi
- Hampton Court Palace Festival (Tuesday 11 June 2024 – Tuesday 11 June 2024)
Hampton, Surrey 27.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Holmsted Himalayas? From £85 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.