Rother Valley Caravan and Camping Park

View prices & book 9.6 130 reviews
The area for the bell tents looks stunning (added by manager 23 Aug 2022)
The area for the bell tents looks stunning
6-berth bell tent
Would love to stay in one of these bell tents with a group of friends
Secluded woodland alcoves
Main field with lots of space to play
Lovely open space in the middle which is always left clear
Outside the unit
Inside the bell tent
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Favourite
6-berth bell tent
Would love to stay in one of these bell tents with a group of friends
Secluded woodland alcoves

  • Spacious family-friendly site with shop in the High Weald
  • Five minutes to Northiam shops, pub, steam railway; 10 to river walks
  • Rye 15 minutes; Hastings beach half an hour; Leeds Castle 45 minutes
Not a lot of people can tell you where the High Weald is… and maybe it'll stay that way: this borderland between Kent and East Sussex hasn’t changed much since medieval times. It’s still green (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in fact), and still the same patchwork of wooded hills, scattered smallholdings and Saxon pathways that it was half a millennium back. Rother Valley Caravan and Camping Park occupies a prime bit of this lush Sussex landscape, five minutes’ drive from the village of Northiam. It’s a spacious park where you can hang out with like-minded souls or seek seclusion in the woods behind. There’s a playground on site, woods to build dens in, and a middle meadow kept empty so there’s ample room for running around, re-enacting World Cup victories and general rolling in the grass. For eats, hire a firepit and cook up a feast; buy snacks, ice creams and basic supplies from the little shop, or head into Northiam for eats, treats and the fine old pub. Then go adventuring… a couple of minutes’ walk and you’ve gone back a century: Northiam is a stop on the Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway, so you can chuff your way to Tenterden (15 minutes’ drive) or just do a bit of trainspotting while you lounge around site.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 17
Motorhome pitches 17
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating based on 130 reviews View breakdown

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Voted 91% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

96%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Friendly owner, clean site

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Sue O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The area very good for exploring the coast and countryside, you pitch basically around the edge of the site or in the woods, it has a children’s playground and the centre is kept free for children’s games ie: football tennis cricket etc. Toilets and showers clean, washing up area very good.

Disliked: Even though the toilets and showers are clean you have to time it right as always a queue. On the campsites information it states groups are welcome, however that creates noise, we had a group of boys who were loud in every way, then on the last night tents pitching together, loud music stopped about 11pm but as they had turned themselves into a large gathering the voices were loud up to about 12-30pm So just be warned regarding groups and camping in tents with young children (noise travels)

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Spacious, clean and excellent location. Very helpful staff and I am definitely…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anita K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Spacious, clean and excellent location. Very helpful staff and I am definitely coming back

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Excellent site, immaculate facilities, and very friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (woodland)

Liked: Lovely site, huge open expanse of grass for kids to play, brilliant play park, toilets and showers were immaculate and they even provided washing up liquid at the dish washing sinks. The managers were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. We were holidaying with our son, his 3 young children and his partner. They travelled from France, we travelled from Shropshire. They arrived early hours of the morning on a Sunday whilst we arrived late Saturday evening. It was a superb pitch in a clearing in woodland. Our grandchildren loved it. Lots to visit in the area without travelling too far and a superb opportunity to just chill and relax on the site. Thank you for a lovely holiday

Disliked: Not really a criticism but it would be nice if there was an additional toilet/shower block nearer the woodland pitches! It wasn’t an issue because I drove the car there since I am a bit lazy and don’t like walking too far!

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This was my first time staying at an organised place to pitch…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: This was my first time staying at an organised place to pitch up my tent. It was very friendly and the bathroom and shower facilities were very clean. We had plenty of space for my large tent and the other guests were helpful too. We could park our car next to the tent.

Disliked: Can’t think of anything to add.

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Great site

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Stuart G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Great site, lovely facilities! Nothing to fault at all. Would 100% stay again. Went with our 3 and 4 year old and they loved it!

Disliked: Nothing

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A really fantastic place to stay , close to lots of beaches…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Cherie W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: A really fantastic place to stay , close to lots of beaches and places to visit. The site is lovely and clean , the facilities are also very clean and well maintained. Would highly recommend five stars . We will definitely be coming back next year !! .

Disliked: The only dislike I have is to be able to adjust the temperature on the showers . As they can come out very warm , and in the warmer weather it’s nice to be able to have the choice of a cooler shower . That is the only dislike, but it won’t stop me from rebooking for next year !!

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Lovely size campsite and facilities were really great and clean…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Alexis l. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely size campsite and facilities were really great and clean

Disliked: Needed mirrors in shower rooms and maybe hooks that come out away from the wall or shelving to put belongings on without getting wet from the steam and wet walls

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Incredible site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitchs

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
TOMMY B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (woodland)

Liked: I loved how welcoming the staff were and soo accomodating when there was an error on my behalf they were straight on it and sorted the issue out!! In regards to the site it was well spaced and had some incredible views along with the shower and toilets being spotless every time I went in! This place is a 10/10 and would recommend extremely highly

Disliked: Absolutely nothing everything was perfect

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Everything…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (woodland)

Liked: Everything

Disliked: Booking on to Rother Valley Sussex when I needed Whaleswood in the ROTHER VALLEY BY SHEFFIELD. Please make the distinction twixt the two sites clearer on Pitchup.

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From the manager: Hi ya Im very sorry about this, but we have no link with the sheffield one and the one in sheffield is called waleswood and not Rother valley. Above our name it comes up as east sussex and also have about our location and where we are near to Hastings. We are Rother valley due to being sat near the river Rother.

A lovely site with everything you need on your doorstep!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Alexandra H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Very clean and updated facilities Accommodating Owners Family Friendly Football Goals in the middle of the field where all the children gathered daily Quiet location Fun places to visit that are local On site shop

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Features

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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Rother Valley Caravan and Camping Park

Station Road

Northiam

Rye

East Sussex

England

TN31 6QT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.00855°N
0.6138°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.1 km Royal George
10.1 km Royal George
12.8 km Hare and Hounds
Rail
10 km Doleham Rail Station
10.3 km Rye Rail Station
10.4 km Winchelsea Rail Station
Ferry
36.7 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
46.2 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
23.3 km Lydd London Ashford 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

Fittingly for this ancient enclave, there are loads of cracking castles to explore. 14th-century Bodiam (15 minutes' drive) is such a castle-like castle that you’d think they made it in Hollywood: ascend the windy stairs of the gatehouse to visit south-east England’s largest colony of bats. Leeds Castle (45 minutes) has a maze and adventure playground, 500 acres of gardens and a falconry centre. If water’s your element, Bewl Water (half an hour) is where you go for fishing and boating (and bike trails thereabouts). Closer by, Bodiam Boating Station (10 minutes) has a range of aquatic activities on the Rother, including walks along and boat cruises down it. Like most rivers, the Rother ends up eventually at the sea, but you can be there quicker, building sandcastles and eating candy floss at Hastings in half an hour. Nature spotters have 17 wildlife reserves in the High Weald to choose from; the one at Bedgebury Wood (half an hour) scores high for its zipwires and high ropes. If you prefer feet planted firmly on the ground, make sure you take a ramble round Rye (15 minutes), a hilltop town of half-timbered houses and crooked lanes topped off by yet another castle.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Winchelsea 13.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Camber 15.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Hastings Pelham Beach 17.4 km Sea N/A N/A N/A Good
St Leonards 18.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bexhill 21.6 km Sea N/A N/A N/A Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Great Dixter House and Gardens 1.9 km

Bodiam Castle 5.6 km

Kent & East Sussex Railway 8.4 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 12.2 km

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 13.6 km

National Trust

Bodiam Castle 5 km

Smallhythe Place 6.8 km

Lamb House 10.5 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 11.4 km

Bateman's 16.6 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

GREAT DIXTER 2 km

BRICKWALL 2.9 km

GREAT MAYTHAM 4.3 km

Round and about Bodiam Castle 5.2 km

BENENDEN 7.9 km

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.

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass pitch
  • 10% off 10% 7 night+ –
Tent pitchMotorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (woodland)
  • 10% off 10% 7 night+ –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass pitch
  • 10% off 10% 7 night+ –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Rother Valley Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rother Valley Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rother Valley Caravan and Camping Park? Fittingly for this ancient enclave, there are loads of cracking castles to explore. 14th-century Bodiam (15 minutes' drive) is such a castle-like castle that you’d think they made it in Hollywood: ascend … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rother Valley Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rother Valley Caravan and Camping Park? From R541.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.