Beech Estate Campsite

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  • Off-grid East Sussex getaway on a private 2000-acre beech estate
  • A five-minute drive from Battle; 25 minutes to Hastings on the coast
  • Firepits provided for all pitches and areas to make dens in the woods
Longing for an introduction to 1066 country? Limitless walks and forest rises for mountain biking or den-making at your base? Based on the edge of a 600-acre woodland within a private 2000-acre beech estate, Beech Estate Campsite should certainly meet your expectations on both fronts. And bonus points must be awarded for the fact that every pitch (no matter the type) comes with its own firepit area too. It’s within these splendid Sussex woodlands that Beech Estate Campsite is based. In keeping with these natural surroundings, the site is completely off grid… so don’t expect things like hairdryers, phone chargers, power points, butler service, silk sheets or hot tubs. In their place, there’s a mains water supply with multiple water points throughout the site, lots of toilets (including five flushing loos and four eco toilets) and hot-water bucket showers. There are permanent wardens on site to lend a helping hand, too. Overall, expect a small-scale, quiet and relaxed vibe free from amplified music and with a low noise policy from 10pm. There are areas in the woods for kids to make dens and run wild – there’s no access for the public, so guests have exclusive use of the estate woodlands. The estate also has 110 acres of ancient meadowland dedicated to conservation, which supports wildlife like buzzard, kestrel, orchids, ox-eye daisies and over 30 species of butterfly. What a location this is for getting out and about too: Beech Estate Campsite is in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, five minutes’ drive from historic Battle, with its battlefield, abbey and cafés, shops and pubs. It’s just over two hours' drive from London, 20 minutes from the south coast and 25 minutes from Hastings. A number of local pubs are nearby, including three within 25 minutes’ amble of the site.

Site type

Rent a tent 8
Tent pitches 20
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

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Reviews

9.6

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Child friendliness
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92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Reviewers praise Beech Estate Campsite for its beautiful, private forest pitches, excellent facilities including warm bucket showers and clean compost toilets, and the peaceful, off-grid atmosphere. Many highlight the well-signposted hiking trails and the site's suitability for nature lovers and families seeking a secluded escape. While some noted the distance to the car park and potential for mosquitoes, most found the experience highly enjoyable and highly recommend the site for its natural beauty and helpful staff.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful quiet private pitches, fully in…

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Anonymous

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Beautiful quiet private pitches, fully in the forest. Amazing facilities, loved the (warm!) outdoor bucket showers. Hiking trails all around clearly signposted.

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From the manager: Thanks very much for your 10/10 review, it's much appreciated!
We're really glad you had a good time and hope to see you again soon.
Thanks again,
All the team at Pegs and Pitches

Excellent site. Like wild camping but with toilets and taps

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Matthew B.

Hammock non-electric forest floor tent pitch (tents not permitted)

Liked Excellent site, with secluded pitches that make you feel like you’re ’properly’ camping.

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From the manager: Hi Matthew,
Thank you for your great review, we're happy you enjoyed the hammock pitch and we hope to see you again soon!
Thanks again,
All the team at Pegs and Pitches

Great location, nice people at the…

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9 out of 10
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Charles P.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Great location, nice people at the reception

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From the manager: Hi Charles,
Thank you for your great review and we hope to see you again soon!
Thanks again,
All the team at Pegs and Pitches

It was perfect for me because…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Wild Glamping bell tent

Liked It was perfect for me because I booked it for after the school holidays so it was quiet and peaceful and the staff were friendly and amenable 👍

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From the manager: Hi Daniel,
Thank you for your review and we're glad you enjoyed your stay and would like to return.
And we might be biased, but we think £75 + VAT for two people for a night in a glamping tent in a beautiful forest is good value (and we provide a large complimentary bag of firewood which is usually £9!)!
We hope to see you again soon.
Thanks,
All the team at Pegs and Pitches

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Joanna L.

Faraway non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked Perfect facilities, clean, handy drinking water, compost loos etc, so aware of being sustainable, secluded camp, wonderful to have fire pit, enjoyed going to Hastings, St Leonards too and walks on woods.

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From the manager: Hi Joanna,

Thank you for writing such a lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Beech Estate Campsite.
We hope to see you again soon.

Thanks,
All the team at Pegs and Pitches

Excellent Site for exploring the nearby historic 1066 sites

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Adam T.

Woodland Meadow non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A lovely, quiet, peaceful and well kept campsite. Gives the feeling of a wild camp with the convenience of the usual camp facilities. The toilets and wash areas were spotless. Lovely walks within the estate and nearby pubs and shops if you need them. Very well set up for open fire cooking. We were located in the meadow, lots of space for multiple small tents and a tarp. More communal than the other pitches but still a private feel due to the space provided. A great base for exploring 1066 country. We had a fantastic stay!

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From the manager: Hi Adam,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review, it's much appreciated!
We're really glad you had such a good time and hope to see you again soon.
Thanks,
All the team at Pegs and Pitches

Excellent campsite in a beautiful setting to get away from it all.

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Anonymous

Valley View non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We selected the Valley View pitch for our stay, it had a fab view over the forest tree tops. The pitch was sizeable and despite it not being too far from Reception it still felt secluded. We also liked that it was considerate of the environment with bucket showers and compost toilets but these were coupled with flushing toilets and access to sinks with running water which helped cater for all needs.

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From the manager: Thank you for your 10/10 review, it's much appreciated!
And we're really happy you had a good time and enjoyed the seclusion and lovely forest views.
We hope to see you again soon.
Thanks,
All the team at Pegs and Pitches

Great vibes and friendly staff with fantastic clamping pods

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Charlie B.

Wild Glamping bell tent

Liked The glamping bell tents and pitch were very clean and tidy, with everything you need for a trip. The fire pit setup was perfect for sitting round and relaxing. What was also really nice was the privacy and spacing between the pitches.

Very family orientated, and a really nice vibe to the place. It’s set in forestry so again, good for walks and nature lovers.

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From the manager: Hi Carlie,

Thank you for your 10/10 review!

We're really happy you enjoyed yourself and hope to see you again soon.

Thanks again,

All the team at Pegs and Pitches

An amazing place, that is peaceful in September.

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Howard M.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Staff were excellent and friendly. How to use all of there facilities and the rules they had on the campsite were set out really well. I loved ther information board, that was reallly helpful and the estate itself was an incredible walk with some much nature. My woodland campsite was in a nice area and had some good seclusion to it. Was always really peaceful at night and the hot bucket showers were a nice touch. I would definitely come again, but maybe later in the year as it would have been more peaceful. Was unlucky with the weather, but still an amazing stay.

Disliked The only thing in the shower area, would be to have a shelve nearer the bucket shower, so you can put soap or shampoo in, then its easier to get to hand.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Howard,

Thank you for your 10/10 review!

We're really happy you enjoyed yourself and hope to see you again soon.

Thanks again,

All the team at Pegs and Pitches

A really lovely site, clean and…

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Mark K.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked A really lovely site, clean and well maintained. Friendly, helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Mark,
Thank you for your great review!
We hope to see you again soon.
Thanks again,
All the team at Pegs and Pitches

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Beech Estate Campsite

B2096 Kane Hythe Road

Battle

East Sussex

England

TN33 9QU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.92698°N
0.43907°E

Nearest transport

Coach
2.2 mi Abbey
2.2 mi Abbey
5.7 mi Sainsbury's
Rail
2.6 mi Battle Rail Station
3.8 mi Crowhurst Rail Station
4.2 mi Robertsbridge Rail Station
Ferry
19.3 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
21.7 mi 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

Get stuck into 1066 country… set off on the 31-mile 1066 country walk from Battle (five minutes’ drive) or head out to see Hastings’ (25 minutes) castle and fishing fleet. Smugglers once had a large hand in the goings-on around here too, and Smugglers Adventure (25 minutes) will let you look inside their caves. Into your art too? Hastings Contemporary (25 minutes) has a huge contemporary art collection. And into your science? The Observatory Science Centre (15 minutes) has a grand observatory and telescope. The stunning South Downs National Park (from 25 minutes’ drive) is a top spot for all active types, as is Knockhatch Ski & Snowboard Centre (half an hour). Those seeking simple amusements can set their sights on Eastbourne Pier (half an hour) and those seeking yet more historical sites can tick off Michelham Priory (half an hour) and Herstmonceux Castle (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bexhill 6.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
St Leonards 7.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Norman`S Bay 7.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Hastings Pelham Beach 8.2 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Pevensey Bay 9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 2.3 mi

Batemans 5 mi

Bodiam Castle 6.2 mi

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 8 mi

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 8.1 mi

National Trust

Bateman's 5 mi

Bodiam Castle 6.9 mi

Scotney Castle 11.5 mi

Lamb House 12.9 mi

Smallhythe Place 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 1.7 mi

1066 Walk: Battle to Bexhill 2.3 mi

BATTLE ABBEY 2.3 mi

Battle of Hastings, 1066 2.3 mi

BRIGHTLING PARK 2.9 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Beech Estate Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Beech Estate Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Beech Estate Campsite? Get stuck into 1066 country… set off on the 31-mile 1066 country walk from Battle (five minutes’ drive) or head out to see Hastings’ (25 minutes) castle and fishing fleet. Smugglers once … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Beech Estate Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Beech Estate Campsite? From £52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.